9 of the best Noosa markets to get your shopping fix

Kristie Lau-Adams Kristie Lau-Adams
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A trip to the Sunshine Coast isn’t complete without wandering through at least one or two local Noosa markets.

From “Where’d you get that" handicrafts to epic live music, Noosa markets are filled with an abundance of charms. And sure, Noosa’s best restaurants do some outstanding culinary handiwork for you, but if you’re a sucker for unearthing local produce, sourcing the finest from the markets enables you to throw together a memorable holiday meal yourself. Below, our round-up of the region’s must-visits.

1. Original Eumundi Markets, Eumundi

a woman browsing products at a stall in Original Eumundi Markets, Eumundi
Each stall is brimming with unique finds. (Image: Original Eumundi Markets)

Where: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 7:30am – 2pm

One of Australia’s most famous markets, running since 1979, the Eumundi Markets are well and truly on the beaten path. But this enchanting country market, just 15 minutes from Noosa, is famous for a reason. It boasts over 6500 stalls selling arts, crafts, fashion, fresh produce, gifts and more – all locally made.

Lots of small stallholders try out their business ideas at Eumundi first before moving into permanent premises on the Sunshine Coast. So, if you’re after the next big thing, don’t miss this Noosa market. Those in the know also continue across the road to the I Love Eumundi Markets on Albert Street where there are 100 permanent boutique stalls waiting to be explored.

2. Noosa Farmers Market, Noosaville

a couple buying at a food stall in Noosa Farmers Market
Find food stalls selling smoothies and acai bowls. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)

Where: 155 Weyba Road, Noosaville

When: Every Sunday, 6am – 12pm

If there’s one good reason to get up early on a Sunday, the Noosa Farmers Market is it. This welcoming produce market has everything from glossy avocados bigger than your fist, plump olives, trays of fragrant ripe strawberries, fresh macadamias, local seafood, cheeses and lots more. But the coffee and food stalls alone make this one of the best Noosa markets to visit.

And if you’re desperate to get back to that restorative Sunday sloth life, opt to click and collect your goodies by ordering online before the Thursday prior to market day. The good people at this Noosa market will pack everything up for your arrival on Sunday morning, plus they also offer home delivery if you can’t make it out there at all. How’s that for service?

3. Noosa Marina Markets, Tewantin

clothes for sale at Noosa Marina Markets, Tewantin
From clothes to local handicrafts, there is something for everyone. (Image: Noosa Marina Markets)

Where: Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Court, Tewantin

When: Sundays 8am – 1.30pm

It’s hard to find a prettier way to arrive at a market than by catching the Noosa Ferry along the Noosa River. It stops right at the Noosa Marina Markets, so hop off and wander past the stalls. You won’t miss their brightly coloured marquees.

Live music and entertainment from local and interstate musicians make for a festive atmosphere, so it’s easy to spend a whole lazy Sunday sampling the local produce, buying local handicrafts and browsing the nearby boutiques. Some of the best Noosa restaurants just happen to be here, too, so make a lunch booking in advance.

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4. Peregian Beach Markets, Peregian Beach

market stalls at Peregian Beach Markets
Peregian Beach Markets boasts ethical fashion finds.

Where: Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach

When: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, 7am – 12.30pm

Just metres from the stunning waters of Peregian Beach, 15 minutes south of Hastings Street, the Peregian Beach Markets has something for everyone. Looking for hot-pressed crepes, hand-painted ceramics inspired by the ocean, ethical fashion or wooden clocks synced to the cycles of the moon and tides?

This Noosa market is the place for you.

You can have a massage, listen to live music, stock your pantry with artisanal treats and then have a dip in the inviting ocean. Sounds like a perfect weekend out and about to us.

5. Sunshine Coast Collective Market, Coolum Beach

Where: Alexandra Headland beachfront and Maroochydore Homemaker Centre, 11-55 Maroochy Boulevard, Maroochydore

When: Check socials for pop-up dates

Get a feel for the coast’s distinct culture at the Sunshine Coast Collective Market, home to more than one hundred stalls selling everything from fresh produce and condiments to vintage fashion and coastal-inspired interiors. Originally founded in Coolum and running for seven years, this Noosa market has moved south with pop-up events at Alexandra Headland and the Maroochydore Homemaker Centre.

