The Sunshine Coast encompasses beach resorts, surf spots and rural hinterland in southern Queensland, Australia. It stretches from the coastal city of Caloundra, near Brisbane, north to the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, home to multicoloured sand dunes, mangrove forests, and shallow lakes. Upscale Noosa Heads has boutique shops, waterways, and walking trails through Noosa National Park.
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland provides a spectacular backdrop to any type of holiday, especially a self-drive adventure. Explore the open roads and take in the stunning views of lush green valleys and magnificent mountains, through to the glorious Pacific Ocean. Pack a picnic with delicious local goodies and discover picturesque waterfalls and scenic lookouts from Mapleton, Maleny and Montville, through to the Glass House Mountains and Kenilworth. Or enjoy true hospitality at charming and elegant cafes or award-winning restaurants with postcard-perfect views. Along the way, explore the unique shops and discover the thriving art trail with unique galleries and studios showcasing local artists and their original works.
Caloundra has a laid-back atmosphere where the playful sounds of your family enjoying the sunshine will echo in your memory forever. The stunning coastal paths and well-maintained boardwalks allow daily life to unfold in a haze of sand, scooter-happy trails, grassy picnic spots and family football or cricket matches. And it all takes place to the constant soundtrack of surf in the background. The Calundra localities include Kings Beach, Dicky Beach, Golden Beach, Bulcock Beach and Kawana. From bustling esplanades to uncrowded havens; this slice of the Sunshine Coast has it all. If you fancy some fresh seafood, take a trip to Mooloolaba Spit or hop on one of the many fishing charters to catch your own.
If you prefer an ocean adventure on dry land, take the kids to Sea Life Mooloolaba, where you can discover thousands of marine and freshwater animals. Feast on gourmet delights by the sidewalk, sip a cocktail in a bar, or soak up some live music along Ocean Street in Maroochydore, a vibrant hive of cultural activity. Coolum Beach is a family-friendly town with a carefree holiday atmosphere, patrolled beach, skate park for the kids, affordable dining options and lots of accommodation houses that offer ocean views. When you visit Noosa and appreciate its natural and cultural attractions, you could be forgiven for feeling like you never want to leave. Noosa's National Park, teeming with wildlife, its forested edges scalloped with perfect beaches, is only a ten-minute walk from one of Australia's most elegant shopping strips - Hastings Street - offering stylish restaurants, trendy cafes, bars, designer fashion boutiques just a few steps from the turquoise waters of Noosa Main Beach. Still stylish but smaller in scale than Noosa are nearby Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, and Peregian Beach all uncrowded surf beaches with sparkling blue water, offset by pure, white sand.
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