SUNSHINE COAST
Holiday Planner QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA
OFFICIAL VISITOR AND EVENT GUIDE
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A big sunny WELCOME The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and that is what makes it so special. Enviably positioned, the region is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning haven abounding in wonders of nature, beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket list experiences and world-class events just waiting to be explored.
Feel like a local from the moment you arrive, welcomed by everyone from sun-kissed surfers to bohemian artists, with no shortage of friendly smiles. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise they’re happy! Come to life on the Sunshine Coast and make your story a reality.
From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes more than 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages.
Disclaimer: Visit Sunshine Coast publishes the ‘Sunshine Coast Holiday Planner’ as a guide only. Information is provided in good faith based on information supplied from government or reputable companies. Information is subject to change without notice. Visit Sunshine Coast and contractors cannot be held accountable or liable for any bookings, loss of business, income loss, inconvenience, injury or death as a result of information in this publication. Always check with the relevant authority to confirm the relevant information. Version 1 - 2019.
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Inside Getting here.............................................................4
Food events............................................................17
Visitor information................................................5
Beachside culture................................................ 18
Sunshine Coast map............................................6
Wonders of nature............................................ 22
Sunshine Coast regions......................................8
Immersive encounters.....................................26
Event calendar......................................................10
Innovative food...................................................30
Sporting events....................................................14
Market guide.........................................................36
Music events.......................................................... 15
Romance and weddings................................. 38
Cultural events...................................................... 16
Holiday directory................................................39
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Getting HERE
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The Sunshine Coast is located one hour’s drive (100 kilometres) north of Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, along the Bruce Highway (A1). All major car rental companies are represented at both the Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Self-driving with either a rental car or your own vehicle is one of the best ways to explore the region and take in the magnificent scenery. The roads are well signed and easy to navigate.
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Taxi A large fleet of taxis services the region 24 hours per day.
Train Air Sunshine Coast Airport, conveniently located in the centre of the region, offers regular domestic flight services with Jetstar from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide; with Virgin Australia from Sydney and Melbourne; and with Qantas from Sydney. Air New Zealand also provide annual seasonal direct flights from Auckland during the cooler months of the year. Brisbane Airport is also an international and domestic gateway to the region.
Sunshine Coast CLIMATE
The sunny sub-tropical climate is ideal for year-round activity with summer temperatures averaging 28°C (82F) and winter a mild 20°C (68F).
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A rail line connects the region to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the south, and Gympie and beyond to the north, with major stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour, Cooroy and Gympie North.
Bus Private shuttle and bus services operate from both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Intrastate and interstate bus services offer routes to the region, and regular public transport also operates within the region.
Average temperatures Summer (Dec - Feb)
Low 24c
High 28c
Autumn (Mar - May)
Low 17c
High 25c
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Low 10c
High 22c
Spring (Sept - Nov)
Low 15c
High 25c
Visitor Information
CENTRES
Caloundra 77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra Ph: 1300 847 481
Montville 198 Main Road, Montville Ph: 1300 847 481
Caloundra 7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra Ph: 1300 847 481
Mooloolaba Cnr First Avenue and Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba Ph: 1300 847 481
Coolum Beach Cnr Tickle Park and David Low Way, Coolum Beach Ph: 1300 847 481
Noosa 61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Ph: 1300 066 672
Glass House Mountains Cr Bruce Pde and Reed St, Glass House Mountains Ph: 1300 847 481
Noosa Marina Parkyn Court, Tewantin Ph: 1300 066 672 Parkyn’s Hut Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Ph: 07 5449 7353
Gympie Bruce Highway, Gympie Ph: 1800 444 222
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre 8 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach Ph: 07 5486 3227
Kenilworth 9 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Ph: 07 5446 0122
Sunshine Coast Airport Friendship Avenue, Mudjimba Ph: 1300 847 481
Kybong Matilda Roadhouse, Kybong Ph: 1800 555 444 Maleny 2/23 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 07 5499 9033
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National Country Music
Dagun
Gilldora
Patrolled beach
Golf course Championship golf course National Park Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Winery
Traveston
Kybong
Gympie
National Parks
Great Sandy Biosphere
Noosa Biosphere
Railway
Dirt road
Roads
Highway
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Cooloothin
Lake Cootharaba
Elanda Point
Lake Cooloola
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Teewah Coloured Sands
CORAL SEA
Freshwater
Double Island Point
Rainbow Beach
Bullock Point
Teewah
Harrys Hut
Cooloola Cove
Toolara
Hook Point Inskip Point
Carlo
Vehicular Ferry
Elbow Point
Tinnanbar
Boreen Point
Wahpunga
Coondoo 289m
Coondoo
Pinbarren
Mt. Pinbarren NP
Tawa
Tin Can Bay
Kin Kin Junction
Mt.Wolvi 378m
Kin Kin
Mt.Teitsel 454m
Wolvi
Wilsons Pocket
Toolara Forestry
Goomboorian
Whale watching
Turf club
Ex HMAS Brisbane
Dolphin feeding
Lookout
Vehicular ferry departure
Camping area
Visitor Information Centre
Sunshine Coast Airport
Caravan park
Legend
Poona
Fraser Island
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Mt Moorooreerai 623m
Chatsworth
Bells Bridge
Curra
Gunalda
Theebine
Mt Kaniga 336m
Glenwood
Mt. Bauple NP
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Fraser Island (Inskip Point)............1 hr 50 mins
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs
Rainbow Beach......................................1 hr 40 mins
Tin Can Bay..............................................1 hr 20 mins
Gympie.......................................................45 mins
Noosa Heads...........................................30 mins
Eumundi....................................................20 mins
Coolum Beach........................................10 mins
Mapleton...................................................30 mins
Nambour...................................................20 mins
Glass House Mountains....................40 mins
Montville..................................................30 mins
Maleny........................................................45 mins
Maroochydore........................................15 mins
Mooloolaba.............................................15 mins
Caloundra.................................................30 mins
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Beerburrum
Tibberoowuccum
Glenview
Donnybrook
Wild Horse Mt
Golden Beach
Bribie Island
Pumicestone Passage
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Glass House Mountains
Beerwah
Kawana Waters
Currimundi Lake
CORAL SEA
Kings Beach Bulcock Beach
Caloundra
The Spit Buddina Kawana Waters Bokarina Wurtulla Currimundi Dicky Beach
Mooloolaba
Alexandra Headland
Maroochydore
Mudjimba Twin Waters
Discovery Beach
Mooloolah River NP
Buderim
Palmview
Tanawha
Palmwoods
Diddillibah
Ewan Dularcha NP Maddock Dam
Mooloolah Bald Knob
Maleny
Baroon Pocket Dam
Montville
Woombye Hunchy
Mapleton
Bli Bli
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Coolum Beach
*Driving times are indicative only and may vary depending on traffic and road conditions.
