Travel Guide of Sunshine Coast QLD in Australia by Influencers and Travelers

Sunshine Coast Stadium is a multi-sport venue located at Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The stadium is the main venue in a sporting precinct that also includes seven fields.

Download the Travel Map of Australia on Google Maps here

Pictures and Stories of Sunshine Coast QLD from Influencers

14 pictures of Sunshine Coast QLD from Ev Ko, Nick Sarvari, Riveen Manathunge and other travelers

Plan your trip in Sunshine Coast QLD with AI 🤖 🗺

Roadtrips.ai is a AI powered trip planner that you can use to generate a customized trip itinerary for any destination in Australia in just one click

Just write your activities preferences, budget and number of days travelling and our artificial intelligence will do the rest for you

👉 Use the AI Trip Planner

The Best Things to Do and Visit around Sunshine Coast QLD

Disover the best Instagram Spots around Sunshine Coast QLD here

1 - Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban area and the third most populated area in the Australian state of Queensland. Located 100 km north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 km of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin.

Learn more

2 - Mudjimba Beach

Learn more

3 - Sightseeing Cruises in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

   22 km away

Jump aboard this 1.5 hour relaxing seafood lunch cruise through the beautiful river and canals of Mooloolaba. Fresh seafood is included in the ticket price with a choice between fish, calamari, Mooloolaba prawns or an Aussie burger. There is a fully licensed bar and a optional menu with extra's and upgrades available on board. Table service is provided to your comfortable booth seating. Sit back, relax and enjoy the entertaining commentary and of course the magnificent scenery that Mooloolaba has to offer while you dine on the freshest seafood on the coast!

Learn more

4 - Mooloolaba

   6 km away

Mooloolaba is a coastal suburb of Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located 97 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane, and is part of the Maroochydore urban centre.

Learn more

5 - Mooloolaba Beach

   7 km away
Learn more

6 - Kayaking Tours in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

   22 km away

Your adventure begins with a river cruise from Habitat Noosa crossing beautiful Lake Cootharaba to the start of the Noosa Everglades. Then paddle your canoe through ancient landscapes, mirrored waterways & sub-tropical rainforest. Enjoy a delicious morning tea and go for a swim in the pristine waters before boarding the vessel for a cruise along the river of mirrors. Your tour ends with a roast lunch at Habitat Noosa with your tour group.

Learn more

7 - Golden Beach

   10 km away

Golden Beach is a coastal suburb of Caloundra in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located within the Caloundra urban centre directly southwest of the Caloundra CBD. In the 2016 census, Golden Beach had a population of 5,575 people.

View on Google Maps Book this experience

8 - Coolum Beach QLD

   14 km away

Coolum Beach is a beachside town and coastal suburb of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia and is also the name of the beach around which the town is based. In the 2016 census, Coolum Beach had a population of 8,497 people.

Learn more

9 - Surfing Lessons in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

   22 km away

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide and guarantees you'll be standing in your first lesson. We offer daily tuition, small group classes. Group lessons run daily at 9am and 1.30pm for 2 hours duration. We operate 364 days per year excluding Xmas Day. Our surfing lessons can also be conducted in French if need be. All equipment included in the price. Whatever your needs, Noosa Learn to Surf can cater to all. Change your life. learn to surf! Please note: Minimum age: 7 years, must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted.

Learn more

10 - Caloundra QLD

   18 km away

Caloundra is a coastal town and the southernmost town in the Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland, Australia.

Learn more

11 - Australia Zoo

   20 km away

Australia Zoo is a 1,000-acre zoo located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.

Learn more Book this experience

12 - Safaris in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

   22 km away

Your safari begins with a cruise across stunning Lake Cootharaba where we enter the Australia's only Everglades. Cruise upstream through ancient landscapes, mirrored waterways know as "The River of Mirrors", witness sub-tropical rainforest millions of years old before stopping to enjoy a delicious morning tea at iconic Harry’s Hut. Here you can swim in the tea tree infused waters or explore the rich history of the region. After morning tea you reboard the vessel and continue to experience the magnificent wonders of the Everglades, recognised as one of the most spectacular waterways in Australia. The Noosa Everglades is home to over 44% of Australia's bird species, which is more than Kakadu National Park in an area only a fraction in size.. Upon returning to Habitat Noosa you will be served a delicious BBQ lunch, boasting views of the Lake and surrounding bushland of the EcoCamp.

Learn more

13 - Flaxton

   20 km away

Flaxton is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Flaxton had a population of 931 people.

Learn more

14 - Mount Ngungun

   21 km away

Glass House Mountains National Park is a heritage-listed national park at Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is also known as Beerburrum Forest Reserve 1.

Learn more Book this experience

15 - Seaplane Tours in Noosa & Sunshine Coast

   22 km away

Enjoy the thrill of a water take-off and landing on the beautiful and tranquil Maroochy River in the only Wilga Warbird Seaplane in the southern hemisphere. It's 9cylinder radial engine, better-than-helicopter views, slow flight and stealthy vintage-spy-plane feel will give you a breath-taking perspective of the glorious Sunshine Coast, centred on Mudjimba Island. With every seat a window seat, you’ll have unparalleled views of the beaches and river below. You'll soar over Cottontree, and out to the open ocean around Mudjimba Island. Circle and return for northern coastline views and gentle touchdown on Maroochy River. This quintessential Sunshine Coast experience takes you on a 10-minute flight/30-minute adventure but leaves you smiling for days.  This flight also includes a brag book and memory maker 20-page hardcover Photo Book that has pictures of you on your adventure. (Expect delivery 2-4 weeks after your flight)

Learn more

16 - Marcus Beach

   23 km away

Marcus Beach is a coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia.

