LOCATION
SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Stretching from the coastal city of Caloundra, near Brisbane, to the Great Sandy National Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast is as vast as it is varied. White sand beaches and pristine waterways sit alongside lush rainforests and Heritage-listed national parks, with charming historic villages sprinkled throughout. From the coast to the hinterland, you’ll be spoiled for choice with fresh local produce and seafood, unique dining experiences, and many beautiful wineries and breweries. Top it off with a subtropical climate and exceptional nature experiences, and you’ve found an ideal year-round destination that will surprise you in unexpected ways.
Stay a little longer and experience the Sunshine Coast.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Fun for the whole family! Spend a day at White Ridge Farm for a unique hands-on experience, including cute and cuddly pets and horse riding. The iconic Ginger Factory offers fun rides, fascinating tours, a unique retail precinct and cafe surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical gardens for all to enjoy. Get ready to take the family on a thrilling adventure to Rush Adventureland, indoors and in air-conditioned comfort! Or how about a fully Immersive Virtual Reality Gaming Arena that will blow your mind!
TOURS
Looking for an opportunity to getaway? Explore Fraser Island’s iconic beauty spots, including Lake McKenzie, the sand tracks, and its world-heritage-listed surrounds. Explore Mooloolaba on board the amphibious Aquaduck. Noosa Oceanrider provides a taste of Noosa’s Unesco Biosphere Reserve from the water. Take a trip back in time for nature lovers cruising the pristine waters of the magic Maroochy through Mangrove, eucalypt, casuarina, melaleuca & rain forests, salt marshes & tidal flats. A haven for flora & fauna.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCES
Are dining experiences more your thing? Join YOUR MATES & try some local beers under the same roof they are brewed. Experience the finest in regional cuisine outdoors: People, Plates & Places brings together local producers, local ingredients and local chefs to create a remarkable culinary experience. A rotation of weekend food trucks keep guests well-fed during peak periods, and an artisan beer snacks menu can be enjoyed alongside an extensive beverage list including beer cocktails, artisan spirits and Australian wine at Brouhaha Brewery. Sunshine & Sons Distillery is located in the lush Sunshine Coast hinterland rainforest, just a short idyllic walk from Queensland’s iconic and much loved Big Pineapple. It is here that they create and share their range of spirits
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Do you want to learn how to surf? Coolum Surf School teaches beginners to stand for the first time, groms to hone their skills and experienced surfers to master their sport. See local and migrating wildlife in a pristine Marine Park environment with Epic Ocean Adventures Noosa. Bottlenose Dolphins, turtles, rays & whales are all frequent from June to November. Unleash your adrenaline on the 1.2 km international standard track in one of 50 go-karts doing 70 km/hr with Big Kart Track Sunshine Coast. Or, explore Mooloolaba and Mudjimba Island for an adventure rafting or wildlife safari experience!
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