An Australian Summer Supreme

   The Sunshine Coast area encompasses a wide variety of townships. If you're after a friendly and laid back atmosphere with secluded beaches, fewer high rise buildings than the cities and an amazing assortment of features, then the Sunshine Coast is it. Unique, varied and simply unspoilt!

 

    The Coast begins at Caloundra, just one hour's drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island. It takes in tranquil hinterland including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley; as well as more than 100 kilometres of beaches. The perfect combination for a dream holiday.

Maroochydore and Pincushion Island at Dawn

   Sunshine Coast Accommodation is available for every kind of traveller. With one hundred kilometres of stunning beaches flowing through the seaside towns of Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, Noosa and Alexandra Headland, the Sunshine Coast is the ideal holiday destination for couples and families. The range of accommodation options is almost endless with hotels, resorts and spa options in abundance to suit all kinds of budgets, basic to luxury.

 Sunrise on the Coast
    Banjo Paterson

Grey dawn on the sand-hills–the night wind has drifted
    All night from the rollers a scent of the sea;
With the dawn the grey fog his battalions has lifted,
    At the call of the morning they scatter and flee.
Like mariners calling the roll of their number

    The sea-fowl put out to the infinite deep.
And far over-head–sinking softly to slumber–
    Worn out by their watching, the stars fall asleep.

To eastward, where resteth the dome of the skies on
    The sea-line, stirs softly the curtain of night;
And far from behind the enshrouded horizon
    Comes the voice of a God saying “Let there be light.”

And lo, there is light!      Evanescent and tender,
    It glows ruby-red where ’twas now ashen-grey;
And purple and scarlet and gold in its splendour–
    Behold, ’tis that marvel, the birth of a day!

Queensland On The Water

Sailboards,Jetskis,Kayaks,Surfboards or Fishing.

   Enjoy kayaking or sailboarding on the Moreton Bay Marine Park and the pristine Pumicestone Passage. Experience a close encounter with marine creatures and abundant birdlife. Relax on the glorious golden beaches and explore the unique flora and fauna of the Conservation Park.Go fishing or grab a kayak and paddle beautiful Currimundi Lake.
  Surf the beautiful beaches Mooloolaba, Coolum,Noosa or Point Cartwright, Point Arkwright.Fish or jetski the Noosa,Maroohy River or rock fishing off Coolum.There is so much to do on the water.

Kayaking Currimundi Lake

Kayaks Noosa

Sailboarding

Sunshine Coast Sailboards

Good mates Fishing Point Arkwright Coolum at dawn.

Swan Boat Hire

Surfing and having fun at Point Cartrwright
 

Sunshine Coast Surfing

Surfing Coolum Beach with friends watching.

Surfing Point Cartwright

 

    Experience the thrill of riding a powerful jetski on a fast and furious adrenalin rush up the Maroochy River.

 Maroochy River Jetski

Jet skiing at the mouth of the Maroochy River near Pincushion Island

National Parks on Sunshine Coast Queensland

 Noosa National Park

Occupying the headland at Noosa, the National Park has a dramatic rocky coastline with many beaches and coves. A series of tracks through the National Park offer visitors a chance to explore a beautiful natural wonder.The Noosa Heads and river offers amazing views and a great water play area for holiday makers.
 You can access the park south of Noosa at Peregian Beach or Coolum.

Rare Albino Turkey

Fungi Noosa National Park

Enjoying Noosa River

Fungi on Log Noosa National Park

Glass House Mountains National Park

   Glass House Mountains were named by Captain Cook and are fantastic volcanic mountains,south of Caloundra.There are some fabulous scenic drives through the Glass House Mountains. The park is very   popular amongst walkers and climbers due to is fabulous opportunities for bushwalking and rock climbing. The Glass House Mountains also hold a rich Aboriginal history.

   The Glass House Mountains consists of seven distinctive volcanic peaks that rise abruptly from the low plains just south of Caloundra.

  These peaks include Mt Beerwah which is an intermediate climb, Mt Coonowrin which is an advanced climb, Mt Ngungun which is a fairly easy walk, and Mt Tibrogargan which is also an intermediate climb.

Glasshouse Mountain Peaks at Sunset

Sunset Glasshouse Mountains from Wild Horse Mountain

 Cooloola National Park

    Cooloola National Park is also known as the Great Sandy National Park, made up of glorious beaches, sparkling lakes, beautiful wildflowers and the pretty Noosa River. Features of the Park include the coloured sandcliffs, long beaches, rain-forests.

 You could try a 4WD trip along the Cooloola Wilderness Trail which leaves from Boreen Point, and continues for 46km. The drive takes you to Rainbow Beach through the beautiful Teewah Coloured Sands, as well as the wreck of the Cherry Venture.

  There are a number of boat tours leaving from Noosa. If you would prefer  you can hire boats from Tewantin and explore on your own.

Sailing Boreen Point Lake Cootharaba

Banks of Lake Cootharaba

Lake Cootharaba

Colored Sands Rainbow Beach

Relaxing Rainbow Beach Cooloola National Park