Keep an eye on their socials because you don’t want to miss this laid-back curation of independent small businesses, loved by locals. Expect bold boho creations, artisan goods, and great coffee.

6. Pomona Country Markets, Pomona

locally grown fruits at Pomona Country Markets
Discover fresh, locally grown fruits at Pomona Country Markets.

Where: Stan Topper Park, 21, Reserve Street, Pomona

When: Every Saturday 7am – noon

Who doesn’t love a legitimate country market? In the heart of beautiful Pomona, 30 minutes from Noosa, the Pomona Country Markets is a market that make you feel like your nan is shopping right beside you. We’re talking seedlings, homemade cakes and slices, dried fruit and nuts, collectables, plants and vintage items.

There’s free parking at this Noosa market and the paths are wheelchair and pram-friendly. What more could you want on a Saturday morning?

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7. Marcoola Market, Marcoola

a food caravan stall of Berry Keeper at Marcoola Market
Marcoola Market is the place for foodies. (Image: Jesse Lindemann)

Where: 10 Lorraine Avenue, Marcoola

When: Every Friday evening, 4pm – 8pm. It turns into a farmer’s market every Saturday morning, 8am – 12pm.

It’s hard to resist a seaside night market that’s aglow with fairy lights and colourful bunting, so why try? Welcome the weekend the right way by grabbing dinner from the Marcoola Market. Foodies have their work cut out for them – from Indian delicacies and crispy spring rolls to burgers with the lot and okonomiyaki, choosing just one, or some, isn’t easy.

Whatever you do, don’t miss dessert. We think a lemon passionfruit donut from Donut Kitchen is just the thing you need to soak up those weekend Noosa markets vibes on the Sunshine Coast.

8. Mooloolaba Sunset Markets, Mooloolaba

food trucks at the Mooloolaba Sunset Markets
Grab hearty snacks from the food vans and trucks. (Image: Mooloolaba Sunset Markets)

Where: Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba

When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 5pm – 9pm

Serious foodies converge twice a month for the Mooloolaba Sunset Markets, which celebrates all manners of deliciousness stemming from food vans and trucks. The drawcard of this much-loved Noosa market is the pure variety on offer. You’ll find piping hot Nutella and jam donuts, melt-in-your-mouth calamari, juicy German sausages, fruity iced teas and all your regular international food sensations. Plus, there’s live musical talent, artisan stalls and that gorgeous sun sinking over the ocean to revel in.

9. Kin Kin Markets, Kin Kin

artisanal products on display at Kin Kin Markets
Shop from an array of artisanal products. (Image: Kin Kin Markets)

Where: Kin Kin Oval, Kin Kin

When: 1st Sunday of every month, 8am – 12pm

Discover the lovely village of Kin Kin, about 40 minutes north-west of Hastings Street. The Kin Kin Markets, run by the Kin Kin Community Group, is a tight-knit event showcasing the area’s finest artisanal products, produce and second-hand wares. Think car boot sales, fascinating herbal remedies, dream catchers, locally crafted skincare and plenty of space to lounge around while savouring quality caffeine. The area is surrounded by lush Noosa hinterland so escaping Noosa proper for the morning to this serene haven will provide a total change of scenery.

This article was originally written by Lindy Alexander and updated by Kristie Lau-Adams and Celeste Mitchell.

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Kristie Lau-Adams
Kristie Lau-Adams is a Gold Coast-based freelance writer after working as a journalist and editorial director for almost 20 years across Australia's best-known media brands including The Sun-Herald, WHO and Woman's Day. She has spent significant time exploring the world with highlights including trekking Japan’s life-changing Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and ziplining 140 metres above the vines of Mexico’s Puerto Villarta. She loves exploring her own backyard (quite literally, with her two young children who love bugs), but can also be found stalking remote corners globally for outstanding chilli margaritas and soul-stirring cultural experiences.
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How to spend three romantic days on Hamilton Island

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    From barefoot beach walks to moonlit dinners, this three-day Hamilton Island itinerary will have lovebirds swooning.

