One of the YHA hostels I stayed the longest. It got everything right, a bar and restaurant, playroom, covered outdoor terrace on the second floor (keyword: covered, as it poured rain for a few days). Walk distance to the beach (excellent for long board). You could rent a board if you didn't already have one.
For backpackers, it often comes down to two things. Electricity and internet. I was lucky to wait for only a day for the guy next to the plug to check out, got his bed, and happily lived with my power plug for the next couple of weeks. Also, it was next to the backdoor where connects to the terrace, extra jackpot there.
The only inconvenience would be the kitchen, where it's located at the another building, and also a bit small given the number of people stay around here (which was almost always full, by the way). But hey, couldn't beat the view here, up in the little hill here in Noosa Heads.
My previous company actually got a branch here, and I was jokingly saying that I was down to just move in here. Well, not after I realized how expensive the actual residence here that would cost me... read more