Sunshine Coast Queensland

Queensland's Sunshine Coast

Australia's Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane is easily accessible by car, coach or plane and provides an excellent beachside destination all year round. 

The Sunshine Coast takes in the beachside towns and cities of Alexandra Headland, Caloundra, Coolum, Kawana Waters, Marcoola, Mooloolaba, Noosa and Peregian Beach, provincial Nambour, and mountain villages including Maleny and Montville in the Noosa Hinterland and Blackall Ranges.

The region is a popular holiday destination for Queenslanders, visitors from the southern states and international visitors.  The Sunshine Coast is home to several theme parks, including Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, the Buderim Ginger Factory and the Big Pineapple. See tours of the Sunshine Coast here.

Queensland runs on Eastern Standard Time all year round (check the times above right).

School holidays and local events are shown on our What's On pages for January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Short courses on the Sunshine Coast starting in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

For more information about Brisbane and Queensland, please see Brisbane City Life 

For Gold Coast information and accommodation see BCL Gold Coast.