Fraser Island (Inskip Point).............2 hr 50 mins
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs
Rainbow Beach.......................................2 hr 30 mins
Gympie.......................................................1 hr 45 mins
Noosa Heads............................................1 hr 30 mins
Coolum Beach.........................................1 hr 20 mins
Nambour....................................................1 hr 15 mins
Montville...................................................1 hr 15 mins
Maroochydore.........................................1 hr 15 mins
Point Arkwright Yaroomba Beach Boardwalk Beach Marcoola
Mooloolaba..............................................1 hr 15 mins
Peregian Beach
Caloundra..................................................1 hr 10 mins
Glass House Mountains....................50 mins
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Coolum Beach North
Marcus Beach
Castaways Beach
Sunrise Beach
Sunshine Beach
Noosa
Noosa West
Laguna Bay
Noosaville
Maroochy River
Nambour
Yandina
Wappa Dam
North Arm
Eumundi
Doonan
Mt.Cooroy 427m
Mt. Coochin Mt.Beerwah 556m Coonowrin NP Ngungun
Cedarton
Witta
Kondalilla NP
Flaxton
Mapleton Falls NP
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Borumba Mtn. 624m
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Sunshine Coast REGIONS The Sunshine Coast offers a unique blend of relaxed beach lifestyle and hinterland charm. Pristine beaches sit alongside tropical rainforest and majestic mountains, interspersed with villages steeped in history. Frolic at the beach in the morning, and enjoy afternoon tea in the hinterland, less than 40 minutes easy drive away.
Gympie to Rainbow Beach
Noosa and surrounds
Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Sunshine Coast Airport
Caloundra to Kawana
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Glass House Mountains
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Boasting the iconic Glass House Mountains, lush rainforests, inspiring creativity, bountiful local produce and breathtaking scenery, you can lose yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of the hinterland. Discover the art trail, retro vibes, markets and connect with nature as you explore charming villages and towns like Eumundi, Kenilworth, Maleny, Montville, Nambour, Pomona and Yandina, each with their own unique characters. A fantastic itinerary stop is the Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre, a multi-million dollar interpretive centre uncovering the treasures of the unique subtropical remnant rainforest that lies behind it. Complete your walk through the rainforest with a stop at the fantastic cafĂŠ or picnic areas and get the camera ready for stunning views of the Glass House Mountains landscape. 8 #visitsunshinecoast
Known for being one of the Sunshine Coast’s most relaxed and authentic beach destinations, this area is surrounded by a mix of calm water beaches, as well as great surf spots. The pristine Pumicestone Passage, with views of the Glass House Mountains, dominates the Caloundra landscape, while Currimundi Lake offers a fabulous familyfriendly location to enjoy the water. Sunshine Coast Stadium, located in Kawana Waters, is a premier facility hosting an array of sport, community and music events.
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One of Australia’s most vibrant and exciting stretches of coastline, showcasing the laidback, café-worshipping, water-loving way of life. This central area – from Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach, with Maroochydore at its core – is the hub of the Sunshine Coast. It is known for its clean waterways, stunning swimming beaches, great markets, fabulous dining and nightlife, as well as the largest shopping centre in the region. The Wharf precinct in Mooloolaba has been revitalised and reimagined with fantastic retail, food and drink, entertainment, adventure and education services, and the Ocean Street precinct in Maroochydore is the place to be for dinner and late night music venues.
From its white beaches to majestic hinterland and heritage towns, this area features national parks and rainforest by the beach, a stunning coastline and the Great Sandy Biosphere. Just an hour’s drive north of Noosa is the township of Gympie. Known as the town that saved Queensland in the Gold Rush, Gympie is the golden gateway that leads to the Mary Valley, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and across to Fraser Island. Four wheel drive (4WD) along the Great Beach Drive, boasting pristine sandy beach and amazing coloured sands, from Noosa North Shore to Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach.
Noosa and surrounds Blend nature at its most unspoiled with culture at its most refined, and you have the rarity that is Noosa and surrounds. This iconic northern section of the Sunshine Coast, from the village of Peregian Beach to Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads, offers contemporary eateries dotted along cosmopolitan Hastings Street and in Noosaville, as well as the stunning Boreen Point, Noosa Biosphere and the Noosa River. Noosa National Park is fringed by stunning coastline, including picture-perfect coves and inlets where you can have the ocean all to yourself.
Noosa
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Events CALENDAR January
Ginger Flower and Food Festival
February
Beerwah at Night
Queensland Oztag Junior State Cup
Suncoast Spinners Tournament
Under the Southern Stars
April
Grape Stomp, Flame Hill Vineyard
May Spartan Race Sunshine Coast
Rabbitohs V Warriors Rnd 5
Big Pineapple Music Festival
Sunshine Coast Lightning season begins
Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival
Maleny Wood Expo
TreX Cross Triathlon Australian Championship and Multisport Festival
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.
