Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads, one of the premier attractions of the Sunshine Coast is set at the north-eastern tip of the popular coastal strip and at the mouth of the Noosa River. Set at the base of Noosa Hill, the town is well known for its safe swimming & surf beaches as well as the Noosa National Park which largely protects the prominent headland and surrounding coastline. The town is home to several resorts, has an impressive shopping precinct along the shady Hastings Street and provides excellent tourist facilities with a large range of accommodation. Also nearby are Laguna Lookout (1km east), Noosa River cruises, Noosa Marina (6km west), Sunshine Beach (4km south-east) and Lake Weyba (5km south). Certainly a recommended holiday destination.

Population: 7,500
State: Queensland
Name Origin: The name "Noosa" was given to the nearby river, and named from the Aboriginal word for shade
Pronunciation: Noo-sa Heds
Postcode: 4567
Local Government: Noosa Shire Council
Location: 139km north of Brisbane
Main Roads: Noosa Drive/David Low Way
Main Watercourses: Noosa River, South Pacific Ocean
Radio Stations (Music): The Heat (96.1), Sea FM (91.9), Mix FM (92.7), Hot 91 (91.1), Triple J (99.3)

Photos from Noosa Heads (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

View south-west from Laguna Lookout across Noosa Heads and Noosaville with Black Mountain in the distance (2004).

View west over Noosa Heads, the Noosa River and Tewantin from Laguna Lookout (2004).

Looking east along Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads (2004).

View east along Hastings St, Noosa Heads (2004).

Looking west along Hastings Street, Noosa Heads (2004).

Looking east along Hastings Street from the Noosa Spit parkland, Noosa Heads (2004).

Looking south along Noosa Drive from Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads (2004).

Looking south along Noosa Drive from Hastings Street, Noosa Heads (2004).

View north-east across Wyeba Ck/Noosa Sound from the Noosa Pde bridge, Noosa Heads (2004).

The Noosa Spit parkland, looking west towards Noosa Sound, Noosa Heads (2004).

	View south-west from Laguna Lookout across Noosa Heads and Noosaville with Black Mountain in the distance (2004).
	View west over Noosa Heads, the Noosa River and Tewantin from Laguna Lookout (2004).
	Looking east along Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads (2004).
	View east along Hastings St, Noosa Heads (2004).
	Looking west along Hastings Street, Noosa Heads (2004).
	Looking east along Hastings Street from the Noosa Spit parkland, Noosa Heads (2004).
	Looking south along Noosa Drive from Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads (2004).
	Looking south along Noosa Drive from Hastings Street, Noosa Heads (2004).
	View north-east across Wyeba Ck/Noosa Sound from the Noosa Pde bridge, Noosa Heads (2004).
	The Noosa Spit parkland, looking west towards Noosa Sound, Noosa Heads (2004).