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Caloundra Visitor Information Centre
7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra QLD 4551
Phone: 07 5420 6240
Free call 1800 644 969
www.caloundratourism.com.au
Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Sixth Avenue & Aerodrome Road,
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Phone: 07 5459 9050
Freecall: 1800 882 032
www.discovermaroochy.com.au
Noosa Visitor Information Centre
Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Phone: 13000 NOOSA (66672)
www.visitnoosa.com.au
Cooloola Visitor Information Centre24 Bruce Highway, Gympie QLD 4570
Phone: 07 5482 5444
Freecall: 1800 444 222
www.cooloola.org.au
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Sunshine CoastQueensland Australia
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1.Australia ZooSteve Irwin Way, Beerwah
www.australiazoo.com.au
Crikey! There is no other zoo like
Australia Zoo. With plenty o wildlie
action every day including exciting
croc shows, knowledgeable zoo
keepers to chat with and lots o drop-
dead gorgeous animals that cant
wait to get up close and personal with
YOU! Open 7 days rom 9am 5pm.
4.Birds eye viewStart your day oating at dawn in a hot air balloon above the majestic
Glass House Mountains or fnish the day with the adrenalin-pumping thrill
o tandem skydiving over Caloundra, Coolum or Rainbow Beach.
For more birds eye views try parasailing o the Carlo Sandblow on the
Cooloola Coast or take a silent glider ight.
Market Guide:
Bag a bargain at the marketsBring a recyclable bag and spend some time at one o our local,
hinterland or seaside markets. Stock up on the reshest produce,
specialty are and original creations. Make it, bake it, grow it or sew it
is the motto o the amous Eumundi Market, held each Wednesday
and Saturday.
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Wednesday: Eumundi Markets
Thursday: Cooroy Community
Market RSL Hall, Maple Street
Saturday: Eumundi Markets,
Big Pineapple Growers Markets,
Yandina, Dagun and Nambour
Farmers Markets
Sunday: Noosa Farmers Markets,
Noosa Marina, Caloundra Bulcock
Street and Country Market, Cotton
Tree, Peregian Beach (1st, 3rd and
5th Sunday), Imbil and Maleny
Local Story
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6.Caloundra Coastal Pathwww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
This coastal pathway stretches
25 km along some o the most
scenic shorelines on the Sunshine
Coast, at Caloundra. It is a
continuous coastal link rom Golden
Beach in the south to Point
Cartwright in the north. With sights
such as a lighthouse, lakes,creeks and sur beaches, this scenic
trail is a perect way to get out
and about and explore Caloundras
natural beauty.
Big Kart TrackSteve Irwin Way, Landsborough
P: +61 7 5494 1613
www.bigkart.com.au
Looking or action? Big Kart Track has got it all! Straights, bends,
chicanes and hair-raising hairpins. Big Kart Track is the largest
commercial go-kart track in Australia. The track is 1.2 km in length
and 8 metres wide. Pit your wits and challenge your riends to a
race on Australias astest Go-Kart track!
It is the perect venue or group bookings and team building with 50
karts available. Open 7 days rom 9am - 5pm Sunday to Thursday and
9am - 10pm Friday and Saturday.
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Buderim Forest ParkBy Helga
When youve had enough sand, sun and sur and want to get out o the
sun and chill out, then you must head down to the Buderim Forest Park.
It truly is a picture perect rainorest with shaded walking tracks rom
entrance to entrance.
There is nothing like taking a dip in the cool Serenity Falls water hole,
it is pure heavenly bliss. There are also picnic areas and barbeques
or those wanting to make a day o it. It is defnitely a must i visiting the
area and is my avourite place to unwind and get back to nature.
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50 things to enjoy
on the Sunshine Coast
Dine out in style
With sur, sun and tranquil hinterland as the backdrop, the pursuit o
abulous ood is high on the agenda on a Sunshine Coast holiday. With many
menus eaturing local produce, you can literally taste your way around the
Sunshine Coast. Try an award winning restaurant, fsh n chips resh rom
the trawlers or enjoy a classic Aussie Meal at one o the many Sur Clubs -
whatever your taste buds crave, youll be sure to be satisfed.
