Australia's Sunshine Coast includes a number of beach-side resort towns to the north of Queensland's state capital, Brisbane. As well as 100 km of beaches, the coast also has a scenic and mountainous hinterland, where the mountain resort towns of Montville and Maleny can be visited. accommodation in Noosa Heads might be a suitable choice for those holidaying in this pleasant region.
The Sunshine Coast begins at Caloundra, which is just north of the Queensland capital, Brisbane, and extends 100 km north to Cooloola, which is the best base for seeing the fascinating Fraser Island, and the Great Sandy National Park. There are on average 300 sunny days every year, and average temperatures are between 21 and 29 degrees C.
The Blackall Range and the Glasshouse Mountains form the scenic, mountainous hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Howells Knob, at 561m, is one of the many fine lookouts towards the Pacific Coast.
Montville and Maleny are two of the best towns to stop in when visiting the mountains. Maleny is close to the spectacular and unique Glasshouse Mountains. It is peopled by a strange combination of ageing hippies and down-to-earth dairy farmers. The town has numerous galleries and arts and crafts boutiques.
Montville is also located at altitude, and possesses some spectacular views. The town has many art and craft shops, cafes and restaurants. It is about one hour from here to Gympie, home of the Mary Valley Heritage Railway. One can take railmotor, diesel and steam rail trips from here along the picturesque Mary Valley.
Noosa Heads is one of the coastal towns in this part of Queensland. It is known as the Monaco of Australia, and has a rather up-market reputation. The beaches have excellent surfing, and the nearby Noosa National Park is home to many species of fascinating Australian wild-life. Accommodation in Noosa Heads can be found in several hotels, most of which are on or near Hastings Street.
The Sheraton Hotel (Noosa Sheraton Resort and Spa) is Noosa's only five star resort. There are 176 spacious rooms for guests, all with minimum of 55 square metres, which makes them the largest resort rooms in Australia.
All rooms at the Sheraton in Noosa have private balcony and bathrooms. The accommodation on offer comprises 1 and 2 bedroom suites, poolside villas (two storey), and the large lifestyle studios. The lifestyle studios all have private sun-decks with hot-tub, while the poolside villas have convenient and direct access to the pool.
The Sheraton has two bars/restaurants. The River Lounge Lobby Bar has views of the Noosa River, and serves contemporary cuisine and light snacks. Cato's Restaurant and Bar is on Noosa Heads' famous Hastings Street. It is a brasserie style eaterie, with a "fusion" menu. Cato's is a good place for mingling, or just people watching, on Hastings Street. Other alternatives for accommodation in Noosa Heads include the Quay West Resort and Spa, which is at 94 Noosa Drive, not far from Hastings Street, and the Sebel Resort Hotel at 32 Hastings Street.
The Sunshine Coast begins at Caloundra, which is just north of the Queensland capital, Brisbane, and extends 100 km north to Cooloola, which is the best base for seeing the fascinating Fraser Island, and the Great Sandy National Park. There are on average 300 sunny days every year, and average temperatures are between 21 and 29 degrees C.
The Blackall Range and the Glasshouse Mountains form the scenic, mountainous hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Howells Knob, at 561m, is one of the many fine lookouts towards the Pacific Coast.
Montville and Maleny are two of the best towns to stop in when visiting the mountains. Maleny is close to the spectacular and unique Glasshouse Mountains. It is peopled by a strange combination of ageing hippies and down-to-earth dairy farmers. The town has numerous galleries and arts and crafts boutiques.
Montville is also located at altitude, and possesses some spectacular views. The town has many art and craft shops, cafes and restaurants. It is about one hour from here to Gympie, home of the Mary Valley Heritage Railway. One can take railmotor, diesel and steam rail trips from here along the picturesque Mary Valley.
Noosa Heads is one of the coastal towns in this part of Queensland. It is known as the Monaco of Australia, and has a rather up-market reputation. The beaches have excellent surfing, and the nearby Noosa National Park is home to many species of fascinating Australian wild-life. Accommodation in Noosa Heads can be found in several hotels, most of which are on or near Hastings Street.
The Sheraton Hotel (Noosa Sheraton Resort and Spa) is Noosa's only five star resort. There are 176 spacious rooms for guests, all with minimum of 55 square metres, which makes them the largest resort rooms in Australia.
All rooms at the Sheraton in Noosa have private balcony and bathrooms. The accommodation on offer comprises 1 and 2 bedroom suites, poolside villas (two storey), and the large lifestyle studios. The lifestyle studios all have private sun-decks with hot-tub, while the poolside villas have convenient and direct access to the pool.
The Sheraton has two bars/restaurants. The River Lounge Lobby Bar has views of the Noosa River, and serves contemporary cuisine and light snacks. Cato's Restaurant and Bar is on Noosa Heads' famous Hastings Street. It is a brasserie style eaterie, with a "fusion" menu. Cato's is a good place for mingling, or just people watching, on Hastings Street. Other alternatives for accommodation in Noosa Heads include the Quay West Resort and Spa, which is at 94 Noosa Drive, not far from Hastings Street, and the Sebel Resort Hotel at 32 Hastings Street.
About the Author:
Ruth Grant was raised about the south coastline of Victoria Australia before transferring to Noosa to follow her desire of becoming active in the holiday accommodation sector. She has now established her very own Noosa accommodation online business which offers an array of both affordable in addition to deluxe options.
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