This morning we were up early leaving Maryborough around 7.15am, so we could make a breakfast run in Noosa around 9ish.

Our drive south took us back along the Bruce Highway and we stopped in Tiaro at a prior coffee stop, the Retro Expresso.

The name of the coffee house wasn’t just a gimmick, they were in fact selling rare games and bags from the 1970’s which brought back happy memories of our youth. The Six Million Dollar Man and Concorde British Airways bag are milestones of our youth.

The good news this morning was the return of sunshine, something we’ve missed since the arrival of the cyclone over the last few days.

By 9am we‘d made it back to Noosa Heads and Andy then went off to do his 10km daily run – he made it all the way to Noosa Heads in the National Park before we chilled and relaxed on Noosa Main Beach.

The sun managed to break in and out through the clouds during late morning and we took turns dipping in and out of the ocean.

By 2.30pm we left the beach behind, had some lunch at Milkbar and a fab sourdough ham & cheese toastie!

On the way to the car, we spotted a local with his dog enjoying a novel way of getting around central Noosa.

Our latest apartment in Noosaville for the next 2 days is a great set up, lovely lounge and bedroom.

After dinner, we returned to Hastings Street and made our way to the surf club for drinks and to enjoy the night views over the beach.

As a final treat of the evening, we indulged in an ice cream – white chocolate and crème caramel.

This was our first for January and boy did it taste good. A proper way to finish a day at the beach.

Tomorrow we plan to stay in and around Noosa, and are keeping our fingers crossed that we avoid any unwanted wet weather left over from the cyclone which has also moved south. Some time on the beach and a walk in the National Park would be great.