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Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast

Noosa Heads is a coastal town and suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It is a popular holiday destination.

Type RegionPopulation 5,120

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

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.

Indoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) 13 km to the centre
Cooroy, QLD, AU
Outdoor
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield 17 km to the centre
Cootharaba, QLD, AU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Sofitel Noosa Heads
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Criuse Company
Outdoor
Q Place
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
T-Boats
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
O-Boats
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
Boathouse Restaurant
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
Big Pelican
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
Noosa Ferry
Ferry route · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
Noosa Ferry (Red Times)
Ferry route · Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Outdoor
Cooroibah
Ferry route · Noosa North Shore Ferries
Outdoor
Cootharaba
Ferry route · Noosa North Shore Ferries
Outdoor
canoe route
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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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