I learn to make dumplings on a private island in Noosa and suddenly understand why people become obsessed with gyoza. Crisp-bottomed, juicy and dangerously moreish, these golden parcels are the kind of thing you promise to “just try one” of before inhaling the entire plate. The best part? They’re surprisingly easy to master at home once you know the fold-and-fry secrets from chef Zeb Gilbert.
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Luxury private islands usually belong in the Maldives or the Caribbean, not hidden in the middle of the Noosa River. But that’s exactly where I find Makepeace Island, Richard Branson’s tropical Queensland retreat where sunset cruises, chef-led dining and barefoot luxury quickly make the outside world disappear. Add a resident ghost story, wildly good food and families who return year after year, and it becomes the kind of place people arrive at planning to explore Noosa… then never want to leave.
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Discover where to stay in Noosa, from beachfront resorts to river-view apartments on Hastings Street, plus my favourite places to stay. I’ve been holidaying in Noosa for years, and every visit feels different depending on where we stay — beachfront for lazy mornings, river side when we want sunset drinks and calm water views.
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Planning a trip to Noosa for its signature food festival? This guide covers what to expect at Noosa Food & Wine Festival, insider tips, highlights and how to make the most of this delicious Sunshine Coast weekend.
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Escape to Magnolia Cottage in Cooroy, a charming pet-friendly Noosa Hinterland stay perfect for relaxing country getaways close to beaches and villages.
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No matter how many times I visit, there’s a shiver of excitement at the hill before Noosa Heads where my fave things to do in Noosa await.
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Flying under the radar for most, you’ll find plenty of top Sunshine Beach restaurants and cafes around Duke Street. This spot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will keep you eating from breakfast to dinner and in between, with a range of delicious food options different at price points.
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Make Matt Sinclair’s Fraser Isle Spanner Crab Fried Rice which is a favourite at his Sum Yung Guys restaurant at home with this easy recipe.
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Taking the Sunshine Coast by its ice cubes,Noosa Heads Distillery has opened with Fortune, a premium range of craft distillery spirits.
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Enter here for good times says the sign over the door at Sum Yung Guys and it lives up to the promise of a gastronomic happy ending.
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