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Noosa Heads, centre of the Biosphere, is a small, wealthy, coastal settlement, located about 90 minutes drive north of Brisbane. It is known for its beautiful beaches and nearby rocky headlands covered in lush forest.
The Noosa River forms one boundary of the town, the headlands of the Noosa National Park another and is surrounded by the suburbs of Noosaville, Tewantin, Noosa Waters, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Springs, The Sound, and Noosa Junction.
Noosa is home to a number of iconic annual events including the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Jazz Festival, Noosa Half Marathon, Noosa Blue Water Swim, Noosa Long Weekend, Noosa Riverfest Regatta and the May Fiesta, (formerly Noosa Food Festival). Noosa Heads is the tourist heart of the Noosa region, with many restaurants, boutiques and hotels. The main street is the iconic Hastings Street, which fronts the world famous Main Beach.
