Immersive encounters

Come eye-to-eye with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures and tick off your bucket list experiences dotted among the Sunshine Coast beach to hinterland paradise.

Wildlife experiences

Swim with whales, kayak with dolphins and dugongs, cuddle a koala, meet meerkats, swim with rescued seals and sharks, ride a horse under a full moon, walk amongst

birds, hand feed kangaroos … if you want a memorable and unique experience that’s a little more on the wild side, there’s no better place than the Sunshine Coast.

Photo credit: Migration Media

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Cultural Heritage

Embark on an adventure and discover the Sunshine Coast’s history, heritage and hidden cultural treasures. From aboriginal sites of the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi, our region’s First Nations people, to historic sites, museums and heritage places, our vast network of cultural heritage is as rich and diverse as our landscape and people.

Creative hub

There is no doubt the Sunshine Coast attracts a creative class of people, and the expressive originality of the artistic community has helped shape the region’s colour, character and energy. Treat your creative side with a myriad of art galleries, studios and theatres spanning the Sunshine Coast, all showcasing the unique and beautiful works of talented local and renowned artists.

Venture along the Art Gallery Trail to discover a world of oil and water colour paintings, sandstone and marble sculptures, porcelain and handblown glass, wood and textiles, jewellery and photography, and so much more.

Release your inner child

The fun continues with so many options to amuse both the big and little kids! Get the adrenaline pumping on a theme park ride at Aussie World, race karts on Australia’s largest commercial track at Big Kart Track, hand feed a kangaroo at Australia Zoo, find your way out of a hedge maze at Bellingham Maze, become a junior penguin keeper at Sea Life, flip out in an indoor trampoline park, battle it out at skirmish, or slide, climb or chill out at an aqua park.

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Paradise Seaplanes

Up in the air

Nothing beats a bird’s eye view, and taking in the gorgeous coast to hinterland landscape of the Sunshine Coast is a must. Take to the sky and fly over mountains, green valleys and breathtaking coastline in a seaplane or helicopter, or maybe take in the sights as you skydive your way back to the ground.

All aboard!

Operating from Mooloolaba, new Indigenous cruise operator Saltwater Eco Tours, is using a century-old historic timber sailing vessel, to showcase the Sunshine Coast’s Indigenous heritage and marine beauty. A series of tours are available, including a Cultural Tour, Sunset Acoustic Tour and Private Charters. Discover the rich history of the Mary Valley Railway line and ride the Mary Valley Rattler. Begin your journey in either Gympie or Amamoor, and hop aboard a lovingly restored heritage train that carries you through charming rural townships.

TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast The new TreeTop Challenge opened at the Big Pineapple in 2019 and is the highest course in Australia! There is over 120 activities across a two-kilometre course, with a variety of challenges including a 120m zipline.

Saltwater Eco Tours Photo credit Tourism and Events Queensland