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12.Dive the Ex-HMAS BrisbaneMooloolaba
www.scubaworld.com.auwww.sunree.com.au.
Dive the site o one o Australias
most distinguished warships. The
ex-HMAS Brisbane has grown into an
impressive artifcial ree and lies at
a depth o 27 metres o the coastline
o Mooloolaba. Beautiul all year
diving conditions and ease o access
have made the ormer destroyer one
o Australias most talked about dive
sites. ScubaWorld and Sunree hold
permits to dive the site.
7.Cooloola Wilderness Trailwww.epa.qld.gov.au
Found in the Great Sandy
National Park the Cooloola
Wilderness Trail, is an excellent
2-4 day camping trip with
multiple walking tracks to choose
rom. There are fve campsites
available along the route. The
track was created in 1986
to commemorate the 150th
anniversary o the rescue o Eliza
Fraser. It is an approximation o the
route ollowed by Eliza.
9. Coast the region by Harley Davisonwww.reedomwheels.com.auFor the ultimate two-wheel, wind-in-your hair adventure climb aboard a
Harley Davidson and cruise the hills and valleys o the scenic hinterland. Why
not drop into a local winery, cheese actory or art gallery along the way?
Cruise the waterways
Cruise away on a picturesque river cruise exploring some o the natural
wonderlands and harbours o the Sunshine Coast. Multiple operators can
help you explore the Noosa Everglades, Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers andPumicestone Passage in Caloundra.
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10. Cycle the Noosa Trail Network rom Kin KinSet o on one o six picturesque hinterland trails that make up the Noosa
Trail Network. Choose to walk, horse ride or mountain bike or or more
adventure, why not combine a ew trails together?
MORE ACTIVITIES THAN YOU CAN DREAM OF - One o the great things about the Sunshine Coast is that youcan do as much or as little as you like. It's home to a number o exceptional attractions and activities both manmade and natural. In order to make the most o your visit we have outlined 50 things or you to enjoy in the region.Our locals also share their avourite places and experiences with you - look out or their 'Local Stories'.
Visit your nearest Visitor Inormation Centre where knowledgeable sta will make arrangements or you to visitsome or all o these attractions.
I you dont get time to complete the whole 50 on your frst visit, we look orward to welcomingyou back to the Sunshine Coast.
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13.Dive with Grey Nurse SharksCooloola
Add a little more adrenalin to your dive by visiting Wol Rock, one o the ew
places in the world where you can dive with large schools o grey nurse sharks.
Wol Rock is a ormation o our volcanic pinnacles ound north o Double Island
Point and is considered to be one o Australias top ten diving destinations.
16.4WD Fun
Create your own itinerary through one o the designated orest drives o theMary Valley or join a 4x4 adventure tour to the Great Sandy National Park.
Catch the erry rom Tewantin and visit Noosas North Shore or some 4WD
action along a 50 kilometre beach highway. A choice o camping or luxury
accommodation is also available.
19. Glass House MountainsClimb, abseil or simply take in the spectacular view o the Glass HouseMountains. Steeped in Aboriginal Legend, the Glasshouse Mountains are a
series o spectacular volcanic plugs rising dramatically rom the coastal plain.
20.Great Sandy National ParkVisitors can cross the river to camp, fsh, ride a horse or join a camel trek in
the Great Sandy National Park. Four-wheel drive vehicles can continue along
the 50-kilometre stretch o beach to Double Island Point and the Teewah
Coloured Sands.
21. Hire a boatBe your own captain and round up the crew or a un day out on the waterwith riends or amily. Boats can be hired rom a number o locations acrossthe Sunshine Coast including the Maroochy & Noosa Rivers, Caloundra,
Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay. One day not enough? Then hire a house boat
rom Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach Marinas and explore the Great Sandy Strait
at your own pace.
22. Horse Riding on the beachwww.equathon.com
Enjoy horse riding along some o Sunshine Coasts amous beaches including
Noosa North Shore and Rainbow Beach.
17. Giddy Up!Caloundra
www.sctc.com.au
Experience the glamour and excitement o thoroughbred racing at the
Sunshine Coast Tur Club. This is an excellent day out with riends and amily.
