Explore the beautiful Sunshine Coast
Exploring the Sunshine Coast is like unveiling a treasure map, where every restaurant, rural town, and market unveils itself as a hidden gem, offering a glimpse of its distinct charm and flavours, all while sharing this experience with loved ones. Here are a few of our favourite destinations.
Lanai Noosa
Located along the stunning Noosa River, Lanai embodies the essence of Noosa’s elegance. Presenting an array of shareable dishes, ranging from small to large, Lanai emphasizes sustainably sourced seafood, native ingredients, and locally crafted artisan products. Boasting amazing views of the Noosa River, Lanai serves as an ideal venue for extended lunches, afternoon snacks, or romantic evenings.
1/201 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566
Tuesday to Saturday Lunch 12-3 Dinner 5:30-9pm
Noosa Farmers Market
Nestled amongst the fragrant gum trees, every Sunday a hive of activity takes place. The Noosa Farmers Market is packed with locally-produced seasonal produce that will make your mouth water. Come along for the spectacular fresh food and produce and experience the Noosa Farmers Market for yourself.
There are so many different types of stalls at the Noosa Farmers Market – from fresh organic produce, freshly squeezed lime drinks, sumptuous marinades and sauces, beautiful and aromatic skin care products, nuts and seeds, olives and tasty tapenades, herbs and seafood that’s just been caught, freshly baked bread and creamy cheeses amongst a variety of exotic and yummy foods all waiting for you to try.
155 Weyba Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566
Market Hours | Sunday: 6:00am - midday
Locale
Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu using the best in local produce and premium imported ingredients. Surrounded by lush gardens, Locale Noosa sits in a protected corner of Hastings Street just a few steps from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Our seasonal menu features handmade pasta, traditional Italian antipasti and desserts alongside an impressive selection of wines, beers and cocktails.d62
62 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads 4567
Opening Hours
Sunday to Thursday from 4.30 to 10.30pm
Friday and Saturday from midday to 10.30pm
The Doonan
The Doonan is a brand new venue nestled in the Noosa hinterland.
Set on 2 hectares and a stones throw from the famous local beaches — boasting indoor and outdoor dining, bars, beer gardens, a pizzeria, ice creamery, cellar door, multiple function spaces and an outdoor kids playground.
Restaurant Opening Hours
Lunch | Monday to Friday 11am - 2:30pm
Dinner | Monday to Friday 5pm - 8:30pm
Weekends All Day Dining | 11am - 8:30pm
Pizzeria Opening Hours | 11am - 8:30pm 7 days
Maleny
Located high in the Blackall Range, about 30 kilometres south west of Caloundra, Maleny is renowned for its lush environs and numerous scenic spots. If you need an excuse to get away, check out our hit list of Maleny must-dos and discover a world of spectacular natural wonders, sensational food and produce and charming places to stay.
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird WorldMeander through some of the most exquisite gardens in Queensland featuring a panorama of waterfalls, ponds and colourful plantings, idyllic rainforest surroundings and views of the spectacular Glass House Mountains at Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World. Bring a picnic to enjoy by one of the many lakes or lounge under a tree with a good book and soak up the peace and serenity. Devonshire cream teas are available to paying garden visitors as well as those who aren’t up to a walk on the day but need a treat in a beautiful setting. Make time to visit the aviary and enjoy a fascinating presentation on the colourful native and exotic birds who are very likely to land on your shoulder. With Baroon Pocket Dam, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Gardners Falls & After all that wining, dining and exploring you'll be in need of some down time and probably a little pampering. Book yourself in for some indulgent cosseting in your own private oasis at Spa Anise Spices Tamarind. Relax in a luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, soothe those tired feet in the foot therapy session or spend some time in the hydrotherapy room which features a steam room, rain shower and mineralised spa. If you're just too chilled out to leave your accommodation, then give Tower of Power Mobile Massage a call, and they'll bring a mobile aromatherapy and beauty massage treatment to you. Maleny is clearly our favourite weekend escape.
Eumundi Markets
Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures there’s no other market quite like it. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best artisan market in Australia.Step into an ever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world.
The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best art and craft market in Australia.
80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi QLD 4562
Open Rain, Hail or Shine
Wednesday | 8am to 2pm
Saturday | 7am to 2pm
Bandita
Woodfired Mexican Cantina & Bar Cooked over locally sourced and organic firewood, the menu is designed to be shared (or not!) - join us for a snack or eat with a group of mates. We're not authentic Mexican, rather inspired by Jase and Amy's journey of Mexican food over the years... it's a selection of our favourite dishes with a local, BBQ'd modern twist!.
We're not letting the kitchen have all the fun with the BBQ - keep a look out for a few sneaky fire and smoke elements in our cocktail list as well! Our list of tequilas, mezcals and Mexican spirits is a must try, though if this isn't your thing, we have a wine list of tried and tested easy drinkers and special occasion wines to fit any budget.
3/271 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Mon to Wed 3.30 - 9.30PM | Thurs to Sat 12 - 9.30PM | Sunset Drinks 3.30 - 5PM
Buderim Forest Park
Buderim Forest Park is a 45 hectare haven of tranquillity less than a kilometre from the north side of Buderim village on the Sunshine Coast just 15 minutes from the coast. With its towering trees, meandering tracks and stunning waterfall, this sub-tropical oasis is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike.
Buderim Falls, also known as Serenity Falls, its a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and looks particularly spectacular after rainfall when the waters cascade down the rock face into the waterhole below. The 600 metre walkway from Lindsay Road will take you on a picturesque forest ramble along the banks of Martins Creeks cascading waters.This is the easiest part of the walk and is wheelchair friendly. From the end of the boardwalk you can continue upwards through the bush via a rugged trail to the waterfall.
For direct access to the waterfall and the high arch bridge spanning the creek, start at Quorn Close its an easy to moderate hike to the falls via a bush track. The Quorn close entry to the reserve is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
Ari's Italian Deli
By Far our favourite family run Italian deli. They offer a beautiful small menu on a Friday night. With the deli they offer a selection of fine, unusual and unique imported traditional Italian food, giving the Noosa community a chance to enjoy our ancient flavors including simple food passed down from generation to generation.
6a/203 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Wednesday - Saturday | 6:30am- 3pm
Sunday | 7:30am - 2pm
Friday night - dinner only | Bookings are a must
Theo’s Social Club
An interesting and ever-changing wine list, great accompaniments, and good times in an unpretentious environment.
Whether you’re chasing structure from the Old World; or partial to the unpredictability and funk of New World wines, we have you covered.
While we’re wine focused, we also have a great cocktail program – using good booze, local produce, and closed-loop practices to deliver a small list of delicious drinks.
The food is made for grazing; just as you’d dine sitting streetside in Nice or on a piazza in Florence. Think olives, cheese, charcuterie, and rotating toast & crudo options.
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