| and's Sunshine Coast... | | | | The shopping centres have their own special style, |
| The Sunshine Coast, an area of sweeping shiny | | | | with waterfront or over-water locations, including |
| beaches bordered by blue water and backed with | | | | the Sunshine Plaza. |
| lush valleys, beautiful mountain ranges and quaint | | | | Potter around specialty stores, find that special |
| hillside villages. | | | | memento or simply splurge a little. |
| Just perfect. | | | | If art and craft is your passion, head for the hills. |
| Welcome to the Sunshine Coast one of the most | | | | One of the Sunshine Coast's most popular and |
| beautiful places in Australia. | | | | enduring tourist attractions, the famous Eumundi |
| Experience the region's enduring appeal, including | | | | Market is held Wednesday and Saturday |
| absolutely delicious food bursting with local | | | | mornings, rain, hail or shine. |
| flavours, and the pristine, unspoilt wilderness of | | | | With organic fruit and vegetables, freshly baked |
| the Cooloola coast and tranquil everglades. | | | | bread, locally made arts and crafts, clothing, |
| This wonderful region begins at Caloundra, just an | | | | sweets, toys, flowers and more to choose from, |
| hour's drive north of Brisbane, and extends to | | | | you won't leave empty handed! |
| Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island. | | | | The Eumundi Market is an iconic reflection of the |
| The Sunshine Coast takes in tranquil hinterland | | | | Sunshine Coast's special culture. |
| including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall | | | | The market motto, 'Make it, bake it, grow it or |
| Range, Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley, as | | | | sew it' is passionately observed by its dozens of |
| well as more than 100 kilometres of beaches | | | | farmers, producers, artisans and craftsmen who |
| stretching through the coastal towns of | | | | set up their stalls before first light under the |
| Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, | | | | shade of massive ancient fig trees. |
| Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach. | | | | The Sunshine Coast is blessed with a unique style |
| The Sunshine Coast is holiday central for both | | | | of cuisine featuring local produce grown in the lush |
| couples and families. | | | | hinterland and seafood plucked fresh from rivers |
| You can keep the kids happy fishing, visiting | | | | and surrounding ocean waters. |
| attractions, canoeing or wandering through the | | | | Savour delicacies from award-winning restaurants |
| markets. | | | | that span the coastal stretch. |
| Rivers, sheltered bays and surf beaches provide a | | | | Browse the famous Noosa Farmers Market for |
| variety of swimming spots. | | | | the best of what's in season, taste award-winning |
| Factor in an indulgent massage for two, a quiet | | | | ice-cream and cheese at Maleny, buy just-picked |
| rainforest walk, a round of golf or a romantic | | | | tropical fruits from the farm gate, devour a kilo |
| dinner in the mountains or by the sea. | | | | of prawns at Mooloolaba or settle down to dine in |
| If recharging is your aim, relax under the shade of | | | | an elegant restaurant overlooking mountains, |
| a pandanus on the beach, wander through national | | | | rivers or the sea. |
| parks, follow the food and wine trails or browse in | | | | At sunrise or at dusk, you'll find a variety of hip |
| hinterland art galleries. | | | | sips in bars and cafes all over the coast. |
| Caloundra is the gateway to Queensland's | | | | Kick start your day with a freshly squeezed juice |
| Sunshine Coast and only an hour's drive north of | | | | at Raw Energy or relax by the water with a |
| Brisbane's international airport. | | | | chilled Sundowner at The Boat Shed. |
| There's so much or so little to do in Caloundra and | | | | Home to the internationally famous 'Crocodile |
| so much to enjoy. | | | | Hunter', the late Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo houses |
| With a large variety of attractions on the | | | | a collection of 550 animals including crocodiles, |
| doorstep, Caloundra can suit either couples or | | | | tigers, koalas, snakes and the world's oldest giant |
| families. | | | | land tortoise. |
| Visit Australia Zoo, Aussie World Theme Park or | | | | Don't miss the demonstrations featuring snakes, |
| the Big Kart Track, one of the longest go-kart | | | | otters, camels, foxes and - the 1.30pm daily |
| tracks in Australia. | | | | highlight - crocodiles! |
| The diversity of fun and excitement continues | | | | See the wonders of the marine world including |
| with fishing, golf, horse riding, kayaking, learning to | | | | sharks, giant stingrays and gropers, as well as |
