The Noosa Fishing and Crab Tours caught some great fish on today’s charter. The fishing has been great up the river from Tewantin up towards Lake Cooroibah.

Rob from New Zealand caught a fantastic 45cm Flathead at Tewantin!

Will and Mark from Sydney with a ripper bream!

Justin from New Zealand with a great size bream!

Festival of Water: The Noosa Festival of Water, Noosa Botanic Gardens and amphitheatre, Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy, this Sun 28 June, 10am-3pm has Aboriginal story-telling and dancing, wildlife shows, live music, guided bird and fauna walks, kids’ fishing clinic and activities including face painting, jumping castle and art, Lake Macdonald Bass Fishing Competition, Noosa Botanic Artists and Spinners and Knitters group display, or try free stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking on the lake. Free entry

School holidays: From Dr Seuss, dinosaurs and pedal-powered smoothies to balloon bending, Jungle George, Shaun the Sheep and animals on display, our Noosa Winter School Holiday Guide has plenty of fun activities – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CUISINE

Mussel up: Relish Restaurant at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort has a mussel lunch special for $25 until 30 June, including a glass of wine. Choose from 3 dishes: Mussel Gumbo, Mussels Marinere or Mussel Mornay. Enjoy golf course views al fresco or in air-conditioned comfort. Also a la carte menu. Book on 5440 3317

Flava Feast: Fiesta Nights is the theme for the final Noosa Junction Flava Feast on Wed 1 July with 3 courses, 3 restaurants, 1 night … the walking progressive dinner from 6.30pm takes you from Shades Café and Wine Bar to Taco Boy and Quenchers for dessert – $50+BF. Book at junctionflava.com.au

Embassy pop-up: $2 spring rolls in the Lounge Bar at Embassy XO, Sunshine Beach for the Pop Up special this Fri 26 June, 3-6pm – also Orange chai mulled wine available to purchase and enjoy by the fireplace

ENTERTAINMENT

Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 26 June – 2 July 2015
It’s Barnesy revisited with Chisel Revived tribute band, Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosaville, Fri 26 June, 8pm
See Mick Lindsay on the deck at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, this Sun 28 June, 3-6pm
Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi has Raychel Stone this Sat 27 June, noon-2pm; and on Sun see Marcus Selen, 12.30-2.30pm
Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has Carl Wockner this Fri 26 June 8-11pm; Flamarique on Sun 2.30-5.30pm; and Andrew Lawson on Wed 1 July 6.30-8.30pm
Taylor Moss is free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 26 June, 5.30pm
Strange Brew are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Fri 26 June, 8pm, $10; Cool Lula is free on Sat, 8pm; and Stuart Salangsang is free on Thurs 2 July, 7pm
Harry Kemp is free at KB’s at Nomads Noosa on Sun 28 June, 6-9pm
At the Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads see James Sinclair from 8pm and LMNOP from 11pm this Fri 26 June; on Sat 9pm-late, Jinxx, LMNOP, Not Brothers, J-Trick; on Sun see James Sinclair and RG3 from 4pm
Café Le Monde has DJs this Fri and Sat from 8.30pm; see Latin Funk 44 on Sun from 3pm; and live music on Thur 2 July from 6.30pm
Ryan Giles is free at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 28 June, 2pm
At Crawdaddy’s, Hastings St, Hot Potato Band supported by Alan Kelly, Fri 26 June, 6.30pm-midnight, $5 cover charge after 9pm
Late-night grooves Sat from 9pm at the Supper Club, Miss Moneypenny’s, Hastings St
Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday
Coolum Surf Club has live music this Fri 26 June
WHY NOT…
Beach yoga: Join Santushti Yoga for beach and park sessions in Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads – suitable for beginner and intermediate of all ages, Fri-Tues, 7am-8.15am and 8.30-9.30am, $10 each + $1.50 mat hire, or bring your own. Ph 0415 813 584 for locations

Fishing Noosa River: Introduce the kids to fishing or relax on a morning or afternoon in the calm waters of Noosa River with Noosa Fishing and Crab Adventures 4hr to half-day charters, from $89. Call 54497984

Surf Meets Southwest: One of Noosa’s most eclectic stores, Surf Meets Southwest has re-opened in Gibson Rd, Noosaville, with great new products, unique homewares, furniture, clothes, jewellery, art, leather goods and more. It’s what you get when you cross a love for Native American culture, the US southwest and the beach!

