Queensland's Adventure Coast 2016-2017

QUEENSLAND’S ADVENTURE COAST

2016-2017

Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island & the Southern Great Barrier Reef - Lady Elliot Island

QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA

Welcome to Queensland’s Adventure Coast

Sun drenched beaches, coral cays, lush green hinterland and an all year-round warm and sunny climate, Noosa, Gympie Region & Lady Elliot Island are the perfect destinations to discover, study or work while exploring some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes.

Surrounded by pristine natural beauty, the area is home to bucket list experiences offering breathtaking scenery and incredible encounters with wildlife and marine life. Your journey starts in the eco-village of Noosa, then travel north 4WD’ing the awe-inspiring Great Beach Drive to Rainbow Beach, the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, before jumping aboard a scenic flight to Lady Elliot Island – the start of the Great Barrier Reef. This area is the only place in the world where you will find two adjoining UNESCO Biosphere Reserves whilst enjoying creature comforts of diverse dining options, great entertainment venues, and warm friendly locals. The destination is famous for its unique relaxed lifestyle, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities blended with world class nature.

Located just an hour north from Brisbane’s International Airport and with its own Sunshine Coast Airport, access is easy whether visiting for a weekend, gap year, extended study, base for work or a longer holiday. The region is also home to reputable primary and secondary schools, vocational institutes and English language schools.

The official Queensland’s Adventure Coast 2016-2017 provides an easy to use, inspirational and educational piece to assist in planning and booking your client’s dream trip tailored for the youth, backpacker or student market.

Further Information backpacknoosa.com.au ladyelliot.com.au visitgympieregion.com.au visitnoosa.com.au

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LADY ELLIOT ISLAND RAINBOW BEACH NOOSA

Front cover & inside front cover: Noosa Main Beach

Lady Elliot Island

National Park Airport Vehicular Ferry Accredited Visitor Information Centre Patrolled Beach Highway Railway Indian Head

Childers

FRASER ISLAND Hervey Bay M1

Hervey Bay

Kingfisher Bay Resort

River Heads

Lake McKenzie

Turkey Island

Maryborough

Central Station

Wanggoolba Creek

Eurong

Great Sandy Strait BRUCE H I GHWAY

MT BAUPLE NATIONAL PARK

PACIFIC OCEAN Hook Point Inskip Point

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Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

Carlo Sand Blow

Double Island Point

GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK

Gympie M1

Lake Cootharaba

Cooran

MT PINBARREN NATIONAL PARK Pinbarren Pomona M1

Cooroy

Teewah Coloured Sands

Lake Cooroibah Laguna TEWANTIN Bay Noosa Heads NATIONAL PARK NOOSA Tewantin Lake NATIONAL PARK MacDonald Noosaville AD

Sunshine Beach

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Peregian Beach

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Eumundi

Mary River

Lake Borumba

Coolum Beach Yandina

Kenilworth Kidman Creek

Mapleton

Marcoola

Nambour

Bli Bli

M1

Conondale

Witta

Buderim

Montville

Sunshine Coast Airport Maroochydore Mooloolaba

Maleny Caloundra

Landsborough Beerwah M1

To Brisbane

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Fast Facts CLIMATE Queensland’s Adventure Coast is famous for its mild climate, with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) in summer and 21 degrees Celsius (69 degrees Fahrenheit) in winter.

SEASONAL AVERAGES

LOW C

LOW F

HIGH C

HIGH F

Summer (December - February)

20 C

68 F

28 C

82 F

Autumn (March - May)

16 C

60 F

25 C

77 F

Winter (June - August)

10 C

50 F

21 C

69 F

Spring (September - November)

15 C

59 F

25 C

77 F

For further climate information please refer to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au

HOLIDAY SEASONS Holiday periods are based around seasons, climate, major events and school holidays. Prices and availability fluctuate accordingly.

Low season

April - September (may exclude school holidays)

Shoulder season

October - December and February - March

High season

December - January and March – April

BEACH SAFETY Enjoy our beautiful beaches safely - swim between the flags on patrolled beaches and follow the instructions and advice of the surf lifesavers on duty. Red and yellow flags are used to indicate the safest patrolled swimming area.

SUN SAFETY The Australian sun can be harmful – cover up and protect yourself against UV rays.

Surf lifesavers on the beach always have a ready supply of sunscreen if needed.

TIME ZONE Australian Eastern Standard Time is GMT plus 10 hours. Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS All international visitors require a valid passport. All travellers to Australia, other than Australian and New Zealand citizens, are required to obtain a visa to travel to Australia.

