Melissa Hoyer
Australia’s newest signature luxury lifestyle event, Noosa Concours d’ Elegance, will return for its third year in July, showcasing a stellar lineup of 50 rare and iconic classic cars alongside an extended range of fine dining and lifestyle events.
The event – on Saturday 19 July 2025 along Noosa’s famed Hastings Street – will showcase the shopping and dining strip that will be closed to all traffic to accommodate the spectacular Concours display of rare and classic cars. There will be some of the world’s most iconic marques – including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Range Rover.
Highlights of this year’s event include:
Noosa Concours d’Elegance Display and Judging: a record number of entries were received for this year’s event, with just the top fifty rare and classic cars from around Australia shortlisted and chosen for display along Hastings Street. A world-renowned judging panel will assess each car before the winners are officially announced across seven categories including People’s Choice Award, Next Gen Award, Spirit of Noosa Concours d’Elegance Award, Best Restoration Car, Best Modern Car, Best Classic Car, and Best in Show.
This year’s display promises to be truly extraordinary, featuring an exclusive collection headlined by the iconic Porsche 917/30, the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance award-winning 1936 Delage D6-70 Milord Cabriolet, and the legendary 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. These automotive masterpieces will be showcased alongside a curated selection of 47 additional exceptional vehicles, to be revealed on the day.
Restoration Revealed: Master restorers will unveil their craft to event audiences, lifting the bonnet on the some of the detailed processes that go in to preserving and restoring rare and classic cars, to give audiences a unique glimpse into the world of automotive preservation. Experts will discuss the importance of preserving history, while demonstrating the intricacies of their craft, from the initial assessment to the final restoration.
Noosa Concours d’Elegance Audio Tour: Guests can enhance their Noosa Concours experience with an exclusive Audio Guide Tour, proudly presented by Glow Worm Lighting. Discover the craftsmanship, design, and unique history that make every vehicle extraordinary as you stroll along Hastings Street, while immersing yourself in the captivating stories and rich heritage behind each car in the Noosa Concours Collection.
Elevated dining and lifestyle experiences on the event schedule this year include Fashion on Concours presented by Fashion Queensland. In a brand-new event added to the schedule for the first time in 2025, Fashion Queensland will bring to life the latest fashion collections with an exclusive fashion showcase featuring some of the iconic brands and boutiques of Hastings Street and Queensland designers.
Noosa Concours Wine Dinner at Sails: Sails, an iconic fixture of Hastings Street’s beachfront open-air fine-dining scene, will host Torbreck Vinters to present an exclusive wine dinner as part of the official event program. Executive Chef Paul Leete has curated a four-course degustation menu to pair with these premium wines. Hosted by Ian Hongell, Torbreck Chief Winemaker, the event will provide a rare opportunity to taste these wines and hear directly from the man who created them. The final course will launch the 2022 vintage of the highly regarded Run Rig shiraz and will also feature the 2016 vintage of the same wine to give diners the opportunity to see how this wine develops over time in cellar.
Contemporary d’Elegance Art Collective Champagne Reception: Discerning art lovers and collectors can elevate their artistic senses as they stroll through The G Contemporary art space on Hastings Street. Enjoy the gallery directors’ curation of local, national, and international artists while sipping a complimentary glass of Champagne Pommery. As the sun sets over Noosa, live music and entertainment will add to the ambience of the event, enhancing the already captivating atmosphere of Hastings Street.
“We are thrilled to present Noosa Concours d’Elegance for the third year in July 2025. This unique lifestyle event will showcase the beauty and spirit of Hastings Street, Noosa, with a huge range of activities to appeal to all ages. The event brings together Australia’s finest lineup of rare and classic cars alongside the incredible natural beauty of our region. We encourage guests to sample the delectable dining options, shop in our boutiques, and stay in some of Australia’s best beachside accommodation while they are here in Noosa.” said Ben Orton, President, Hastings Street Association. “We are proud to see this award-winning event continue to grow in prestige and popularity with the extraordinary support of our community, event participants, and sponsors.”
The event is presented by the Hastings Street Association with the support of major partners Tom Offerman Real Estate and Qatar Executive. Prestige Car Partners include Bentley Brisbane, Coastline BMW, Lamborghini Brisbane, Maserati Brisbane, Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast, Pacific Land Rover and Porsche Centre Brisbane.
While some events are ticketed, the Concours display is free for attendees. For more information, please visit www.noosaconcours.com.au
