The Sunshine Coast

By Zane A Archer

The Sunshine Coast is a lovely region to visit just about any time of the year. Located just about an hour to the North of Brisbane this region is packed full of exciting things to do, with an amazing coastline filled with the most beautiful beaches in the world. When visiting the Sunshine Coast region there are several areas that you may consider staying like Noosa, Maroochydore, Caloundra and of course Mooloolaba and for the most part which area you choose should be based upon what you seek from your Sunshine Coast holiday.

Traveling to the Sunshine Coast will present the most fabulous beaches and great surf, so if that is your focus then you will want to look at any of the areas from Caloundra to Noosa. This truly is some of the best surf in the world so if your surfing skills are rusty or you are a beginner it might be a good idea to take an hour or so at the Maroochy Surf School with their instructors. They are well regarded and have classes to help you master the big waves found here.

As far as quaint seaside towns go you will want to check out Noosa. The northern end with its laid back atmosphere is known as a haven for the older crowd, but if you are looking for a day of just kicking back or of just enjoying the water this may be where you want to hang your hat. If you are looking for a little more adventure, check out the high end shopping experiences of Hastings Street which is beautifully lined with boutiques and cafes and makes for a wonderful afternoon of shopping. A stunning place because a National Park lies in this region as well, rounding off your Noosa experience quite nicely.

Of course most visitors are drawn here due to the fabulous beaches, the surf and all the shopping attractions, but the Sunshine Coast has a bunch more fun adventures to discover. The fans of the late Steve Irwin will want to go to the Australia Zoo which he did own, but is now run by his family. There’s also the Big Kart Track and all it’s amusements, including rock wall climbing, playing games in the video arcade and driving the go karts, fun for everyone.

Travelers will have the wonderful lifetime adventure when they visit the Sunshine Coast for a vacation. No matter where you choose to stay, whether Noosa, Caloundra, Maroochyodore or Mooloolaba, the quality of these areas will give you the best and cleanest places to stay when you come to the area.