Father's Day

Father's Day should be spent unhurried - with sand still on your feet, good coffee in hand, and no reason to be anywhere but here. This year, we've put together a guide to spending the day on Hastings Street, from the first coffee of the morning to the last table of the night, plus a few gift ideas for the dads who are impossible to shop for.

Morning

Father's Day starts slow on Hastings Street. Ease in with a coffee at TEN Hastings, Moonstruck or Tanglewood, followed by a stroll along Noosa Main Beach. For the dads who'd rather be in the water, hire a surfboard and make the most of Noosa's famous waves, or turn it into a family affair with a learn-to-surf lesson at Merricks. Afterwards, take your time exploring Hastings Street - there's no shortage of boutiques to wander through before the rest of the day unfolds.

Lunch

Settle in for a Father's Day lunch with something to suit every kind of dad. For a long lunch by the water, book a table at one of Hastings Street's beachfront restaurants - Season Restaurant, Sails Restaurant Noosa or Boardwalk Bistro are all a good place to start. After something easier? Grab a takeaway lunch from Milk Bar Grocer, located within Village on Hastings.

Afternoon

The afternoon is for drifting - another swim, another coffee, or a little more time spent browsing the street. For something more active, take a walk through Noosa National Park before making your way back for dinner. However the afternoon unfolds, there's no rush. That's the whole point.

Evening

As the day winds down, make your way back to Hastings Street for an evening of dining and time together. For a more elevated experience, settle in for dinner at Bang Bang, Locale or Cibaria, where thoughtful menus and considered surroundings set the tone for a special evening. For something more relaxed, head to Miss Chu, El Capitano or Doña for an easygoing dinner that brings the whole family together around the table.

This is how Father's Day should be spent - on Hastings Street.