Vacation Packages

The Sunshine Coast Queensland is a popular holiday destination with a cornucopia of attractions for interested visitors. The coast stretches from Caloundra, an hour north of Brisbane by car to Cooloola near Fraser Island which is the largest sand island in the world with 200 lakes. It also encompasses a hinterland including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, the Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley; as well as more than 60 miles of beaches. Besides the obvious natural attractions, there are many man made destinations worth exploring. The weather here is sublime almost all year round with sunshine around 300 days a year and temperatures ranging from 69.8 -84.2 degree Fahrenheit (21-29 degrees Celsius), so it is never a bad time to come down here and relax yourselves. The whole area has destinations to accommodate different budgets and divergent preferences from the sophisticated to the natural and ranges in between.

The area has a surfeit of natural attractions

From beautiful beaches and seaside resorts to national parks and charming towns and so much more, there’s almost too much to do on vacation here. The regions national parks are a nice contrast to the coastal beaches and pleasure haunts of the area. Every part of this rich tapestry of sights to see and savor invites exploration. One can only mention some of the distinctive destinations due to space limitations.

Noosa is the best known part of this region as the rich and famous have put it on the map. But, there is more to it than where the sophisticates hang out. Noosas nation park and everglades, its dramatic volcanic formations is a fitting setting for a UNESCO designated official Biosphere Reserve. The Cooroy Heritage Walk and the Noosa Trail Network is for walkers to explore. Majestic Cinema is also here. It is the world’s oldest operating silent movie theater. The Noosa Shire Museum will take you back in time and the Old Pomona Railway Station Art Gallery is another stop.

In Mooloolaba you can enjoy different boating experiences from kayaking to hiring a dinghy to sailing on a yacht. Its parks, picnic areas and playgrounds for the kids are a family favorite. East of Mudjimba Island there is the ex-HMAS Brisbane which has many different aquatic species to be seen in a superb diving site. From the town of Rainbow Beach to Cooloola National Park, the Cooloola area is a natural paradise. Experienced hikers will like the Cooloola Wilderness Trail. Nestled here is historic city of Gympie rich in gold rush and timber history. Your visit there could include hunting for gold, or checking out Victorian architecture on Mary Street or the Gold Mining Museum. You could also watch local craftsmen working in the WoodWorks Forestry and Timber Museum.

The volcanic formations of the Glass House Mountains standout. A Steve Irwin favorite the Australia Zoo is located here, amongst other museums such as the Reptile Park and the Air Museum. The Blackall Range, Mapleton National Park, the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Malen and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk with trails that crossing scenic areas of the hinterland, including a few national parks are part of natures bounty.

Mary Valley offers charming towns to stop by and explore. A relaxing trip down the Kenilworth Forest Drive travels through different forest ranges. You can hike the Conondale Range or horseback ride through trails. The Mary Valley Heritage Railway provides an engaging way to view this picturesque area.

Entertaining and venturesome destinations

Educational and cultural oriented theme parks are a specialty of this region. The marine adventures of UnderWater World located in Mooloolaba are not to be missed. If you like ginger, the Ginger Factory and its historic train are for you. You can even see explore a real working pineapple plantation at the Big Pineapple. The Superbee Honey Factory will show and educate about hiney with a dash of fairytale attractions for your kids as well. The cartoon- based Ettamogah Pub is an uncommon treat. Not to be outdone is Bli Bli Castle with its display of medieval gear and equipment. Ski & Skurf located at Bli Bli is the place to try water sports; and the Big Kart Track and Bungy Bullet can test your taste for speed adventures on the ground or in the air, with Skydive Ramblers offering parachuting adventure for some more off the ground experience. A trip in Australian history will be yours by way of Nostalgia Town. Whereas, more modern sophisticated pleasures can be had at excursions offered by the Club Pelican an area golf course designed by Greg Norman and the Corbould Park races where thoroughbreds run.

The website of the Regional Council of the Sunshine Coast has links to visitor information centers for tourists. You are advised to use their guidance, as there is so much to see here. Your holiday at the many venues of the sunshine coast Queensland will be one you will talk about long after your experience of it for the very first time.

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