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Easter Holiday Camping at Habitat Noosa
April 2025
In Australia, the Easter holidays are the second biggest break after Christmas. If you’re thinking of going anywhere during this time, you’d better start planning and booking at least six months in advance—otherwise, everything gets booked out super fast.
Since we had just come back from Korea and Liam was starting school for the first time, life was a bit chaotic, and I totally missed the window to book anything early. By the time I checked for availability—about two months before Easter—most places were already fully booked.
So, once again, we ended up booking Habitat Noosa. Their unpowered camping sites tend to have a bit more last-minute availability than other places, which has saved us more than once. Even then, when some of our friends tried to book a month before Easter, it was already completely full. This marks our fourth time camping here in a row! And the reason is simple—we never manage to book early enough, and this is the one place that still has spots left when we finally get around to it
I used to be really good at planning ahead and making reservations in advance. But ever since becoming a parent, life’s just been non-stop. I barely have time to breathe, let alone plan months in advance!
At first, I wasn’t a huge fan of Habitat Noosa. It’s an eco-camping site, so the facilities are quite minimal—definitely not the most convenient or comfortable. But after coming back a few times, it’s started to grow on me. The best part? You’re allowed to have campfires!
A lot of popular campsites in Australia don’t allow fires, so this is a huge plus for us. Even though it’s a fair bit away from the main road, the campsite has its own pub and café, which makes it super convenient to grab a coffee, meal, or even a cold beer without needing to drive anywhere.
For more detailed information about Habitat Noosa campsite click here
Day 1
I wanted to leave early in the morning to beat the Easter holiday traffic—but juggling work and prepping for a camping trip? Yeah, that wasn’t going to happen. I ended up rushing to pack everything the night before, and even then, I couldn’t finish. The rest had to wait until morning, so we didn’t hit the road until well past 9 a.m.
To make matters worse, we even did the grocery shopping the night before, so by the time we were ready to leave, we were already exhausted. And, of course, the roads were packed—classic Easter traffic. To top it off, there was an accident along the way, which made things even worse. We had to zigzag through back roads and take detours, but somehow, we made it just in time for lunch.
(Though to be honest, we’d already grabbed a quick bite at McDonald’s on the way!)
Once we arrived at Habitat Noosa, we unpacked the car and headed straight for the lake. This year’s Easter weather? Absolutely perfect—blue skies, sunshine, and warm breezes all weekend long. Couldn’t have asked for better.
The lake here is huge—with soft sand and super shallow water, it’s absolutely perfect for kids to play in.
Now that Liam is around five, there’s so much more we can do together. Back when he was younger, it was all about digging in the sand for hours on end. But this time? We did everything—built sandcastles, kicked around a soccer ball, raced his remote control car… We honestly ran out of time because there was just too much fun to fit into one day!
Liam’s friend’s family had actually booked their Easter camping trip way earlier than we did, and they ended up staying at a different campsite about 10 minutes away from ours.
That evening, both families gathered at our campsite for dinner. We shared a simple meal and caught up before parting ways early for the night.
Having another family along made the trip even more fun for Liam—he had a friend to play with, and you could really see how much more excited he was the whole time.
After they left and Liam was tucked into bed, Eddie and I finally had a quiet moment to ourselves. We lit a small campfire, poured a glass of red wine, and just soaked in the peaceful evening.
Day 2
This morning, we kept breakfast simple and then headed out to visit Liam’s friend’s family at their campsite, just about 10 minutes away from ours.
They were staying at a place called Boreen Caravan Park. It’s located along the same lake as our campsite, but the vibe there was totally different.
All the tent sites were lined up along the lake, so most of them had beautiful lakefront views. The whole place felt quiet, peaceful, and much more laid-back—like a hidden little escape. There were also plenty of shady spots along the lakeshore, which made it the perfect place to relax and cool down from the morning sun.
Liam’s friend’s family had brought along a kayak, so the kids had an absolute blast paddling around the lake and playing in the sand for ages. It was such a joy watching them laugh and explore together.
