| The Sunshine Coast is one hour's scenic drive | | | | variety of interesting animals from overseas. Your |
| north of Brisbane. The Sunshine Coast is an | | | | visit to the home of "THE CROCODILE HUNTER", |
| amazing place to visit with a mix of sea, sunshine, | | | | the late Steve Irwin, will definitely amaze you and |
| sand and lush hinterland, which includes the Noosa | | | | make your visit memorable. There are daily |
| Hinterland, the Glass House Mountains, Mary | | | | feeding shows from 10am through to 3:30pm |
| Valley, and the Blackall Range. Caloundra, Kawana, | | | | every day. You can enjoy a tasty meal yourself |
| Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Noosa | | | | from the food court. |
| and Rainbow Beach sit along the stretch of 100 | | | | AUSSIE WORLD is located one kilometre north of |
| kilometres of beaches and these places offer | | | | the Caloundra exit on the Bruce Highway and the |
| many types of holiday accommodation. You will | | | | best way to get there is drive, but you can take |
| enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, alfresco restaurants, | | | | a train to Landsborough and bus from there to |
| fashion boutiques and clean sandy beaches. | | | | the Rustic Cabin picnic grounds or Chancellor Park |
| 1.SURFING If you love surfing, then the swell off | | | | where a taxi can take you to Aussie World and |
| Point Cartwright and Alexandra Headlands will be | | | | the Ettamogah Pub which is situated near it. |
| just for you. Alexandra Headlands has a nice right | | | | Aussie World is open daily from 9am to 5pm and |
| hander point break...but watch out for the board | | | | rides start at 10am, but closes Christmas Day. |
| eating rocks. Also try the northern stretches of | | | | Aussie World is planning the best Australia Day |
| beaches like A-Bay, Sunshine to Peregian, | | | | event you've ever seen on the 26th January |
| Yaroomba, Kawana Pocket and Kings Beach. | | | | 2009. |
| Always be aware of rips, sharks, rocks and jelly | | | | THE ETTAMOGAH PUB is a quirky icon that has a |
| fish. Ask a local for advice first. | | | | 1927 Chevy truck on top of its bright red roof. It |
| 2.ADVENTURE If it's adventure that you want, | | | | is open every day from 9am until late but closes |
| try the camel rides on the beach, jetski tours or | | | | on Christmas Day. Bluey's Bar and Grill, located |
| skydiving.Try Noosa which is the furtherest point | | | | upstairs in the Ettamogah Pub, is open daily for |
| north. You will also find horse riding tours at | | | | lunch and dinner from 11am to 8pm but is closed |
| Noosa. | | | | on Christmas Day. |
| 3.FISHING One river that offers exceptional fishing | | | | UNDERWATER WORLD, Queenland's largest |
| is the Maroochy River, especially the lower | | | | Oceanarium and aquarium is situated at |
| reaches.The deep holes that dot the river usually | | | | Mooloolaba. Be entertained by thousands of sea |
| have great fishing, and the better known spot is | | | | creatures such as seals, sharks, sting rays, and |
| the cod hole, south of the Maroochy River Bridge. | | | | otters. My nephews thoroughly enjoyed being |
| The varieties of fish to be caught in this area are | | | | photographed with a friendly seal after watching |
| mulloway, sand whiting and dusky flathead. If you | | | | his playful antics. |
| fish from the northern and southern shores of | | | | 6.HINTERLAND On your drive through the |
| the river mouth, you may catch silver, golden and | | | | hinterland, discover the pretty town of |
| giant trevally and tailor. Or you can check up on | | | | Montville,which is home to pottery studios, art |
| the daily fishing charters that leave from Noosa. | | | | galleries, antique stores, and fashion houses. |
| 4.SHOPPING Maybe you love shopping! The | | | | Another 20klms north through Nambour is |
| Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore has something for | | | | Yandina. You will find the Ginger Factory there |
| everyone and gives you an exciting shopping | | | | where you can have an interesting tour and buy |
| adventure. My sister and I just did not want to | | | | gingerbread men and ginger candies made from |
| leave. | | | | quality Buderim ginger. |
| 5.FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT You can take your | | | | 7.MARKETS Just 10klms north of Yandina is |
| family to the famous Australian Zoo, Aussie | | | | Eumundi which has the most fascinating and very |
| World and Underwater World. Driving through the | | | | popular markets operating every Wednesday and |
| hinterland can take you from the Australian Zoo | | | | Saturday. These are not to be missed, but try to |
| up to the iconic Ettamogah Pub which has a quaint | | | | arrive early as the parking lots fill up very quickly. |
| little shopping village and is right next to Aussie | | | | It becomes a very interesting experience with |
| World which has over 30 rides and games that | | | | local entertainers keeping the kids and adults |
| everyone of all ages will enjoy. It will be an all day | | | | amused, and more than 500 great produce stalls |
| experience just at the Australian Zoo, so you | | | | selling beautifully constructed crafts, organically |
| may want to divide the entertainment up over a | | | | grown produce, and a large variety of other |
| few days. I enjoyed some time with my young | | | | amazing products. Wide pathways shaded by |
| nephews and sister and we got around this circuit | | | | towering heritage listed fig trees make walking |
| in 3 days, and I can not wait to go back again. | | | | amongst the stalls and old quaint buildings a very |
| THE AUSTRALIA ZOO is located just 45 minutes | | | | pleasant experience. My sister and I and her |
| north of Brisbane on the Glasshouse Mountains | | | | children had a great time. My nephews really |
| Tourist Drive, and is the home to some of | | | | enjoyed the kids entertainment. |
| Australia's most amazing and unique wildlife, and a | | | | |