For some amazing animal experiences, head to UnderWater World, Mooloolaba, for the Baby Hammerhead Sharks and other live shows, or be among the first to see the new African Safari at Australia Zoo which opens on September 17. Pre-book your bus transfer to Australia Zoo at Pelican Beach Resort Noosa Reception

Find out for yourself why some of Australia's best chefs love Noosa, Noosaville and our restaurants, returning year after year to the Noosa Food and Wine Festival and naming some of our best as among their favourites in a recent feature in Australian Traveller magazine. Thomas Corner Eatery in Noosaville, Spirit House at Yandina and Berardo's bistro on the beach, Noosa Heads were singled out, while the Sunshine Coast was named as Queensland's top gourmet region. Noosa Spanner Crabs recently received top recognition at the delicious magazine national produce awards, being inducted into the awards Hall of Fame. This year's awards were judged by chefs and Noosa Food and Wine favourites including Matt Moran, Phillip Johnson, Cheong Liew and Maggie Beer. Also at the end of our street two new Restaurants are just about to open, Zachary's and Laze by the River. Guests at Pelican Beach Resort Noosa can park the car at the resort and walk to over 30 places to wine and dine

Join the jazz party at the Noosa Jazz Festival (September 1-4), as more than 150 musos come together for a four-day celebration, with open-air concerts, exclusive performances, jazz feature shows and daily free gigs. Some of Australia's best jazz musicians and young, emerging talent will treat audiences to traditional jazz, swing, modern, funk and blues in intimate surroundings. don't miss the free jazz in the Park this Sunday. The best way for Pelican Beach Resort Noosa guests is to walk to the end of our street to Pelican Beach at Noosaville and Catch the Noosa Ferry ********************************************************************************************************************