Eat / Drink

Nicole May discovers the treasure shaking up Peregian Beach with a bold, ‘salty’ attitude, viral-worthy sips, and a scratch-made menu. For co-owners Lisa and Kelly, the decision to open Salty Mermaid in Peregian Beach wasn’t a long, drawn-out negotiation; it was a 48-hour whirlwind, driven by

John Caruso discovers generous winter dishes at Sardo Noosa and a restaurateur with no patience for carb anxiety. My father came from a fishing village in Sicily and made the trip to Australia in 1952, eventually building a life here with my mum, the daughter of

There’s nothing better than kicking back at your local surf club and enjoying a relaxing drink whilst studying the waves. Tony Cox discovers the perfect drops to accompany the view. What better place to enjoy a quality beverage than the stunning Sunshine Beach Surf Club? The

From the first tipple and taste to those golden-hour riverfront sunsets, there’s something about Rickys River Bar & Restaurant that lingers in your memory long after you leave. Ida Fink Gundtoft shares her top ten reasons to return to Rickys, time and time again. There are

If you’re going to commit to one big road trip this year, make it a northwester to Mundubbera. Jodie Cameron discovers why this journey is ripe for the picking… Did you know ‘town-envy’ is a real thing? As a former macadamia nut producer, I spent years

From the crunch of the region’s finest fish and chips to the boutique elegance of the brand-new Saltwater Studio, Nicole May explores what it means to linger by the water. Noosa River is certainly captivating. Maybe it’s the way the light dances on the ever-flowing current

Charlie Shelley discovers how a beloved local brand is defying trends and revolutionising the chocolate industry, one slab at a time. Crafting world-class chocolate is as much a science as it is an art. Nailing the delectable dessert’s universally beloved traits – from its smooth glossy

John Caruso discovers five reasons why Copperhead Brewery is the Coast’s best kept secret this winter… Cooroy is just a scenic twenty minute drive from Noosa. In practice, for a lot of people, it might as well be two hundred. That’s their loss. Because at the

The most Italian thing about winter isn’t the food – it’s the time you take to savour it. Ida Fink Gundtoft visits a multi-award-winning Italian gem. Winter brings a seasonal recalibration that extends beyond wardrobes and menus. It reaches into the way we socialise. Summer is

Nicole May discovers vinyl vibes and rich seasonal flavours at Peregian Beach Hotel this winter. As summer’s high-octane energy dissolves into a soulful, slow-burning season, Peregian Beach Hotel becomes the place to be where the local pace gracefully shifts, finding a new rhythm in the warmth

The era of the “in-out” shopping dash is making way for a more rhythmic, relaxed meeting place at Noosa Civic, and Nicole May discovers what led to this shift. In the coastal sanctuary of Noosa, time is our most precious commodity. We often find ourselves caught

From Peruvian street food to Brazilian comfort dishes, Carlie Wacker discovers how Chef Jason Jones is turning Bandita into Noosa’s most exciting Latin American escape. At Bandita, the winter sun spills through from the Noosa River into a space where margaritas flow and the scent of