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Time Warp Festival
Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events March
Noosa Festival of Surfing
MX Nationals Motocross Mooloolaba Triathlon
Caloundra Triathlon
National Outrigger Sprint Titles
Triathlon Pink
Mooloolaba Swim Festival
June Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
Surfing Queensland Series – Bradnam’s Queensland Lonbgoard Titles and Bodysurfing Titles
Downunder Beachfest
Noosa Food and Wine
Volkswagan Scramble
Queensland Oztag Tri Series
Kenilworth Food Fest
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.
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Events CALENDAR July
August
Velothon Sunshine Coast The Curated Plate NOOSA alive! IVF Outrigger Distance Championships Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival Queensland Garden Expo
October
Gympie Music Muster
November Blackall 100: Ultramarathon
Heart of Gold International Film Festival
Steve Irwin Day, Australia Zoo
Ocean6 Series
Netfest
Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.
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Kawana Triathlon
Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events September
Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
7 Sunshine Coast Marathon
Surfing Queensland Series – Billabong Parko Grom Stomp
Caloundra Music Festival
December
Surfing Queensland Series – Wahu Surfer Grom Competition – Ripcurl Grom Search
Noosa Triathlon
Woodford Folk Festival
Sunshine Coast Masters
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.
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Sporting EVENTS With some of the largest profile sporting events calling the Sunshine Coast home, you can smash your personal best or cheer on the competitors, all with a stunning natural backdrop.
Land and sea Competitors cycle through the undulating hills and rocky outcrops of the Glass House Mountains in the Velothon. Participants in the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon take in the views winding between Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore, whilst runners in the Blackhall 100 make their way through the Hinterland Great Walk and those in the Runaway Noosa Marathon make their way through the seaside town of Noosa Heads. Championship golf courses host the Volkswagen Scramble, while Sunshine Coast Stadium welcomes competitive sporting events ranging from the NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors, Oztag and pre-season Super Rugby games.
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Lightning strikes twice Nowhere does hometown pride run stronger than in the region’s very own national netball team, Sunshine Coast Lightning. Sunshine Coast Lightning are Australia’s most successful sports start up team, becoming the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball Champions in both 2017 and 2018. You can watch them defend their title at any of the seven home games played at USC Stadium.
An abundance of sparkling beaches and waterways means the Sunshine Coast is the ultimate destination for aquatic sporting events. The pristine white sandy beachfronts pave the way to the competition stage for the World Series Swims and the Surfing Queensland events. The region also offers premium rowing conditions for dragon boat racing and outrigging. Mooloolaba is home to IRONMAN 70.3 and the Mooloolaba Triathlon, while other state triathlons, run by the Queensland Triathlon Series, enjoy competing in Caloundra and Kawana, which offer ideal conditions for competitors. Sunshine Coast Lightning
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Music EVENTS Soak in the atmosphere and dance to your favourite beats in spectacular natural amphitheatres. The Sunshine Coast welcomes a variety of music festivals that boast impressive line ups. The Big Pineapple Music Festival opens its arms to music lovers from across the country for a magical day of good tunes, rays, a laid-back vibe and infectious energy. Music festivals on the Sunshine Coast are amazing at catering for the whole family too. Whether set in the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful hinterlands or on sandy backyards, multi-day music festivals allow you to soak in the best of music and the region. Every year, Kings Beach transforms as Caloundra Music Festival settles in for four days of good vibes, amazing music and beachside undercurrents. From cruisy coastlines to hinterland wonders, the renowned Gympie Music Muster and Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest will make your toes tap, while the Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival will keep you smiling.
Caloundra Music Festival
Gympie Music Muster
The Woodford Folk Festival transports you to another world, where you can immerse your senses in the vibrant atmosphere. Set over the New Year period, this unique folk festival puts on an incomparable colourful celebration, with unique street art, handcrafted installations, a choice of international performances from circus shows to comedies and a standout line-up of world class musicians.
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
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Cultural EVENTS Be inspired and let your creative juices flow with visual art and lifestyle festivals. The Sunshine Coast region has an abundance of creativity, and its artistic community continuously shifts and shapes the region’s character. The Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture is a ten day long celebration across the Sunshine Coast, promising to connect, disrupt and delight through arts, culture and creativity. The Heart of Gold International Film Festival beats the creative rhythm, with filmmakers from across Australia showcasing the very best of human nature. NOOSA alive! combines dance, music, theatre, and film over 10 days of artistic action. This great event has performances and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Step out of your comfort zone and experience the annual creativity of the Australian Body Art Festival and the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival, showcasing local and international designers’ passions for the human form; everything is art. With stunning natural wonders to escape to, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect balance between the hive of art events and connecting with the natural world. The Sunshine Coast embraces all events that bring people together who share a passion for the unique and wonderful, or just for a fun day out. From grassroots to major events, there’s something for everyone to
Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture
get involved with in the region. The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is a great event for all ages. In the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast are secret gems of vintage events, that burst at the seams with character. There’s even an event that celebrates the good old days, with the Time Warp Festival kicking it old school with rockabilly music, hot rods, bikes and pin ups! Keeping with the retro feel, Downunder Beachfest is a celebration of everything on four wheels. From the quirky to the informative, events like the Queensland Garden Expo, Maleny Wood Expo and the Gympie Garden Expo bring together communities of people sharing their passions and passing on their knowledge for generations to enjoy.
