Sunshine Coast Tourist Information

The Coast begins at Caloundra, just one hour's drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island . It takes in tranquil hinterland including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley; as well as more than 100 kilometres of beaches stretching through the coastal towns of Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach. It's holiday central for both couples and families.

The Sunshine Coast is a most popular holiday destination for local Australians and is now extremely popular with visitors from all around the world as they discover the natural unspoiled beauty of its tropical rain forests, miles of white sandy beaches, holiday resorts , scenic tours and a myriad of other local attractions. The Sunshine Coast is the perfect mix of coast and country and the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Sunshine Coast Attractions
Sunshine Coast is boasting with activities like fishing, visiting attractions, canoeing or wandering the markets. Rivers, sheltered bays and surf beaches provide a variety of swimming spots. Factor in an indulgent massage for two, a quiet rainforest walk, a round of golf or a romantic dinner in the mountains or by the sea.

The Sunshine Coast boasts over 65 kilometres of the worlds most beautiful beaches. Eco-tourists will find many unspoiled locations with native flora and fauna existing as nature intended.
Fraser Island - Separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Fraser Island is World heritage listed and almost the entire island is a protected National Park.
Australia Zoo - Sunshine Coast's amazing home of the Crocodile Hunter, is a twenty minute drive from the coastal strip.
Noosa Everglades can be explored by boat and road tours.
Sky diving
FIshing
Aussie World - No matter what your age you're guaranteed of a great time at Aussie World . They've got rides and games for children of all ages. And for the grown ups ... a real Australian icon.
The Ettamogah Pub has been part of recent Australian folk-lore thanks to the talents of one of Australia's favourite cartoonists - Ken Maynard.
The Big Pineapple - in glorious Nambour offers a day of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Visitors to the plantation are greeted by a 16m high, fibreglass Pineapple.
Eumundi Markets - Situated in the heart of the town of Eumundi is the original Eumundi Markets which were established in 1979. View artworks and sculptures by local artists. Taste home-made lemonade, freshly baked breads, locally grown produce and fresh seasonal fruit.
Underwater World
Discover the creatures of the deep at Underwater World, the largest tropical Oceanarium in the southern hemisphere. UnderWater World is located adjacent to Mooloolaba Beach on the Wharf complex.
Super Bee Honey Factory - Australia`s largest range of pure honey and hive products, live bee keeping demonstration, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Three Bears Cottage, The House that Jack built and much more
The Bellingham Maze - A challenging maze, brain teasing puzzles, delicious Devonshire Teas, mini mazes, huge walk-through aviary. Take the family to "get lost" in this living hedge maze with 2 metre high rows of fragrant cypress pine hedges.

Looking for a suggestion of where to go for the day? See day trips

Events
Spectator or participant, you'll get a real buzz out of just being hereon the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Film festivals, triathlons, tennis, golf, chess, country music, blue water sailing classic, visual and performing arts, surf life saving, - the Sunshine Coast hosts one of the broadest ranges of festivals and events you'll find anywhere. Annual events , such as the Noosa International Film Festival, Noosa Triathlon, Gympie Country Music Muster, and the Brisbane to Mooloolaba blue water sailing classic bring the best in their field here to participate. If you have a special interest, or just want join Aussies enjoying life to the full, you'll love the Sunshine Coast.

Local Weather
The Sunshine Coast has one of the highest sunshine readings in the world, averaging seven hours a day. The variation between summer and winter is much less than you experience in Europe, North America, and northern Asia.

Ocean temperatures range from 26 degrees Centigrade in summer to 19 degrees C in winter (79 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit).

Summer average temperatures (between December and February)
17 degrees Centigrade - 28 degrees C (63 to 82 degrees F). Though there are warmer days the coastal areas enjoy sea breezes.

Spring (September to November) and Autumn (March to May) average temperatures
13 to 25 degrees C (55 to 77 degrees F).

Winter average temperatures (June to March)
7 to 22 degrees C (45 to 72 degrees F). Temperatures in the Blackall Range can be several degrees cooler.

Population
Boasting a total population of just under 200,000 from Noosa Shire in the North to Maroochy Shire in the middle to Caloundra City at the Southern end.

Public Transport
A range of Sunshine-Coast Public Transport is available to connect you to the whole of the Sunshine Coast and directly to Brisbane CBD. For more information please select below:
Translink (Rail/Bus and Ferry information covering Sunshine Coast, Brisbane,Gold Coast connections)
Sunbus (Local Sunshine Coast coach timetable and fare information)
Queensland Rail (All suburban and intrastate rail details)

Getting here
From Sunshine Coast Airport -
The Sunshine Coast region is serviced by the Sunshine Coast Airport . It is easily accessible by taxi and coach services.
From Brisbane International / Domestic Airport -
Located 18kms from the centre of Brisbane City, the Brisbane airport is approximately 75mins from the Sunshine Coast. Access between the airport and the Sunshine Coast is by Airtrain , or Coach. Terminal Maps are available for those passengers who will be spending some time there.

For more information reagarding areas on the Sunshine Coast you can visit:
Maroochy Tourism
Caloundra Tourism
Noosa Tourism
Cooloola Tourism