NOOSA TRAVEL GUIDE
HOW TO GET THERE?
Getting to Noosa is fairly simple! The closest international Airport is Brisbane (BNE). For clients joining us from afar, Team SSA will meet you off your flight at Brisbane airport and transfer you direct to our camp location in Noosa. For clients joining us locally, we work with a number of surf houses, so please contact us directly for the specific camp address in Noosa.
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PASSPORT & EMERGENCY CONTACT
Visa
Unless you hold an Australian or New Zealand passport, you will need a valid Australian VISA to enter the country. For most countries this is easily obtained online via the eVisitor system, but we recommend you check the specific travel requirements for your nationality.
Emergency Contact Info
Main Emergency Numbers (Australia): 000
Safari Surf Adventures office (California): +1-800-433-3355
Safari Surf Adventures Skype: safarisurf
Safari Surf Adventures Email: tim@safarisurfadventures.com
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Sea water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) in early February and are at their lowest mid-August, in the range 20 to 22°C (68 to 72°F).
Summer in Noosa is from December to February with the hottest time of year in January. Average daily temperatures range from a minimum of 21 ºC to a maximum of 29 ºC. January to March is also the wettest with high humidity causing the occasional shower.
WHAT TO BRING?
Surfing items:
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A surf board you’re comfortable with in most conditions
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Warm water surf wax
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Warm water surf gear – rashie and boardies or a shorty if you really feel the cold
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Water sport sunscreen – minimum SPF 30+
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Beach Towel
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Extra fins, leash and repair resin (recommended)
Non-Surfing items:
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Hat
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Sun glasses
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Warm and cool weather clothing
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Copy of your passport
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Visa card or M/C debit card for ATM (if cash is needed)
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Camera
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Mosquito repellent
CULTURAL HINTS
The culture of Australia is a Western culture derived primarily from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Oceanian people.
Australians are generally not formal, so greetings, even initial greetings, are casual and laid back. It’s common to shake hands and Australians would normally just use first names to introduce people.
While Australia has a strong tradition of secular government, religious organisations, Christianity in particular, have played a significant role in public life.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Internet Access
Our partner surf house provides free internet WiFi throughout the accommodation.
Money
The local currency is called Australian Dollar
1 USD = ~ 1.25 AUS
1 Euro = ~ 1.5 AUS
1 GBP = ~ 1.7 AUS
You can check online prior to your visit for up to date exchange information.
Electrical
230-volt, 50 hz electricity, the same as the EU.
The plugs in Australia have two flat metal ‘live’ pins shaped in a “V” and some may contain a third flat pin in the centre. Travellers from most of the world will need a converter
