Sunshine Coast

Q: What is Sunshine Coast Best Known for?

This seaside holiday town is known for its beautiful rural hinterland, unspoiled national parks, well-preserved natural attractions, and of course, being home to one of Australia’s pristine beaches and surf spots.

Q: When is the Best Time to Visit Sunshine Coast?

Sunshine Coast has subtropical conditions, so you’ll mostly experience warm days throughout the year. However, cooler weather happens between April to September. Peak travel usually happens during summer holidays in December to January and also in October to November when a few festivals take place.

Q: Where is the Best Location for Tourists to Stay in Sunshine Coast?

Being surrounded by beautiful scenery, you have a number of areas to choose from depending on your preferences. Noosa and Caloundra is a perfect place if you want to be near the beautiful beaches. You can also choose to stay at the bustling CBD area of downtown Sunshine Coast or Mooloolaba to be close to most of the town’s attractions.

The Sunshine Coast is home to multicolored sand dunes, mangrove forests and some of the best beach resorts and surf spots in the Australian continent! Explore bountiful parks, trek scenic trails, or take to the skies by skydiving at Noosa Beach.

Complete your Sunshine Coast adventure by visiting the Australia Zoo where you can drop by the home of famous crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin! See over 1,200 wildlife creatures: meet giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and the ever-lurking presence of crocodiles. While you're at it, don't miss out on the famous crocodile feeding sessions helmed by the Irwin family!

Best time to visit

DEC - JAN

Woodford Folk Festival

Recommended trip duration

3 days

Historical sites • Sunshine Coast

Mary Valley Rattler Train Experience from Gympie

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¥ 323

Parks & gardens • Sunshine Coast

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World Ticket in Sunshine Coast

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¥ 211

Water activities • Sunshine Coast

Mangroves and Mansions Guided Kayak Tour of Noosa River

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English guide

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

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¥ 370

Parks & gardens • Sunshine Coast

Amaze World Ticket - Sunshine Coast

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¥ 155

Attraction passes • Sunshine Coast

The Ginger Factory Sunshine Coast

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From ¥ 131

Playgrounds • Sunshine Coast

TreeTop Challenge Ticket in Sunshine Coast

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¥ 328

Outdoor & sports activities • Sunshine Coast

Noosa Whale Watching Cruise

English guide

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

¥ 445

Tours • From Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay

Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Full-Day Tour

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English guide

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From ¥ 1,307

Cruises • Sunshine Coast

Noosa Half-Day Everglades Serenity Cruise

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English guide

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

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¥ 440

Tours • From Brisbane

Group Price: Noosa Heads, Eumundi Markets Private Tour from Brisbane

English guide

Private tour

Small group

Private group

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

¥ 5,058

Outdoor & sports activities • Sunshine Coast

Coastal Express Mooloolaba Whale Watching Experience

Seasonal

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English guide

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

¥ 417

Cruises • Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise in Sunshine Coast

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English guide

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

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¥ 323

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Local weather

℉ ℃

JAN - DEC

29° 9°

General info

Time zone

GMT +10:00

2 hours ahead
Currency

Australian Dollar

1CNY = 0.21AUD
Official languages

English
Best time to visit

DEC - JAN

Woodford Folk Festival
Recommended trip duration

3 days
Activities available on Klook

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Sunshine Coast

Best time to visit

Recommended trip duration

Recommended for you

Mary Valley Rattler Train Experience from Gympie

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World Ticket in Sunshine Coast

Mangroves and Mansions Guided Kayak Tour of Noosa River

Amaze World Ticket - Sunshine Coast

The Ginger Factory Sunshine Coast

TreeTop Challenge Ticket in Sunshine Coast

Noosa Whale Watching Cruise

Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Full-Day Tour

Noosa Half-Day Everglades Serenity Cruise

Group Price: Noosa Heads, Eumundi Markets Private Tour from Brisbane

Coastal Express Mooloolaba Whale Watching Experience

Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch Cruise in Sunshine Coast

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Furry and Fuzzy: 10 of Australia's Most Lovable Animals and Where to See Them

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