Noosa probably got its name from the Aboriginal word “noothera”, meaning “shade”, and bringing to mind the respite that a forest offers from the sun. A real paradise for surfers, Noosa is a small seaside resort with an animated nightlife and a relaxed lifestyle. Stroll about the pedestrian zones in a pair of thongs, far from the noise and construction that crowd the coast elsewhere. Here, not a single building is taller than the trees. But Noosa’s main attraction is without doubt its beautiful natural setting and its famous National Park, the most visited in Queensland. It’s ideal for walking, swimming and surfing all year round. Noosa is a nature reserve that protects its animal and plant life. Here, you can come across rare birds, koalas, whales or dolphins in their natural habitat. A rare find, even in Australia, and all this only a kangaroo hop from Brisbane.