Maleny Wood Expo
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Food EVENTS
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Celebrate and savour the diverse and delicious regional flavours. The Sunshine Coast is known for its world class beaches, stunning hinterland scenery and amazing local farms and producers, providing the perfect location for some of the best food festivals in Australia. These foodie celebrations will challenge your taste buds to experience and pair flavour combinations you haven’t even dreamed of. Savour artisan foods and the culinary talent of some of Australia’s leading chefs and producers, with different cuisines to encounter around every corner. With the Coast a hot spot for craft brewers and wine enthusiasts, it’s only natural that they’re celebrated.
A new food event The Curated Plate, a new four-day destination food festival is set to make its debut on the Sunshine Coast from August 8-11, 2019. In a celebration of the relationship between the chef and producer, the festival will bring together the region’s finest produce with the best chefs in the Australian and international dining scene. Exclusive culinary events will span the region, bringing to life the unique local culture. The Sunshine Coast’s acclaimed produce and producers, sustainable practices, artisan culture, and health and wellness, will form key themes of the festival, with local experiences - from food trails to farms tours - also featuring in the program.
Other outstanding food events Noosa Food and Wine is a premier event that brings together people from far and wide to enjoy the finer things in life.
Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival in your calendar, and if discovering the local talent is your passion, what better way for the best of the region to showcase themselves than with cheese, at the Kenilworth Food Fest. The Ginger Flower and Food Festival is a great opportunity to learn first-hand from experts on everything ginger; be it flowers and gardening to cooking demonstrations, they’ll show you it all, while the Ignite Chilli Festival turns up the heat with chilli and spice and all things nice. Not only are these food festivals a way for the top producers in the region to bring the very best produce to your plate, it’s a great way to interact directly with the food you’re tasting.
If you enjoy getting in on the wine making action, make sure to check out the annual Grape Stomp. Embrace your love for Asian cuisine by putting Spicers Tamarind Retreat’s visitsunshinecoast.com 17
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CULTURE Find your own patch of sand and come to life in, on and under the water, with a tantalising beach menu that is an aquatic playground like no other.
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Life’s a beach Swim, sail, surf, kayak, jet ski, water ski, jet boat, paddle board, kite board – the options to enjoy the clear, clean water are endless! Hire a tinnie or join a charter to catch your next meal, or enjoy the serenity on a cruise or in a kayak and get to know the local birdlife as you explore the region’s quiet lakes and passages, including the Pumicestone Passage, Noosa Everglades and the Mary River.
Other bucket list experiences include swimming with humpback whales (seasonal), learning to surf, or diving the wreck of the ex-HMAS Brisbane. For even more adventure, leave the roads behind and take to the beach highway by horseback or in a 4WD along the Great Beach Drive (conditions and permits apply).
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Mooloolaba Beach
Salty skin Sunshine Coast beaches are, quite simply, some of the best in the world, rimmed with wide stretches of clean, white sand, and a choice of gnarly surf or calm bays sparkling with warm water. Kings Beach was voted as the state’s second best beach in 2018 by Surf Life Saving Queensland, while Noosa Main Beach and Mooloolaba Beach were both featured in TripAdvisor’s top 10 beaches in Australia in 2018. Mooloolaba and Noosa are also two of very few northern facing beaches on the east coast of Australia, meaning the water is calm and enticing year-round.
Beach, along the boardwalk at Coolum Beach or along the Noosa National Park coastal track. Remember to enjoy Sunshine Coast beaches by always swimming between the red and yellow flags at one of the many patrolled beaches, and follow the instructions and advice of the surf life savers on duty.
Experience true iconic beach culture by mixing with the locals and soaking in views of the sand, surf and waves from the best vantage points over a meal or cold drink, at one of the many affordable and familyfriendly surf clubs. Get out and about and take your pick of coastal walks, from Kings Beach to Bulcock Caloundra
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Beaches GALORE
Your guide to patrolled beaches on the Sunshine Coast • Alexandra Headland
• Golden Beach
• Noosa West
• Boardwalk Beach
• Inskip Point
• Peregian Beach
• Buddina Beach
• Kawana Waters
• Rainbow Beach
• Bulcock Beach
• Kings Beach
• Sunrise Beach
• Coolum Beach
• Marcoola Beach
• Sunshine Beach
• Coolum North
• Maroochydore Beach
• The Spit, Mooloolaba
• Currimundi Beach
• Mooloolaba Beach
• Twin Waters
• Dicky Beach
• Mudjimba Beach
• Wurtulla Beach
• Discovery Beach
• Noosa Main Beach
• Yaroomba Beach
Note: Some beaches are patrolled seasonally, visit beachsafe.org.au for the latest information.
Kawana Beach
Noosa
Moffat Beach
Mooloolaba
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NATURE The Sunshine Coast is a haven for natural wonders and outdoor adventure. Ancient volcanic peaks, whispering rainforests, awe-inspiring waterfalls and pristine waterways – the natural beauty will take your breath away.
Serenity Falls, Buderim
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Oh, the serenity With over 60 national and conservation parks, it’s no surprise that almost half of Australia’s bird species and over 150 rare and endangered species make their homes in the unspoiled wetlands, rainforests and coastal heath of the Sunshine Coast. Known for its rich biodiverse habitat, the Sunshine Coast is the only place in the world where there are two adjoining biosphere reserves recognised by UNESCO: the Noosa Biosphere and the Great Sandy Biosphere. Wander among tall open forests, including Conondale National Park, home to Queensland’s tallest tree, a flooded gum Eucalyptus Grandis, standing 73 metres high. Spot platypus in crystal clear creeks in the Mary Valley, take in the thundering power of Kondalilla Falls, Booloumba Falls, Mapleton Falls, Gardners Falls, and Serenity Falls. Camping is also offered in some of the region’s parks and forests. Remember to book your camp sites well in advance at qld.gov.au/camping.
Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough
Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains
Lace up and clip in Climb Mount Ngungun, a popular and easily accessible 30 minute summit, coastal Mount Coolum, or one of the other permitted peaks to really gauge the extent and beauty of the Sunshine Coast. Tackle part or all of the 58-kilometre Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk or 102-kilometre Cooloola Great Walk. With rest spots and camping grounds along the way, these walks will take you through some of the area’s most scenic locations. Mountain biking is another fun way to explore, and you’ll be spoilt for choice on the Sunshine Coast! Popular trails are at Sugarbag Road in Caloundra, Parklands in Bli Bli, Tewantin State Forest and Victory Heights Recreational Trails near Gympie. Join an escorted tour or hire a bike to get you on your way on the trails. For a more leisurely ride, or even a walk or jog, the nine kilometre stretch of the Caloundra Coastal Pathway will reward you with breathtaking views. visitsunshinecoast.com 23
One Tree Hill, Maleny
Great Beach Drive Get off the beaten track and head for the Great Sandy National Park to take to the beach in a 4WD. Drive yourself (permits required) or book a tour and enjoy the ride as you cruise along the shoreline and marvel at the coastal cliffs and coloured sands. Camping is a great option, however there are some places where camping is restricted, so be sure to check and book your spot at qld.gov.au/camping. 24 #visitsunshinecoast Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach
Natural HIGHLIGHTS Glass House Mountains
Pumicestone Passage Marine Park
These magnificent rocky outcrops are remnants of volcanic activity that occurred about 25-27 million years ago. Today, they are iconic landmarks and a popular location for bushwalkers and hikers to explore. Join a small group tour with experienced guides and really make it an experience to remember.
Consisting of 24 islands, 80 per cent of this pristine waterway measures under two metres deep. It is the perfect place to explore on a stand up paddleboard, kayak or escorted jet ski tour. Watch dolphins frolic, see incredible bird life, or spot the fascinating dugong in these placid waters (seasonal).
Noosa Everglades
Great Sandy National Park
One of only two everglade systems in the world, this waterway is the ultimate in serene tranquillity. Best explored on an eco cruise or in a kayak, see flourishing bird life, as well as banksias, tea trees, melaleucas, reeds and water lilies reflecting gloriously on the banks of the water. It’s no surprise that Noosa River is often referred to as the ‘river of mirrors’.
Famous for the multicoloured rocks and sand that have been created by iron-rich minerals in the dunes, which have stained the sand into a stunning variety of shades of yellow, red, orange and brown. Worth checking out is the 15-hectare Carlo Sand Blow, with its breathtaking views of Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay, the coloured sands and Fraser Island.
Noosa Everglades
Pumicestone Passage, Caloundra
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.
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Wildlife experiences Swim with whales, kayak with dolphins and dugongs, cuddle a koala, walk with tigers, 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 on the Sunshine Coast.
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Illume Creations, Montville
Creative hub
Release your inner child
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.
The fun continues with so many options to amuse both the big and little kids! Get the adrenaline pumping on a theme park ride, race karts on Australia’s largest commercial track, flip out in an indoor trampoline park, find your way out of a hedge maze, battle it out at skirmish, or slide, climb or chill out at an aqua park.
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.
SEALIFE Sunshine Coast
Ginger Factory, Yandina
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Australia Zoo
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.
Bulcock Beach, Caloundra
All aboard! Discover the rich history of the Mary Valley Railway line and ride the Mary Valley Rattler.
Paradise Seaplanes
Begin your journey in either Gympie or Amamoor, and hop aboard a lovingly restored heritage train that carries you through charming rural townships. At Historic Gympie Station there is a museum to explore, a gift shop, and a café showcasing the bountiful local produce of the Mary Valley. The Rattler operates on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast The new TreeTop Challenge opening at the Big Pineapple in 2019 is set to be the highest course in Australia! There will be about 120 activities across a two-kilometre course, with a variety of challenges including a 120m zipline. Aussie World new ride Launching this year at Aussie World, the Typhoon SX 360 is set to be Australia’s tallest, fastest, 360-degree swing ride. Stay tuned for news on the ride that will catapult riders up to 80km per hour into the air! TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast
Kawana Waters Hotel
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Innovative
FOOD The Sunshine Coast is a foodie paradise, offering a range of world-class restaurants and cafĂŠs, as well as markets where you can chat to the producers behind the locally farmed, home grown, organic and unique produce.
Taste of the region A natural food bowl, the Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s favourite taste destinations. With its distinctive coast and country geography, the region delights with an appetising variety of producers, waterfront restaurants, wineries, food festivals, cooking schools and farmers markets. The warm climate, rich soil and abundant oceans ensure the Sunshine Coast is suitable for producing an array of goods, such as avocados, ginger, pineapples, strawberries, feijoas, macadamia nuts, tomatoes, passionfruit, lychees, seafood, lemon myrtle, beef, dairy products, and even snails. Mooloolaba is the biggest swordfish port in Australia and is one of the busiest seafood ports on the eastern seaboard. The wharf is a hive of daily activity, with trawlers bringing in boatloads of swordfish, Mooloolaba prawns, lobsters and spanner crabs. Paddock to plate experiences abound, with farm gates, food, wine, brewery and factory tours available, where you can get up close and see behind the scenes. Pick your own, smell, taste and experience an authentic food spectacle.
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Cook up a storm If you’re feeling inspired by the great food in the area, grab an apron and become a cuisine master at one of the region’s many award-winning cooking schools. Learn the art from the masters of Japanese, French and contemporary South East Asian cuisine, and be sure to impress at your next dinner party.
Best brews
The Tamarind Cooking School, Maleny
As home to the first Coffee Roasters Guild in the country, championing the burgeoning artisan coffee industry, and a thriving craft microbrewery scene, it’s clear the region is a leader in gastronomic innovation and inspiration. The future is looking bubbly for the ever growing number of craft breweries in the region, all weaving their unique passion and flavours in to their brews. And while you may come to taste the delicious brews, make sure you stay for the vibrant food culture that dominates the region’s cafés and breweries, where seasonal fare and investment into local producers and growers is championed, with delectable results.