Tranquillity for two: 75 mins of relaxation and time out together in a double treatment room at Ikatan Spa with a Balinese foot ritual, 60-min massage or facial, plus a taster plate to share in the tropical gardens. Ph 5471 1199

Secrets shopper: It’s the last days of the mid-year clearance at Secrets Shhh with up to 50% off storewide* until this Sun 28 June with their gorgeous autumn/winter collection of rings, earrings, pendants and chains, bracelets and necklaces. At shop 3/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

Portrait exhibition: Poeta Herford on Hastings gallery presents an exhibition of modern art by Belinda Herford, titled Me we lifeforce portraits, in The French Quarter, 62 Hastings St

Hidden gems: Experience hidden gems with Con-X-ion’s new Sunshine Coast Discovery Tour. Visit the Eumundi Markets, a vibrant mecca of more than 600 unique stalls; The Ginger Factory, showcasing the story of ginger from paddock to plate with novelty shops and award-winning gardens; sit down to a scrumptious lunch at Sunshine Castle before being launched back to medieval times with a castle tour; then enjoy a refreshing beverage at Aussie World Pub, Australia’s most photographed with Australiana shopping village and fun for the whole family. The tour costs $95 per person, with pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. Book on 5477 0888 or see con-x-ion.com

Indo Pop: Indonesian Art from the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art is at Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin with works from emerging artists, raising artistic, political and social issues from one of our closest neighbours. Exhibition open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Relax and unwind: Book a pampering treatment at one of Noosa’s heavenly day spas or massage rooms – or have them come to you! Warm up with a Yoga or Pilates session in a dedicated Noosa studio, on the beach or even on a stand-up paddle board. Spoil yourself or a loved one this week. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or see visitnoosa.com.au/relax

Market Characters: See photos of the Eumundi Markets’ Market Characters at a portrait exhibition by Alain Bouvier in the new Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre gallery, Memorial Dve, Eumundi, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 10am-noon – they make it, bake it, sew it, grow it! Open to 24 July

PopUp Art: The 2nd exhibition in the PopUp Art Series at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple St, Cooroy, has new artwork, demonstrations and workshops, is open until 30 Aug, Tues-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-noon

For more about what to do in Noosa, call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672).

The Fishing and Crab Adventures boat has seen great numbers of bream ranging up to 38cm.

Twilight fair: There’s fireworks, carnival rides, yummy food, kids’ fun and more at the Sunshine Beach State School Twilight Fair this Fri 12 June, 2-8pm, Bicentennial Dve, Sunshine Beach. Free entry

Kitty cats: Big Kitty and The Scaredy Cats perform at the Noosa Jazz Club, The J, Noosa Heads, Sat 13 June, 7.30pm. Ticket $25 – ph 5447 2229. Budget bar, table seating, dancing
CUISINE

Gusto lunch: Bask on the deck and enjoy sweeping river views with the June lunch special at Gusto, Noosaville – Braised chicken dijonnaise, creamy mash, crispy pancetta and roast onions, $25 with a glass of quality wine, Mon-Sat. Book on 5449 7144

Flava Feast: Orient Nights is the theme for Noosa Junction’s Flava Feast on Wed 17 June with 3 courses, 3 restaurants, 1 night … the walking progressive dinner from 6.30pm takes you from Kimchi Korean Restaurant for entree, to Sushi Yah Man for a Japanese main and Jardin Japonesque for dessert – $50+BF. Book at junctionflava.com.au

Embassy pop up: 3 for $5 Chef’s Choice dumplings in the Lounge Bar at Embassy XO, Sunshine Beach for the Pop Up special this Thurs and Fri, 11 and 12 June, 3-6pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Hypnotist Downunder: Join hypnotist Wayne Donnelly in a show at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Sat 13 June, 8pm where you can star! Ticket $25. Ph 5447 1766

Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 12-18 June
The Dawn Chorus, Hemingway, A Little Province and Jarryd Puttergill are at Peregian Originals free outdoor concert this Sun 14 June, 1-5pm, next to Peregian Surf Club
James Blundell is at The J, Noosa Heads, Fri 12 June, 7.30pm, $45/$40. Ph 5329 6560 or see thej.com.au
Carl Wockner is at KB’s, Nomads Noosa, Sun 14 June, 6-9pm. Stealing Lincoln on Wed 17 June, 8-11pm
Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi has Liam Waller this Sat 13 June, noon-2pm; and on Sun see Mark Cryle and Carmen Newman, 12.30-2.30pm
Luiz Carlos is free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 12 June, 5.30pm
Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has The Vibe this Fri 12 June 8-11pm; Andrew Lawson on Sun 2.30-5.30pm; and Andrew Jolly on Wed 17 June 6.30-8.30pm
Café Le Monde has DJs this Fri and Sat from 8.30pm; see Matt Stillert on Sun from 3pm; and on Thur 18 June see Emily Brewis, Shae Jackson and Gian from 6.30pm
Sharon Brooks is free at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 14 June, 2pm
See Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, this Sun 14 June, 3-6pm
Late-night grooves Sat from 9pm at the Supper Club, Miss Moneypenny’s, Hastings St
Inexcess are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Fri 12 June, 8pm, $20; Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show with Montserrat is free on Sat, 8pm; and Perry O is free on Thurs 18 June, 7pm
At the Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads see James Sinclair from 8pm and LMNOP from 11pm this Fri 12 June; on Sat 9pm-late, James Sinclair, LMNOP, Not Brothers and DJs; on Sun see RG3 from 4pm
Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday
Coolum Surf Club has live music this Fri 12 June

WHY NOT…
Hidden gems: Experience hidden gems with Con-X-ion’s new Sunshine Coast Discovery Tour. Visit the Eumundi Markets, a vibrant mecca of more than 600 unique stalls; The Ginger Factory, showcasing the story of ginger from paddock to plate with novelty shops and award-winning gardens; sit down to a scrumptious lunch at Sunshine Castle before being launched back to medieval times with a castle tour; then enjoy a refreshing beverage at Aussie World Pub, Australia’s most photographed with Australiana shopping village and fun for the whole family. The tour costs $95 per person, with pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. Book on 5477 0888 or see con-x-ion.com

Indo Pop: Indonesian Art from the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art opens at Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin, Fri 12 June with works from emerging artists, raising artistic, political and social issues from one of our closest neighbours. There’s a free family day this Sun 14 June, 11am-2pm with kids’ art activities. Exhibition open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Relax and unwind: Book a pampering treatment at one of Noosa’s heavenly day spas or massage rooms – or have them come to you! Warm up with a Yoga or Pilates session in a dedicated Noosa studio, on the beach or even on a stand-up paddle board. Spoil yourself or a loved one this week. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or see visitnoosa.com.au/relax

Market offers: Unique shopping with more than 80 boutique shops, Eumundi Square, Fri 8.30am-2pm. Enjoy morning tea while watching the fashion parade at 11am and Friday-only specials (10-50% off) with metal artworks at Bower Bird, Parisian Road Clothing, button jewellery at Dolly Did It, or get coffee and cookie from the Square Barrister for $4.50

Market Characters: See photos of the Eumundi Markets’ Market Characters at a portrait exhibition by Alain Bouvier in the new Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre gallery, Memorial Dve, Eumundi, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 10am-noon – they make it, bake it, sew it, grow it! Open to 24 July.

PopUp Art: The 2nd exhibition in the PopUp Art Series at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple St, Cooroy, has new artwork, demonstrations and workshops, is open until 30 Aug, Tues-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-noon

For more about what to do in Noosa, call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672).

Markets: Visit markets right around Noosa this weekend.

Original Eumundi Markets, Wed and Sat morning; Noosa Farmers Market, Sun 6am-noon, AFL grounds, Weyba Rd, Noosaville; Noosa Marina Markets, Sun 8am-2pm, Parkyn Crt, Tewantin; Cooroy Community Markets, Thurs 8am-1pm, RSL Hall, Maple St; Peregian Markets, Sun 7am-12.30pm, Kingfisher Park, Peregian Beach Foreshore; Cooroy Grass Roots Markets, Sat 7am-noon, Memorial Hall, Maple St; Kin Kin Creations Market, Sun 9am-1pm, Kin Kin Oval; Eumundi Square Markets, Wed, Fri, Sat; Apollonian Hotel Twilight Markets, Boreen Point, Fri 5 June 4-8pm
CUISINE

Flava Feast: Mediterranean Nights kicks off Noosa Junction’s new Flava Feasts on Wed 10 June with 3 courses, 3 restaurants, 1 night … the walking progressive dinner from 6.30pm takes you from Artisan Bakery for entree to Ipazzi Ristorante for main and Gelato Classico for dessert – $50+BF. Book at Junction Flava

