Luxe Launch Pad
Winter in Noosa is a stunning proposition. John Caruso checks into the luxe launch pad that makes it all oh so easy.
The best holidays are where the car goes into the secure, underground car park on arrival – and that’s where it stays. That’s exactly how easy it can be at Netanya Noosa on absolute beachfront at the National Park end of Hastings Street with easy access to all that Noosa has to offer.
This is the home of laid-back luxury on the beachfront where the waves will mesmerise you from the comfort of your balcony, lull you to sleep in your ultra comfortable bed at the end of a long day exploring – and provide the soundtrack to a holiday to remember forever. Winter is when Noosa really shows off – the sky is clear, the air is crisp and the water sits around 22 degrees – cool enough to feel invigorating, warm enough for no hesitation to dive in.
The mornings tend to set the tone. Providore On Hastings on the ground floor of Netanya is your go-to café and gourmet grocer – the kind of operation that gets the coffee right and doesn’t waste a square metre on anything that isn’t worth stocking. Coffee is by Sunshine Social Co, roasted locally, and the breakfast options run from a sit down meal or something to-go. Locals frequent the place because it’s earned their respect, and that’s the most reliable endorsement available.
From Providore, the day opens in any direction. The World Surfing Reserve and Noosa National Park coastal walk begin just a few steps towards Little Cove and follows the headland around to Hells Gates – arguably the finest short walk on the Sunshine Coast, and one that rewards winter’s cleaner light with ocean views that stop you mid-stride. Dolphins are routine. Whales, between June and October, are not uncommon.
Water access of a different kind is available via Everglades Eco Safaris who offer free bus transfers from Noosa to explore the system of tea-coloured waterways that sit behind the national park and constitute one of only two everglades on the planet!
In winter, the mirror-flat water and low morning mist make for conditions that are genuinely arresting rather than merely scenic. Epic Ocean Adventures works the other direction – offshore, for snorkelling and marine life encounters; and Noosa Ferry offers more than a taxi service along the Noosa River from Hastings Street towards the Noosa Marina with plenty of cocktails perched three storeys above the water in the Sunset Bar. The Noosa Queen is the longest serving vessel on the river, family-owned for 56 years with a range of cruises from sublime sunsets to seafood cruises or get your groove on with a Queen Beats cruise with a live DJ.
If golf is your thing, take a swing at Noosa Springs Golf Course, all easily accessible from your Netanya Noosa base. Closer to your home-away-from home, stroll to Laguna Lookout for a view that explains why Noosa exists where it does: the National Park headland falling into the Pacific, the river threading south through the hinterland behind it, the town fitting between the two with the restraint of something that understood its magic from the beginning.
The world-famous Original Eumundi Markets operate every Wednesday and Saturday with handcrafted artisan treasures and on Sundays, join the local foodies and meet the makers at Noosa Farmers Market As the sun begins its descent, Hastings Street shifts gears. A drink at the Noosa Surf Club is a good way to begin. The restaurants fill, the wine bars open and the street takes on a different attitude. Stroll across the road for Aperitivo Hour at Locale with traditional cicchetti and cocktails. Stay for dinner or stroll the fairy-lit street for inspiration – there’s a virtual smorgasbord of flavours on offer.
This is also when the more casual end of Noosa’s food culture earns its place – Betty’s Burgers, El Capitano pizza, fish and chips – and save room for Happy Pops or Massimo’s Gelato. The options are endless. A selection of recently refurbished apartments and penthouses now showcase fresh contemporary interiors, adding another layer of laid-back luxury to Netanya’s unrivalled Noosa beachfront location.
The kitchens are appointed with all you need to prepare a meal inspired by the local flavours from Providore On Hastings, including boutique wines and local beers and spirits.
The views are as good as it gets and the service is impeccable, including Netanya’s concierge service catering to your every needs – from arranging transport with partners such as Tesla Transfers to dinner reservations or booking experiences.
The right address doesn’t deliver convenience with conditions – it is quite simply the ability to spend time experiencing as much as Noosa can offer with ease. Noosa in winter is already doing most of the work. Netanya makes sure nothing gets in the way.
LUXE LAUNCH PAD
Here’s a taste of some of the adventures that await when you choose Netanya Noosa as your home-away-from-home:
Noosa National Park Coastal Walk – Starts at Little Cove and follows the headland to Hells Gates. Allow two hours return. Go early.
Everglades Eco Safaris – Guided tours into the Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades’ systems on the planet. Morning departures from the Noosa River. www.evergladesecosafaris.com.au
Epic Ocean Adventures – Snorkelling and marine life encounters offshore. Seasonal whale watching available June to October.
www.epicoceanadventures.com.au
Noosa Ferry – Sunset cruises along the Noosa River from Hastings Street and beyond.
www.noosaferry.com
Noosa Queen – Family owned for 56 years with a range of experiences – sunset, seafood or eco cruise or groove to Queen Beats. noosaqueen.com Laguna Lookout – The headland view that puts the whole of Noosa in perspective. A short drive or a committed walk from Hastings Street. Sensaura Day Spa – A luxury wellbeing day spa tucked away in the heart of Noosa. sensaura.com.au
Noosa Springs Golf Course – Eighteen hole golf course. noosasprings.com.au
Original Eumundi Markets – Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Produce, art, fashion, food. About 25 minutes inland.
www.eumundimarkets.com.au
Noosa Farmers Market – Sunday mornings at the Noosa Tigers Football Ground. Local growers, bakers, makers.
www.noosafarmersmarket.com.au
Providore On Hastings – open 7 days until 9pm. Dine in, takeaway or shop the essentials for your stay with coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads and hampers plus artisan goods and grocery lines along with pantry staples and a cellar offering a selection of drinks which can be delivered to your room! Book your absolute beachfront escape at Netanya Noosa.
To receive a SPECIAL OFFER for winter, phone: 5447 4722, email: stay@netanyanoosa.com.au or visit www.netanyanoosa.com.au
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