Work/holiday visas are also available for youth travellers aged between 18 and 30 from eligible countries for stays up to one year.

Further information: border.gov.au

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Rainbow Beach

Travel Information - Access AIR Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) Sunshine Coast Airport offers direct multiple daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne with airline partners Jetstar and Virgin Australia with connecting services from all major Australian capital cities. QantasLink offer daily flights to/from Sydney.

Seasonal Auckland-Sunshine Coast (AKL-MCY) direct flights with Air New Zealand flying non-stop to/from Sunshine Coast Airport with direct connections through to international destinations.

For further details visit sunshinecoastairport.com.au

BY AIR (direct to Sunshine Coast MCY)

TRAVEL TIME

Sydney (SYD)

1 hour 30 mins

Melbourne (MEL)

2 hours 20 mins

Auckland (AKL) (seasonal flights)

3 hours 50 mins

Brisbane Airport Brisbane Airport (BNE) is Queensland’s domestic and international gateway, with over 610 flights on average departing and arriving daily. There are a number of transfer services between Brisbane Airport, Noosa and the Gympie region.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Lady Elliot Island has its own airstrip with daily scenic flight transfers from Bundaberg (30mins), Hervey Bay (40mins) , Brisbane (80mins) and the Gold Coast (100mins).

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ROAD The Bruce Highway links Brisbane to Noosa with an easy 1.5 hours drive north of Brisbane, and Gympie a comfortable 2 hour drive.

MAJOR CENTRES

KILOMETRES

DRIVE TIME

(distance from Noosa)

(kms)

(hours)

*Fraser Island (via beach/vehicle ferry - 4WD access only)

80

1.5

*Fraser Island (via road/vehicle ferry)

138 (Rainbow Beach) 255 (Hervey Bay)

1hr 40 mins (Rainbow Beach) 5 (via Hervey Bay)

Gympie

65

40 mins

Brisbane

150

1.5

Gold Coast

250

2.5

Sydney

1100

13.5

Melbourne

1870

26.5

Cairns

1600

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*Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island is a short 15 minute journey to Inskip Point and a 10 minute car ferry transfer.

RAIL Trains from Brisbane stop at Nambour and Cooroy, where Sunbus collects passengers heading to Noosa. There is a daily rail service to / from Brisbane to Gympie. For rail and bus timetables visit translink.com.au

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136 Eumundi Road, Noosaville QLD Australia Noosa offers shallow flat water, perfect for learning or progressing your kitesurfing. Adventure Sports are Noosa’s only fully approved kitesurfing centre and use the safest equipment with experienced and qualified instructors.

Tour details: 2 1/2 hour private lesson Opening Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm weekdays.

9.00am - 2.00pm Saturdays.

Equipment Provided: All the necessary safety equipment along with the latest kites from major international brands.

What to Bring: Hat, water, sunscreen and a snack.

Courtesy transport: Yes, bookings essential.

From rate: AU$175 pp

P: +61 7 5455 6677 E: info@kitesurfaustralia.com.au W: kitesurfaustralia.com.au

ATTRACTIONS/TOURS

ADVENTURE SPORTS KITESURF AUSTRALIA

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AQUAVUE CAFÉ WATERSPORTS 415A Esplanade, Torquay QLD Australia For a truly unique way to explore the calm pristine waters of World Heritage listed Fraser Island and Hervey Bay, join one of our personalised guided JetSki Safaris. Get your adrenalin pumping as you ski to remote parts of Fraser Island and stop for a swim along spectacular Pelican Bank.

Tour details: A choice of an 1.5 hours, 2.5 hours or a 4 hour guided tour with a maximum of 4 JetSkis per tour. Daily departures.

Available facilities: Cafe, toilets / change room, storage lockers.

Opening Hours: 7.00am - 5.00pm daily Equipment Provided: Jetski, lifejacket, bottled water, snorkeling equipment.

What to Bring: Swimsuit, towel, rash vest, change of clothes, sunscreen, hat.

From rate: AU$130pp twin share

P: +61 7 4125 5528 E: team@aquavue.com.au W: aquavue.com.au

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AUSTRALIA ZOO 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah QLD Australia Australia Zoo is the most interactive conservation and zoological destination on the planet! Get up close to our spectacular native wildlife cuddle a koala, walk a wombat, hand-feed kangaroos, and see a saltwater crocodile strike. Learn about Australian wildlife from a team of passionate keepers who strive to promote conservation through education.

P: +61 7 5436 2000 E: info@australiazoo.com.au W: australiazoo.com.au

Tour details: Please visit the website for tour options.

Available facilities: Free parking, free WiFi, ATMs. cafe, playground, toilets, telephones, phone charges.

Equipment provided: 9.00am - 5.00pm daily excluding Christmas Day. Anzac Day 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

Equipment provided: Disabled facilities - bathrooms, lifts, ramp What to bring: Comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen.

Courtesy transport: Free transfer to/from Beerwah train station.

Tour details: Please visit the website for tour options.

From rate: Adult AU$59, Child (3-14 years) AU$35, Pensioner/Student AU$47, Family (4) AU$172 facebook.com/AustraliaZoo instagram.com/australiazoo

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BIKE ON: BIKE HIRE & MTB TOURS 20 Noosa Agents for Bike Hire + Direct Delivery options to your accommodation Bike On is a multi-award winning business specializing in providing Bike Hire & Mountain Bike Tours, with a fleet of 300+ bikes including Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, E-bikes, Cruisers & Kids Bikes. Whether you are looking to cycle around Noosa, hire a road bike and cycle the Noosa Triathlon course or join a Mountain Bike Tour in the stunning Wooroi trails, we have you covered.

P: +61 7 5474 3322 E: info@bikeon.com.au W: bikeon.com.au

Tour details: Bike Hire & Mountain Bike Tours Opening hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Saturday Equipment provided: Quality Bikes + Helmets, bike locks & cycle maps What to bring: Sense of adventure...

Courtesy transport: Pick up and drop off (Noosa area).

From rate: From $25 per bike for 1Day Bike Hire. From $60 pp for Self-Guided MTB Tour. From $79 pp for Fully-Guided MTB Tour. facebook.com/bikeon_noosa instagram.com/bikeon_noosa

DROP BEAR ADVENTURES 66 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads QLD Australia Join Drop Bear Adventures for an unforgettable adventure of Fraser Island. This small and personal company offer multi day tours from Noosa and Rainbow Beach. Visit World Heritage-listed Fraser Island with this unique tour designed for travellers who want to wander off the beaten track, meet the locals and experience some of Australia’s most iconic destinations with a passionate and enthusiastic guide.

P: 1800 061 156 (within Australia) or +61 487 333 606 E: info@dropbearadventures.com.au W: dropbearadventures.com.au

Opening hours: Tours run 365 days a year.

Tour details: Multi day tours.

What to bring: Camera, hat, sunscreen, drinking water and weekend bag.

Courtesy transport: Pick up and drop off available in Noosa and Rainbow Beach.

Target market: Backpacker, adventure groups, nature groups, couples, families.

From rate: 2 day/1 night Fraser Island tour including accommodation - $395. facebook.com/dropbearadventures instagram.com/drop_bear_adventures

EPIC OCEAN ADVENTURES Shop 1/6 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach QLD Australia Unique Australian adventure & aquatic experiences to Sunshine Coast’s secret off road location, Double Island Point. Experience the thrill & freedom of the Great Beach Drive into the National Park to this stunning, uncrowded location. Buzzing with wildlife with plenty to see, dolphins, whales, turtles, rays, coloured sands & more. Departs Rainbow Beach & Noosa daily.

P: +61 408 738 192 E: info@epicoceanadventures.com.au W: epicoceanadventures.com.au

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Tour details: Surf lessons (Australia’s longest & safest wave), Dolphin view kayak tours and more (please see website for full options) Opening hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm daily.

Equipment provided: All fully approved safety equipment.

What to bring: Towel, water, sunscreen, camera.

Courtesy transport: 4WD beach transport included From rate: AU$65 per person facebook.com/epicoceanadventures instagram.com/epicoceanadventures

GO RIDE A WAVE Beach Access no 11. Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads QLD Australia Go Ride A Wave provides 2 hour surf lessons daily at 10am and 2pm. We include a long sleeve rash vest or wetsuit and a soft beginner surfboard with 2 hours of instruction and fun in a safe and controlled environment.

All visitors to Noosa should try Australia’s favourite activity.

Tour details: 2 hour surf lesson daily at 10am and 2pm.

What to bring: Bathers and towel.

Courtesy transport: Pick up and drop off (Noosa area).

Equipment provided: Long sleeve rash vest or wetsuit and soft beginner surfboard.

