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Couples Accommodation In Noosa
There’s nothing better than leaving the stress of work, kids and commitments behind to spend a few days away with your special someone. Noosa provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway with your significant other. If you’re looking for couples accommodation in Noosa, Noosa Place Resort offers a convenient location moments from the stunning Noosa River, and walking distance to some of Noosa’s best restaurants, cafes and bars!
If you’re starting to plan your couple’s getaway to Noosa; whether you’re looking to indulge, wanting some adventure or looking to completely relax, here are few ‘must-do’s’ to add to add to your list!
Indulge – for couples who want a luxe experience
Take a river cruise
Gondolas Of Noosa offer a private luxury cruise along the Noosa River. If you’re on a couples holiday in Noosa, this is one experience that is made for you! We recommend booking a sunset cruise to take in the beautiful Noosa River and it’s surrounds.
Experience a romantic dinner
Busy couples don’t often get a chance to have a romantic dinner, so why not book one in your your next couples getaway. Serving authentic Italian on the riverfront, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant is an elegant dining experience set in a secluded and romantic setting. Offering a delicious seasonal menu, including lobster spaghetti and Wagyu beef sirloin, and an extensive wine list, settle in for a luxury dining experience.
Sample specialty cocktails
On your way home stop in at Whisky Boy for a night cap. For the gin lovers, we recommend ‘The 11th Hour’ cocktail’. Or, if you’re a fan of whiskey, take your pick from the extensive list of international and homegrown whisky’s on the menu. Take a leisurely walk home back to your couples’ accommodation at Noosa Place Resort, a short 10 minute stroll away.
Adventure – for couples who want to explore
Grab a delicious breakfast
Fuel up for the day with a delicious coffee and breakfast from Esco, located on Gympie Terrace by the Noosa River. Stick with the classics and try their take on an Eggs Benedict, or branch out with one of their specials, such as a goat’s cheese stuffed house hash brown, with spicy baked beans, chorizo and poached egg…yum!
Go for a paddle
One of the best ways to see Noosa is from the river! Get your morning exercise in by grabbing some Stand Up Paddle boards and cruising down the river. When you book direct with Noosa Place, you’ll receive complimentary SUP board hire! Take in the beautiful scenery and soak up the sunshine.
Get out on the water
After an energetic morning, get your adrenaline fix on the Ocean Rider! Their famous Adventure Tour will get your heart racing with high speeds and quick turns taking you from the Noosa River, out past the river mouth and into the ocean – it’s a great way to see some of Noosa’s iconic sights. If you want to take it easy on the water, they also run fantastic Whale Watching and Dolphin Safari tours.
Relax – for couples who want to chill out
Browse the boutiques
Catch the Noosa Ferry (which conveniently has a pick-up point close to Noosa Place Resort) to Hastings Street and explore the lovely stores and boutiques. Or, stay close to your Noosa accommodation and discover the shopping scene along Gympie Terrace. With a great selection of shops from fashion boutiques to homewares and furniture, relax as you stroll along the beautiful streets.
Enjoy a relaxing spa day
Day Spa Noosa is the perfect place to go for your romantic holiday in Noosa. Book one of their ‘Couple’s Escapes’ packages and choose from Epsom salt baths, customised facials and relaxation massages.
Treat yourselves to a long lunch
One of the best ways to take in the beautiful Noosa River, is by enjoying a long and lazy lunch at Ricky’s. Start with some champagne to toast to your getaway, and sample the infamous menu, including Spanner crab spaghettini, smoked mackerel rillettes and roasted duck breast.
Noosaville Accommodation
Noosa Place Resort is the perfect couple’s accommodation for your Noosa escape. Choose from our selection of classic, deluxe and premium apartments. Our resort conveniently located close to all the best activities Noosa River, Noosaville and Noosa Heads has to offer.
Book your next Noosa couples holiday at Noosa Place Resort, book direct to receive our complimentary services and the best rates.
Free Things to do in Noosa this Winter
Who said holidays need to cost a fortune? You can holiday in Noosa without breaking the bank by taking advantage of the free things to do in Noosa this winter.
From taking a road-trip and sightseeing, picking delicious fresh fruit, to building sandcastles on the beach, there are so many exciting, relaxing and free things to do in the Noosa region without spending a cent.
Experience Nature
Embrace nature with a relaxing stroll through the Noosa Botanic Gardens. Breathe in the wonderful aroma of the wildflowers and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife exploring the gardens along side you. A range of native birds, fish, lizards, turtles and more inhabit this beautiful parkland.
