By Tessa Mapstone
For those looking for a chemical-free experience in the Noosa area, life has never been easier. Here are 10 places you can find organic food, drink and other products in the region.
1. XO Cellars Bottle Shop
Want organic wine? XO Cellars have you covered with their range of organic and biodynamic vino, with the lowdown on page 45. Visit them at Noosa Fair Shopping Centre at 3 Lanyana Way or 56 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach.
2. Belmondos Organic Market
Set in its award-winning marketplace, Belmondos specialises in all things organic and well-being. From fresh produce to groceries, to speciality and deli items, they have got just about everything. Visit the marketplace at 59 Rene Street, Noosaville.
3. Noosa Farmers’ Markets
Go direct to the source at Noosa Farmers’ Markets every Sunday from 7am-noon at the Noosa Austrlaian Football Club, Weyba Road, Noosaville.
4. Organika
Not only can you shop everything organic – from wine and beer, to supplements, fresh produce, cleaning products, make-up and skin care – you can also shop sustainably at Organika. Find the store at 2/3 Gibson Road, Noosaville.
5. Peregian Beach Markets
Another opportunity to get your hands on organic produce is at Peregian Beach Markets. It runs on the first and third Sunday of every month at Kingfisher Park, Kingfisher Parade, Peregian Beach.
6. Eumundi Meats Noosa
With a showroom at Belmondos Organic Market, this boutique butchery prides itself on supplying the finest quality, ethically farmed organic, free range and pasture-raised produce. Find it at 59 Rene Street, Noosaville.
7. Noosa Organic Skin Care
Need organic sunscreen and skin products? Noosa Organic Skin Care offers natural and organic skin care products to protect your skin during and after sun exposure. Find out more on their website, noosaorganicskincare.com.au.
8. Si organics hairdresser
This Noosa Heads hair salon uses premium, high-performance organic and biodynamic, naturally derived products designed to be kind to hair, health and the planet. Find the salon at 29 Leslie Drive, Noosa Heads.
9. Sunlight Aquarium
Who said organic food and products were just for people? The brand-new Cooory pet store Sunlight Aquarium and Holistic products stocks high-quality foods and products for your furry and fishy friends, including organic foods and chemical-free dog shampoos.
10. Samba Grill
Did you know you can have your mouth watering meats barbecued over organic charcoal? That’s how they do it over at Samba Grill. Find out more about them on page 43. The Brazilian cuisine restaurant is at 251 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.