| surf and tandem skydiving landing on the beach. | | | | daily seal shows at Underwater World, located at |
| With the white sandy beaches of Mooloolaba, | | | | The Wharf, Mooloolaba. |
| Alexandra Headlands, Maroochydore and Coolum, | | | | Go to Forest Glen Sanctuary where the close |
| coupled with a diverse range of landscapes and | | | | encounters with deer and Australian wildlife, |
| attractions, the Maroochy Shire is an ideal holiday | | | | including koalas, wombats, kangaroos and emus, |
| destination. | | | | are a first class interactive experience for children |
| The beaches are one of the main attractions of | | | | of all ages. |
| Maroochy and they won't disappoint. | | | | Hand feed deer from your car, cuddle a koala and |
| Walk along a sealed track from the Mooloolaba | | | | discover the bush at night in the nocturnal house. |
| Spit to the Maroochy River and take in the | | | | The park offers a daily park ranger show and |
| spectacular views of the ocean for the majority | | | | wombat talk. |
| of your stroll. | | | | The Ginger Factory at Yandina, the largest ginger |
| Maroochy is home to a vast array of attractions | | | | factory in the southern hemisphere, has an |
| including Underwater World, The Ginger Factory, | | | | amazing array of ginger-based products and |
| Super Bee, Forest Glen Deer Sanctuary, The Big | | | | ginger plants to take home. |
| Pineapple and Bli Bli Castle, all keen to ensure you | | | | Kids will love the historic cane train ride, dolls' |
| have a great time. | | | | cottage and wildlife sanctuary. |
| Noosa is renowned for its beaches, arguably | | | | Test your skills, and nerves, around the Big Kart |
| some of the finest in the world. | | | | Track, Australia's largest go kart track. |
| Complete this with a series of waterways and | | | | There's also night racing under floodlights and a |
| you have the perfect backdrop for adventurous | | | | separate kids' track. |
| fun! | | | | Off-track, the Bungy Bullet will propel you 50 |
| The Noosa National Park is just minutes from the | | | | metres high into the sky in just over a second! |
| heart of Hastings Street and is Australia's most | | | | An educational and fun day out is the Super Bee |
| visited national park, with lush forests, cliff tops, | | | | Honey Factory. |
| rocky coves and spectacular bays. | | | | The honey factory offers Australia's only live |
| Activities are as diverse as camel riding on the | | | | beekeeping demonstration and the chance to |
| beach, off-road driving on Noosa's North Shore, | | | | taste 28 types of honey! |
| cruising the everglades or relaxing in one of many | | | | Nestled in three hectares of tropical gardens, the |
| spas. | | | | Super Bee is home to the Three Bears Cottage, |
| Take an easy drive from Caloundra, Mooloolaba | | | | the House that Jack Built and Snow White and the |
| or Noosa, and travel west to pretty hinterland | | | | Seven Dwarfs, as well as mini golf, mini cars and |
| townships including Maleny and Montville. | | | | a merry go-round. |
| There is shopping, dining, art galleries, interesting | | | | Visit Ski and Surf Cable Water Ski where two |
| crafts and walking options as well as major | | | | large lakes are open year round for thrills and spills |
| musical events featuring opera, jazz and folk | | | | for beginners and the advanced. |
| music at different times throughout the year. | | | | You can enjoy hours of fun cable skiing, surfing, |
| The Blackall Range offers some picturesque | | | | knee boarding or wave jumping. |
| touring through the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with | | | | Witness the remarkable natural phenomenon of |
| breathtaking views of the spectacular Glass | | | | the many different coloured sands which rise in |
| House Mountains and the coast. | | | | 200-metre high cliffs stretching from Rainbow |
| For the addicted shopper the Sunshine Coast | | | | Beach to Double Island Point. |
| offers high fashion boutiques, fine art, fresh | | | | Take the Picnic Creek walk (1.2 kilometres) to the |
| produce and quaint art and craft local markets. | | | | lookout for the spectacular 80-metre Kondalillia |
| Meander along beachfront boulevards, including the | | | | Falls. |
| most famous of them all, Noosa's Hastings Street, | | | | The Wompoo circuit (1.3 kilometres) winds |
| or stroll along Mooloolaba's Esplanade. | | | | through rainforest to a lookout for the Mapleton |
| After you've cruised the stylish boutiques and | | | | Falls. |
| specialty stores, take time out for a coffee or | | | | There are many pleasant walking trails and picnic |
| leisurely brunch and watch the world go by. | | | | spots in this area. |