Don’t forget your picnic basket! There are picnic areas throughout the park so you can enjoy your meal with a view. Just remember not to feed the wildlife.
Noosa National Park also has a wide range of intriguing native flora and fauna, including koalas, for you to spy above you in the trees. The walkways also lead out to breathtaking viewing points of the headland and down to the pristine bays.
Which brings us to the most obvious free activity Noosa has to offer!
Noosa Beaches
Noosa has a vast array of water holes to enjoy, including gorgeous beaches and lakes. Go for a surf, build sandcastles, or simply soak up the sunshine. While you’re on the beach, keep an eye out for some spectacular sea life including dolphins and whales.
Some of our favourite Noosa beaches include;
Noosa Main Beach – only a 5 minute drive away from our resort! Get amongst the other beach goers and pull out your CoolCabana to fit in with the crowd.
Peregian Beach – a cruisy 15 minute drive south, this quaint sea-side village is definitely one to put on your list. Browse the town then head to the beach!
Sunshine Beach – 10 minutes away by car, this stunning open beach is shaped by the beautiful headland and boarders the Noosa National Park. Bring your surfboard or enjoy walking along it’s pristine shoreline.
Fall for Waterfalls
This ones for the nature lovers, the Noosa region and Sunshine Coast is home to some spectacular waterfalls, that are definitely a must do!
Some of the most popular falls include:
Kondalilla Falls – located between the hinterland towns of Montville and Mapleton, Kondalilla Falls is great for bushwalking or simply having a dip in the watering hole underneath the falls.
Gardeners Falls – a very popular waterfall and walking track located in Maleny, only a 15 minute drive from Kondalilla Falls, you can make a day of bushwalking and swimming in these beautiful waterfalls.
Buderim Forest Waterfall – If you want to stay a little closer to Noosa, Buderim Forest Waterfall is an easy 45 minute drive away. The track to this lovely waterfall is an easy walk for small kids so it makes for a perfect family day trip from Noosa.
Let them run free!
Noosa has bright and exciting playgrounds scattered all around to occupy and wear out your children while you sit back and relax and watch them have fun.
Just a few of these playgrounds include:
Noosa River pirate playground – located along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, a leisurely 15-minute stroll along the river from our resort!
Tewantin Splash park – a fun water park by the Noosa River, where parents can relax and kids can run around!
Peregian playground – a great shaded adventure playground for the little ones, nearby to some great cafes for parents!
Window Shop
Take a stroll along Hastings Street, Noosa’s beating heart of tourism. If you’re set on sticking to your budget, then leave your wallet at home. Hastings Street has so much to offer, even for the window shoppers.
Start your stroll at dusk and enjoy the twinkling fairy lights and torches that spiral up the trees to line the street. There is also a beautiful parkland at the end of the street with ocean views and park tables and restrooms, so you can bring along your own picnic, if you can resist the aromas from the abundant cafes and restaurants along the street.
Noosa River apartments
Are you looking for a beautiful Noosa River apartment? Then Noosa Place Resort could be exactly what you’re dreaming of! River holidays are all about staying seconds from the water and filling your day with activities.
Our Noosa River Apartments are ideal for families, couples and singles that want comfort, convenience and to be well-cared for! All our 2-bedroom apartments are fully self-contained and can be customised into a 1-bedroom apartment. Our stunning Noosa River apartments offer you the perfect environment to connect with the family and be close to everything.
Noosa resorts for families – Top 5 things to do
Noosa resorts for families – Top 5 things to do
Are you looking for Noosa resorts for families and the top things to do with kids? We have put together the top 5 things to do in Noosa that’s easily accessible from our family friendly resort.
So, you can get excited about planning your family holiday to Noosa!
1. Unwind and play along the Noosa River
The Noosa River is a great part of Noosa to unwind, play and socialise. The Noosa River Pirate Playground is a kid’s paradise with six slides, rope climbing apparatus, three-person swing and a large, fenced wheelchair-accessible swing. It’s covered by sail shades to keep your little ones safe from the sun.
Free paddle board and kayak hire
The beautiful Noosa River is excellent for water activities. And lucky for you and your family, we have 3 stand-up paddle boards, 1 double kayak and 2 single kayaks. These are FREE for hire if you book your stay direct with us and for a small fee if you have booked through another company.
