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Where to stay near Noosa?
Our 2018 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 719 holiday rentals near Noosa. From 405 houses to 158 apartments, find unique holiday house for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best place to stay near Noosa for a long holiday or a weekend break is on HomeAway.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Noosa?
There are many lovely places to stay for a long holiday or just a weekend break in Noosa. From HomeAway travellers, the popular destinations to visit are:
- Sunshine Coast: 1,128 holiday rentals
- Noosa Heads: 619 holiday rentals
- Mooloolaba: 448 holiday rentals
- Maroochydore: 471 holiday rentals
- Rainbow Beach: 23 holiday rentals
HomeAway offers you the possibility to discover many other popular destinations in Noosa! Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Noosa?
Whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends, here are the cities in Noosa with the largest selection of holiday rentals for a perfect city break:
- Sunshine Coast: 1,128 holiday homes
- Noosa Heads: 619 holiday homes
- Mooloolaba: 448 holiday homes
- Maroochydore: 471 holiday homes
- Rainbow Beach: 23 holiday homes
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday homes available.
Can I find easy access holiday homes when travelling by plane to Noosa?
Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of holiday homes near to airports. Airports with a large selection of rentals in Noosa are:
- Noosa, QLD (NSA): 959 holiday houses
- Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): 1,129 holiday houses
- Gympie, QLD (GYP): 35 holiday houses
For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.
Pack your flip flops and a sense of adventure – Noosa awaits
Nestled under the warm skies of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa is a resort region that caters to lovers of the great outdoors. Spend your days sunbathing on sandy beaches, surfing in ocean waters or paddle boarding in one of the numerous area lakes. There's plenty to do on land as well, as you can enjoy an afternoon of hiking or rock climbing in Noosa National Park. If you booked a Noosa vacation rental in search of more leisurely activities, the region is also home to numerous cosy boutique shops, sidewalk cafes and tranquil gardens.
Surfing, sailing and swimming along the Sunshine Coast
Test your stamina in Noosa as the region offers a slew of water-based adventures, including surfing, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling and fishing. If you're staying in a Noosa vacation rental from July to October, take advantage of a unique opportunity – sign-up for a swimming session with humpback whales. There's plenty of action on land as well, as the area is home to numerous golf courses. After a long day filled with activity, treat yourself to a soothing massage in one of Noosa's numerous spas or take a sunset cruise throughout the watery landscape.
Nature calls – from green gardens to pristine parks
Soak up the sights and smells of Noosa Botanic Gardens, home to 8 hectares of manicured gardens. The pristine green space also features lakefront walking paths and an amphitheatre that hosts outdoor concerts throughout the year. Still searching for natural beauty? The 4,000-hectare park Noosa National Park serves as a giant outdoor playground for visitors of all ages. Take in stunning vistas via the park's boardwalk, which runs alongside the rocky shoreline to hilltop summits. The Australian Zoo, started by beloved animal expert Steve Irwin, is just a one-hour drive from Noosa.
Sunny skies along (where else?) the Sunshine Coast
Noosa vacation rentals are popular year-round as the region usually features mild weather. Summer is the peak season with daytime highs rarely exceeding 28 degrees and plenty of sunshine on tap. Late summer is typically the wettest period, when thunderstorms appear frequently, so make sure you keep your umbrella handy. Winters are cool, but even then, highs typically hover around the decidedly mild 20 degrees. Autumn brings pleasant temperatures, but humidity can be high, while spring features sunny skies and very little rain. As a bonus, the waters in the region remain warm and ripe for swimming throughout the year.
Wet, wild and watery – nature in Noosa exposed
Water infiltrates Noosa's drenched landscape with canals, creeks, ponds and bays hiding around every corner. Explore this soaked scenery, starting with the Noosa Everglades where you can kayak or canoe your way through a system of wetlands, rivers and lakes. With portions set along the Pacific Ocean, Noosa National Park offers a watery setting as well, complete with sandy beaches and rocky coastline. The park's dense rainforests play hosts to a variety of wildlife, including koala bears and eastern ground parrots, while humpback whales swim in the headlands during the migration season, typically from August to November.