1. Visit Australia Zoo – Broome is famous for its amazing sunsets, and there is no better place to take them in than Cable Beach. 22km of beautiful turquoise water and pristine white sand, it is an absolute must visit.
2. Learn to surf – If you’re going to learn to surf, you may as well learn from one of the best! Founded by 2 times Australian and World Pro Am Champion, Merrick Davis at Merrick’s Learn to Surf School, they guarantee you’ll be standing within your first day. With group lessons, this is a great activity to get everyone involved in.
3. Discover the Noosa National Park Walks – with 5 different tracks to choose from, you’ll be able to find a trail that suits your family perfectly. The coastal track has beautiful views, and the kids will have fun seeing if they can spot any sea life. We recommend bringing along lunch and enjoying a picnic along the way.
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4. Hire bikes and explore – from around $15 a day, hiring bikes and riding around is a great way to explore Noosa, the beach esplanade with its wooden path is a great place to start while everyone gets their footing.
5. Go to the beach – this one is a bit of a no brainer, but the beaches in Noosa are must visits. Main Beach faces north, meaning the waves are smaller and great for the little ones. Make sure to slip slop slap, and an umbrella comes in very handy if you’re planning to be there for a while!
6. Go fishing – For the adventurers in the family, a fishing trip is a fantastic way to spend the day. For an exhilarating experience there’s off shore deep sea fishing trips or for a slightly more relaxing day, hire a pontoon boat and spend the day exploring the waterways.
7. Explore the Eumundi Markets – just a short drive away, the markets at Eumundi will be fun for everyone. The markets are open on Wednesday from 8am – 1:30pm and Saturday from 7am – 2pm. Featuring stalls with handcrafted toys, to artisan goods and fresh local produce, everyone will find a treat they’d like to take home.
8. Ice cream on Hastings Street – while there’s a lot more than just ice cream to be eaten on Hastings Street – we highly recommend a trip to Massimo's Gelateria where there are flavours all ages will enjoy.
9. Visit an Open Air Concert – every second Sunday at Peregian Beach Park the air comes alive with the sounds of Peregian Originals, held between 1pm – 5pm it’s a great family friendly event. Bring along a picnic blanket and some snacks and enjoy the music.
10. Fish and chips – with so much local seafood readily available, the fish and chips in Noosa are something to be revered! Conveniently tying in to the above suggestion Wahoo Seafood Cafe at Peregian Beach does finger-licking fish and chips.
Photo credit: Tourism Australia, Maxime Coquard