Learn more

17 - Blackall Range

   24 km away

The Blackall Range is a mountain range in South East Queensland, Australia. The first European explorer in the area was Ludwig Leichhardt. It was named after Samuel Blackall, the second Governor of Queensland. The Blackall Range dominates the hinterland area of the Sunshine Coast, west of Nambour. Maleny, Mapleton, Montville and Flaxton are the main settlements located on the range. The Stanley River rises from the southern slopes. Baroon Pocket Dam is a reservoir on Obi Obi Creek which drains the north west slopes of the range. Mary Cairncross Reserve marks the site of the first settler's house on the Blackall Range. Curramore Sanctuary, Mapleton Falls National Park and Kondalilla National Park are also located on the range. A number of lookouts on the range provide views towards the coast. One of these is located at Howells Knob, a mountain which rises 561 m above sea level. Timber resources in the area attracted timber-cutters in 1860s. The last logging on the range occurred in 1939.

View on Google Maps Book this experience

18 - Mount Ngungun

   27 km away

Mount Ngun Ngun is the sixth tallest of the Glass House Mountains at 253 m. It has a well maintained walking trail to the summit that affords good views. The trail from carpark is not as steep as the higher mountains and is open to beginners. The south face contains steeper, unmarked but well known rock climbing routes.

Learn more Book this experience

19 - Noosa Heads QLD

   28 km away

Noosa Heads is a coastal town and suburb of the Shire of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 136 kilometres north of Brisbane, the state's capital.

Learn more

20 - Noosa National Park

   29 km away

Noosa National Park is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 121 km north of Brisbane. It is situated near Noosa Heads between the Pacific Ocean and the Sunshine Coasts's northern area of urban development and extends southwards, past Lake Weyba to Coolum.

Learn more Book this experience

21 - Mount Beerwah

   30 km away

Mount Beerwah is the highest of the ten volcanic plugs in the Glass House Mountains range, 22 km north of Caboolture in South East Queensland, Australia. It was formed 26 million years ago during the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period. Geologists estimate it may have been three times the height before it was eroded to a volcanic plug. Mount Beerwah has two peaks, the taller of which is 556 metres high. It is one of the most visually prominent mountains in south-east Queensland. The first European settlers to ascend the peak were Andrew Petrie with his son John Petrie. Its name comes from the Dungidau language words "birra, or "sky," and "wandum," "climbing up."

Learn more Book this experience

22 - Glass House Mountains

   30 km away

Glass House Mountains is a hinterland town and locality of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, named after the famous Glass House Mountains of the area. Colloquially it is often known simply as "Glasshouse". At the 2016 census, Glass House Mountains had a population of 5,065.

Learn more

23 - Glass House Mountains Lookout

   36 km away

D'Aguilar is a national park in Queensland, Australia. It contains the D'Aguilar Range and is located along the northwest of the Brisbane metropolitan area. The park is traversed by the winding scenic Mount Nebo Road and Mount Glorious Road.

Learn more Book this experience

   Book Tours and Activities in Sunshine Coast QLD

Learn More about Sunshine Coast QLD

The sunshine coast is a collection of seaside destinations with surf spots and a rural hinterland in southern Queensland, Australia. The coast has a population of 312,908 people.

It's a very touristic area with many famous beaches such as: Noosa Heads, Alexandra Headlands, Mooloolaba, Coolum & Kings Beach in Caloundra.
But also thanks to the volcanic landscapes, which make this place a beautiful place to be.
The sunshine coast is home to picturesque villages and each seaside town has its own personality.

Each year, 3.2 million visitors are coming to the sunshine coat to enjoy the fresh air. It's a moving place where you can try a plainty of bars and food especially in Hastings Street it's full of trendy restaurants and fashion boutiques.
The culinary scene is rich, with cheap restaurants and others run by famous chefs.

The Sunshine Coast offers an incredible calendar of great artistic, sporting and even gastronomic events which regularly attracts Australia's top chefs.
it is a popular destination for tourists which offers a multitude of activities which may be of interest to you especially if you like sports.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Sunshine Coast QLD

Can I come with children in the Sunshine Coast QLD ?

Yes, the Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland’s top family holiday destinations !

Is the Sunshine Coast QLD an expensive destination to visit ?

As everywhere, there are places that are more expensive than others and more luxurious. But in general the Sunshine Coast will not cost you more than anywhere else.

What is the common langage here in the Sunshine Coast QLD ?

The most commonly spoken languages other than English were German, Afrikaans, Dutch, French, and Italian.

   Where to Stay near Sunshine Coast QLD

   More Travel spots to explore around Sunshine Coast QLD

Click on the pictures to learn more about the places and to get directions

Discover more travel spots to explore around Sunshine Coast QLD

  🏖️ Shore spots     🏖️ Beach spots     🏄‍ Surfing spots     ⛰️ Cliff spots     ⛰️ Hill spots     🏘️ Town spots     🏞️ Waterway spots  

  Travel map of Sunshine Coast QLD

Explore popular touristic places around Sunshine Coast QLD

   Download On Google Maps  🗺️📲

   Book Flights to Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia

• Share This Travel Guide