Fuel your exploration at Hastings Street, Noosa

Restaurants on Hastings Street

beachfront dining at Bistro C, Hastings Street Noosa

Soak up absolute beachfront bliss at Bistro C.

Spilling over its well-trodden pavements with freshly untangled seafood, seasonal ingredients and warm hospitality, many of the best restaurants in Noosa congregate on the main stretch. Hastings Street is home to eateries catering to all tastebuds plus some of Noosa’s best cafes (i.e. killer coffee), whipping up pure sunshine every morning.

For holiday long lunching and epic Asian flavours, Bistro C   and Bang Bang Noosa are legendary and I love Locale for a date night that’s heavy on the carbs (their Italian dishes are unbeatable). If you’re looking for fancy, say yes to Sails because it’s a special occasion stalwart offering Main Beach views and endless elegance. For takeaway, I try to keep things light and healthy with a visit to the Sydney cult favourite that expanded north, MissChu Upstairs – it’s the best for authentic Vietnamese favourites.

a table-top view of food at Cibaria Noosa, Hastings Street

Dine on authentic Italian classics at Cibaria Noosa.

Finally, if you’re visiting Hastings Street after December 2025, make a booking at Cibaria Noosa , opening on the street level at Elysium Noosa Resort in the now-closed Noosa Beach House. The crew hail from Cibaria Manly in Sydney and they’ve got huge shoes to fill (Noosa Beach House was beloved by locals, once run by the awesome Sunshine Coast chef Peter Kuruvita) so it’s bound to be pumping.

Top shops on Hastings Street

Bowery 475 shop on Hastings Street, Noosa

Bowery 475 features luxury brands from international and local designers. (Image: Taylah Golden)

Fuelled your engines, ready to splurge? Hastings Street flows with some of my favourite holiday homewares, coastal-inspired wardrobe heroes and mainstream brands. I wander down the footpath closest to the beach for non-stop shopping o’clock before winding back down the inland side for arcades bursting with local creations and a couple more stand-out boutiques.

inside the Alterior Motif shop in Hastings Street, Noosa

Pick up modern coastal fashion finds at Alterior Motif. (Image: Supplied)

For trend-driven garments and killer accessories, I’ve loved Alterior Motif since I was a teenager. It’s a local institution that’s basically a part of the furniture on the famous strip. Other top fashion brands include Kivari , Bowery 475 up the southern end of Hastings, DISSH , The Upside , which opened in September 2025, Aje , White Story , and Akubra , which only opened its doors at the beginning of October 2025.

a look inside the Kivari store at Hastings Street, Noosa

The sleek and minimalist Kivari boutique is just a stone’s throw from the main beach.

I also can’t leave Noosa without dropping into Lamington for a new tea towel and other homewares I never knew I needed. It’s a tight squeeze in there, right down the Noosa Woods end of Hastings, but the team source some of the cutest bits and pieces around so its treasure box feels are endlessly rewarding. Don’t miss it if you’re looking for gifts, too, and while you’re thinking of spoiling others, add Little Cove to your must-shop list – it’s a great spot for the little ones in your life, plus there’s a small edit of trendy homewares. Meanwhile, Noosa Longboards specialises in incredible surfboards, plus cult-adored streetwear, and Bay Village is an unpretentious shopping centre with its own collection of speciality stores and a food court. National chains that always steal plenty of my time, too, include MECCA, Peter Alexander, Country Road, Seed, Witchery and Cotton On.

Accommodation on Hastings Street

For the ultimate Noosa stay, book a room at Seahaven Noosa.

You really can’t go wrong with accommodation in the heart of Noosa Heads, but some of the stays on Hastings Street, Noosa really blow me away. Luxurious resorts, hotels, multi-bedroom apartments and studios provide some of the best Noosa accommodation with endless adventure right on your doorstep. Think uninterrupted ocean views, only a couple of steps away from Main Beach and Instagram-perfect spaces to pretty your feed. I always loved Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort and it’s only going to get better when a multi-million-dollar enhancement and new ownership is unveiled at the end of 2025.

the terrace at the wellness suite of Elysium Noosa Resort

The luxe Elysium Noosa Resort offers unparalleled coastal charm. (Image: Supplied)

Elysium Noosa Resort will retain the standout accommodation star’s famed pool as the perfect spot for countless cocktails, and the rooms are promising unparalleled Hastings Street luxury, particularly the Wellness Suites which feature their own infrared sauna, terrace spa and personalised wellness practices. I also really like On The Beach Noosa Resort , Netanya Noosa (only if I’m able to splurge, mind you, because it’s deliciously ritzy), and Seahaven Noosa . Plus, there are Hamptons-inspired apartments overlooking a glistering pool, that in turn overlooks Noosa Main Beach, at Tingirana Noosa .

Under wide-open outback skies, discover a fossicking gem that’s managed to slip under the radar.

