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Things to Do on the Sunshine Coast

Things to Do on the Sunshine Coast

Experience Australia's Sunshine Coast through the colourful and varied tourist attractions on offer. Take a scenic drive down the Tanawah Tourist Drive then hop out and brave the elements with a bushwalking trail. Hit one of the Sunshine Coast's many fabulous beaches and bathe in sunshine and surf while you take in the view.

As well as many attractions, visitors can enjoy 4WD tours, fishing & boating, abseiling, diving, parasailing, golf and surfing to name but a few. The Sunshine Coast is also home to the famous Australia Zoo, Underwater World, a never ending assortment of weekend markets and a stack more. Here's some things to investigate to keep you well and truly occupied on your next visit...

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Activities & Tours

Read More About Activities & ToursChoose from a wide range of day tours, fun activities and experiences on the Sunshine Coast. From whale watching cruises to day tours, sightseeing and attractions, flying adventures, theme parks, zoos and much more. Choose your dates and book online!

Aussie World & Ettamogah Pub

Read More About Aussie World & Ettamogah PubAnyone who’s driven the highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast would have seen the iconic Ettamogah Pub. As part of one of the most Australian pubs in Queensland, the theme park Aussie World has grown as part of the attraction. Today Aussie World has a collection of over 30 rides and games providing entertainment for all ages.

Australia Zoo Tickets

Read More About Australia Zoo TicketsLocated on the Sunshine Coast near the scenic Beerwah and Glass House Mountains, Australia Zoo is one of the most iconic zoos in Australia. There are several tour and package options available at the Australia Zoo - book your tickets online now and save!

Bushwalking Treks & Trails

Read More About Bushwalking Treks & TrailsOffering a cool and pleasant alternative to visitors to the Sunshine Coast, this hinterland provides the Mapleton and Kondalilla National Parks (plus many others) with dramatic and beautiful waterfalls and graded walking tracks. Bushwalking clubs are a great way to get all the inside info on the best tracks and trails!

Cruises, Sailing & River Tours

Read More About Cruises, Sailing & River ToursWith so much water around the place, the Sunshine Coast is the ideal location for getting out on the water (or under it!) and taking in the sights and sounds. There are heaps of waterways to explore including the Maroochy River, Mooloolah River and the waterways and lakes of Noosa - Noosa River, Lake Weyba and Doonella Lake.

Driving Adventures

Read More About Driving Adventures We have plenty of ways to drive someone crazy. Know someone who wants to follow in the footsteps of Schumacher? Or who fancies getting down and dirty in a Rally Car, becoming more confident in their car, racing, cruising or heading off the beaten track? Get them what they have always wanted.

Fishing

Read More About FishingLocated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and with many waterways, creeks, estuaries and rivers, the Sunshine Coast offers a multitude of fishing opportunities. There are heaps of tour operators offering half, full and multi day fishing trips, or if you want to go it alone you can hire your fishing gear.

Free Things to do on the Sunshine Coast

Read More About Free Things to do on the Sunshine CoastWe’ve put together a list of some of our favourite things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are free of charge. Go bushwalking, visit a park for a picnic with the family or even visit the ginger & chocolate factories for free tours. There are plenty more to discover but these free attractions and activities are a great place to start.

Golf Courses

Read More About Golf CoursesFor the avid golfer, there are some amazing golf courses set in amongst some of the most majestic surrounds that await on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast is home to a magnificent series of golf courses and often has the best weather to enjoy a round or two with your friends and family!

National Parks

Read More About National ParksAs a region with dense, lush foliage and unique hinterland you'd expect that a beautiful attribute of this region is its National Parks. In fact, the Sunshine Coast has more national parks than any other region in Queensland. There are seven in total, and they range from large hinterland areas like the Glass House Mountains, to coastal paradises like Noosa.

Pubs & Bars

Read More About Pubs & BarsPubs on the Sunshine Coast are like most that can be found around Australia, with a variety of nationality themed venues plus some trendy new age hangouts. Having a few beers in the afternoon after a long arduous day sightseeing and enjoying all the Sunshine Coast has to offer is a recipe for a great experience.

Restaurants & Dining

Read More About Restaurants & DiningDine in some of the most exotic locations with restaurants perched atop mountain ranges or set before rolling ocean views. The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's most popular food playgrounds and culinary centres. The restaurants and dishes on offer are known to be innovative, fresh, cosmopolitan, satisfying and light.

Scenic Drives

Read More About Scenic DrivesThe 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.

Scuba Diving Tours

Read More About Scuba Diving ToursWith great locations to explore and fantastic water conditions on offer, the Sunshine Coast really excels in this area. Diving off some of Southern Queensland's best dive sites is only a short 20 minute boatride off the Sunshine Coast. Here you can dive of some great locations off Mooloolaba and Noosa Heads.