Brouhaha Brewery, Maleny
The Pocket Espresso in Moffat Beach, Caloundra
The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
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Eumundi Markets
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Market GUIDE
Your comprehensive list of the best produce and artisan markets. Discover fresh local produce, homemade treats, funky jewellery, handmade clothing and talented buskers at markets right across the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast ranks as one of the top ‘market’ destinations in Australia.
As you wander around the region’s markets, it won’t take you long to realise why the
During the holiday season, you will find a number of twilight markets where you can enjoy the cool evening breeze, entertainment and a bite to eat as you shop.
Wednesday
Sunday
• Eumundi Markets
• Buderim Sunday Markets (2nd and 4th)
Thursday
• Caloundra Country & Farmers Markets, Currimundi
• Cooroy Community Market • Nambour Village Square Market
• Caloundra Street Fair • Cotton Tree Markets
Friday
• Eumundi Collectables Market
• Marcoola Market, Marcoola (night)
• Fishermans Road Markets, Maroochydore
• Nights on Ocean, Maroochydore (2nd)
• Gympie Museum Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th)
• Noosa Junction Twilight Markets (3rd)
• Gympie Southside Markets (2nd and 4th)
• Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets (3rd)
• Imbil Country Markets
• Havana Nights Twilight Markets, Peregian Springs (4th)
• Kin Kin Creations Markets (1st)
Saturday
• Mooloolaba Beach Markets (2nd and 4th)
• Beerwah Tower Green Markets (1st)
• Noosa Farmers Markets
• Big Pineapple Markets
• Noosa Marina Markets
• Crystal Organics Farmers Market, Palmwoods
• Peachester Markets
• Dagun Growers Market • Eumundi Markets
• Maleny Art, Craft & Collectables Markets
• Peregian Beach Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th) • Sunshine Coast Collective Markets, Coolum Beach (4th)
• Hinterland Harvest Market • Kawana Waters Artisans and Farmers Markets • Landsborough Country Markets • Pomona Country Markets (2nd and 4th) • Timari Village Marketplace, Pacific Paradise (morning) • Yandina Plant and Produce Market Twighlight Markets Caloundra
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All you need is LOVE The Sunshine Coast offers a tantalising and endless amount of romantic spots to rekindle the flame, get down on one knee, say your ‘I dos’ or honeymoon with your love.
Romantic interludes Sweeping valleys, majestic mountain views, and stretches of golden sand with sparkling turquoise water; from an intimate picnic, where all that’s left to do is enjoy the view and the company, to incredible treehouse accommodation in peaceful serenity, you and your special someone will be spoilt for choice on feeling loved up. Deep Love Picnics styling in Moffat Beach, Caloundra
From this day forward Walk down the aisle along a sandy beach entrance, or surround yourself with rustic country elegance at its finest. The dramatic landscapes, sensational sunsets, and iconic and renowned wedding venues will ensure your big day is always magical.
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From classic and elegant, to beachy or boho, planning your dream wedding is easy, with experienced and passionate suppliers excited to make your experience as unique and beautiful as your love.
One Tree Hill, Maleny
Holiday DIRECTORY Visit Sunshine Coast is proud to be a membership based organisation representing a wide range of tourism operators on the Sunshine Coast. Below is a list of current financial members as of March 2019. For further details go to visitsunshinecoast.com/holidaydirectory
ACCOMMODATION
Caloundra to Kawana 17 North Street
Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park
Raintrees Resort
Aquarius Kawana
Direct Hotels-Breeze on Brightwater
Ramada Golden Beach
Aspect Caloundra
Golden Beach Motor Inn
Riviere On Golden Beach
Beachside Resort
Henzells Caloundra (Accom Caloundra)
Rolling Surf Resort
Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Hotel
Holiday Caloundra Local Agent
Rumba Beach Resort
Breakfree Grand Pacific
Joanne Apartments
Sails Resort on Golden Beach
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
Kings Bay Apartments
Sea Point Ocean Apartments
Caloundra City Centre Motel
Kings Row Holiday Apartments
Splendour by the Lake
Caloundra Holiday Centre
Monaco Resort
Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre
Caloundra Houseboats
Norfolks On Moffat Beach
Surfside on the Beach
Campbells Cove
Oaks Oasis Resort Caloundra
The Sebel Pelican Waters
Centrepoint Holiday Apartments
Portobello By The Sea
Tranquil Shores
Cerulean Apartments
Pumicestone Blue Resort
Ultiqa Shearwater Resort
Cheltenham Apartments
Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Eumundi Allara Homestead B & B
Kondalilla Eco Resort
Pomodoras on Obi
Altitude On Montville
Landsborough Pines Caravan Park
Queensland Conference & Camping Centres
Apple Tree Cottage
Lillypilly’s Country Cottages & Day Spa
Rainforest Holiday Village
At Remingtons Private Cottages
Lilyponds Holiday Park
Rosebrook Cottages
Avocado Grove B & B
Maleny Country Cottages
Secrets on the Lake
Beerwah Hideaway
Maleny Hotel
Simba Sunrise B & B
Bendles Cottages & Country Villas
Maleny Tropical Retreat
Spicers Clovelly Estate
Blackwattle Farm
Mapleton Cabins & Caravan Park
Spicers Tamarind
Blue Summit Cottages
Mapleton Springs B & B
Sunshine Valley Cottages
Clouds Montville
Montagues of Montville