    Few Aussie destinations do romance quite like Hamilton Island. Set in the dreamy Whitsunday Islands, this popular honeymoon destination combines luxury retreats, palm-fringed reefs and spectacular dining with the easy rhythm of tropical living. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary or spontaneous couples’ weekend, here’s how to spend a loved-up three days on Hamilton Island.

    Day 1

    Morning

    A serene ocean-view room overlooking endless blue horizons.
    Let picturesque ocean views welcome you the moment you check in. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

    Nothing kills the holiday buzz faster than waiting at the baggage carousel. Luckily, our arrival couldn’t have been smoother. Staying at the boutique, adults-only Beach Club Hotel means VIP transfers are included, so the moment we land, a staff member greets us and whisks our bags straight from the baggage claim to our room. We don’t have to lift a finger.

    Occupying a prime piece of real estate on Catseye Beach, Beach Club is a peaceful retreat just steps from sugar-white sand and a turquoise lagoon. Within 10 minutes of stepping off the plane, we’ve arrived and are switched into holiday mode.

    We check into our room, immediately delighted by the sight of several wallabies grazing in the garden just in front of our private terrace. Beyond, picturesque ocean vistas stretch across the horizon. The room’s mini bar is stocked with bespoke sweet treats; the bathroom with premium Aesop amenities that add to the luxury.

    After we’ve checked out the resort’s beachside infinity pool – plotting the lounge chairs we’ll no doubt return to later – we head out to explore the island. Families glide by on hire bikes and chirping rainbow lorikeets dot the foliage. We decide to hike up to Passage Peak – one of the most scenic walks on Hamilton Island – which takes about 40 minutes one way and boasts panoramic Whitsundays views that will stick with you for long after you leave.

    Afternoon

    A romantic beachside lunch as champagne is served.
    Recharge with a laid-back lunch at Beach Club Restaurant. (Image: Nikki To)

    After working up an appetite, Beach Club Restaurant is the perfect place to snap up a light lunch. Think barramundi, nourish bowls, Wagyu beef burgers, brown butter toasties and Queensland chilli prawns. For those who don’t want to move from their prime perch on the beach or by the pool, there’s also the option to order bites via QR code from the resort’s lounge chairs.

    After our fill, we plunge into the hotel’s incredible infinity pool, its surface blending near seamlessly into the blues of Catseye Beach. Quiet and tucked away from the island’s hum, it feels illegal to do anything but relax here.

    Evening

    A curated flatlay of dishes from Catseye Pool Club.
    Celebrate your first evening over beautifully plated coral trout. (Image: Nikki To)

    There’s truly nothing more satisfying than a little R&R (rest & robe) time in your hotel room after spending the day in the sun. Fresh from a shower, we watch the ripe tangerine sun slowly dip below the palm-framed horizon from our plush terrace daybed. Two wallabies are still grazing on the grass. It’s a magical setting; I find it hard to believe I am only a few hours away from home.

    Come dinnertime, we zip over to nearby Catseye Pool Club, which is a short buggy ride from the hotel or a five-minute walk. A chic new haunt from Sydney-based pair Josh and Julie Niland, the restaurant is all about reconnecting over flavour-rich share plates using high-quality Aussie ingredients.

    We sit in a corner overlooking Catseye Beach – arguably the best seat in the house – with mini table lamps casting a soft glow about the contemporary indoor-outdoor setting. What comes next is pure delight; grilled prawns served with tumeric and lemongrass marinade, macadamia satay sauce and a Thai-leaning sour green mango salad. Then, elegantly plated coral trout served with kasundi and zucchini. We savour it all slowly, the conversation flowing easily between bites and sips while the moonlight transforms the ocean into molten silver.

    Day 2

    Morning

    An 18-hole golf course set against sweeping ocean views.
    Tee off side by side against a backdrop of sweeping ocean views. (Image: Andrea Francolini)

    A la carte breakfast is complimentary for guests of Beach Club, and we take full advantage of the fact. Barista-quality coffee and pressed juice – today it’s carrot, melon, orange and pineapple – arrive alongside pastries baked fresh this morning. For the larger meal, I treat myself to the buttermilk pancakes with praline butter.

