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Sunshine Coast
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The beautiful Sunshine Coast features beachside tourist villages, urban centres, lush rolling hills and national parks.
The region begins at Caloundra, just an hour's drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island.Visitors to the Sunshine Coast can enjoy its special outdoor lifestyle — created by endless stretches of fabulous beaches, a beautiful climate, and the friendly, welcoming locals.
There are a wide range of adventure activities available — you can learn how to surf or scuba-dive, visit an oceanarium or one of the many wildlife parks.
The Sunshine Coast’s National Parks feature subtropical forests and stunning scenery. Visit Noosa National Park for an extended coastal bushwalk.Take an eco-tour of the Noosa Everglades - a system of dark waterways, rocky headlands and high forested sand dunes — and learn about this unique ecosystem.The spectacular Cooloola National Park is a refuge for plants and animals including sea turtles, dugong and inshore dolphins.
The Sunshine Coast also offers many farm stays and guided farm tours. Learn about the production of sugar and ginger; visit a farm growing sub-tropical fruits, vegetables, or macadamia nuts. The region is a major fishing sector processing fish and seafood for domestic and export markets, which you can experience behind the scenes.
Places of Interest
The Sunshine Coast region offers a multitude of opportunities for study tours and school excursions:
- The region offers more than 100km of pristine sun-drenched beaches, sparkling water and year-round swimming in temperate waters.
- Spectacular national parks feature a mix of rugged mountains, beaches, tranquil everglades, peaceful rainforest and lakes, wild rivers, rushing waterfalls and wetlands teeming with birdlife.
- Explore the Art and Craft Gallery trail of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
- There are local markets almost every day of the week on the Sunshine Coast.
- Taste the world’s best ginger at the world’s largest Ginger Factory; sample a variety of honey and eat pineapple straight from the farm.
- Cuddle a koala, encounter a kangaroo and watch crocodiles being fed at one of the many wildlife sanctuaries.
Fast Facts
- Due to its beautiful way of life, the Sunshine Coast attracts many migrants, making this one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.
- The area is a major provider in the fishing and agricultural product sectors with agricultural products including ginger, sub-tropical fruits, vegetables and macadamia nuts.
- The Sunshine Coast averages seven hours sunshine daily, which is one of the highest ratings in the world.
- The region has a diverse business base revolving around retail, construction, tourism, business services and agriculture.
- The Sunshine Coast is just one hour north of Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city.
- The Sunshine Coast is home to nine national parks including Australia’s most visited park, Noosa National Park.