Sunshine Coast Holiday Destinations
The beautiful Sunshine Coast region of south east Queensland is located only 1hrs drive north of Brisbane , starting at the Glasshouse Mountains and stretching to Fraser Island.
The Sunshine Coast is a fantastic destination for all everyone. Relaxing beaches and waterways offering a range of activities from Surfing, fishing, sailing, stand up paddleboarding, deep sea fishing, diving and four wheel driving through to wonderful tourist drives, bush walking, camping, shopping and exciting night life. There's plenty to entertain everyone on holiday on the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast offers a complete holiday experience with relaxation, exploration and enjoyment for all who participate in it's gems and the Sunshine Coast is the perfect year round destination - with warm days and nights through Summer - Autumn and mild temperatures through the winter and spring periods.
So these next holidays, come and relax your mind, body and soul with the enchanting lifestyle of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Bribie
Island
Bribie
Island
is a 32
kilometre
stretch
of coastline
providing
a mecca
for fishermen
and is
separated
from the
mainland
by Pumicestone
Channel.
A flora
and fauna
reserve,
the island
is largely
undeveloped
and offers
a relaxing
and peaceful
environment.
Caloundra
One of
Queensland's
favorite
family
holiday
destinations
is Caloundra.
The big
attractions
are its
special
relaxed
Sunshine
Coast
lifestyle,
the sun,
sand and
surf.
Caloundra
has
more
than
30 kilometres
of beaches,
stretching
from
Bribie
Island
in the
south
through
to Kawana
in the
north.
The
beautiful
Pumicestone
Passage
is an
added
attraction
and
a haven
for
lovers
of all
water
sports.
Certainly
a top
spot
for
fishing,
it also
harbours
two
of the
most
popular
beaches
on the
Coast
- Bulcock
and
Golden
Beaches.
For the
surfers,
Kings,
Dicky
and
Kawana
beaches
are
the
spots
to hit
when
you
want
to catch
the
waves.
For
a relaxing
stroll,
try
areas
such
as Shelly
Beach,
Moffat
Beach
or Lake
Currimundi.
Caloundra
is also
the
gateway
to both
the
stunning
beauty
of the
Blackall
Range,
and
the
spectacular Glass
House
Mountains,
which
guard
the
southern
approach
to the
Sunshine
Coast
and
provide
an impressive
salute
to motorists.
For
unsurpassed
views
visit
Mary
Cairncross
Park.
near
Maleny at the
southern
end
of the
Blackall
Ranges
and
take
in the
Glass
House
Mountains
with
an uninterrupted
panorama
of the
blue
Pacific
all
the
way
to Moreton
Island
and
the
skyline
of Brisbane.
Glass
House
Mountains
Comprising
of four
spectacular
mountains
- Beerwah,
Tibrogargan,
Ngungun
and Coonowrin
which
are fully
protected
within
separate National
Parks - ideal
for bush
walking
through
open eucalypt
forest.
For the
more adventurous,
a climber's
paradise.
Incredible
views
can be
experienced
from the
summits.
They are
the centrepiece
of a visually
fascinating
and experiential
region
- with
tropical
fruit
plantations,
Pine forests,
delightful
tourist
drives,
scenic
walks
and an
abundance
of native
flora
and fauna.
Wildlife
is aplenty
- including
a family
or two
of wallabies
which
often
rest up
on the
lovely
golf links at Beerwah.
The
townships
throughout
the
hinterland
each
have
a charm
of their
own,
along
with
a wonderful
range
of restaurants
and
arts
and
crafts
shops.
Maroochy
Right
in the
heart
of the
Sunshine
Coast
is Maroochy
Shire,
with its
hinterland
and mountain
ranges
offering
sweeping
views
of beautiful
white
sandy
beaches
and a
blue green
sea. From
a coastal
seafood
lunch
of prawns,
bugs,
or fresh
fish
to mountain-top
devonshire
teas,
and
ploughman's
lunches,
you
have
the
choice
of top
dining
at restaurants
with
beach,
river
or rural
settings. Mooloolaba
Perfect
for riverside
picnicking,
lazing
on the
beach
or strolling
around
the specialty
shops
and boutiques. The
Mooloolah
River
is the
site
of the
Underwater
World
complex
which
houses
The
Wharf,
many
restaurants
, shops
and
the
renowned
Oceanarium. An afternoon on the water enjoying the local prawns from the fish market, is a must.
Maroochydore
Bordering
on the
Maroochy
River,
Maroochydore
has shopping
complexes,
magnificent
beaches
and waterside
accommodation,
and is
recognised
as the
Business
Centre
of the
Sunshine
Coast.
With sea
and river
fishing,
beach
activities,
parks
along
the river
and beaches,
it satisfies
every
experience
desired.
