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This week in Noosa
Provided by Tourism Noosa
Friday 22 August – Thursday 28 August 2008
Welcome to Noosa! With its pristine white sandy beaches, majestic Noosa River and fertile hinterland, it provides visitors with the
perfect backdrop for adventurous fun.
Listed below are just some of the many things you can experience while visiting Noosa… We hope you enjoy your stay, and look
forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
EVENTS NOT TO MISS!perfect backdrop for adventurous fun.
Listed below are just some of the many things you can experience while visiting Noosa… We hope you enjoy your stay, and look
forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Head to the Lions Park in Noosa Heads this Sunday 24 August and join in on one of the following Half Marathon events:
Viridian Noosa Half Marathon: A two lap totally flat 21.1 km course along the scenic Noosa Sound and Gympie
Terrace with a police approved traffic management plan in place. Event starts at 6:30 am with registration available on
the day between 5 -6 am. Entry is $70 per person.
Scody Noosa 10 km Run: The only 10 km run on the Sunshine Coast, complete one lap of the totally flat course set
along the scenic Noosa Sound and Gympie Terrace. Event starts at 8:05 am, with registration available on the day
between 5 - 7.30 am. Entry is $40 per person.
Beckmans Green Noosa 5 km Run/Walk: Take the scenic 5 km coast lap along the Noosa Sound. Event starts at
8:30 am with registration available on the day between 6 – 8 am. Entry is $30 per person.
For full details visit the USM Events website usmevents.com.au or phone 07 5449 0711.
CUISINE & BARS
Burger Edge: Using only the highest and freshest quality products in their unique recipes, Burger Edge has developed
a menu to satisfy customers who appreciate a healthy diet to achieve overall wellbeing. Choose from 19 Gourmet
Burgers made from premium lean Australian beef, chemical free chicken, free range eggs, rind less bacon and
vegetarian ingredients. Try the Okker Burger, awarded Melbourne’s Best Gourmet Burger for 2007. Drop in at 49
Hastings Street, visit www.burgeredge.com for a comprehensive menu or phone 07 5474 5626 for further details.
Café Le Monde: After a brief hiatus for refurbishment Café Le Monde on Hastings Street has reopened for business.
The always bustling Hastings Street outdoor restaurant and lounge bar has retained much of its previous look and all of
its worldly laidback appeal. Whether you’re after a light meal or snack with drinks or a three course meal, there’s an
impressive array of dishes to choose from. The menu has tapas, salads, pizza, pasta, seafood, steak as well as
vegetarian and gluten free options. For more information visit cafelemonde.com.au or phone 07 5449 2366.
GIG GUIDE / ENTERTAINMENT
Herman’s Hermits: On Thursday August 28, The J in Noosa Junction will welcome one of the best bands of the 60's
on stage, Herman’s Hermits! The legendary band of the 60’s will visit Noosa on the Australian leg of their tour for one
night only. After all these years even today almost everybody will instantly start humming along to all time favourites
including Silhouettes, Mrs Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter, Into Something Good, Henry VIII and many more.
Tickets are $45 available online at thej.com.au by phoning 07 5455 4455.
Wellness Awareness Weekend: Challenge your senses at the Wellness Awareness Weekend Friday 22 to Sunday 24
August from 10 am – 5 pm daily. Held at the Mezz Bar at the Peregian Beach Hotel for three days of alternate
therapies products, organic wines and clairvoyant readings. Other exhibitor specialities include numerology, massage,
reiki, master stone reading, cosmetic acupuncture and Mayan civilisation. The Peregian Beach Hotel is located 221-
229 David Low Way in Peregian Beach. Phone 07 5448 3111 for further details.
WHY NOT…
Sunshine Aviation: Take a scenic flight from the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay for the whale watching trip of a
lifetime! Enjoy four hours on the Tasman Venture in Platypus Bay, lunch at La Ballaena at the Hervey Bay marina
before embarking on a return flight over the lakes of Fraser Island and along the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach.
Book now for the special rate of $449 per person (normally $699).
Sunshine Aviation offer a variety of boutique tours where you can explore wilderness of Fraser Island, encounter the
wonderful Humpback Whales or see the stunning Glasshouse Mountains from the air. Phone 07 5450 0516 or
0438 765 668 or visit sunshineaviation.com.au for more information.
For bookings phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 13000 NOOSA (13000 666 72)
Or call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street, Parkyn Hut or Noosa Marina in Tewantin
www.visitnoosa.com.au