Why go
- Town in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Noosa Airport (NSV).
History
Noosa Heads is a coastal town and suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It is a popular holiday destination. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Noosa Heads had a population of 5,120 people.
Airports
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 22 km to the centre
Maroochydore, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Tiger Airways Australia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Melbourne, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Melbourne
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Noosa Airport (NSV) 4 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Gympie Airport (GYP) 40 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) 13 km to the centre
Cooroy, QLD, AU
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield 17 km to the centre
Cootharaba, QLD, AU
Getting there by ferry
Sofitel Noosa Heads
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Criuse Company
Q Place
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
T-Boats
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
O-Boats
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Boathouse Restaurant
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Big Pelican
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Noosa Ferry
Ferry route · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Noosa Ferry (Red Times)
Ferry route · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Cooroibah
Ferry route · Noosa North Shore Ferries
Cootharaba
Ferry route · Noosa North Shore Ferries
canoe route
Ferry route
Where to stay
102 Pacific Ave, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567, Australia · flashpackersnoosa.com
173 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · sandybeachresort.com.au
16 Munna Cres, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · skipperscove.com.au
1 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · sandcastlesnoosa.com.au
4 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · noosaquays.com.au
94 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · racv.com.au
15 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · seahavennoosa.com.au
119/127 Noosa Parade, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · v2.onlinebooking.direct
13-15 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · caribbeannoosa.com.au
Hotel Entrance Via, 14 16 Hastings Street, Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · elysiumnoosa.com.au
Noosa Harbour, 6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · noosaharbour.com.au
49 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4565, Australia · onthebeachnoosa.com.au
25 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · tingirana.com.au
6 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · hotellaguna.com.au
7/11 James St, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · montpelliernoosa.com.au
44 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · stayatbase.com
16 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · noosablue.com.au
52 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · oceanbreezeresort.com.au
86/88 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · noosashores.com.au
Parking Entrance, 32 Hastings Street, Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · all.accor.com
19 Mary St, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · villanoosa.com.au
24 Munna Cres, Noosaville QLD 4565, Australia · noosapacific.com.au
1 Beach Rd, Noosa North Shore QLD 4565, Australia · parklaneholidayparks.com.au
Unit 7/41 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · fairshorenoosa.com.au
1 Etheridge St, Eumundi QLD 4562, Australia · holaeumundi.com.au
Main Beach, 71 to 79 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · netanyanoosa.com.au
14/16 Duke St, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567, Australia · dolphinsbeachhouse.com
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
1 Belmore Terrace, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567, Australia · costanova.com.au
11 Henderson St, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567, Australia · sundancer.com.au
223-227 Weyba Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia · anchormotelnoosa.com.au
71 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia · noosaheadsmotel.com.au
Unit 8/10 Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Noosa Airport (NSV); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sofitel Noosa Heads, 1 km); routes include Noosa Ferry, Noosa Ferry (Red Times), Cooroibah.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing