Suggested walks from the Noosa National Park carpark to Little Cove Beach. Photo / Tourism and Events Queensland.
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from author and blogger Nick Marquet.
SEE
Best beach: Noosa Main Beach.
Best walk: The walk from the Noosa National Park carpark to Little Cove Beach.
Best adventure: Anything new that involves a new beach discovery at the end of it.
Best view: View from the top of Mt Coolum.
Must do: Climb to the top of Mt Coolum - I prefer to run up and down.
Best-kept secret: Coolum Beach.
Famous for: Clive Palmer (mining magnate) turning the upmarket Hyatt into a dinosaur park, and for its beautiful beaches.
Best water activity: Surfing.
Best place to swim: Anywhere you find the swell is pumping.
TASTE
Best coffee spot: Noosa National Park - there is a little kiosk hidden in the trees overlooking the beach. The guy is a master of the latte.
Best spot to get an icecream: Morgans Seafood Restaurant at Scarborough, Moreton Bay.
Best picnic spot: Scarborough Beach. Fire up a free barbie.
What's the best local produce: Again, Morgans - the produce will be fresh seafood..
Where should we eat: Again, Morgans at Scarborough - have a picnic of fish 'n' chips overlooking the prawn boats.
Looking for something special for dinner: Have a seafood buffet at Morgans, with a nice sav blanc.
Where to hang out when the sun goes down: The surf club in Noosa overlooks the ocean and is a nice spot.
PLAY
Best shop: Our online store, GummyBabies.com.au
Don't miss: A sunrise over Noosa Main Beach.
Worth paying for: Why pay when so much is free?
Be one of the first to: Get a carpark at Noosa National Park - or else the walk is miles.
Best sporting event to catch: My nephew, Max, playing about six games of AFL for Coolum.
Best cultural activity in the area: Chucking another shrimp on the barbie.
STAY
Best place to rest your head: Wherever it happens to land.
Highly recommended accommodation: My brother- and sister-in-laws' place in Coolum.
Favourite hotel nearby: The Palmer Coolum Resort.
RELAX
Best sunset view: Probably Mt Coolum.
Best beach or park: Noosa National Park.
Best place to be pampered: Sunshine Coast Student Massage Clinic - $40 for two hours.
Favourite spa: Guys don't do spas.
A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.