From rate: Adult from AU$69. Child (under 18) from AU$59

P: +61 400 182 614 Within Australia 1300 132 441 E: info@gorideawave.com.au W: gorideawave.com.au

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KANU KAPERS AUSTRALIA 11 Toolara Street, Boreen Point QLD Australia Experts in delivering kayak adventures, Kanu Kapers offers kayak tours into the Noosa Everglades - an ancient water way that has remained unchanged for thousands of years - famous for its spectacular scenery and serenity. Kayak up close and experience the abundant bird, animal and plant life in the wild.

P: +61 7 5484 3328 E: info@kanukapersaustralia.com W: kanukapersaustralia.com

Tour details: Guided kayak tours - half day, one, two and three day.

Self-guided tours - one, two and three day.

Opening hours: 7.00am - 7.00pm daily.

Facilities: Toilets, parking, WiFi, booking agent.

What to bring: Waterproof shoes, sun smart clothing, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, water bottle, wind proof jacket, change of clothes, camera.

Courtesy transport: Pick up and drop off (Noosa Area).

Target market: Groups, couples, families, backpackers.

Equipment provided: Guided: professional guide, kayaking equipment, delicious meals. Self-guided: kayak and camping equipment, map, kayaking instruction.

From rate: Self-guided from AU$99pp. Guided from AU$155pp. facebook.com/kanukapersaustralia

An essential part of your East Coast Adventure!

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NOMADS FRASER ISLAND TOURS 44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Queensland Australia Nomads Fraser Island Tours are an essential part of every East Coast experience. Our self-drive tag-along safari departs from beautiful Noosa and includes overnight accommodation at Eurong Resort, vehicle hire, professional guide, fuel, ferry transfer, all meals while on the Island and local fees.

Nomads Noosa also has a range of accommodation types available in Noosa. Relax by the resort style pool, walk to the beach or party the night away at KB’s Bar.

P: +61 7 54 473 355 E: bookings@nomadsnoosa.com W: nomadsworld.com

Tour details: 3 day/2 night or 2 day/1 night 4WD safari.

Opening hours: 5 departures per week Equipment provided: Vehicle hire, fuel, transfers, accommodation and local fees.

From rate: AU$369 per person. facebook.com/NomadsFraserIslandTours

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TASMAN VENTURE HALF DAY WHALE WATCHING CRUISE Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dve, Urangan QLD Australia Tasman Venture is the ultimate Whale Watching tour, offering clear viewing decks, underwater viewing windows and a unique water level viewing platform for the ultimate up close and personal experience. Our friendly, experienced and accredited staff will ensure you have an amazing experience you will never forget.

P: +61 7 4124 3222 E: info@tasmanventure.com.au W: tasmanventure.com.au

Available facilities: Free WiFi, access to unique water level viewing platform, air-conditioned cabin, underwater viewing windows, multilingual expert commentary, toilets, fully licensed bar.

Opening hours: 7.00am - 7.00pm daily.

Tour details: 4 hour morning or afternoon cruise from late July until the end of October What to bring: Jacket, camera, hat and sunglasses Courtesy transport: Pick up from all accommodation in Hervey Bay From rate: AU$115 adult, AU$105 student, AU$60 child (4-14 years) facebook.com/tasmanventureherveybay instagram.com/tasmanventure twitter.com/tasmanventure

TASMAN VENTURE - REMOTE FRASER ISLAND Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dve, Urangan QLD Australia This is no ordinary Fraser Island tour; get away from the chaos and the crowds and forget the rigid timetables. The Remote Fraser Island tour, allows you time to explore the untouched, pristine west coast of this spectacular island while bush walking, snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming.

P: +61 7 4124 3222 E: info@tasmanventure.com.au W: tasmanventure.com.au

Available facilities: Free WiFi, access to unique water level viewing platform, air-conditioned cabin, underwater viewing windows, multilingual expert commentary, toilets, fully licensed bar.

Opening hours: 7.00am - 7.00pm daily.

Equipment provided: Amphibious water craft ‘SeaLegs’, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, tube, snorkelling equipment, life jackets, sunscreen Tour details: Full day cruise from mid November until mid April What to bring: Swimwear, towel, camera, hat and sunglasses Courtesy transport: Pick up from all accommodation in Hervey Bay From rate: AU$165 adult, AU$155 student, AU$90 child (4-14 years) facebook.com/tasmanventureherveybay instagram.com/tasmanventure twitter.com/tasmanventure

THE DISCOVERY GROUP FRASER ISLAND DISCOVERY 12 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville QLD Australia Queensland’s most awarded tour company The Discovery Group invite you to embark on a fun filled tour of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Offering one and two day tours we are a company committed to delivering the very best experience on Fraser Island.

