Fairy Pools

The Fairy Pools sit within stunning Noosa National Park at Noosa Heads, on the Sunshine Coast. A beautiful natural attraction, these rock pools — formed in the rocky coastline near the Devil's Kitchen — fill with clear seawater, creating gorgeous natural pools against a dramatic backdrop of headland, ocean and bushland, reached via the national park's coastal walking track.

The appeal is that combination of natural beauty and a rewarding walk: the scenic coastal track through Noosa National Park leads to the pools, where, when conditions are right, you can take in the gorgeous setting, the clear water and the spectacular ocean views. It's a genuine highlight of one of the Sunshine Coast's most beautiful natural areas.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The national park and walk are free and open, but the pools are on an exposed, rocky coastline where conditions, swell and safety vary enormously, so it's essential to check conditions and take real care near the water and rocks — and take sun protection, water and decent footwear — while enjoying the natural beauty of the Fairy Pools and Noosa National Park.