Sahail AshrafNOOSA – HOLIDAYING IN THE SUN!
March 27th 2007 06:19
A week drenched in sunshine, immersed in water and inhaling delicious delicacies. Ahhh, sadly I have just returned from the warmth and relaxation of a week in Noosa.
Noosa was not as I had remembered or envisaged. Images of my post baby body lying whale-like among bronzed, perfectly toned bikini clad women were what I had prepared myself for. But though the ‘poser’ element still exists with the odd g-string and six pack strolling by, Noosa was remarkably family-orientated.
The foreshore was littered with buckets and spades, parents were seen eagerly showing their littlies how to take off on a body board, and many a sandcastle and hole in the sand was made. The low tide at Noosa’s Main Beach made for an excellent introduction to the surf. With a sand bar dividing small surf from large, gentle waves were a joy to young children, while the adults could still indulge in a little surfing of their own past the bar.
Hubby, Princess Toddler and I needed little more than the warm weather, soft sand and idyllic waters to find complete holidaying bliss. Hubby and I took turns being children ourselves, body boarding while one of us helped Princess Toddler jump the waves, find shells, and dig many holes that invariably became swamped by an incoming wave.
Eating out was also a joy as clubs and some restaurants even went to the lengths of advertising that they are ‘family friendly.’ The surf club was particularly easy to dine out at as food was served all day, so we were not alone eating a delicious meal at 5.30pm. In fact, it was continuously busy and relaxed. Not to mention the option of eating on the balcony. What better view than the ocean right at your table?
The boardwalks at Noosa are all now wonderfully built up too and strolls with a pram along the foreshore or up Noosa Hill are easily mastered (as long as you don’t take the ‘wonderful’ advice our hotel receptionist gave and suggested we go via the bush track – all stairs with a pram is not easily done).
Walking around town was fun and pram packed. A park by the river provided additional entertainment and the ferry down Noosa River to Noosaville and Tewantin also provided a wonderful opportunity to take our little one on. But, touring about aside, the weather was so perfect the entire week that the hotel pool and beach provided daily entertainment. Not to mention long and relaxing evenings for Mum and Dad after Princess Toddler slipped soundlessly into sleep after a day’s adventuring.
Noosa was not as I had remembered or envisaged. Images of my post baby body lying whale-like among bronzed, perfectly toned bikini clad women were what I had prepared myself for. But though the ‘poser’ element still exists with the odd g-string and six pack strolling by, Noosa was remarkably family-orientated.
The foreshore was littered with buckets and spades, parents were seen eagerly showing their littlies how to take off on a body board, and many a sandcastle and hole in the sand was made. The low tide at Noosa’s Main Beach made for an excellent introduction to the surf. With a sand bar dividing small surf from large, gentle waves were a joy to young children, while the adults could still indulge in a little surfing of their own past the bar.
Hubby, Princess Toddler and I needed little more than the warm weather, soft sand and idyllic waters to find complete holidaying bliss. Hubby and I took turns being children ourselves, body boarding while one of us helped Princess Toddler jump the waves, find shells, and dig many holes that invariably became swamped by an incoming wave.
Eating out was also a joy as clubs and some restaurants even went to the lengths of advertising that they are ‘family friendly.’ The surf club was particularly easy to dine out at as food was served all day, so we were not alone eating a delicious meal at 5.30pm. In fact, it was continuously busy and relaxed. Not to mention the option of eating on the balcony. What better view than the ocean right at your table?
The boardwalks at Noosa are all now wonderfully built up too and strolls with a pram along the foreshore or up Noosa Hill are easily mastered (as long as you don’t take the ‘wonderful’ advice our hotel receptionist gave and suggested we go via the bush track – all stairs with a pram is not easily done).
Walking around town was fun and pram packed. A park by the river provided additional entertainment and the ferry down Noosa River to Noosaville and Tewantin also provided a wonderful opportunity to take our little one on. But, touring about aside, the weather was so perfect the entire week that the hotel pool and beach provided daily entertainment. Not to mention long and relaxing evenings for Mum and Dad after Princess Toddler slipped soundlessly into sleep after a day’s adventuring.
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Comment by Andrea
V8 Supercar Pitstop
Wow, that sounds like bliss. A holiday by the sea is just what I need right now.
Noosa is a lovely spot.
A.
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
I have always felt that Noosa is one of the loveliest beaches to swim on.
You holiday sounds idylic and perfect... Glad you had a good time.
Btw Princess toddler sounds absolutely devine... reminds me of both of mine in earlier days...
*very broad smile*
Lilla ...
Comment by Candice
I bet you're dreaming of holidays at this late stage of pregnancy! It really was great to get away and just relax and enjoy time with my family. I'm really glad we picked Noosa!
Hi Lilla,
I didn't know what a great beach Noosa had - it's been so long since I've been, and with a family in tow this time round I saw things from a different perspective. I think spending time with my daughter at the beach will be one of my favourite memories. It really is a special time isn't it? I'm glad she loves it as much as my hubby and I do.
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
So good that you had such a lovely holiday. Noosa is a great little place isn`t it? There is such a good vibe as you walk down the main street... when the Jazz Festival is on it is PACKED!
You certainly picked the right week to go too as the weather turned very windy last weekend and now seems to be a little overcast and wet for the next few days.
Such happy memories....
ash
Comment by Candice
I saw an ad for the jazz festival in one of the holiday mags. It sounds fantastic - may be a great excuse to get back up there again soon!
I'm glad to hear we got the good week weather-wise. Seems luck was on our side!