Brisbane Airport 1 hr 21
Makepeace Island (21 min)
Lush, heart-shaped island resort with posh villas, a swimming pool, tennis courts & gourmet dining. Mount Coolum National Park (9 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Noosa Farmers Market (16 min)
Outdoor market with locally sourced fruits & vegetables, plus baked goods & breakfast options. Eumundi Markets (19 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Sunshine Castle (18 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Noosa's Visitor Information Centre (17 min) The Ginger Factory (20 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Spirit House Cooking School (22 min)
Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Noosa National Park (22 min)
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming. Fairy Pools (22 min)
Snorkeling in natural saltwater pools on a dramatic headland with a stone beach & coastal forest. Blast Aqua Park Coolum (11 min)
Water park Mount Peregian (2 min) Noosa Heads Main Beach (18 min)
Wide, sandy beach backing up to a nature reserve & gardens, with relatively calm water for the area. Lake Weyba (12 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Laguna Lookout (18 min)
Circular overlook boasting sweeping views of the coast amid picturesque national parkland. | 
