2011 APS Forensic Psychology National Conference

Experience Noosa

About Noosa 

Located 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Brisbane on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is a stunning coastal town with a population of approximately 51,000 locals.

Low-rise and leafy Noosa is a distinctive holiday destination. Holiday makers visit Noosa for its sophisticated cafes, bars and restaurants and its proximity to nature and wildlife to the built up areas.

APS Forensic Conference delegates may wish to take the opportunity to explore this beautiful region via pre- or post-conference tours. 

Take the time to see the sights and discover Noosa and other areas located throughout the Sunshine Coast. Noosa remains open and accessible after the recent floods and cyclone however has experienced a downturn in tourism as a result of these natural disasters. Delegates are strongly encouraged to support the state which relies heavily on the tourism industry by injecting some much needed dollars into the Queensland economy in the way of pre- and post-conference touring.

Alternatively if you are only visiting for the conference period, after a busy day of conference sessions and when the working day is over, there are countless places to unwind and regroup, from beautiful beaches and riverside restaurants to lush country landscapes and national parks.

As Queensland's only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, expect to be immersed in world class nature - kayaking through the dark tannin waters of the Noosa Everglades, riding horse or camel back a long stretches of open beach, learning to surf on calm breaks or deep sea fishing with a professional charter operation.

We hope you take the time to discover beautiful Noosa and beyond.

Pre- and post-conference touring

For friendly advice, information on what to see and do in Noosa and to use their free booking service, contact Noosa's Visitor Information Centre or visit www.visitnoosa.com.au/index.cfm/category/show/sights-activites.

Noosa Visitor Information Centre
Hastings Street
Noosa Heads Qld.
Ph: 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672) or (07) 5430 5000
Calling from outside of Australia +61 7 5430 5000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.visitnoosa.com.au  

You can also download the Noosa Guide below:

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Getting around Noosa

Useful map information is available at - www.noosaeguide.com/noosa_information_maps.php or click here to download a Noosa map

Restaurants/Eating guide

Get a taste of Noosa at sophisticated cafes, bars and restaurants staffed by well known chefs, and in surroundings hinterland villages. 

Hastings Street restaurants

Hastings Street, the street that runs alongside Noosa main beach, has grown into a world famous centre for dining and attracts diners from all over the world. Some great restaurants line Hastings Street, some look out over the sea and others tucked in little corners provide a romantic tropical feel. They bustle with life and activity. Restaurants are often busy so please remember to book. Famous chefs work at many of the restaurants and provide some of the best dining experiences in Australia. Combine that with the highly professional management and cheerful waiting staff and you will be sure of a memorable experience. For a list of restaurants near the conference venue, visit www.noosaeguide.com/info/noosa_heads_restaurants.php?selection=restaurants&suburb=Hastings%20Street.

Visiting the Sunshine Coast 

Below are some useful Sunshine Coast links if you wish to explore beyond Noosa: