Sunshine Coast Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area in Queensland, Australia
About Sunshine Coast
Renowned for its relaxed approach to Queensland life, the Sunshine Coast is famous for its uncrowded white sand beaches and green scenery. Stretching for nearly 70 km (43 miles), the Sunshine Coast falls within the Sunshine Coast Council's jurisdiction and provides for a great (and popular) escape from Brisbane, or the Gold Coast. The city is also a holiday spot even for Queenslanders and the Sunshine Coast is a great place to relax, unwind and taste the amazing local produce. One notable difference from other cities is that the Sunshine Coast is not one city, but rather a series of towns and cities that make up the settlement. Some parts of the Sunshine Coast like Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba or Mudjimba can be described more as suburbs, while other parts like Maleny, Montville or
Top Attractions in Sunshine Coast
Explore the best things to see and do in Sunshine Coast:
- ★Aussie World
- ★Australia Zoo
- ★Baroon Pocket Dam and Lake Baroon
- ★Big Pineapple
- ★Buderim Forest Park and Falls
- ★Buderim Ginger Factory
- ★Buderim House
- ★Caloundra Lighthouses
Where to Eat in Sunshine Coast
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant
- 🍴Cheese Stop Cafe
- 🍴Colin James Fine Foods
- 🍴Coolum Thai Spice
- 🍴Da Marino Italian restaurant
- 🍴Dicky Beach Surf Club
Where to Stay in Sunshine Coast
- 🏨Avocado Grove Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Bamboo Retreat
- 🏨Banyandah Towers
- 🏨Caloundra City Backpackers
- 🏨Crystal Waters EcoPark
- 🏨Lillypilly's Country Cottages
Sunshine Coast Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: