Sunshine Coast
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is a popular destination for many visitors, including Australians who seek sunshine, natural experiences and long open pristine beaches.
Why is it so popular? The Sunshine Coast is a naturally abundant and beautiful region just north of Queensland's capital city Brisbane. The coast has it all - sunshine & mild weather, long stretches of open pristine beaches & surf breaks, scuba diving on reefs & wrecks, coastal & hinterland villages with quaint shops and world-class eating & drinking, rural green mountains with waterfalls and sub-tropical rainforests, picturesque rivers and lakes. It really is Australia's Nature Coast!
You may have already heard about some of the Sunshine Coast's iconic destinations and experiences - be sure not to miss these!
- Australia Zoo - Beerwah
- Surf Beaches - over 100kms
- Dining, shopping & surf precincts of Caloundra, Mooloolaba & Maroochydore
- Glass House Mountains for hiking & photography
- The Hinterland country villages of Maleny & Montville for scenic vistas, food & wine, art & craft
- Scuba Diving amongst vast marine life on reefs & shipwrecks
Sunshine Coast
Must Do Experiences
Getting to the Sunshine Coast
The magnificent Sunshine Coast in Queensland is the southern gateway to Australia's Nature Coast and very easy to access with it's own international airport and its close proximity to Brisbane, Queensland's capital city.
The Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is located centrally near the stunning seaside village & surf beach of Marcoola. It is serviced by a range of domestic airlines with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland. Hire cars, taxis and Uber can get you from the airport to your preferred location, with Mooloolaba approximately 20 minutes drive away and Noosa 30 minutes drive.
From Brisbane's International and Domestic Airport or the Brisbane CBD, the Sunshine Coast is only one hour's drive (100km) north via the Pacific Coast Way (Bruce Highway). Driving yourself with either a rental car or your own vehicle is one of the best ways to explore the region.
We highly recommend you plan your Nature Coast Australia Road Trip using our itinerary tips here.
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Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
