Noosa, Sunshine Coast

After my great trip to Moreton Island, it was up early on Sunday to head to Noosa. 

Vicki has planned everything perfectly, I’ve really appreciated it. We stopped off at her parents and we were having a chat about how scared I am of snakes and spiders, they all reassured me that they’ve seen no snakes in all the time they’ve lived here. 

On the way to Noosa, we stopped at a lovely watering hole. It had a nice little waterfall and swings that people were swinging off into the water. 

It was pretty busy with lots of people enjoying the sun and cooling off in the water. Vicki assured me they’d be no anacondas lurking in the water or crocs so  I swung into the water with a little squeal. 

It was so nice and refreshing. We jumped off the rocks (sorry dad) then we were simply chilling in the sun. I looked to my right and there with it’s beady eyes was a snake (a blue and yellow tree snake we found out afterwards). I jumped up, run and screamed so fast. I was literally hyperventilating and crying because of a stupid snake. Everyone else found it highly amusing. 

After that abrupt appearance, it was time to head into Noosa. Noosa is a lovely town on the Sunshine Coast. It has beaches and a river. It was buzzing with lots of families enjoying their Easter weekend. 

We stayed in an amazing Air BnB. It was so clean and had lovely woodland view. I was always keeping an eye out for a koala. 

Monday we had planned a nice coastal hike. It was 10km in the National Park and walked along the edge over looking the sea. 

Along the way I saw so many spiders! And although they were pretty damn big, they were ok as they were chilling in their webs. 

The views were breathtaking and when we got to Hell’s Gate (lovely name), we saw a turtle bobbing its little head out of the water. 

After our little walk (in at least 28 degree heat and high humidity), it was time for lunch and beach. The main beach was nice and busy. The other beach we went to before was infested with bluebottle jelly fish. 

As we were relaxing on the beach, then there was a medical emergency. We’re not quite sure what happened but the man had done something to his neck. I must admit the life guards on the beaches are incredible. They are all so on the ball and professional. 

We decided to try some stand up paddle board (SUP) before heading back. I’ve never tried it before but it was great. You need good balance and I found I was clenching my feet to get some grip which was a bit sore. 

We were going up and down the river but it was pretty busy with boats and jet skis. Every time one went by, it created waves and that was the point I thought I’d fall in but thankfully I didn’t - just lots more squealing. I even managed to do the splits on the board. 

It’s been amazing spending time with Vicki in Brisbane (and surrounding areas). Vicki and Toby have been the perfect hosts. We’ve still got a couple more fun days exploring Brisbane before heading onto the next place.