Noosa

Noosa is a stunning beachside town. I stayed at the YHA which is a beautiful colonial style lodge (now a listed building) right in the heart of Noosa Heads only 100 metres from the beach.

On my first day I went to Australia zoo. I wasn't sure as I had already been to Taronga zoo in Sydney and seen some koalas and tigers at Dreamworld but as was one of the Sunshine coast's major attractions (which has no doubt increased in popularity since Steve Irwin's death) I thought I should check it out. It was actually well worth it. There is so much more interaction with the animals than any other zoo, with the chance during your day to feed an elephant, stroke a baby crocodile, hug a kangaroo or walk a wombat. The shows were also really interesting and informative with loads to see and do, making it a great day out.

The next day I headed off into the national parks at Noosa Heads to walk along the headlands to the various secluded bays and also try and spot a koala in the forested areas. Sadly I didn't. Good job I went to the zoo!

Unfortunately it started to rain in the afternoon so I was unable to enjoy the beach so instead wandered around the lake and shops before leaving for Hervey Bay.