Sunshine Coast Scenic Drives

The Sunshine Coast offers many opportunities to bring out the "Sunday Driver" in you via a range of scenic drives. Unwind along our roads, stop for a picnic and soak in the superb mountain and coastal views.

The array of varying and interesting geographical features presented by the Sunshine Coast make it perfect for scenic driving. There are plenty of lookouts and roadside picnic tables along the way so you can get out and stretch and simply relax and soak in the views.

Clear days are common so you're usually be able to see far into the distance - why not take along a set of binoculars so you can take full advantage of the view!

Scenic Drives on the Sunshine Coast

Some of the more interesting locations for driving include the following list:

• The Glasshouse Mountains
• Caloundra-Kawana Beach Drive - the Sunshine Coast's coastal strip. Take highway number 6... turn off from highway number 1 at Cooroy or Caloundra.
• Conondale National Park (formerly Kenilworth Forest Reserve) 
• Maleny Tourist Drive