The Country House at Hunchy
Country Lodge Motel
Montville Country Cabins
The Eumundi Dairy
Glass House Mountains Ecolodge
Montville Getaways
The Falls Montville
Glass on Glasshouse
Montville Grove
The Spotted Chook Ferme Auberge
Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel
Montville Ocean View Cottages
Treetops Seaview Montville
Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Whispering Valley Cottage Retreat
Jacaranda Cottages
Ocean View Caravan & Tourist Park
Yabbaloumba Retreat
Kenilworth Boutique Accommodation
Peaceful @ West Woombye
Yandina Station
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Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach 84 The Spit
Grand Palais Beachside
Pandanus Coolum Beach
Aegean Mooloolaba
Headland Tropicana
Peninsular Beachfront Resort
Alex Beach Cabins & Tourist Park
Holiday Mooloolaba
Pet Friendly Holiday House Coolum
Alex Beach House
Horton Apartments
Beach
Alex Seaside Resort
Ingenia Holidays (Rivershore Resort)
Raffles Mooloolaba
Alexandra on the Pacific
Key Largo Apartments
Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre
Alexandra Park Conference Centre
Landmark Resort
Marcoola Beach
Alexandria Apartments
Lotus Retreat
Mandolin Resort
Angelique Smith
Luther Heights Youth Camp
Sailport Mooloolaba Apartments
Aqua Vista Luxury Apartments
Malibu Mooloolaba
Salerno on the Beach Marcoola
Arabella Guest House
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Sand Dunes
Atlantis Marcoola
Mantra Sirocco
Sandcastles on the Beach Mooloolaba
Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba
Mantra Zanzibar
Saltwater Villas
Beach on Sixth
Maroochydore Beach Holiday Park
Seachange Resort Coolum Beach
Beachside Mooloolaba
Maroochydore Wunpalm Motel &
Seamark on First
BIG 4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort
Holiday Cabins
Seaview Resort Mooloolaba
Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat
Meridian Apartments Alex Beach
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort
Breakfree Alexandra Beach Resort
Mirra Chana Luxury Apartments
Spinnaker Quays
Breeze Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba Backpackers
Surf Dance Coolum
Cilento Resort Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park
The Dunes Cotton Tree
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort
Mooloolaba Motel
The Excellsior - Mooloolaba
Coolum Baywatch
Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park
The Mirage Alexandra Headland
Coolum Beach Getaway Resort
Myconos Resort
The Point Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach Holiday Park
Nautilus Resort Mooloolaba
The Sebel Maroochydore
Coolum Caprice
Newport Mooloolaba
Top Spot Motel
Coolum Holidays
Northwind Apartments
Trafalgar Towers
Coolum Seaside Apartments
Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Tranquil Views Retreat
Cotton Tree Holiday Park
Oaks Seaforth Resort
White Shells Luxury Apartments
Dockside Holiday Apartments
Oceans Mooloolaba
Windward Apartments
Elouera Towers
Osprey Apartments
First Light Mooloolaba
Pacific Beach Resort - Mooloolaba
Noosa & surrounds Bali Hai Apartments Noosa
Mantra French Quarter
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Beach Road Holiday Homes
Noosa Blue Resort
South Pacific Resort Noosa
Beachcomber Peregian Beach
Noosa Crest
The Islander Noosa Resort
Boreen Point Campground
Noosa International Resort
The Lookout Resort Noosa
Cooroy Country Cottages
Noosa Lakes Resort
The Retreat Beach Houses
Coral Beach Noosa Resort
Noosa North Shore Beach Campground
The Sebel Noosa
Culgoa Point Beach Resort
Noosa Residences
The Wolngarin Holiday Resort
Eco Camp Pty Ltd (Habitat Noosa)
Noosa River Holiday Park
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat
Noosa Sound Resort
Eurong Beach Resort
Fairshore Noosa (Accom Noosa)
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Fraser Island Beach Houses
Horizons at Peregian
Ocean Breeze Resort
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Ingenia Holidays Noosa
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
RACV Noosa Resort
Leisurecom Group Pty Ltd
Maison Noosa
Regatta Noosa
Makepeace Island
Seahaven Noosa
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FOOD & DRINK
Caloundra to Kawana Alfies Event Hire & Catering
Deep Love Picnics
Red Hot Chilli Pepper
Amici Restaurant Caloundra
Dicky Beach Surf Club
Sandbar Cafe & Kiosk
Caloundra Hotel
Golden Beach Tavern
The Pocket Espresso Bar
Caloundra Powerboat Club
Kawana Waters Hotel
Tides Waterfront Dining
Caloundra RSL
Mets on Kings The Caloundra Surf Club
Your Mates Brewing Co
Club Kawana
Moffat Beach Brewing Co
Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Eumundi Beerwah Hotel
Maleny Food Co
Palmwoods Hotel
Brouhaha Brewery
Montville Cafe Bar & Grill
Ricks Garage
Flaxton Gardens
Montville Coffee Pty Ltd
Something for Catering Pty Ltd
Hinterland Feijoas
Nambour RSL Club
Spirit House
Imperial Hotel Eumundi
Nutworks
Wild Rocket at Misty’s
Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach Aimee Provence
O’Malley’s Irish Bar
Taps @ Mooloolaba
Augellos Mooloolaba
Pier 33 Mooloolaba
The Alexandra Headlands Hotel
Buderim Tavern
Pub Mooloolaba
The Back Lane
Cellar Door on First
Raw Energy Cotton Tree
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Coolum Beach Hotel
Sizzler Maroochydore
The Wharf Tavern
Coolum Surf Club
The Dock Mooloolaba
Three Little Stones
Harry’s on Buderim
Spice Bar
Waterfront Hotel
Junk Maroochydore
Sunshine Brewery Pty Ltd
Kiki Bar
