The Sunshine Coast is Booming

THE REGION - LOCATION AND GETTING THERE

Beaches, hiking, surfing, fresh local seafood and world class events, from relaxation to adventure, Australia’s Sunshine Coast has it all. The only thing more refreshing than the water is the lifestyle. With 300 days of sunshine every year, endless coastline, lush rainforest and easy smiles, the Sunshine Coast is a place where students will feel safe, happy and energised from the moment you arrive.

If you’re looking for fun on, in and under the water you’re sure to find it on the Sunshine Coast’s 100 kilometres (just over 60 miles)v of pristine sandy beaches. Swim, sail, surf, jet ski or water ski through clear clean water or fly across the waves on a kiteboard. Ancient volcanic peaks, peaceful rainforests, awe inspiring waterfalls and crystal clear creeks invite you to explore and recharge in a natural wonderland where camping is offered in several of the region’s parks and forests. Travelling to and around the Sunshine Coast is quick and stress-free with excellent access to national and international airports, including the Sunshine Coast Airport, Brisbane International Airport, as well as direct access to national road and rail networks and buses.

Travel By Air

Sunshine Coast Airport, conveniently located in the centre of the region, daily direct flights to and from Sydney and Melbourne with Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, as well as seasonal services to and from Auckland with Air New Zealand, and connections from destinations all over the world. Daily flight information can be found at: sunshinecoastairport.com.au

Travel By Bus

Shuttle services operate to and from Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Airports with local bus services allowing you to easily, regularly and cheaply get to your place of study, work, home, the beach or wherever else you need to be. Timetables and routes for buses can be found at:

Travel By Rail

Queensland Rail operates regular rail services between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane allowing students to explore the state’s capital to attend a major event, catch a band or enjoy the city’s retail and dining precincts. Information and train times are available at: queenslandrail.com.au

Situated in one of the fastest growing areas of Australia, the Sunshine Coast is simply the best location to study, live, work and play.

With a progressive local government that is focussed on economic growth, now is the time to consider studying on Australia’s Sunshine Coast which will deliver outstanding career opportunities for students.

Major infrastructure projects are underway to position the Sunshine Coast as a major centre for highvalue, higher paying employment in health and educational services, professional services, innovation and research, international tourism and more with today’s population of around 300,000 people planned to grow to 450,000 over the next 20 years.

Sunshine Coast University Hospital & Health Institute

The Sunshine Coast Health Precinct incorporates the $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which includes a $60.8 million Skills, Academic and Research Centre. This state-of-the-art-tertiary, teaching hospital precinct with world-class research facilities will help students transition from studying healthcare into the workforce and provide a strong linkage between the University and healthcare industry.

Central Business District in Maroochydore

The Sunshine Coast capital, Maroochydore is being transformed into a city for the 21st Century with a new city centre. The Maroochydore CBD will be a vibrant, sustainable and desirable destination for future generations to enjoy, providing a mix of residential, commercial, retail and a thriving business district. The CBD will also be a major hub for the planned Sunshine Coast light rail project, providing reliable, frequent and affordable public transport services to the region. maroochydore-city.com.au

Expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport

Work on the $347 million expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport will be completed by 2020 and will enable direct flight to more destinations across Australia, Asia and the Western Pacific, enhancing national and global connections. The upgrade will also generate jobs and economic growth, boost tourism, help export businesses and secure air access to the Sunshine Coast for generations to come. sunshinecoastairport.com.au

The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm

Sunshine Coast Council has built at 57,960 panel, 15 megawatt solar farm which will offset more than 100 percent of its electricity consumption and provide $22 million in savings, after costs, over a 30 year period based on today’s electricity costs. Council is striving to become Australia’s most sustainable region and the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is part of its plan to achieve that vision. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

University of the Sunshine Coast Expansion

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) continues to grow as it plans to welcome 20,000 students by 2020 and was recently named in the top 200 young universities in the world. A new 5-star Green Rated Engineering Learning Hub (ELH), delivers world class learning and teaching facilities such as the CAVE2-TM. The largest Visualisation studio provides 3D virtual reality learning experience where students can interact with complex data to deepen their learning. Also, a $15 million indoor Sports Stadium recently expanded for use by the University, community, athletes and the Sunshine Coast Lightning national netball team. usc.edu.au