Take the kayaks or a boat to one of several sandbar islands around the Spit, where you can refresh yourselves in the calm waters, only accessible by boat or kayak. Navigating the calm waterways as a family is a fun way to take in the gorgeous natural sights.
2. Beach, beach, beach!
Noosa is renowned for its incredible beaches, so if your family loves the beach, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. Noosa Main Beach is so popular because the headland often provides shelter from the wind, so the calmer conditions are ideal for small children. It’s patrolled year-round, so you and your family will feel even more safe!
The beaches throughout the National Park are more secluded, but they can get stronger currents and some areas are rocky. So, these little bays are fab for a leisurely picnic and for stronger swimmers.
To enjoy long and uninterrupted sandy walks, follow the coast road south to discover Noosa’s Eastern beaches. Check out the quaint villages of Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach for some food and playtime! Here you’ll find skate parks, playgrounds, kid-friendly restaurants and open spaces for family activities.
3. Running wild in the Noosa National Park
The Noosa National Park is an excellent place for the entire family to let off some steam. This stunning, protected headland can be reached by the boardwalk from Noosa beach. With multiple lookouts and beaches along the coastal track, break for a picnic, to take a dip or to spot sea turtles and dolphins! Keep your eyes peeled for the migrating humpback whales, which can often be seen from the lookouts between May and November.
Plenty of wildlife, including koalas and tropical birds call the 40 km² park home. There’re several trails that will guide you through the park and along the coastline, where it’s easy to embrace nature, so it’s a great activity to do more than once on your holiday.
4. Finding treasures at the markets
Who doesn’t love a market on holiday? Lucky for you there’s many Noosa markets throughout the Shire, but here’s two of the well-loved markets to get you started.
The renowned and original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and best arts and crafts market in Australia. You and your family will be dazzled by the all the original and fabulous delights on offer from talented locals. Get ready to dash around this expansive market, open-mouthed and excited at finding hand-made jewellery, unique fashion, distinctive art, gorgeous homeware and tonnes more.
Choose from a big range of mouth-watering locally produced food and drink stalls, so no one will go hungry, but it might take a while deciding what you want all want! Open EVERY Wed 8am – 2pm and Sat 7am – 2pm. From us it’s a 20-minute drive, or 40-minute bus ride away!
The Noosa Farmers Market is crammed full of lip-smacking breakfast and brunch options including potato cakes, buckwheat pancakes, bacon wraps, pastries, fresh smoothies and coffee. Catering for everyone, there’s gluten free and vegan options and a lot is organic. You’ll also find stalls with exotic food, organic fruit and veg and local hand-crafted souvenirs. Chill under covered seating areas and listen to some live music while you indulge yourselves!
It’s on every Sunday from 7am till 12pm, so either get there early to get first dibs, or come later and save some $$ on the last of the produce.
5. We’ll let you in on some hidden secrets, shhhh
Free live music
Come and listen to free live music outside the Boathouse on Friday and Saturday late afternoon/early evenings most weekends! This brings together people of all ages from all walks of life to the Noosa River.
On the grassy verge, there’s families enjoying picnics on blankets with their kids, people with fish and chips on benches and others with fold up tables and chairs with bottles of wine and cheese platters. This is a fantastic family vibe!
Feeding fish in the Noosa River
Feed the fish for just $1 per bag from the dispenser outside the Boathouse, which is a fun budget friendly activity for the kids!
So, you can keep your kids entertained while you relax along the Noosa River shoreline!
Noosa resorts for families
Deciding on the best Noosa resorts for families? Noosa Place Resort is conveniently located walking distance, or just a short drive or bus ride away from all the top things to do with kids – yah!
Our family friendly, Noosa River accommodation has a great selection of fully self-contained 2-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is two-storeys and has one queen bed, two single beds, one bathroom and free WIFI and a smart TV.
Noosa resorts for families doesn’t get much better than having an amazing selection of facilities that are fun for adults and kids. Relax and play all year round in any of the three heated swimming pools; relax in one of the two heated spas; play some tennis like a pro in the full-size court and finish off your day with a family BBQ in our undercover entertaining area.
Happy family holidays!
Top 7 things to do in Noosaville 2023
Top 7 things to do in Noosaville 2023
Are you looking for the top things to do in Noosaville? Then look no further, as we’ve put together a great selection of activities and places to visit during your Noosa holidays!