Twilight racing is held on Saturdays and aternoon racing on Sundays.
14. Feed the DolphinsTin Can Bay
Tin Can Bay is one o only three places in Australia where you can hand eed
the rare Indo-Pacifc humpback dolphins. Feed the wild dolphins at the waters
edge as part o a tour rom Rainbow Beach or sel drive to Tin Can Bay. Feeding
starts at about 8am and continues until approximately 11am (unless the
dolphins decide to leave beorehand).
15.Find a hole in your diary
Tee o against spectacular scenic
backdrops and test your skills at
one o the Sunshine Coasts fve
championship gol courses. Choose
rom Greg Norman designed Club
Pelican, Twin Waters or Hyatt Regency
Coolum - the home o the Australian
PGA championship, Peregian Springs
(members only) and Noosa Springs.
Ginger Factory50 Pioneer Road Yandina
P: +61 7 5446 7100
www.gingeractory.com.au
Visit the home o Buderim Ginger and experience the authentic tastes
o Queensland. Spend the day enjoying the delicious avours, abulous
shopping and educational tours or let the kids chase the gingerbread
man around the globe on the Overboard ride. The Ginger Factory is
now also home to the Superbee Live Bee Show and The Buderim
Ginger Cooking School. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm, Free Admission
ees apply or tours and rides.
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Indulge in a local drop
Meander through some o the hinterlands most stunning natural settings
and pop in to a number o gorgeous boutique wineries, located in the
Blackall Range, Kenilworth and Traveston areas. Cellar doors include Flame
Hill Vineyard, Blind Mans Blu, Dingo Creek Vineyard, Little Morgue Winery,
Maleny Mountain Wines and Maroochy Springs.
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24. Improve your culinary skillsLearn to cook at one o the Sunshine Coasts amous cooking schools and
impress your riends at your next dinner party. Classes are scheduled at
Spirit House and The Ginger Factory in Yandina, On the Ridge in Kureelpa
and Amytis Gardens Retreat & Spa in Kiels Mountain.
26. Kayak AdventuresThe Sunshine Coast pristine waterways and beaches provide a perectplayground to venture out on a kayak. Take a guided kayak tour o theNoosa Everglades or Caloundras Pumicestone Passage Marine Park or
hire your own!
28. Landsborough MuseumLandsborough
www.landsboroughmuseum.org.au
Established in 1976, Landsborough Museum is one o the largest social
history museums between Gympie & Brisbane. Exhibiting memorabilia,
documents, photographs and stories o indigenous and non-indigenous
peoples whose heritage can be linked to this region.
Open rom Wednesday Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm.
30. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve148 Mountain View Road, Maleny
www.mary-cairncross.com.au
Wander through the 52 hectares o subtropical rainorest at the Mary
Cairncross Scenic Reserve. A remnant o the rainorests that once covered
the Blackall Range, the Reserve is a living museum o diverse plant and
animal lie which promises to delight with its tranquillity and beauty.
31. Mary Valley RattlerOld Railway Station Tozer Street, Gympie
www.thevalleyrattler.com
All aboard! - The Valley Rattler steam heritage tours run every Saturday,
Sunday and Wednesdays. The Rattlers spectacular journey begins at historic
Gympie Railway Station and travels through the scenic Mary Valley, stopping
at the ully restored, landscaped and original stations o Dagun, Amamoor,
Kandanga and Imbil - where good, old ashioned country hospitality can
be enjoyed.
32. Meet the growersMeet the producers, stock up on resh ood or buy handmade creations at
the local armers markets? Every Saturday at the Nambour Showgrounds
and every Sunday at Noosa AFL grounds, the armers markets sell resh,
locally grown, organic and seasonal produce, reshly baked bread,
preserves, smoked meats, herbs and spices and plants. Or why not join atour or venture out at your own pace along the Noosa Food Trail and sample
some o the best local ood and wine at arm gates, cellar doors, and eateries?
Kings Beach PlaygroundCaloundra
By ZetaWe moved to the Sunshine Coast rom the UK a year ago. The children
love it. Theres the grass area, lovely beach, outdoor sea water pool, BBQ
area, trampoline, water jets and its the perect amily day out at Kings
Beach. We explore all the Sunshine Coast beaches and this is one o our
avourite amily places.