While the name Clermont may feel new to even the most intrepid traveller, its gilded history stretches back centuries. You’ll find it just off the highway, humming quietly under the hazy veil of Queensland’s outback sun. It’s here, hemmed in by mountains and perched atop soil heavy with the earth’s treasures, that one of Australia’s most accessible outback adventures awaits.

Thanks to deposits of gold, copper and gemstones – souvenirs left by exploding supernovas and the heave of tectonic plates – Clermont became a centre point of Queensland’s Gold Rush. And now? Australia’s fossicking capital is yours to discover.

Getting there

car driving along Capricorn Way in queensland — Take a drive through Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. (Image: Sean Scott/ TEQ)

You’ll find Clermont in Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. To get here, it’s an easy three-hour drive over sealed roads from Mackay. Or, if you’re heading from the Sapphire Fields of Emerald, the drive will carve out just over an hour from your day.

Whether you’re road-tripping through outback Queensland or just tracing your way through all that Australia has to offer, Clermont is remote but easily accessible.

Best accommodation in Clermont

Theresa CreekDam in clermont — Camp by Theresa Creek Dam. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

All accommodation comes with a generous helping of country hospitality here. The choice is yours between modern hotels, parking up the camper or pitching a tent.

Theresa Creek Dam lies just outside town. Begin each day with crisp country air and bright outback sunrises. Spend the night under the sparkling country stars and your days out on the dam fishing or kayaking. Even if you aren’t camping, be sure to save space in your itinerary for an afternoon on the red dirt shore.

To stay closer to town, opt for a central hotel to base yourself between exploring and fossicking, like Smart Stayzzz Inn and Clermont Country Motor Inn .

Things to do in Clermont

three people on a tour with Golden Prospecting — Join a tour with Golden Prospecting.

One does not visit Clermont without trying their hand at fossicking. There are strict rules when it comes to fossicking, so stick to areas dedicated for general permission and make sure you obtain your license beforehand. Try your luck at McMasters , Four Mile , Town Desert, McDonald Flat and Flat Diggings . To increase your odds, sign on for a tour with the expert team at Golden Prospecting . They’ll give you access to exclusive plots and expert advice along the way.

Once you’ve tried your luck on the gold fields, head to the Clermont Township and Historical Museum . Each exhibit works like an archaeologist’s brush to dust away the layers of Clermont’s history. Like the steam engine that painstakingly relocated the entire town inch by inch to higher ground after it was decimated by flooding in 1916. See the tools that helped build the Blair Athol mine, historic fire engines, shearing sheds and all sorts of relics that make up Clermont’s story.

The historic Copperfield Chimney offers a change of pace. Legend has it that fossickers found a solid wall of copper here, over three metres high, kick-starting Queensland’s first-ever copper mine.

Bush Heli Services flying over clermont queensland — See Clermont from above with Bush Heli Services. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

For hiking, nearby Dysart is the best place to access Peak Range National Park. Here, mountainous horizons stretch across the outback as if plucked from another world. Set off for a scenic drive along the Peak Downs Highway for access to countless geological wonders. Like the slanting rockface of Wolfang Peak. Summit it, and you’ll find yourself looking out across a scene surely conjured up by Banjo Paterson. Dry scrub dancing in the warm breeze, grazing cattle, eucalypts and the gentle creak of windmills. Don’t miss visiting Gemini Peaks, either, for one of the park’s best vistas, and a blanket of wild flowers after rain.

Then, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour with Bush Heli-Services . Shift your perspective and cruise above all the sights from your trip. Spots like Lords Table Mountain and Campbell’s Peak are best viewed from the skies.

Before you head home, be sure to explore the neighbouring townships. Spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of Nebo Hotel’s wrap-around verandahs . The hotel’s 1900s dance hall has since been replaced with one of the area’s biggest rodeo arenas, so consider timing your trip to line up with a boot scootin’ rodeo. Or, stop by a ghost town. Mount Britton was once a thriving town during the 1880s Gold Rush. It’s been totally abandoned and now lies untouched, a perfect relic of the Gold Rush.

Best restaurants and cafes in Clermont

meal at Commercial Hotel — Stop into the Commercial Hotel Clermont.

Days spent fossicking, bushwalking and cramming on history call for excellent coffee and hearty country meals. Luckily, Clermont delivers in spades.

Lotta Lattes Cafe is beloved by locals for a reason. Start your days here for the best caffeine fix in town and an impeccable brunch menu.

For a real country meal, an icy cold beer and that famed country hospitality, head straight to the town’s iconic hotel: the Commercial Hotel (known endearingly to locals as ‘The Commie’). It’s been a staple in Clermont since 1877. The hotel even survived the flood of 1916 when it was sawn in two and moved to higher ground.

Naturally, time spent in the outback must include calling into the local bakery. For delicious pies and a tantalising array of sweet treats, make Bluemac Bakehouse your go-to while in town.

Discover more of The Mackay Isaac region, and start planning your trip at mackayisaac.com.

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