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Blessed with picturesque waterways, pristine beaches and tranquil natural
beauty, Noosa is famous for its beautiful setting. It has long attracted wealthy
holidaymakers, and several millionaires have second homes in Noosa Sound (in
2003 Sir Richard Branson purchased Makepeace Island on the upper Noosa River for
a ‘staff retreat and training centre'). With riverside restaurants, five-star
accommodation, tree-lined streets, upmarket shops and galleries, cultural and
sporting events aplenty, a relaxed atmosphere and lots of attractions nearby,
Noosa's appeal is obvious. Hastings Street, the resort's main artery, is a
colourful mix of restaurants, bars, ice creameries, boutiques and art galleries.
Noosa is one of the best surfing locations in the world. The Noosa Festival of
Surfing takes place every year in March, and there are plenty of surfing
schools. Noosa's Main Beach on Laguna Bay is one of the few north-facing beaches
along Australia's coastline. It is safe for swimming all year round. In Noosa
National Park, Tea Tree Bay and Granite Bay are smaller beaches with good
surfing. On Alexandria Bay, around the headland, clothes are optional: this is
one of the nicer sandy beaches in Noosa, and it doesn't get as busy as Main
Beach in peak season. Further south, Sunshine Beach is the best surf beach in
the area.
Noosa has always attracted wealthy holiday makers (many of whom own property
here), and although there is no shortage of top end accommodation, restaurants,
shops and galleries, the resort is still fairly laid back Australian-style.
Noosa appeals to families and couples alike, and even those on a budget can
spend a few days here without breaking the bank.
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