June 23rd 2026
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WellBeing Magazine
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As Noosa eases into its most beautiful season, it’s time to spend a few days slowing down and soaking up the best of the stunning subtropical region.
Noosa has been drawing Australians north for decades. There’s something about the region in winter. It’s a season when Noosa settles into its natural rhythm, revealing the golden-lit, unhurried character that keeps visitors returning year after year.
Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Noosa is one of the few coastal destinations in Australia that has been internationally recognised for its biodiversity and ecological significance. Here, you won’t find high-rises or fast-food chains crowding the streets. Instead, you’ll enjoy gorgeous 20-degree winter days, a perfect long-board wave and uncrowded beaches.
Stay in comfort and luxury
Netanya Noosa Resort on Hastings Street offers beachfront apartments that position you directly above the sand and surf of Noosa Main Beach. If you’re your ideal holiday is to wake up, step onto the sand and take a dip into the Coral Sea, you’ll love this resort. Other premium options include Fairshore Noosa and No. 1 Hastings Street for those wanting to be at the heart of Noosa, while families will find practical luxury at RACV Noosa Resort, Peppers Noosa Resort, Ocean Breeze Resort and Ivory Palms Resort. Boutique travellers seeking something quieter or more bespoke can look to Noosa Secret Destinations and Stay Noosa.
Taking the time to rest
If you’re in need of a spa day (aren’t we all?), Noosa Springs Spa offers everything from relaxing treatments to longer immersive experiences built around its signature Hydromassage pool. If you really want to turn your Noosa experience up a notch, spend a few hours enjoying one of their spa packages, soaking in the warmth, relaxing your muscles and enjoying the serenity.
Nature knows best
If walking, hiking or biking is your thing, Noosa’s national park trails offer some of the best coastal walking in Queensland. Bike On Noosa has routes for all fitness levels, whether you want a gentle hinterland meander or something with enough elevation to get the heart going. For water lovers, By Earth and Ocean offers kayaking on the Noosa River, a system of waterways so calm and wide it’s hard to believe it exists minutes from the main beach. Noosa Watersports can get you out on the river by boat, while Aquaduck Sunshine Coast offers its own amphibious take on the coastline for those who love a little novelty.
Feasting in style
Noosa is well-known for its food and dining scene. Bandita Cantina Latina brings a Latin vibe and Lucio’s Marina and Rickys River Bar and Restaurant showcase stunning waterside positions for long lunches that drift into the late afternoon. For something more eclectic, Sabrosa Dim Sum House, Mariella Mexicantina, Humbe on Duke and Alsahwa Estate offer a vibrant and delicious dining scene. With so many delicious options to choose from, your biggest dilemma is how to fit them all in – to your schedule and your tummy!
Making it work for you
Visit Noosa’s Your Noosa Reset Winter 2026 has something for everyone. Whether you’re escaping with your best friend, loved one or little ones, there’s an offer perfectly suited for you. Perhaps you’re in need of a long weekend built around the thermal pool and Netanya, with dinners at Bandita and a morning kayak on the river? Those with more time might like to push deeper into the hinterland, where the Noosa Biosphere stretches into farming country and village bakeries and the pace drops another notch? There you’ll experience Noosa in its full glory.
The full range of winter packages, which span accommodation, dining and experiences, is available on the Visit Noosa website.
Winter offers and full details at visitnoosa.com.au/noosa-offers
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