Local Guides To Sunshine Coast

Better known to the locals... as 'Alex', is the coastal town of Alexandra Headland. The popular surfers spot is known as one of the best Surf Breaks on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.  Being slight...

Caloundra... meaning Place of the Beech Trees, is the gateway to the Sunshine Coast, only a one hour drive from Brisbane. Boasting 10 beautiful beaches, starting at Bribie Island in the South and end...

Quieter than Noosa... Less developed than Caloundra or Mooloolaba, Coolum offers an attractive alternative for family holidays on the Sunshine Coast. The long beach with patrolled swimming...

Just a 10 minute drive from Noosa...  You will find a stretch of coast known as the Eastern Beaches.  First stop Sunshine Beach.  With its wild waves and rugged coastline it is popular...

21 kms away... From the sophisticated streets of Noosa, you find the historical township of Eumundi. Eumundi really comes to life on market days (Wednesdays 8am - 1.30pm and Saturdays 6.30am - 2pm) ...

  World Heritage listed...Fraser Island is known as the world’s largest sand island. Located 200km north of Brisbane, the island is host to lush vegetation, freshwater lakes and indigenous ...

In the past... the lovely hinterland town of Maleny was best known for supplying the local surrounding area with dairy products. Whilst still keeping loyal to its dairy past (Maleny Dairies and Malen...

Mapleton is a... Petit village tucked away in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The Great Walks of South East Queensland runs through here and attracts those searching for walks and wanting to get back ...

The centre of the Sunshine Coast... Maroochydore is flanked to the north and south by miles of stunning beaches. Maroochydore's uniquely located between the Maroochy River and the ocean so visitors c...

Although only... a few kilometres away from the Coast, the hinterland towns and villages offer anything but thongs and boardies! Nestled amongst spectacular scenery, sparkling waterfalls and lush euc...

Mooloolaba is a great place... to base yourself and explore the area more. Mooloolaba's a small resort town with big beaches and a big river which makes it the perfect spot for a holiday. Safe walkwa...

Noosa might just... be the perfect travel destination. With something for everyone, from holidaying families who enjoy the white sand beaches and kiddie-friendly play areas along the Noosa River, to ...

Every visitor to the Sunshine Coast... Should visit the wilds of Noosa’s North Shore. Best explored by 4WD independently or on one of the regular tours, Noosa’s North Shore boasts 50km of...

The township of Rainbow beach... the Sunshine Coast's most northern point, also offers a wide range of accommodation including backpackers’ hostels and is the ideal stop off point on the way to...

The Sunshine Coast certainly lives up to its name with temperatures ranging from 20°C in July to 29°C in January and on average 300 days of sunshine a year. Those gorgeous beaches and a perfec...