Fact Sheets & Video - Noosa Heads

Noosa is only two hours from Brisbane and although Kristy lives in New York, when she returns to Australia Noosa is the place she calls home.

Wondering what an Aussie supermodel does in her spare time? Kristy loves to fish. She started angling as a child and still enjoys casting a line with her family on the Noosa River when she's in town. As Kristy explains, the best bait around here is beach worms from nearby Fraser Island, which she catches herself.

Alexander Beach is an all time favourite of Kristy's from the days when she used to holiday on it with her brother. It is also a top spot to go bushwalking, but you'll have to get out your walking shoes.

Speaking of shoes, Kristy loves to shop. The best place to do this is Hastings Street - Noosa's official shopping Mecca. Noosa is one of Australia's gourmet capitals. After shopping, Kristy leads the way to Jaspers, one of about 37 restaurants on Hastings St. After the meal, Kristy heads to Massimos Ice Cream for dessert - homemade macadamia nut ice cream.

Kristy's other great love is golf. To test Kristy's swing, she and Tom take to the fairways of The Hyatt Regency Coolum. Being a par 72 and home to the Australian PGA championships, it's one of the best courses in the area.

If true blue Kristy lovers want to know where they have the best chance of spotting Kristy when she is in town, try Julius Squeezar, Kristy's juice bar in Coolum. Kristy's favourite is Chariot of Fire - a combination of ginger, carrot and watermelon.

For accommodation in Noosa, Kristy recommends The Netanya Noosa opposite Main Beach. Rooms start from $215 per night.

The facts

Qantas flies to Maroochydore from most capital cities.

Qantas

Tel: 13 13 13

Rooms at the Netanya Noosa start from $275 per night.

Netanya Noosa

Tel: 1800 072 072

Green fees at the Hyatt Regency Coolum cost $90 per person for 18 holes.

Hyatt Regency Coolum

Tel: 07 5446 1234

Pelican Boat Hire in Noosaville has fishing boats for hire starting from $50 for a half day, full day for $80.

Pelican Boat Hire

Tel: 07 5449 7239

To book a Queensland holiday, contact the Queensland Travel Centre on Tel: 13 88 33

Tourism Noosa

Tel: 07 5474 3700

Vivien's Model Management

Tel: 02 9326 2700