Gap Experience programmes in Australia, Noosa

Noosa probably got its name from the Aboriginal word noothera, meaning “shade”. You will find a couple of enjoyable ways to escape the hot sun here, if that’s what you want to do. You could take cover as the aborigines did under the shade of the eucalyptus trees, where the koala bears still like to hang out. Or you could take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and relax under a parasol on Noosa Main Beach or in quieter spots like Tea Tree Bay. Alternatively you could “go all out” in the sunshine and take to the waves like the locals: the waves here are fantastic for surfing and there are beaches for all levels of surfer.

Nature rules around Noosa and the local National Park is one of the finest in Queensland. The town and its surroundings are a real natural reserve that protects its flora and fauna. You will meet cockatoos, kites, eagles, koalas, whales and dolphins and many more species in their natural habitats. In town, not a single building is taller than the trees. Best of all, the weather is great all year round, rarely dipping below 20c, even in the “winter” months. Learn English in Noosa with ESL and enjoy paradise at any time of year.