Noosa's May Fiesta is 31 days of celebrations including Noosa events such as the Riverfest Regatta, Australian Food and Wine Celebration, Blue Water Swim, Bush Tucker Day, Harbour Fiesta, Rock'n'Tewantin, Thomas Street's Global Food Festival and more.
For jazz enthusiasts - and lovers of food - the four day Noosa Jazz Festival showcases a range of dixie, swing, modern, traditional, funk and blues from over 150 national and international musicians.
Of all the Sunshine Coast and Noosa events, the Noosa Triathlon Multi Sports Festival certainly has it all for the athlete. The Triathlon and teams triathlon are run each October over three sections - a 1500m swim, 40klm cycle and 10klm flat run.
Competitors come from all over to compete in the Noosa Blue Water Swim. Divided into three groups - the 2klm Ocean Swim, 1km Ocean Swim and 500m Splash & Nipper challenge along Main Beach - this fun event offers great prizes.
For visitors into serious mountain bike challenges, the Noosa Enduro, held each April gets hearts pumping on the 100klm challenge (note: this is for fit and experienced riders only) and the 60klm challenge. A teams' challenge also makes for a lot of fun and excitement.
The popular Sunshine Coast Noosa Half Marathon covers a 21.1klm course and is run each August. Two laps are competed along beautiful Noosa Sound and Gympie Terrace commencing at 6.30am.
For a more sedate pace, browse the Noosa Harbour Markets on a Sunday, held along the marina boardwalk.
Caption: The beautiful coastal waters of Noosa