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Noosa has a brilliant temperature all year round, but sometimes we can be susceptible to rain.  It generally doesn’t last that long, and it isn’t normally cold.  Don’t worry there is still plenty of things to do.

1. Underwater World – Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba

Stuck for things to do, go to Underwater World. Learn all about the undersea creatures, watch the seal show, or check out the otters at Underwater World.  For session times check out www.underwaterworld.com.au

2. Noosa Council Libraries – Wallace Park, Noosaville or Maple Street, Cooroy

There is loads to read, plus free or creative events at the Libraries – see the link below for these school holidays.  Noosa Libraries Events Calendar  OR check out the library website for story and craft times for the little ones, games to play and music to listen to.

3. Roller Skating (or Ice Skating in Summer)/ Blue Light Disco’s – 19 Caloundra Road, Caloundra

Take the kids Roller Skating, or check out the Blue Light Disco’s.  http://www.rollerdrome.com.au/session-times-general/

4. Noosa Regional Gallery Riverside, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin

There are plenty of workshops for the kids these school holidays, have a look at the website. www.noosa.qld.gov.au

5. Shopping

Noosa has fabulous boutiques, Noosa Civic provides a Big W, and other stores, or hit Peregian Beach for a quirky mix of coastal stores. Stop for a baby chino, coffee and a snack.,

6. Noosa Ten Pin Bowling/Laser Tag – Bartlett St, Noosaville

On rainy days or hot summer days when you just need to take shelter and enjoy a bit of air-conditioning Tenpin Bowling is always popular with the kids no matter their age because we can supply you with a ramp for the wee ones. They also have Laser Tag is a great way for them to burn off some energy.  www.noosatenpin.com.au

7. Movie Time – Noosa Five Cinemas – David Low Way, Noosa Junction

Kids love going to the movies, and during school holidays there’s usually a $6 family movie session on the weekends at 10am.

8. Museums

The Sunshine Coast isn’t known for its museums but the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra is great for plane enthusiasts and we love the Eumundi Museum where you can learn about the history of the Sunshine Coast Region.

9. Sunshine Castle – David Low Way, Bli Bli

The Bli Bli Castle is one of a kind and sure to keep your little prince or princess happy.  A real medieval castle with armor & costumes from the era. There’s also a great doll display which little girls love. When you’ve finished exploring try the cafe for refreshments.

10. Simply Explore

There are so many beautiful places around the Sunshine Coast with plenty of great things to do so take time to explore it.  Go for a drive to the hinterland to take in the magnificent views or browse the quirky stores in Maleny or Montville. The Sunshine Coast art trail is a great place to start with that and as the kids love checking out the different styles of art.

For Example the Maleny Botanic Gardens: 9am – 4.30pm 7 days, except Christmas Day – take a picnic or enjoy a Devonshire Tea, 5408 4110 – 233 Maleny-Stanley River Rd Cnr Mountain View Rd, Maleny

A top 10 favorite places to eat in Noosa

1. Rickys River Bar and Restaurant – Quamby Place, Noosa Sound.

Fine dining, with fine dining prices.

2. Ipazzi Italian Restaurant – David Low Way, Noosa Junction

Beautiful Sicilian food, by a beautiful Sicilian family. At a locals price tag.  Also BYO

3. Majestic India – Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction

The closest to authentic Indian outside of India. At a locals price tag.  Also BYO

4. Relish Restaurant – Noosa Springs Golf Club – Noosa Heads

For those who’d like a leisurely lunch over looking one of the nicest golf courses in Noosa.

5. Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School – 20 Ninderry Road Yandina, Bookings essential 07 5446 8977

Amazing Food. This has got to be the most amazing restaurant on the Sunshine Coast.

6. Bistro C – Hastings St, Beach Side, Noosa Heads

The ambience, food and view make for a luncheon to remember.

7. Embassy XO – Duke St, Sunshine Beach

Modern Asian, and top service.

8. Rasa Modern Asian Restaurant – Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

Our favorite local hangout.  Also BYO

9. Wasabi Restaurant & Bar – Quamby Place, Noosa Sound

Voted Queensland’s #1 regional restaurant.

10.Thai Square – Cnr Weyba Rd, and Noosa Pde, Noosaville

Another local favorite. Also BYO

Noosaites are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Queensland, some say the world.  There is plenty of ways to entertain kids of all ages.  We’re spoilt for choice but here are our top ten best things to do with the kids when staying in beautiful Noosa, at the top end of the Sunshine Coast:

1. Hitting the Beaches is at the top of best things to do, that’s why we live here

There are soooooooo many beaches to choose from when staying in Noosa.  We have beautiful temperatures all year round, and there is always a sheltered beach somewhere on a windy day.

There is the famous Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, known as “Main Beach” with white soft sand, which is one of the few north facing beaches of the Australian coastline.  Not only that Main Beach is surf patrolled 365 days a year.  Leave your partner on the beach with the kids to scout for seashells, build sand castles, or play out in the surf, whilst you hit Hastings Street for a bit of retail therapy.

