The Southeast - Audley Travel

Noosa from the air4x4 driving on Fraser IslandSurfer, NoosaNoosa andThe Sunshine CoastThe upmarket seaside town of Noosa is thelargest community in a string of coastal townsthat comprise the Sunshine Coast. The relaxedatmosphere, excellent shopping and dining, andtremendous beaches make Noosa a popularholiday location for Australians and during theChristmas break it can be very busy. The hub ofthe town is the smart, tree-lined Hastings Streetwhich comes alive at night with al frescorestaurants perfect for people watching. Head ashort distance inland and the verdant bushland isdotted with a series of steep-sided peaks knownas the Glasshouse Mountains that were oncepart of a volcanic landscape and are now idealfor a day’s walking. It is the coastline, however,that is the area’s biggest draw with a number ofattractive bays and headlands overlookingglorious sandy beaches.Outrigger Little Hastings Street ResortFraser IslandOutrigger Little HastingsStreet Resort, NoosaThe Outrigger on Little Hastings Street offers arange of suites and villas to suit couples andfamilies alike. Rooms are well appointed withbalconies and some offer partial sea views. Theresort boasts a fantastic freeform swimming pool,a 25 metre lap pool, day spa, gym and steamroom while the restaurant is the perfect venuefor a sunset drink or evening meal.Noosa EvergladesTravel a short distance from Noosa and enter anunspoilt world of natural beauty and wildlife. TheNoosa Everglades are a relatively undiscoveredarea that are best explored via a leisurely cruisethat weaves through a series of magnificent lakesand wetlands. The Everglades are home to anabundance of remarkable birdlife too and yourskipper will take the time to point out thedifferent species as you glide past. If you feel likebeing a little more active we can arrange for youto explore the region by canoe. Leave the boatbehind and paddle a Canadian-style canoe alongtranquil mirrored waterways before stopping at ahistoric loggers camp for a tasty barbecue lunch.This route is recognised as one of the mostspectacular canoeing adventures in Australia.Canoeing in the Noosa EvergladesFraser IslandA short ferry journey from the mainland is theUNESCO World Heritage Site of Fraser Island.Stretching over 120 kilometres in length, it is thelargest sand island in the world. Easily accessibleas a day trip from Noosa, the island is a placeof exceptional beauty, with lush rainforests,expansive white beaches flanked by vividlycoloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwaterlakes, some tea-coloured and others clear andblue. The island is best explored as part of asmall group tour that we can arrange for you.You will cross to the island by ferry and exploreby 4x4 with your guide. If you do wish to spendlonger on the island a range of accommodationis available.www.audleytravel.com/australia l 01993 838 810 l Southeast 33