Noosa National Park covers the headland at the northern end of Noosa Heads, a compact park of eucalypt forest and coastal heath that shelters the town's main beach from the swell. The walking tracks along the clifftops offer spectacular ocean views, with regular appearances by dolphins below and koalas in the trees above — the park is one of the most reliable places in Queensland to see wild koalas at close range.
The main circuit track follows the cliff edge around the headland, passing several small coves and beaches accessible by scrambling down. Tea Tree Bay is particularly good for snorkelling in calm conditions. The walk takes about two hours at a leisurely pace. The park entrance is a short walk from Hastings Street, making it easy to combine with a meal or coffee in Noosa's restaurant strip.