P: +61 7 5449 0393 E: info@thediscoverygroup.com.au W: thediscoverygroup.com.au

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Tour details: Fraser Island Day Tour, Fraser Island 2 Day Tour Opening hours: 6.00am – 6.00pm daily.

Equipment provided: All meals provided.

What to bring: Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, overnight bag (two day tour only).

Courtesy transport: Free shuttle bus servicing the Noosa area.

From rate: AU$179 per person facebook.com/thediscoverygroup instagram.com/thediscoverygroup

THE DISCOVERY GROUP NOOSA EVERGLADES DISCOVERY 12 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville QLD Australia The Discovery Group offers you a choice of unforgettable wilderness experiences into some of Australia’s most pristine regions. Choose between wilderness cruises and canoeing day tours and one night canoeing and camping adventures as you discover the ‘River of Mirrors’.

P: +61 7 5449 0393 E: info@thediscoverygroup.com.au W: thediscoverygroup.com.au

Tour details: Noosa Everglades BBQ lunch cruise, half day Everglades cruise, Bar-B-Canoe day tour, 2 day/1 night canoe discovery.

Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm daily.

Equipment provided: All meals provided.

What to bring: Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera.

Courtesy transport: Free shuttle bus servicing the Noosa area.

From rate: AU$79 per person facebook.com/thediscoverygroup instagram.com/thediscoverygroup

U EXPLORE 4 X 4 Unit 3, 9 Commerce Court, Noosaville QLD Australia Hire a new Suzuki Jimny, fully automatic, fully insured, fun & easy to drive, to escape the crowds and have the freedom to explore beautiful white sandy beaches and off road tracks from Noosa to Fraser Island at your pace. Safety Induction, Sat Nav and Maps provided. Camping packages available from $40.

P: +61 409 088 296 E: info@uexplore4x4.com.au W: uexplore4x4.com.au

Tour details: Self-drive 4WD adventure.

Opening hours: 6.00am - 6.00pm.

Equipment provided: Recovery equipment.

What to bring: Full driving licence (21 years and over), credit card, water, sunscreen, camera and sense of adventure.

Courtesy transport: Complimentary drop off/pick up to Noosa accommodation.

From rate: AU$200 per vehicle per day. Security bond $500. facebook.com/uexplore4x4 instagram.com/uexplore4x4 twitter.com/uexplore4x4

VISITOZ 8921 Burnett Highway, Booubyjan QLD Australia Visitoz provides an up to 1 year working adventure in rural and outback Australia. We take all the hassle out of your plans and give you a full 365 day programme of work and play around Australia – paid at the Award wage or better! We meet and greet you at the airport, provide time to relax before transferring you to our outback farming experience.

P: +61 741 686 155 E: joanna@visitoz.org W: australianworkingadventures.com

Tour details: 1 year well paid working holiday including accommodation, activities and meals.

Opening hours: 5.00am - 10.00pm daily.

Available facilities: Horse riding, agricultural motorbikes, work with cattle, drive and operate tractors, work with fencing and learn chain sawing skills, basic vehicle maintenance tuition, farm and outback safety skills.

Equipment provided: Full board, horses, motorbikes, all safety gear.

Courtesy transport: Airport meet and greet in Brisbane and courtesy pickup from Gympie and Noosa - depending on the programme booked.

From rate: 1 year programme - $2,450 (visa 417 and 462); $5550 (visa holders 416). 90 day programme (for 417 second visa only) $1299 facebook.com/visitoz

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ACCOMMODATION

HALSE LODGE GUEST HOUSE 2 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads QLD Australia This 1880s National Trust and Heritage Listed guesthouse is set in the centre of Noosa Heads, on the Sunshine Coast. Surrounded by two acres of gardens and rainforest, backpackers can relax on the hostel’s shady veranda’s or walk to Laguna Beach or Noosa’s famous Hastings Street shops.

Property facilities: The hostel has a licensed restaurant with on-site bar.

Facilities include security lockers, free surfboards, body boards, table tennis and pool table.

Target market: Backpackers, youth travellers.

Room type: Dormitory, twin and double room accommodation.