Alexandra
Headland is a
renowned
surfing
beach,
and
from
the
headland
one
has
sweeping
views
of awesome
Mount
Coolum,
Mudiimba
Island and
Point
Cartwright.
Buderim,
with
its
quiet
village
charm
boasts
some
delightful
gardens
displaying
an array
of native
plants
and
annuals.
Buderim
Forest
Park
and
Foote
Sanctuary
offer
walking
trails
through
rambling
rainforests.
The
coastline
offers
quiet
unspoiled,
patrolled
beaches
stretching
from Mudjimba through Yaroomba and Coolum to Peregian.
Perfect
for
that
sunset
stroll
or early
morning
walk
to gather
your
thoughts.
The
hinterland
township
of Eumundi comes
alive
every
Saturday
morning
with
the
Eumundi
markets,
where
over
200
stall
holders
sell
everything
from
leather
hats
to handblown
glassware.
Other
townships
like Palmwoods,
Woombye, Yandina,
Chevallum and Eudlo have
their
own
distinctive
character
and
charm.
Buy
a variety
of locally
grown
tropical
fruits
from
quaint
roadside
stalls
where
honesty
boxes
are
still
common. Kenilworth (Bellbird)
country
via
the
Obi
Obi
Valley
is an
old
pastoral
area
known
for
the
Kenilworth
Cheese
Factory.
The
rainforests
provide
camping,
bushwalking,
gem
fossicking
and
fishing. Nambour,
originally
an early
coach
stop,
is now
known
for
its
sugar
cane
processing,
with
sugar
trains
rattling
through
the
township
to the
mill
at harvesttime.
Noosa
Noosa
is from
the
Aboriginal
word
"Noothera"
meaning
"shaded
place".
Noosa
is a
place
of natural
beauty,
a cosmopolitan
village
of restaurants,
shopping
boutiques
and
sidewalk
cafes.
It is
minutes
from
some
of the
best
of Australia's
unspoilt
environment:
beaches,
rainforest.
bushland,
everglades
and
lakes
- couple
that
with
world
class
food,
at some
of Australia's
best
restaurants,
shopping
and
accommodation
- there
is nothing
like
it in the world.
The
forests
and
wetlands
of the
Noosa
region
provide
a natural
habitat
for
a diverse
range
of native
wildlife
- koalas,
kangaroos,
and
a huge
variety
of bird
species.
Visitors
love
walking
the
recently
constructed
boardwalk
from
Hastings
Street
to beautiful
Noosa
Heads
National
Park.
Stroll
past
peaceful
coves,
spectacular
cliffs
and
natural
heathland
to the
secluded
beaches
of Alexandria
Bay.
Many
make
a morning
or afternoon
of it
and
continue
through
the
Park
to Sunshine
Beach.
Take
a 4WD
to the
North
Shore
and
drive
kilometres
of beautiful
deserted
beach
to the
Coloured
Sands
of Teewah, and
eventually
to Rainbow
Beach,
gateway
to the
World
Heritage-listed
Fraser
Island.
Travel
this
region
by road,
along
the
beach
or on
the
beautiful
rivers.
Try
a peaceful
houseboat
holiday
meandering
up the
river
to Lake
Cooroibah and Lake
Cootharaba.
The
Noosa
River
is a
hive
of excitement
with
catamarans,
sailboards,
jet-skis
and
"Tinnies",
whilst
the
fishing
is sensational.
Inland
are
the
towns
of Cooroy,
Cooran,
Kin
Kin,
Pomona and Boreen
Point.
These
peaceful
hamlets
with
old-fashioned
pubs
and
marketplaces,
are
a world
away
from
high-rise
jungles,
pollution
and
traffic
jams.
Cooloola
Cooloola
is nestled
between
Noosa
in the
south
and Fraser
Island
in the
north.
One of
the major
features
of the
55,000
hectare
Cooloola
National
Park is
the Noosa
River,
with its
associated
tributaries,
lakes
and adjoining
wet heathlands.
40 kilometres
from
Noosa
in the
tranquil
waters
of the
Noosa
River
is an
area
known
as the
Everglades
- a
must
to experience
with
magnificent
reflections
mirrored
in the
dark
tranquil
waters.
Tin
Can
Bay
is a
fisherman's
paradise
and
the
surf
at Rainbow
Beach and
nearby Double
Island
Point are
worth
a visit.
Try
your
luck
fossicking
for
gold
in areas
around Gympie,
such
as Deep
Creek
or Kilkivan,
or follow
the
original
bullocky's
trail
which
is now
Gympie's
main
street.
The
high
rise
of the
Cooloola
region!
They
are
the
towering
bunya
pine
trees
throughout
the
State
Forests...
a beautiful
natural
area
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