People join us from all over the world, coming by train, plane and car from near and far. To help you navigate your way across the world, to the Sunshine Coast and even around Noosa Heads, we have compiled a collection of information on routes and transport. If the following information and links don’t help you find your way to us, please feel free to drop us an email and we will do our best to answer your travel inquiries:
BY AIR
From overseas, Brisbane Airport is the most direct major international airport, with regular flights to and from most global destinations. Sunshine Coast Airport is only 30-minutes south of Noosa Heads, but has only limited international connections.
From across Australia, Sunshine Coast Airport provides flights from most major cities with the following airlines:
BY ROAD
From Brisbane Airport, you can take a Greyhound Coach to the heart of Noosa Heads, or book with Noosa Festival supporters Con-X-ion Transfers, who will take you directly to your accommodation.
Con-X-ion is offering all Festival competitors 10% discount on their standard fares and are also happy to transport boards. Simply quote SURF16 for phone bookings or enter in the Promo Field section online.
For more information, or to make your booking, please click hewre to visit Con-X-Ion
Directions (From South)
- Follow Pacific Hwy M1 towards Brisbane
- Take Gateway Mwy, continuing on M1
- Merge with Bruce Hwy north to Sunshine Coast
- Remain on Bruce Hwy(M1) for approx. 90km
- Take Exit 194 State Route 70 Sunshine Mwy, to Buderim/Mooloolaba
- Continue on State Route 70 Sunshine Mwy, following signs for Noosa Heads
Directions (From North)
- Follow Bruce Hwy M1 south towards Brisbane
- After Federal, continue for 6 minutes/8km
- Take Exit 230A, onto Elm Street, towards Cooroy
- At Cooroy, turn left onto Cooroy/Noosa Road. Continue for 11km
- Remain on Bruce Hwy(M1) for approx. 90km
- Turn right onto Beckmans Road
- At the last roundabout, turn left onto Noosa-Eumundi Road and follow signs for Noosa Heads
PLUS! FREE GO NOOSA WEEKEND BUSES
Lastly, getting around Noosa is fairly easy. There is ample taxi, ride-share and ferry options that will take you to all the hotspots!
There is also the FREE GO NOOSA WEEKEND bus service which offer a relaxed and convenient travelling experience that helps locals and visitors better access busy locations at peak traffic and parking times.
For timetable information on routes 626, 627, 628, 629, and 632 visit Translink or call Translink on 13 12 30.
Please note: Routes 620, 622, 630 and 631 travel outside of the Noosa Shire Council area and are not included in the free service.
