Mooloolaba offers a magnificent patrolled beach, hotels and resorts, water activities and an esplanade full of shops and restaurants. Mooloolaba’s beachfront continues north into Alexandra Headland
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Backpacker and dorm accommodation on the Sunshine Coast strip north of Brisbane.
The Sunshine Coast is quieter than the Gold Coast but it still has some major attractions.
Bribie Island is 65km north of Brisbane and has the closest surf beaches to Brisbane. Pumicestone Passage, which separates the island from the mainland, extends from Caloundra in the north to Deception Bay in the south. Visitors can drive to Bribie Island via the bridge from the mainland. The island is accessible by a bridge. Turn off from the highway near Caboolture. (more…)
Buderim, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is just inland from Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba and just north of Sippy Downs.
Buderim’s elevation means cool sea-breezes and magnificent views.
The Buderim Ginger Factory relocated Yandina many years ago
Buderim is home to the Urban Food Street – a local neighbourhood venture of growing fruit trees, vegetables and herbs on the footpath. Not all were convinced and after a stalemate with their local council, many trees were removed.
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Caloundra is 95km north of Brisbane and is a popular coastal holiday spot with a mix of calm and surf beaches.
It is the southern part of the Sunshine Coast Region which continues north to Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore, Marcoola, Coolum, and Noosa.
Marcoola is named after its location between Maroochydore and Coolum. It has a much more quieter patrolled beach perfect for escaping the more populated beaches.
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Cooroy is a pretty town, in the northern Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland, about 20 kilometres west of Noosa Heads. Cooroy is on the Brisbane to Nambour and Gympie railway line.
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In the hinterland, 20kms west of Noosa Heads is the town of Eumundi. For most of the week the streets are sleepy, except for Wednesdays and Saturdays, well-known for the Eumundi markets.
Market days are hectic, it’s difficult to find a park, the crowds are huge, but there is always an abundance of entertainment, food, art, craft, jewellery and pretty much anything!
During the rest of the week locals and tourists are kept entertained with rival pubs, Joe’s Waterhole (a well established live music venue) and the Imperial Hotel, both are found on the main street just a few doors away from each other. There are also café’s and boutiques.
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Montville, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is just north of Maleny. It is part of the Blackall Range along with Maleny, Mapleton and Kennilworth. Montville and Maleny overlook the Glass House Mountains National Park and the famous Glasshouse Mountains that were once volcanoes.
Montville is popular for getaways and retreats from the coastal cities amd Brisbane. See accommodation in Montville available through booking.com
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Noosa, on the northern section of the Sunshine Coast, is about 1 hour and 40 minutes drive north of Brisbane and includes Noosaville, Noosa Junction, Tewantin, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise and the Hinterland.
Main Beach is a protected north facing beach, popular with tourists and locals enjoying surf lessons, long-boarding, swimming and sun-baking. There are many who saunter straight from the surf onto the main street, Hastings St.
Well known for its fashionable restaurants, bars and boutiques, Hastings has just undergone a facelift in order to be more pedestrian friendly.
At the other end of Hastings St is the Noosa National Park. It can be accessed by a boardwalk from Main Beach and has bushwalking trails, some of which lead to more beaches or views.
Away from the bustling tourist town of Noosa Heads, about five or 10 minutes drive south, is the suburb of Sunshine Beach. Once known as Golden Beach, Sunshine is popular with local surfers. Swimmers can also enjoy the safety of swimming between the flags.
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Twin Waters (Postcode: 4564) is on the north side of the Maroochy River, opposite Maroochydore.
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About ten minutes drive west of Noosa Heads, is the town of Tewantin. Along the main street, Poinciana Avenue, is the information centre Parkyn’s Hut, cafés, shops and Memorial Park.
Poinciana Ave leads to Pelican Street where the Noosa office for the Sunshine Coast Council and the Noosa Regional Gallery are located. Nearby is the Noosa Marina, which has shops, Sunday markets and restaurants. Noosa Marina is also the point of departure or arrival for many fishing and scenic tours of Noosa River.
Tourists and locals can take the cable ferry at the end of Moorindil Street over to Noosa North Shore.
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Yandina, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is just north of Nambour. Yandina is the ‘Ginger Town’ of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and home of The Buderim Ginger Factory which relocated Yandina many years ago.
Yandina is also home to the Yandina Community Gardens, a membership-based community group dedicated to providing education and practical experiences in Permaculture
Yandina is 107 kilometres north of Brisbane, just off the Bruce Highway, and inland from Coolum Beach . (more…)
Alexandra Headland on the Sunshine Coast features a large patrolled beach, which is popular amongst families and surfers.
Alexandra Headland is just north of Mooloolaba and south of Maroochydore.
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Coolum is a coastal town between Marcoola (south) and Peregian Beach and Noosa to the north.
It has a magnificent beachfront, flagged surf beaches and views of Mount Coolum. As well as accommodation it has shops, cafes and a long boardwalk with great views.
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Cottages, cabins and retreats on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.
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Nambour is a large provincial town 106 miles north of Brisbane, just off the Bruce Highway and inland from Maroochydore. Nambour Hospital serves the Sunshine Coast region. Nambour is home to the Big Pineapple.
The annual Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour brings visitors from throughout south-east Queensland.
Sunshine Coast Railway Modellers Society Inc Mini Railway Club. SCRMS has a track in Nambour with club meetings and public running days each month offering rides and light refreshments. Locos include both steam, petrol and electrically driven units.
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Noosa Heads Hastings Street 4.5 star Luxury Hotels and Resorts
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Noosaville is set back from the surf beaches of Noosa Heads, between the Noosa River and Lake Weyba.
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Education and Schools on the Sunshine Coast
Queensland children normally begin school in the year of their 6th birthday. Most attend state or independent schools. Others study by distance education and some families choose home-schooling. See BCL Brisbane Education for more
The coastal strip from Caloundra to Noosa offers the full range of accommodation from 5 star hotels, resorts and holiday apartments to budget motels and backpacker hostels.
Book hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headlands, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Coolum, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa (5 & 4.5 star), Noosa (4 star), Noosa 3.5 star and Noosaville .
You can also venture further north to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island
3 bedroom apartments and townhouses on the Sunshine Coast for families and groups. One and two bedroom apartments are included in Sunshine Coast Hotels and Resorts
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Sunshine Coast Motels generally offer cheaper accommodation, and cater to travellers.
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Within easy driving distance of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast hinterland offers cozy mountain retreats in winter and cool mountain air in summer.
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Kawana Waters is a picturesque coastal area, with beautiful surfing beaches plus patrolled areas, it is excellent for other water activities including fishing. It is located in the Sunshine Coast Region which includes Alexandra Headland, Caloundra, Coolum, Marcoola, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Noosa and Peregian Beach.
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Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is 100kms north of Brisbane. It is part of the Blackall Range along with Montville, Mapleton and Kenilworth. Montville and Maleny overlook the Glass House Mountains National Park which is home to the famous Glasshouse Mountains that were once volcanoes.
The area is popular with people seeking an alternative lifestyle and is known for its art galleries, restaurants, alternative schools and more. Maleny has a country-town atmosphere and is less touristy than Montville. It was the original site of the Maleny Folk Festival before it was moved to Woodford.
Nearby is Baroon Pocket Dam, which provides treated water for the Sunshine Coast and is also a popular recreational area for sailing, picnics and fishing (fishing in the dam requires a permit).
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Maroochydore is one of the main business districts on the Sunshine Coast with a wide variety of food and shopping outlets, and serviced offices.
Maroochydore is popular with families as it has a number of sheltered beaches.
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