Noosa Springs Golf Resort & Spa

Noosa Springs Golf Resort & Spa is built around a golf course in the hinterland edge of Noosa Heads, and it offers the sort of stay that suits those who play, those who want to unwind in a spa and those who simply prefer green views to a beach strip. Accommodation is typically a mix of rooms and apartments arranged around the grounds, with views across fairways, lakes or bushland, and the resort has a pool, restaurant and spa facilities that make it a self-contained retreat. The course layout and the surrounding landscape give the place a calmer, more landscaped feel than the centre of Noosa. The beach and Hastings Street are a short drive away, so you can combine a morning round or a spa treatment with an afternoon swim.

Golf is the obvious draw. Visitors who book tee times, lessons or golf packages can play without leaving the resort, and the course often forms a scenic backdrop even for non-players. Non-golfers should think about whether the setting suits them, since you will need a car or taxi for beach days and dinners in town, though the resort's own restaurant and bar provide convenient options.

The spa adds another reason to stay, with massages, facials and treatments that suit a rainy day or a post-hike recovery, and many guests use it as a counterpoint to active days of surfing, kayaking or walking.

The resort works well for couples, small groups and golf trips, and it can also suit families who want a quiet environment with access to a pool and green space. Weddings, retreats and events are held at properties of this kind, so check for events on your dates if you want a peaceful stay.

Wildlife often shares the grounds, with kangaroos, wallabies and birds appearing around the fairways in the early morning and evening, which is a real pleasure for guests who like nature without leaving the property.Getting around is easy by car. The drive to Noosa Junction takes a few minutes, Hastings Street is a short drive beyond, and the hinterland roads to Eumundi and the lakes lead off in the other direction.

If you do not have a car, check the shuttle or taxi arrangements, and compare the cost of ride-hailing with the savings from a quieter location.

Book early for peak golf seasons and school holidays, ask about packages that combine rooms, rounds and spa credit, and check the cancellation policy, the resort fees and any dress code for the restaurant and course. Autumn through spring is the best time for golf, with mild temperatures and less humidity.