Eventually, everyone started to get hungry, so we headed over to the camp kitchen for lunch.
They had brought homemade galbijjim (Korean braised short ribs!), which they heated up in the microwave along with some instant rice. It was such a simple setup, but honestly, it felt like a feast. A warm, hearty meal shared with good company—what more could we ask for?
Watching the kids running around shirtless, they suddenly looked so grown-up—like real little boys now, not babies anymore.
They happily dug into their lunch, mixing rice with seaweed and tender galbijjim. It was such a simple meal, but they ate it with the kind of joy that made everything taste even better.
After lunch, it was back to the water again!
Though honestly, Liam seemed more like he came for the sand play than the swimming—he couldn’t get enough of digging and building. 😄
This campsite had lots of shade and a gentle breeze, so if you just sat still, it actually felt a bit chilly.
But the kids never seemed to tire of playing here. We spent the whole day by the lake, and as the sun started to set, we made our way back to our own campsite.
Funny thing was, as soon as we got back, it felt hot again! Even though these two campsites are in the same area, the temperature difference was surprisingly noticeable.
Day 3
Today, a friend named Jimin was coming to visit us at our campsite. She lives on the Sunshine Coast, which is about an hour away from Noosa, but she said she wanted to come just to see us—and we were so touched by that.
We woke up and had breakfast, and since it was chilly in the morning, we lit a small fire. You wouldn’t believe how much warmth that little fire brought to the whole area—it made everything feel so cozy.
Around 11 a.m., our friend arrived. We spent some time together at the campsite before heading out to Noosa for lunch.
We pulled over on a quiet, empty road along the highway. Eddie had never changed a tire before, so watching him stop the car there and start working on the flat tire was a mix of worry, confusion, and frustration all at once.
Our friend had come all this way to see us, so we debated whether to just call RACQ (the roadside assistance) and be done with it.
An elderly man walking by glanced at the manual Eddie was reading and muttered something like, “It’s all in the manual,” but didn’t offer any real help and just walked away.
Secretly, I was hoping—really hoping—someone would magically appear out of nowhere to lend a hand.
After studying the manual and a lot of trial and error, Eddie finally managed to swap the flat for the spare tire in about 45 minutes!
Thankfully, everything worked out, and we were able to finally head to Noosa for lunch.
Since the delay made time fly by, our friend had to leave before it got dark, so we didn’t even get a chance to explore the Noosa beach. We just ate, said our goodbyes, and headed back to the campsite.
Feeling a bit disappointed that we didn’t get to spend more time together, we decided to show our friend one of the best things about Habitat Noosa—its incredible kangaroo population.
In the afternoons, the campsite is practically taken over by kangaroos. There are lively young ones hopping around everywhere, and this time, we saw many mother kangaroos carrying their joeys tucked safely in their pouches.
Our friend was absolutely amazed by the sight. We felt sorry that she had traveled all this way but only got to have lunch and spend a short time with us.
Still, seeing the kangaroos up close and sharing that unique experience seemed to make up for it, and we were grateful that she enjoyed it so much.
Liam has been riding a balance bike since he was three, but when he first tried a pedal bike, he was pretty slow. For a while, he mostly preferred riding his scooter.
But during this camping trip, seeing other kids his age riding their bikes sparked something in him. Suddenly, he picked up his bike and just wouldn’t stop riding it—day one, he was on it non-stop.
He fell a few times at first, scraping his knees until they bled, but like he was possessed, he kept going. Then, all of a sudden, his skills took off. As he started going faster, he got even more excited and kept riding.
Now that he’s faster on the bike than the scooter, his preference has completely switched over!
Because pedal bikes are heavier and harder to carry in the car, we hadn’t taken his bike out much before—but now, it feels like the moment we’ve all dreamed of is finally here: the whole family riding bikes together!
As the sun began to set, we headed down to the sandy lakeshore and spent a long, peaceful time playing in the sand.
Before the night ended, we took a family photo to capture this special camping trip.
And just like that, our last night slowly passed by—full of happy memories and togetherness.
