Between Thursday, May 16 and Monday, May 20, make the drive to Noosa to do something other than take a swim. Catching some surf, sun and sand will likely be on your agenda anyway — that's what happens on the Sunshine Coast, after all — however the tourist spot will be in the thick of its annual food and wine festival.
Touring the region's breweries, getting stuck into plenty of rosé, shucking back oysters, and enjoying bubbles and canapes on the beach are just some of the events on offer as the town goes gastronomy crazy, and the surrounding area too. Head to a street food mini-fest within the fest, learn how to make new cocktails or dine on the waterfront — whatever cuisine-focused celebration takes your fancy, you'll probably find it on the menu.
Basically, it's the kind of fun you'll want to make a weekend of. You've heard of eating, drinking and being merry; this is eating, drinking, being merry and being beachy as well.