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Maroochydore Surf Club
Surfair Beach Hotel
Noosa & surrounds Aromas Noosa
Locale Noosa
Rickys
Bio Shop Noosa
Noosa Beach House
The Wasabi Group
Bistro C
Noosa Boathouse
Wood Fire Grill
D’licious Gourmet Hampers
Noosa Reef Hotel
Hervey Bay Boat Club
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ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS
Attractions Aussie World
Kenilworth Dairies
Queensland Air Museum
Australia Zoo
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Bellingham Maze
Maleny Cheese
Strawberry Fields
Big Kart Track
Maleny Dairies
Sunshine Castle
Cooloola Berries
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
The Big Pineapple
Flame Hill Vineyard
Mary Valley Rattler
The Opalcutter
Ginger Factory
McMartins Farm
Wildlife HQ
Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum
Opals Down Under
Activities & tours 1770 Environmental Tours
Golden Beach Hire
Skydive Noosa & Skydive Fraser Island
Adventure Empire
GONE Offroad 4WD Tours
Spinners Bar & Bowl
Air Fraser Island
Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours
Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours
Apex Camps Sunshine Coast
Holey Moley & Strike
Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours
Aqua Fun Park Twin Waters
Kanu Kapers Australia
Sunny Coast Tours
Aussie Biker Tours & Rental
Laserzone
Sunreef Mooloolaba
Australian Sunset Safaris
Live It Tours
Sunshine Coast Afloat
Bike On Australia
Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens
Sunshine Coast Skydivers
Bill’s Boat & Bike Hire
Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex
Sunshine Coast Stadium
Blast Aqua Park Coolum
Montville Christmas Wonderland
Sunshine Coast Turf Club
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
Mooloolaba Bowls Club
Swan Boat Hire
Brisbane Whalewatching
Mooloolaba Harbour River Canal Cruise
The Art Hub Sunshine Coast
Caloundra Cruises
Mooloolaba Yacht Club
The Big Boing
Caloundra Indoor Stadium
mudpuddy
The Big Wedgie
Caloundra Jet Boat
Mystic Mountain Tours
The Discovery Group
Caloundra Jet Ski Hire & Safaris
MV Noosa Queen
The Smash Pit
Caloundra Surf School
MyGui
The Wharf Mooloolaba
CC Tours & Travel
Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
Thrills Collective
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
Noosa Fishing & Crab Adventures
Topp Adventures
Coast to Hinterland Tours
Noosa Thriller
Tree Top Challenge Sunshine Coast
Cool Dingo Tours
O Boat Hire
Velo Bike Tours
Coolum Surf School
Oceanview Helicopters
Whale One
Corporate & Group Xperiences Pty Ltd
Oz Ski Resort
Wolf Rock Dive Centre Rainbow Beach
Cruise Maroochy Eco
Paradise Seaplanes
XL Surfing Academy
Eco River Rides
Porsche Indulgence
Eco Safaris Queensland
QCamel
ecoTekk Sunshine Coast
Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre
Epic Ocean Adventures
Rainbow Beach Helicopters
Experientia Sunshine Coast
Rainbow Beach Horse Rides
Fraser Explorer Tours
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre
Fraser Island Adventure Tours
Rex’s Sports Simulators
Freedom III Whale Watch & Dive Charters
Ride On Mary
Glasshouse Mountain Trail Bike Tours
Romantic Nights & Events
GoFly Aviation
Rusty’s bike rentals
Ghost Air
Skirmish Sunshine Coast
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CAR HIRE, TRANSPORT & SERVICES
Car hire & transport 4U Transfers & Tours
Budget Rent a Car Operations Pty Ltd
HERTZ Car Hire Caloundra
Airlink Transfers
Con-x-ion Airport Transfers
Kangaroo Bus Lines
Alpha Car Hire
Coolum Coaches Pty Ltd
Manta Ray Barge Qld Pty Ltd
Aussie Bargain Car Rentals
Deluxe Kombi Service
Nationwide Mobility Vehicles
Avis Sunshine Coast
East Coast Car Rentals
Pick Me Up Airport Transfers
Batteries Sunshine Coast
Enterprise Rent A Car
Translink Division
Art
Golf
Wellbeing
Art on Cairncross
Headland Golf Club Inc.
Asante Day Spa
Artisans Gallery Eumundi
Maleny Golf Club
Caloundra Esplanade Thai Massage
Caloundra Arts Centre Association Inc
Maroochy River Golf Club
Coolum Thai Massage
Illume Creations
Nambour Golf Club
Ikatan Day Spa
Majestic Cinemas & Event Centre
Pelican Waters Golf Club
Mooloolaba Beach Thai Massage
Nambour
Peregian Golf Course
Organica Day Spa
Maleny Art Direct Pty Ltd
Twin Waters Golf Club
Orchid Massage on Caloundra
Montville Art Gallery
Rejuvenate Massage Qld
The Caloundra Art Gallery
Salt Caves Mooloolaba
The Events Centre
Sunshine Coast Thai Massage
The Maroochy Arts & Ecology Centre &
Thai Royale
the Botanic Gardens
The Waterfall Day Spa
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Touch of Power Mobile Resort Massage
Retail
Avenue J Couture
Laurisha Jewellery
Sundaze
Caloundra Street Fair
Maleny Supa IGA
Sunshine Plaza
Eumundi Trading
Murruppi Enterprises
Sunshine Coast Collective Markets
Glasshouse Plantation
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre
Kawana Shopping World
Original Eumundi Markets
EVENTS 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride
Sunshine Coast Lightning
Australian Cycling Academy
Maleny Wood Expo
Sunshine Coast Ukulele Fest
Australian Events
Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Festival
The Event Crew Pty Ltd
Australian Institute of Architects
Noosa Alive
Ultraman Australia
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
Queensland Garden Expo
Woodford Folk Festival
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
Run Queensland
Horizon Festival
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
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