The best of the Sunshine Coast

Whether you're a local, just passing through or planning your stay on south east Queensland's glorious Sunshine coast we have put together the top list of places to see and things to do in the area while you are here. 

Visit the beach. 

There is an abundance of warm sandy beaches spanning around 60 kilometres along the Sunshine Coast. If you're looking for serenity, something for the family or to catch a wave the Sunshine coast has a beach for everyone. Coolum Beach is open and patrolled all year round providing some of the best surf breaks on the sunshine coast, popular with locals and catering to everyones surfing abilities from the pros to beginners. 

 

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo, world famous home of the late Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, owned by the Irwin family who are continuing Steve's legacy of conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife. The zoo has been operating for 50 years and spans over 1,000 acres. Located in Beewah in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland near the Glass House Mountains.

Australia Zoo hosts over 1000 exotic, native and rescued animals. With 10 shows throughout the day you can learn about the amazing animals, have an up close encounter, hand feed the kangaroos and watch the Wildlife Warriors in action.

Plan to spend a full day at the zoo which is open from 9am to 5pm daily (excluding Christmas Day). For pricing, tickets, how to get here and more information you can visit the Australia Zoo website

 

Hot Air Ballooning if travelling from the Sunshine Coast

Tick one off the bucket list! Start your morning taking to the skies above with a scenic hot air balloon ride. Whilst we don't pick up directly from the Sunshine coast, we offer self-drive options and central meeting points near Canungra. Make your own way to the meeting point, park your vehicle and join us on our air-conditioned bus to the hot air balloon launch site, which changes daily depending on the wind direction. Snap some photos as you taking in the sight of your pilot inflating the hot air balloon which is almost 11 stories high.

As ballooning is a specialised adventure, the hot air balloon flights will be over the hinterland with 360-degree mountain range, city skyline and farming views (all dependant on flight path). Conditions on the hinterland are suitable all year round, offering daily departures. Once you come back down to earth, enjoy a laugh with the crew as they play packup games before hopping on board their coach to be whisked away to Canungra valley vineyard.

Sit back and relax on the verandah of the grand homestead with a glass of bubbles in hand and enjoy breakfast overlooking the working vineyard. With time to spare, you can take a stroll down to the creek behind the homestead,  join in at the cellar door for a wine tasting from wines made on site, wander over for a pat with the Alpacas or take a leisurely wander through the grape trellis rows. 

Your hot air balloon experience completes with coach transfers back to the meeting location.

 

Eumundi Markets

The original Eumundi Markets located 15 minutes from Noosa heads, originated in 1979, focusing on handmade products with the motto of make it, bake it, sew it or grow it, are held Wednesday from 8am - 1pm and Saturday from 7am - 2pm each week.

With talented locals creating handcrafted furniture, homewares, skincare, ceramics, jewellery, and farmers with local produce with more than 600 stalls keep a couple of hours free to visit and check out the live music and performers. For upcoming events and how to get here visit the website Eumundi Markets.

 

Mount Coolum

Take a trek to the Sunshine Coasts ancient volcanic domes in the Mount Coolum National Park, with amazing views the volcano sits 208 meters high. The trek starts from the carpark on Tanah street west and at 1.6 km long, the walk up and back can be done in 40 minutes (It should not be attempted during rain, storms or dusk).

Once you reach the top you can expect 360 degree panoramic views of the coastline from Double Island point up to Moreton Island and the wetlands surrounding the Maroochy valley.

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