Hastings Street, Noosa, Noosa

Noosa's Hastings Street is champagne territory, although a chardonnay and even a 'crownie' doesn't look out of place. Noosa is still regularly rated as one of Australia's most favoured getaway destinations. It's stylishly inspiring, yet so totally laid back. Such is its attractiveness that Queenslanders will drive for nearly two hours from suburban Brisbane just to take coffee. 

On weekends, nearly every table has been taken and there's always a good mix of locals amongst the visitors who have been successful in commandeering a table. This is one of those streets in which a cup of coffee and a glass or two of water can literally be made to last for several hours. 

Hastings Street is home to the best in boutiques, international standard resort hotels and classy restaurants, yet it's still possible to rent a unit at a price that doesn't destroy the credit card, 'eat out' on a hamburger, and at certain times of the year, snap up fashion at heavily discounted prices. Others choose to stay in the luxury of their resort property, selecting a premium spot around the swimming pool, or soaking up the Queensland sun on the beach. 

At dusk, each of the resorts takes on a new mantle: the lights dance across the pools, the bars alive with music and laughter, and Hastings Street welcomes its evening clientele - dressed 'smart-casual' as they make their way to dinner. They have the joy of selecting from a myriad of restaurants including those that come on high recommendation, such as Lindoni's, Jaspers, Berardo's and Bistro C. A day soon passes, and at Noosa, each day just happens to be even better than the day before. The experiences continue to mount, matched only by the pleasures that accompany.