If you’d prefer a more gentle and protected beach for the kids to swim at, hit the Noosa Spit beach on theRiverside.  This is a very popular spot for Locals, families, dogs and nature lovers, with shallow waters, a place for anyone who loves to pass the time of day just chilling out without a care in the world.  This is also an excellent place to watch the sunset.

How about an adventure walk through the Noosa National Park where you will find an assortment of rock, pebble or sandy beaches.  Look for Koala’s, goanna’s or birds in the bush, or whales, dolphins or turtles in the waters.  If you’re feeling like you need someplace more secluded your could hit “Alexandra Bay”, also known as “A Bay” which is Noosa’s unofficial nudist beach.  Don’t be fooled that is popular, as its approx 7 klms walk through the National Park to get there.  Note: NONE of the beaches in the Noosa National Park are patrolled.

How about a kite surf, the Beachside of the Noosa Spit, also known as “the Heads”, is a perfect place to kite surf, whilst the family enjoy a relaxing time in the shallow waters of the Riverside beach.

If you’ve left the family to sleep in, why not go for a Kite Surf from Sunshine Beach down to Castaways Beach, shove a few bucks in your wetsuit and catch the bus back. 2-3 hours of pure bliss.  Or have the kids come down and watch, whilst they run and play on the beach.

2. Noosa National Park

The National Park is stunning and definitely one of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast with or without kids. Take the kids for a walk and see what creatures you can find lurking in the bush or in the ocean. Make it an educational adventure without the kids realizing it.

3. Movie Time – Noosa Five Cinemas – David Low Way, Noosa Junction

Kids love going to the movies, and during school holidays there’s usually a $6 family movie session on the weekends at 10am.

4. Noosa Ten Pin Bowling/Laser Tag – Bartlett St, Noosaville

On rainy days or hot summer days when you just need to take shelter and enjoy a bit of air-conditioning Tenpin Bowling is always popular with the kids no matter their age because we can supply you with a ramp for the wee ones. They also have Laser Tag is a great way for them to burn off some energy.  www.noosatenpin.com.au

5. Hire a Boat from O Boats , U Boats or T Boats – All on Gympie Terrace Noosaville

What a brilliant way to spend time with the kids out on the water in a boat exploring the Noosa River. You can even hire Jet ski’s, kayaks, catamarans or peddle boats,

6. Stand Up Paddle Boarding – Ph 0423 869 962

Want to get into the latest craze?  SUP is great for your core, and even more fun watching the kids.

7. Australia Zoo – Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

Everyone thinks that Australia Zoo would be tacky, that’s ridiculous! It’s amazing, and we’re so lucky to have one of the best Zoo’s on our doorstep. Little ones especially love the petting zoo where they can feed and pat the animals, and the Crocodile Show is a must for kids of all sizes.  It’s cheaper for you to hire a Car from us for the day, rather than catching the Australia Zoo bus.  We can even hire you a navman if you’re not all that good on directions.  A full day out.  We’d suggest you get there well before the show starts in the stadium and sit somewhere out of the sun, because you will be there for a few hours.  Be sun-smart and definitely wear sunscreen and take a hat.

8. Aqua Fun Park – 60 Junction Drive, Coolum – aquafunpark@gmail.com

Do you want to tire out the kids, Ok maybe some of the adults as well? The Aqua Fun Park ticks all the box’s, with an inflatable adventure park.  Pack a picnic, or take some sausages for the BBQ.

9. Bli Bli Aqua Park – Water play – 367 David Low Way Bli Bli, Sunshine Coast, Tel: (07) 5448 7555

For more fun on the water, try some blow up inflatable fun, Or maybe you’d like to try wake boarding at water ski park?  Or do a bit of Barra fishing in the lake.

10. Kite surfing lessons – with Adventure Sports – Shop 6, 203 Gympie Tce, Noosaville Ph 5455 6677

The older kids will love this.  The trainer even supplies the kids with safety helmets fitted with the instructors transmitter.

There are many great Markets through-out the Sunshine Coast where you can find fresh local produce, great fashion and an plenty of arts and crafts, so we’ve listed our favorites below.

If you are looking for a Fresh Food Market on a weekday, and you are looking for quality produce try Belmondos Fresh Food Market  59 Rene St, Noosaville.  This is a commercial premises with an absolute difference.  You’ve got to see it to believe it.

Eumundi Markets: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Every Saturday and Wednesday

Noosa Farmers Market: The Noosa AFL Club on Weyba Road, Noosaville. Every Sunday 7am – 12 midday.

Others just a little bit further away include:

Gympie Country Markets: @ Gympie Gold Mining Museum (Lake Alford (The Duck Ponds)) every 1st , 3rd or 5th  Sunday Morning or at the Gympie South State School (50 Exhibition Rd, Gympie) every 2nd & 4th Sunday Morning.

Dagun Growers Markets: local, fresh-picked and spray-free seasonal fruit and vegetables. Fresh baked bread, preserves, wines and liqueurs, cheeses, seeds, plants, books and locally grown teas and coffee  – Every Saturday afternoon from 3pm at the Dagun Heritage Railway Station, in the Mary Valley.