P: +61 7 5447 3377 E: backpackers@halselodge.com.au W: halselodge.com.au

Beds 97 facebook.com/halselodge

WiFi Yes - Free twitter.com/HalseLodge

NOMADS NOOSA 44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD Australia Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Nomads Noosa Resort is situated in the heart of Noosa opposite shops, banks, restaurants, post office and cinema and it’s only 800m to Noosa Main Beach and famous Noosa National Park.

P: +61 7 5447 3355 E: bookings@nomadsnoosa.com W: nomadsworld.com/hostels/ australia/noosa

Property facilities: Café, bar with outdoor deck, 24hr laundry, volleyball court, huge swimming pool, surf board hire, luggage storage, ensuite rooms, late night reception, overnight security, key card access, guest kitchen, restaurant, car parking.

Room type: Private double rooms, 4, 8, 8 female only and 16 share ensuite dorms.

From rate: AU$25pp pn (16share), AU$31pp pn (8share), AU$75pn (private double).

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Free in reception and café deck, fees apply in rooms

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LEXIS ENGLISH SCHOOLS

6 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Lexis English provides high quality language and vocational programs in some of Australia’s most desirable study locations. Lexis Noosa offers the perfect mix of academic quality and the unique Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Full range of English programs, accommodation and student activities. Surf on your way to school!

Facilities: 18 classrooms, multimedia computer suite, free WiFi, student lounge with large screen tv, student kitchen with free tea/coffee, sun-filled courtyard, self-access library, evening social program, “Lexis Work Shop” program to provide you with skills to maximise employment opportunities.

Courses: General English (full-time & part-time), IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Preparation - FCE, CAE & CPE, Teen Activity Program (TAP), English in Action: Surfing, Private Tuition.

P: +61 7 5447 4448 E: noosa@lexisenglish.com W: www.lexisenglish.com

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Adventure Hot Spots AUSTRALIA ZOO

Whether looking for a great day out with plenty of wildlife action and exciting croc shows, or an outdoor classroom for students of all ages, there are knowledgeable zoo keepers to chat with and lots of drop-dead gorgeous animals that can’t wait to get up close and personal with YOU.

CARLO SAND BLOW (PART OF THE COOLOOLA GREAT WALK) A popular spot for hang gliders with spectacular 360 degree views. Also close by you can kayak with dolphins, learn to surf, try stand up paddling or kitesurfing in pristine natural surrounds.

GREAT BEACH DRIVE Experience the freedom and exhilaration of driving miles and miles on white sandy beach. The Great Beach Drive connects Noosa to Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island providing some of the worlds most dramatic scenery including stunning beaches, idyllic National Parks and World Heritage-listed area.

HAND FEED DOLPHINS Hand feed the rare Indo Pacific Humpback Dolphins in the town of Tin Can Bay, one of the few places in Australia where dolphins can be hand fed in their natural environment.

HORSE RIDING ON THE BEACH The experienced and the beginner horse riders can enjoy riding on Noosa North Shore, Rainbow Beach, the shallow waters of Lake Weyba, or extended horse riding tours through hinterland trails.

LADY ELLIOT ISLAND ECO RESORT The most southern point of the Great Barrier Reef with an abundance of marine life and exceptionally clear water, the island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving destinations on the Great Barrier Reef.

Expect to see manta rays, turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and the entire cast from ‘Finding Nemo’ all just a step from the beach.

NOOSA EVERGLADES (PART OF THE UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE) Join a river cruise or take a self-guided or guided canoe or kayak tour and discover ancient system of waterways with clear lakes, dark tannin waters and a myriad of bird and animal species.

NOOSA NATIONAL PARK Enjoy exceptional scenery, hike through forest trails and discover a string of hidden bays offering world class surfing. Spot resident koalas in the eucalypt trees, pods of dolphins and humpback whales in whale season (June - November).

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Need help?

Please contact us: Tourism Noosa Australia: 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672) Overseas: +61 7 5430 5000 Email: info@visitnoosa.com.au Destination Gympie Region Australia: 1800 444 222 Overseas: +61 7 5480 5180 Email: tourism.info@gympie.qld.gov.au Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Australia: 1800 072 200 Overseas: +61 7 5536 3644 Email: reservations@ladyelliot.com.au

For daily inspiration, follow..

Visit Noosa: visitnoosa

@visitnoosa #visitnoosa

@noosa

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Visit Gympie Region: visitgympieregion

@visitgympieregion #visitgympieregion Lady Elliot Island: ladyelliotislandecoresort

@ladyelliotislandecoresort #ladyelliotislandecoresort LadyElliotIsland

Useful links

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