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A holiday in Noosa is all about dining out. Famous for its restaurant culture, Noosa can offer some of the finest culinary experiences to be had in Australia, ranging from the freshest of fish & chips to an inexpensive brasserie style lunch and on up the scale to five star gourmet sensations. Hastings Street in Noosa Heads and Gympie Terrace in Noosaville are leading the pack for choice with a wide variety of culinary styles and a range of prices to suit just about everyone.

Heading out into the coastal villages and towns, the visitor finds plenty on offer. Dining out in Sunshine Beach and Peregian can range from gourmet to casual and there's always a welcome and a bite to eat at the local surf club. Cooroy has undergone an image change from sleepy hinterland town to trendy arts centre and its smart cafés and restaurants are drawing visitors and locals alike from around the Shire. If you're packing the gang into the car, check out our suggested Pubs and Heritage Drive for an introduction to hinterland pub food and great company.

Local food producers: Noosa Region boasts a large number of specialised local producers. Products include spices, native foods, organics, confectionery, red claw and other farmed fish and seafood, herbs, cheeses, preserves, breads, and wines. Many of these producers offer tours and outlet shopping. Check at the Visitor Information Centres for details and opening times. Under development is a new food trail, designed to help visitors locate the farms and producers while enjoying a day out exploring the Noosa countryside.

Markets: You'll also find local food products at the markets. The famous Eumundi Markets are held each Saturday and Wednesday mornings and offer visitors fresh produce and a huge selection of arts and crafts. Noosa Farmers Market is held every second and fourth Sunday at the AFL grounds with more than 100 stalls of locally grown produce. Pomona Market is also held every second and fourth Sunday and Pomona Organic Farmers Market is the third Sunday of the month. Drop by Noosa Harbour Marine Village on a Sunday morning - the market there usually includes some delicious edibles. Peregian Market, held the first, third and fifth Sunday on the beach foreshore, is primarily an arts and craft market but has some food produce also.

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