Noosa National Park

While camping is not allowed in Noosa National Park, there are plenty of Sunshine Coast camping areas and caravan parks nearby, at Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach, and Coolum Beach. North of Brisbane, Noosa features spectacular coastal scenery and is a place you’re likely to spot koalas, lace monitors, cockatoos, and kookaburras. Take the beachfront Hastings Street boardwalk to join the 11-kilometre Coastal Walk, which includes the Laguna Lookout. There are 15 kilometres of marked bushland walking tracks, and you can also hit the surf at any of the surrounding beaches.

When to Go

Noosa has an average daily temperature of 25°C in summer, with water temperatures around the same, dropping to 19°C in winter. Summer (December to February) is hot and humid, with some relief provided by coastal breezes, but this is the busiest time of year as Noosa is a prime holiday destination for Australians. Easter is also a popular time to visit.

Know Before You Go

• Early mornings and dusk are the best times for koala spotting and birdwatching.
• There is no wheelchair access to Laguna Lookout.
• Wheelchair-accessible toilets and picnic tables are available in the Noosa Headland day-use area.