Hostel · Noosa
Flashpackers Noosa
7.5
447 reviewsFree wine and cheese nights, sausage sizzle, movie night.
- Dorm bed
- A$30–45
- Wi-Fi
Noosa
Queensland · Australia
Common stamp · 13 km circle
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- A day
- ~A$80
- Best
- Apr–Nov
- Dorms from
- A$30
Chill surf town
Why Noosa
- Noosa National Park is right in town with free coastal walks, koala spotting, and secluded beaches
- Consistent, beginner-friendly surf at Main Beach and First Point
- More relaxed and nature-focused than the Gold Coast
Noosa is Byron Bay's more polished cousin — a stunning Sunshine Coast beach town with a national park on its doorstep, excellent surf, and a relaxed but upscale vibe. While Hastings Street caters to the designer crowd, backpackers flock here for the free national park walks, reliable surf, and a quieter alternative to the Gold Coast party scene. Noosa is more expensive than most Queensland stops, but the natural beauty makes it worth the stretch.
A day in Noosa
- Hostel dorm
- A$32
- Food
- A$20
- Transport
- A$4
- Activities
- A$13
- About a day
- A$80
Where to stay in Noosa
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- Flashpackers Noosa
7.5 · A$30–45 dorm · free wine and cheese nights, sausage sizzle, movie night
- Halse Lodge YHA
7.4 · A$30–45 dorm · heritage Queenslander building on the hill above Hastings Street, walk to the national park
- Nomads Noosa
7.4 · A$30–45 dorm · Noosa Heads location with pool, BBQs, communal dinners, themed parties
- Dolphins Beach House
7.1 · A$30–45 dorm · free bodyboard and surfboard hire, free yoga classes, great social vibe
- Bounce Noosa
7.0 · A$30–45 dorm · in Noosaville with pool, sun loungers, and a more relaxed atmosphere
Hostel · Noosa
Halse Lodge YHA
7.4
124 reviewsHeritage Queenslander building on the hill above Hastings Street, walk to the national park.
- Dorm bed
- A$30–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Noosa
Nomads Noosa
7.4
328 reviewsNoosa Heads location with pool, BBQs, communal dinners, themed parties.
- Dorm bed
- A$30–45
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Hostel · Noosa
Dolphins Beach House
7.1
499 reviewsFree bodyboard and surfboard hire, free yoga classes, great social vibe.
- Dorm bed
- A$30–45
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Noosa
Bounce Noosa
7.0
239 reviewsIn Noosaville with pool, sun loungers, and a more relaxed atmosphere.
- Dorm bed
- A$30–45
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Things to do in Noosa
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Water · Noosa
Kayak or canoe the Noosa Everglades
Kayak or canoe the Noosa Everglades ("River of Mirrors") — half-day guided tours from $75 AUD
- Price
- A$75
Tours · Noosa
Spot koalas in Noosa National Park along the Tanglewood Track
Spot koalas in Noosa National Park along the Tanglewood Track (free, early morning is best)
Tours · Noosa
Stand-up paddleboard on the calm Noosa River
Stand-up paddleboard on the calm Noosa River ($25 AUD/hour hire)
- Price
- A$25
Water · Noosa
Swim at Fairy Pools, a hidden tidal rock pool in the national park
Swim at Fairy Pools, a hidden tidal rock pool in the national park (free)
Food · Noosa
Visit the famous Eumundi Markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Visit the famous Eumundi Markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (free entry)
Water · Noosa
Walk the Noosa National Park coastal track to Hell's Gate and Granite Bay
Walk the Noosa National Park coastal track to Hell's Gate and Granite Bay (free, bring swimwear for secluded beaches)
Getting to Noosa
- Bus from Brisbane2 hUS$17Greyhound
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