Local Story27.
Jet Ski on Pumicestone PassageP: 0434 330 660
www.caloundrajetski.com.au
Jet Ski along the pristine waters o the Pumicestone Passage Marine
Park on a ully instructed and guided eco tour with Caloundra Jet Ski. No
licence is required. Experience the reedom o gliding your machine along
mangrove lined waterways & channels, past protected wetlands, birdlie
and uninhabited islands, while taking in views o the iconic Glass House
Mountains.
Tours available include the 40 min Lighthouse Reach, the popular 80
min Glass House Twister and the ull-on 3 hour Toorbul Express. We
promise not only thrills and excitement, but also unsurpassed natural
beauty, isolation and a real Jet Ski adventure journey. Its SERIOUS
RIDING and SERIOUS FUN.
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29.Location, location, location
By Adam
My avourite space on the Sunshine Coast is the secluded and scenic
Mt Tinbeerwah. This photo was taken ater a short climb to the top o
the Mountain rom the car park. One o the Sunshine Coasts secluded
lookouts; it provides 360 degree views o the coastline and hinterland.
Make it even better by watching the sun set with a bottle o wine.Just marvellous.
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34. Queensland Air MuseumCaloundra Aerodrome, Pathfnder Drive, Caloundra
www.qam.com.au
The Queensland Air Museum is a ascinating collection o all aspects o
aviation heritage with special emphasis on Australia and Queensland. The
museum is comprised o over thirty aircrat with various displays and other
aviation memorabilia. Open daily 10am - 4pm.
35. Relax in a day spaIndulge and recharge at one o the Sunshine Coasts soothing day spas.
Hyatt Regency Coolum, Noosa Springs, Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters,
Sheraton Noosa Resort and Novotel Twin Waters all provide a serene
environment and a selection o spa treatments in their onsite day spas.
To sample a local boutique spa, visit Amytis Gardens Retreat & Spa (Kiels
Mountain) or Ikatan Spa (Doonan).
36.Shop up a stormIndulge in some holiday retail
therapy. Choose rom dazzling
boutiques and specialty stores
ound on Noosas Hastings Street
and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Find
something truly unique at the
outdoor markets or in the quaint
Hinterland village o Montville, or
enjoy an all-in-one retail precinct at
the Sunshine Coast Plaza.
37.Spot a koala in Noosa National Park
www.epa.qld.gov.auA short stroll rom Noosas ashionable Hastings Street youll fnd the
sublime Noosa National Park, one o Queenslands ew coastal national
parks. Perect or bushwalkers, nature lovers, picnickers and surers. Stroll
through the park and spot resident koalas dozing in the trees, swim or sur
at coves and beaches ound around the scenic headlands, and retreat into
the cool orests o the inland tracks.
Step back in time with a Silent Movie
3 Factory Sreet, Pomona
www.themajestictheatre.com.au
Take in an original silent movie at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona, built
in 1928 and regarded today as the worlds only continuously running silent
movie theatre. Silent movies are shown 2-3 times per week and are
sometimes accompanied by Ron West, a living legend who plays the eight
rank theatre organ.
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39.Sunshine Coast Gallery Trailwww.scap.org.au
The Sunshine Coast is home to many
quality art galleries that showcase the
work o leading local, national and
international artists and cratspeople.
Pick up your copy o the Sunshine
Coast Gallery Trail brochure rom your
local Visitor Inormation Centre and
explore these exceptional galleries.
40.Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walkwww.epa.qld.gov.au
As one o the 6 designated Great Walks in Queensland why not challenge
yoursel to complete the 58 km Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk? I a
leisurely pace is more your style book yoursel into a local bed and breakast as
many will drop you at the beginning o the walk and pick you up our hours later
at the end o the frst section. However you choose to take it on you will enjoyspectacular views o the hinterland and sub-tropical rainorest.
41. Sur and sailTake on the role o student and sign up or sur or sail class. Try your hand at
a learn to sur lesson at one o the many beach locations across the Sunshine
Coast with waves perect or beginners. Learn to put up your sail and enjoy the
views o the magnifcent Mooloolaba coast.