Sea Life Sunshine Coast

Read More About Sea Life Sunshine CoastWith a remarkable 16 themed zones, Sea Life Sunshine Coast is one of the top tourist attractions on the Sunshine Coast. Visitors enjoy the unique opportunity of exploring an incredibly divers array of sea life in habitats made to perfectly replicate their life in the sea. There are thousands of marine and freshwater animals you can learn about, see, swim and even interact with at this wonderful marine park. Either take a tour of the park or opt for one of the once in a lifetime experiences on offer.

Shopping Precincts & Guide

Read More About Shopping Precincts & GuideIf you're up for more sophisticated shopping then try some of the exquisite boutiques and shopping plazas around. The Sunshine Coast is unique enough in the shopping experiences that each major centre and township provides. As each shopping venue strongly reflects the lifestyle of each surrounding region.

Sightseeing Guide

Read More About Sightseeing GuideWith many sights to see and explore you'll be sure to find somewhere special. The Sunshine Coast offers many day tours to the surrounding attractions, and mountain villages. Take a country walk, swim in clear mountain creeks, visit different villages, stroll on the beach and take in coastal attractions all on the same day.

Skydiving, Helicopter Tours & Flying Adventures

Read More About Skydiving, Helicopter Tours & Flying AdventuresTouch the sky with an airborne experience. We just have so many ways to get high, from a Top Gun experience to a romantic Seaplane picnic or flying through the air on a circus trapeze. Put someone's head in the clouds with an exceptional high flying gift or treat yourself to a flying experience you will never forget!

Sunshine Coast & Fraser Island Day Tours

Read More About Sunshine Coast & Fraser Island Day ToursThe tours available on the Sunshine Coast strive to show and educate guests about the incredible natural attractions that abound in the region. Experienced guides share local, in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the areas. You'll learn about important historical occurances, cultural aspects and information on geography and endemic flora and fauna.

Sunshine Coast Family Beaches

Read More About Sunshine Coast Family BeachesThere are plenty of beaches that boast nearby playgrounds, barbecue & picnic tables, as well as calmer, patrolled waters for the kids. You’ll find fewer surfers here as they’re drawn to the rougher surfing breaks. Take a look through our list of the best family beaches so you can make the most of this beautiful, coastal location on your family holiday.

Sunshine Coast Markets - Weekend & Night Markets

Read More About Sunshine Coast Markets - Weekend & Night MarketsImmerse yourself amongst the local art and creativity on offer in the range of local markets. Most sell local produce that ranges from apparel, novelties, handcrafts, foodstuffs and bric-a-brac. Some markets are only open in the mornings, some are only held in the afternoons whilst others are exclusively held in the cool of the evening.

Surfing Lessons

Read More About Surfing LessonsThere are some great spots for the keen surfers and the Sunshine Coast is host to some spectacular surf carnivals, triathlons and marathons - a great location for athletes and visitors alike. The Sunshine Coast is essentially a low rise alternative to the Gold Coast, and has many unspoilt and secluded beaches with awesome breaks that are ready to be surfed.

Tourist Attractions & Amusement Parks

Read More About Tourist Attractions & Amusement ParksThe theme park scene on the Sunshine Coast is a little more low key than that of the Gold Coast. Not that its less fun, if you're up for culture and more educational and interesting type parks then the Sunshine Coast is perfect. No big rides here... but the assortment of parks is enough to keep you entertained for quite some time.

Water Adventures

Read More About Water AdventuresWe all love the water so much we should have been born with gills! Our Aqua gifts will help you give someone their sea legs, take them on a voyage of discovery or simply send their heart pounding through their chest as you subject them to the best adrenalin rush on water.

Whale Watching Cruises

Read More About Whale Watching CruisesThere's nothing quite like getting up close to a whale in it's natural habitat. The Sunshine Coast Whale Watching season runs each year from July to November with cruises available between these months, either in the morning or afternoon. Learn More.

Wildlife Attractions

Read More About Wildlife AttractionsThe eastern coastal region of Australia is renowned for both it's natural beauty and the diversity of wildlife. Ranging from the oceans to the mountains, the diversity of life is just amazing. Luckily, while on your holiday to this beautiful region, you'll also have the opportunity to meet some Sunshine Coast wildlife face-to-face!

Wineries & Wine Tours

Read More About Wineries & Wine ToursThe Sunshine Coast is a geographically stunning wine region featuring boutique wineries and vineyards producing premium award winning wines. The cellar doors and restaurants of this region offer the visitor a personalised and varied wine tourism experience. The Sunshine Coast wineries are situated a short hour from Brisbane and 10 minutes from Noosa.

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