5. Coolum Beach
Long and wide, Coolum Beach has something for everyone. Surfing is one of the top things to do at Coolum Beach, and it’s an ideal place to try it for the first time. Take your pick of surf breaks, and book a lesson with one of Coolum’s expert instructors. Coolum Beach is also an excellent spot to take a dip. Locals take pride in the excellent surf club here, so you can swim knowing the beach is patrolled 365 days a year, but make sure you stay between the flags. You’ll usually find enough surf to give you a workout, whether you’re bodysurfing, diving under breakers, or boogie boarding.
6. Tea Tree Bay, Noosa National Park
Tea Tree Bay is the perfect back-to-nature getaway. You have to hike up the coastal track in the Noosa Headlands section at Noosa National Park to reach this hidden gem, but that’s part of its appeal. Plonk down a blanket amid the rocks, let the kids peer into the rock pools, and soak up pandanus-framed views of the unspoiled coast. Tea Tree Bay is also a favorite surf spot. You’ll see salt-laced surfers lugging their boards up the trail to this secret spot. Continue along this trail, and you’ll find a jewel-box of sparkling surf-lapped coves, perfect for a refreshing swim or surf, all the way to the super secluded Alexandria Bay (A-Bay).
