Scenic & National Parks

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Noosa National Park www.parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa/about & take in the breathtaking views of the headlands & rocky outcrops or surf one of the breaks on offer at National Park, Tea Tree, Granite & Alexandria Bays.

Otherwise soak up the sun and enjoy a swim at one of the many secluded beaches on offer.

Visit Fraser Island, the 8th wonder of the world. Be escorted by a Ranger on a daytrip where you are met at the resort. Explore the world’s biggest sand island and swim in the crystal clear lakes, surf the white sand and see dingoes and wild brumbies. Contact Reception for help booking tours that depart from the resort and bring you home and include morning teas and lunch, walks and time to swim: www.fraserislandadventuretours.com.au or www.tourfraser.com.au and www.discoveryfraser.com

Directly across from The Islander Noosa Resort, you will find jetties where you can book a trip to visit the Everglades www.evergladesecosafaris.com.au.  As a family on holiday together, see and learn about the waterways and the myriad of wildlife that is a refuge for plants, animals & birds including many endemic and endangered species. 

For the adventurous family take a kayak though the Everglades www.kanukapersaustralia.com  or for those wanting to relax take the afternoon cruise.

Take a leisurely drive and visit the hinterland.   Walk the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve mary-cairncross.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au , open 9am to 4pm most days and enjoy a family outing that’s fun  and educational, too.  Visit Mapleton Falls and stand on the platform over the escarpment high above Obi Obi rainforest and continue to walk through the national park to the Wompoo Circuit and spot the Peregrine Falcon or listen  for the birdsongs of the Wompoo Fruit Dove.

If you are a bird watcher visit Kondalilla National Park home to 107 bird species and the Pouched Frog. Walking trails range from moderate and hard and remember to wear sturdy boots and be prepared.