    If you prefer an active start to the morning rather than lying in, you’ll find plenty of options. Perhaps tee off at the 18-hole golf course, where the views are as much of a drawcard as the sport itself. Designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, the course is integrated into the ridged landscape of Dent Island.

    Afternoon

    Artfully paired wines and bites from the Talk & Taste experience.
    Uncover new favourite wines together. (Image: Sharyn Cairns)

    For wine-curious couples, Beach Club’s new Talk & Taste experience is a must. Held several times a week for up to eight guests, it’s an intimate tasting of Aussie drops paired with curated bites – all guided by Bommie Assistant Manager and wine enthusiast Courtenay Morgan-Fletcher.

    We opt for the white wine and seafood option, enjoying pours from Eden Valley to Launceston while Courtenay shares her knowledge and passion for the intricacies of wine making.

    Later, we drive our golf buggy up to One Tree Hill. This is one of the most popular spots on the island for sunset, but we chose to come a little earlier so we have more space to ourselves. We enjoy afternoon wine and cheese, admiring the 360-degree views of the island and its impossibly blue waters.

    Evening

    The moody, atmospheric interiors of Bommie Deck.
    Dress up for a romantic evening at Bommie Restaurant. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

    Since we are, after all, on holiday, we continue the tipples at Bommie Deck. Suspended above Hamilton Island’s marina, this architectural monument is a fabulous place for a sunset spritz.

    Just a few steps inside is Bommie Restaurant, the contemporary Australian fine dining establishment headed by chef Ryan Locke. Of anywhere on the island, this is the place to frock up and celebrate a special occasion – especially if theatrical culinary experiences take your fancy. The tasting set menu is a whirlwind of native Australian flavours and creative plating – with highlights including the cured venison wrapped in wattle seed seasoning. For dessert, a clever take on white chocolate and lemonade ends the night on a high.

    Day 3

    Morning

    A couple gliding across calm waters on SUP boards together.
    Ease into the morning with a paddleboarding adventure. (Image: Kara Rosenlund)

    Another low-key morning means another blissful breakfast at Beach Club. This time, it’s smashed avo toast topped with Persian fetta, dukkah and poached eggs – a deliciously fueling start to the day.

    The weather today is perfect for a paddle, so we walk straight from our room onto the sand of Catseye Beach to pick up some SUP boards. Guests of Beach Club receive complimentary non-motorised water sports equipment, spanning everything from mini catamarans to snorkel gear and kayaks. Finding our balance on the boards is a fun challenge at first, but before long, we’re gliding across the glassy water like naturals.

    Afternoon

    A helicopter soaring above the iconic Heart Reef.
    Add the ultimate highlight with a Heart Reef flight together. (Image: Hamilton Island)

    No couples’ retreat is complete without a touch of pampering. Located in the resort area, Spa Wumurdaylin offers everything from body wraps and facials to de-stress massages using natural Australian products. The Soul Temple treatment begins with a heavenly feeling sugar scrub, followed by a Vichy vertical shower and underwater massage. I leave in a daze.

    If you prefer adventure to relaxation, there is an abundance of day trips from Hamilton Island, from snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef to Whitsundays helicopter tours – all of which make for unforgettable experiences that will bring you and your partner closer.

    Evening

    A couple standing at qualia, gazing out over the endless ocean horizon.
    Close your journey over a beautiful dinner by the sea. (Image: Sharyn Cains)

    Enjoy an elevated evening at qualia’s tranquil Pebble Beach restaurant, where a private beach setting complements the thoughtful, seasonal menu. Or perhaps continue relaxing at Beach Club, feasting on roast lamb and seafood at the poolside restaurant or soaking in ocean views from your room with in-house room delivery. And don’t forget the champagne – a weekend of love, fun and restoration is worth toasting.

    Getting there

    Hamilton Island has its own airport called the Great Barrier Reef Airport, which makes it fuss-free to get to. Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar offer short, direct flights from most major Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns. This means you’ll spend less time travelling and more time enjoying each other’s company.

    Visit hamitlonisland.com.au for more couples’ retreat ideas.