Cocktail Queen: It’s a right royal celebration at Miss Moneypenny’s (with Hastings St’s only open fire) this Queen’s birthday long weekend as they join more than 1000 bars worldwide with cocktails for a cause – $1 from every Negroni cocktail until this Sun 7 June will be donated to the RSPCA. There’s breakfast Sat, Sun and Mon, a la carte lunch and dinner, and bar snacks and pizzas served till late. Also DJ Keiko at Sat night’s Supper Club, on Sun from 9pm and at the public holiday Ibiza Monday session from 1.30pm

Embassy Pop-Up: $2 pork sandwiches in the lounge bar at Embassy XO, Sunshine Beach for the Pop Up special this Fri 5 June, 3-6pm

Ladies Lunch: Sirocco’s Ladies Lunch on Gympie Tce, Noosaville this Fri 5 June has 3 courses, a glass of sparkling wine and coffee or tea for $40 per person – entrée of Roast red capsicum soup, spanner crab crème fraiche, Turkish croutons and lemon oil; main of Yoghurt baked chicken, baby gem salad, pickled radish, fresh dill and flat bread or Poached ocean trout, pearl barley, green olives and parsley salad; and for dessert, Almond sponge, poached pears and cinnamon anglaise. Must book on 5455 6688 Sirocco Noosa
ENTERTAINMENT

Job’s Right: Great comedy theatre with Job’s Right – The Second Coat at The J, Noosa Heads this Wed 3, Thurs 4 and Sat 6 June, 7.30pm. $40/$35. Ph 5329 6560 or see The J

Rhapsody and Romance: Bohemian Rhapsody, a Dreaming Big concert with Brisbane’s Collusion Chamber Orchestra is at Eudlo Hall, Rosebed St this Sun 7 June, 3-5pm, all ages. Beautiful classical music on a winter’s afternoon. Tickets $45/$35/$20 – see Cello Dreaming for bookings

Of Mice and Men: Noosa Arts Theatre presents a screening of a National Theatre Live production, Of Mice and Men, with James Franco and Chris O’Dowd, Sun 7 June at 6.30pm and Mon 8 June at 10am, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, $25/$15. Book at Noosa Arts Theatre

Live Music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 5-11 June

See Late For Woodstock on the deck at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, this Sun 7 June, 3-6pm
Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has Andrew Lawson this Fri 5 June 8-11pm; Jazz Coogan on Sun 2.30-5.30pm; and Gabor on Wed 10 June 6.30-8.30pm
Late-night grooves Sat from 9pm at the Supper Club, Miss Moneypenny’s, Hastings St
Crimson are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Fri 5 June, 8pm, $10; In the Mood are free on Sat, 8pm; and Annie Jeffs is free on Thurs 11 June, 7pm
At the Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads see James Sinclair from 8pm and LMNOP from 11pm this Fri 5 June; on Sat, Three Kings DJ event with Hydraulix, DJ Butcher andSpenda C, 9pm, $15; on Sun see RG3 from 4pm
Plan B Jazz are free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 5 June, 5.30pm
Café Le Monde has DJs this Fri and Sat from 8.30pm; see Jason Daniels on Sun from 3pm; and on Thur 11 June see Asher Chapman, Alan Kelly, Jason Daniels andLanderz-I from 6.30pm
The Vibe are free at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 7 June, 2pm
Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi has Sue-Anne Stewart this Sat 6 June, noon-2pm; and on Sun see Caroline Trengrove and Sian Evans, 12.30-2.30pm
Luke Houselander is free at KB’s at Nomads Noosa on Sun 7 June, 6-9pm, and see Dubarray on Wed 10 June, 8-11pm
Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday
Coolum Surf Club has live music this Fri 5 June

WHY NOT…

Sunset time: Did you catch the spectacular sunset earlier this week? Best spots are anywhere along Noosa River – sunset tours from Noosa Marina, pack a picnic or enjoy fish and chips on the foreshore; sunset drinks or early dinner at a restaurant along Gympie Tce, Noosaville; Noosa lookout, Noosa Heads or Mt Tinbeerwah lookout (about 15 mins from Noosa Heads); Noosa beach – or discover a new favourite

Market Characters: See photos of the Eumundi Markets’ Market Characters at a portrait exhibition by Alain Bouvier in the new Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre gallery, Memorial Dve, Eumundi, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 10am-noon – they make it, bake it, sew it, grow it! Open to 24 July.

PopUp Art: The 2nd exhibition in the PopUp Art Series at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple St, Cooroy, has new artwork, demonstrations and workshops. The official opening by ceramicist and arts educator Ellen Appleby is this Sat 6 June at 2pm with wine, nibbles and live music. Open until 30 Aug, Tues-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-noon

For more about what to do in Noosa, call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672).