Local Story33.Panning or gold!
By Olivia
We oten take the whole amily to Gympie or the day. First stop is at the
Gympie Inormation Centre where we purchase our ossicking licenceand hire some tools. Then we drive to the designated gold panning area
to have a go at panning or gold. It is wonderul to be out in the resh air
doing what many did years ago to earn a living. The kids enjoy digging
and panning, splashing and exploring the area.
Aterwards with oten no gold reward, we share a nice picnic lunch
and the kids play in the playground. Also worthwhile is a visit to the
Gold Mining Museum.
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45. The amous Ettamogah Pub & Aussie WorldBruce Highway, Palmview
www.aussieworld.com.au
The Aussie World amily un-park is reminiscent o the old Australian
airgrounds and has over thirty rides and games, guaranteed to please every
one o all ages!
While youre there, have your photo taken in ront o the Ettamogah Pub
the most photographed pub in the world! It has an interesting history and a bar
and grill upstairs that serves up avourite Aussie meals. Look out or the 1927
Chevy truck on top o a bright red roo just o the Bruce Highway you cant
miss it! Open 9am 5pm everyday
42.Take a Gondola to dinnerwww.gondolasonoosa.com
One o the most romantic ways
to spoil your loved one is to cruise
the Noosa River in a Gondola at
Sunset. Arrive at dinner in style
or simply enjoy a sunset sipping
on champagne.
43. Take in the calm behind the coastThe Sunshine Coast hinterland stretches rom the world-heritage listed Glass
House Mountains, through the Blackall Range and up to the scenic and
unspoiled Mary Valley. Home to stunning views, rainorest walks, resh produce,
local wines, cheeses, fne arts and crats and cosy B&Bs and cottages it is
worth not only a day trip but a getaway in its own right.
44. Tell the kids to Get Lost!Tanawha Tourist Drive, Tanawha Valley
www.bellmaze.com
Bellingham Maze is a unique outdoor maze and puzzle attraction with activitiesor the whole amily. The main attraction is the giant living hedge maze but with
a picnic area and aviary housing around 100 beautiul birds, it is also a great
place or a amily picnic. Open 7 days rom 9am 5pm.
46. Throw in a lineThe calm waters o Mooloolaba Spit and Golden Beach are perect or kids
to make a splash & learn to fsh. Try your hand at sur fshing a t the Inskip
Peninsula Recreation area and Noosa North Shore. Or head out on a deep
sea fshing charter trolling or snapper, coral trout, marlin and mackerel.
The river mouths o the Noosa and Maroochy Rivers are also the perect spot
to hire a boat and drop a line.
47.Whale Watching
The Whar, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
www.whaleone.com.au
From June to November experience the majestic migration o some 8,000
humpback whales o the Sunshine Coast shoreline. Join Steves Whale One
at Mooloolaba or view the migration rom various viewing points across the
Sunshine Coast including Point Cartwright, Noosa National Park and Coolum.
Visit a World Heritage Listed Iconwww.rasercoastholidays.ino
Fraser Island begins just o the tip o the Sunshine Coast. It is accessible
as a day or overnight trip rom Noosa or with your own 4WD rom Noosa
& Rainbow Beach. Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island
steeped not only in Australian history but natural beauty that will leave
you breathless.
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48. Visit a Sur ClubAter a day enjoying the beach & soaking up the sun, kick back and enjoy
a cool beverage at one o the many beach ront Sur Clubs and immerse
yoursel in the Queensland coastal liestyle.
UnderWater WorldThe Whar, Mooloolaba
P: +61 7 5458 6226
www.underwaterworld.com.au
UnderWater World is a multi-award winning all weather tourist attraction
located at the Whar, Mooloolaba. Take a journey to another world at
Queenslands largest Oceanarium and aquarium. Be enticed by over
5,500 sea creatures! See sharks, sting rays, seals, otters and so muchmore, as you are swept over our thrilling, interactive levels. Be amazed
by the billabongs, coral rees, rock pools, QLDs best seal show, and our
world-amous 2.5 million litre Oceanarium tunnel.
You can also book a once in a lietime experience like a Behind the
Scenes Tour, a Seal Swim, Seal Encounter or Shark Dive!
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