Noosa River & Canal Cruises
Take in the immaculate Noosa River on a daytime or sunset cruise with Noosa River & Canal Cruises. You’ll cruise the river downstream from Noosaville to Noosa Heads and explore the beautiful hidden waterways of the Noosa Sound Canals. You’ll also cruise through Woods Bay and out towards the river entrance before entering Weyba Creek.
You can BYO food and drinks and catering is available with notice. This is the ideal activity for groups of friends and family gatherings, or for functions and celebrations. Cruises last from 1 to 2.5 hours.
The Noosa Spa
The Noosa Spa is Noosa’s original custom-built day spa offering the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. You’ll enjoy a boutique spa experience that melts away any tension and leaves you feeling calm. Their long-term team of highly trained professionals will cater to your every need and offer one of the most extensive treatment options on the Sunshine Coast. Choose from customisable massages, facials and body treatments.
They use beautiful Waterlily products that use the purest Aromaceuticals and Phytonutrients to create a performance driven sensory journey. Sound heavenly or what?
Boiling pot Brewing Co
Boiling Pot Brewing Co was founded with the intent to develop beers that pair best with the idyllic sub-tropical climate. They make beers that you can drink at your own pace, no matter the season – sounds good! The boiling pot brewery was inspired by the explosion in craft brew creativity, experimentation and innovation happening around the world.
Founded by Noosa local John Scott Madill, the Boiling Pot brewery looks after the locals and visitors who want to stop by for lunch, a beer or two, or to pick up some of their locally designed tinnies. They brew their beer out the back of their tap room, so you can get it straight from the source!
Noosa Boathouse
Enjoy the spectacular Noosa sunset from one of the best vantage points at the Noosa Boathouse. Floating just offshore in a perfect waterfront location on the Noosa River, the Noosa Boathouse is a well-loved bistro, bar and events destination! So, be a part of the relaxed Noosa lifestyle.
The award-winning bistro is one of the most well-known Noosaville restaurants and is home to Little Boaty coffee bar, and a fish & chips takeaway window on the front deck. The bistro is on the ground level, the River Room function space on the middle level and you guessed it, the Sunset Bar on the top deck.
Enjoy local produce that embraces fresh local seafood, quality beef and locally harvested produce. Our lovely Noosa Place Resort guests can also enjoy 10% off food or get a free ferry ride from Hasting Street when dining at Noosa Boathouse – yah!
Belmondos Organic Market and Yukti Botanicals
Delight yourself in an organic wonderland at Belmondos Organic Market, which is home to the Tanglewood Organic Sourdough Bakery, Noosa Cleanse, Clandestino Roasters Specialty Coffee, Deli, organic pantry and bulk foods, and the cheapest organic fresh produce on the Sunshine Coast.
Yukti Botanicals is located within Belmondos Organic Market and specialises in Ayurveda. Treat yourself to a full Ayurvedic health consultation, traditional massage, or facial and body wrap in their day spa. They also mix a complete range of certified organic, Ayurvedic formulas onsite and stock a range of natural medicine. Check out their handpicked range of skincare, makeup and personal care with a strong focus on local brands.
Noosa Hills Par 3 Golf Course
Fancy a day of golf set with a stunning environment? Then take a look at Noosa Hills Par 3 Golf Course which features 36 holes of varying lengths, set within 74 acres of beautiful bushland that’s home to kangaroos and other native wildlife. This peaceful setting is sure to transport you away from everyday life.
Mix with locals and visitors with the down-to-earth, positive and energetic staff. Then finish your game with a cold one and a chat in the clubhouse. Anyone can play any day, anytime and no bookings are required!
Stay in Noosa River accommodation in Noosaville
Now you know about some of the top things to do in Noosaville, it’s time to decide where to stay! We are conveniently located walking distance, or just a short drive or bus ride away from all the places listed.
Our family friendly, Noosa River accommodation has a great selection of fully self-contained 2-bedroom apartments. Our resort is set within fresh, tropical gardens where you can have fun in one of three heated swimming pools; relax in one of the heated spas; play a spot of tennis and have a slap-up BBQ.
We are moments from Gympie Terrace, which has a fabulous selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and boutiques. You can also start many exploratory day trips from here to the Noosa Everglades or Fraser Island.
If you book direct on our website or by phone, you’ll get free use of our stand-up paddle boards and kayaks during your stay! We have 3 stand-up paddle boards, 1 double kayak and 2 single kayaks. They are available for hire for a small fee if you have booked through another company.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Noosaville!
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