Aratiatia Rapids guide: Best viewing spots. release times & parking

The Aratiatia Rapids are a natural waterway on the Waikato River, located approximately 10 kilometres north of Taupō, where thousands of litres of water are released daily from the Aratiatia Dam. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and…
Sunshine Beach in Noosa, Queensland.

Sunshine Beach, Queensland: Surf Club, swimming & walk

At the end of the coastal walk through Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach is a beautiful place for a swim or surf. Try the restaurant at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club for lunch, too. Sunshine Beach, Queensland, is essentially a suburb of Noosa. It lies…
Granite Bay in Noosa National Park, Queensland.

Granite Bay, Noosa: Location, access and swimming safety

Granite Bay Beach in Noosa National Park looks pretty, and is accessible along the Noosa Coastal Walk. It’s better for surfing than swimming. Where is Granite Bay, Noosa? Granite Bay is a little-known beach in Noosa, Queensland. It is located inside the Noosa Heads section…