surf
Many surf schools operate in the area
Merrick's Learn to Surf (http://www.learntosurf.com.au) 0418 787 577. Two hour lessons take place twice a day for $55. They get almost everyone standing up on the first lesson and are Noosa's only licensed surf school. Classes 9AM and 1.30PM daily. Private lessons available at 11.15AM for $140.
WaveSense (http://www.wavesense.com.au) Classes from 10 till 12 and 2 till 4 for $55
boating
Hire a sail or motor boat along the Noosa River.
U-Drive Boat Hire 256 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville 5449 9248
Noosa Beach Sailing (http://www.noosasailing.com.au) Hire a catamaran to sail in Noosa's Laguna bay. Instruction available if necessary.
scuba diving
For more details see Scuba diving in Australia Scuba Diving in Laguna bay.
Blue Water Dive (http://www.bluewaterdive....) 07 5447 1300
walking
There are some nice walks in the National Park at Noosa Heads. Pick up a trail map from the information center in the park. Probably the best is to start along the coastal path keep your eyes peeled for Koalas and then cut back along Tanglewood Track. This will take about 2 hours. The National Park has several beaches at which to take a dip, however Alexandra Bay is only for experienced swimmers as there can be dangerous rips. Alexandra Beach is unofficially clothing optional.
kite surfing
Noosa is one of the best Kite Surfing destinations in the world, as the prevailing wind directions are almost always favourable.
Australian Kitesurfing Academy - Martin Reeves IKO senior instructor and Codie Stephenson IKO level 2 conduct lessons 20mins north of Noosa at Lake Cootharaba. AKA has been training since 2001 on the Sunshine Coast and offers lessons where the student is in the water within 30mins of kite setup. Quality assured and fully insured. one2one student/instructor radio communication at all times.www.kitesurfingaustralia.com.auwww.noosakitesurfing.com
Noosa Kite Surfing Lessons (http://www.noosasailing.c...) Mike Burrell from Noosa Kiteboarding conducts one on one Kite surfing lessons, catering to all levels of experience.
fishing
Fishing from Noosa is great year round, with seasonal changes in species, so there is always something to fish for. The Reef and Bait Grounds off Noosa are close, so travel time is at a minimum. Beach Fishing, and river fishing is fantastic too.
Noosa's Laguna Charters (http://www.lagunacharters...) 07 5449 7454. Sheraton Jetty Noosa Heads.
Noosa's Laguna Charters can cater from the complete Novice, to expert. Fully Catered By the Sheraton Noosa Resort 1/2, 3/4 and Full day fishing trips are available. Noosa's Laguna Charters are the people to see for all river, and offshore fishing from Noosa.