Things to Do and See in Sunshine Coast
The beautiful holiday destination of Sunshine Coast offers a myriad of wonderful things to do and see for visitors to the area.
Once you’ve picked up your rental car at Maroochydore Airport in Sunshine Coast, you won’t have to travel far to experience some of the many tourist treats in store for you.
According to this NZ Herald article, Sunshine Coast offers far more enticing attractions than its rival tourist destination Gold Coast. Below are a few things that you should add to your itinerary as part of your Sunshine Coast holiday.
Point Cartwright, Sunshine Coast
Port Cartwright is situated at the base of the headland at the very northern end of Kawana beach. It’s popular for its surfing point break. High cliffs in the coastal headland reserve provide spectacular views of Mooloolaba, the Mooloolah River mouth, Mount Coolum to the north and Kawana Beach to the south. It’s often possible to spot migratory humpback whales and turtles as well as ships entering and leaving the Port of Brisbane with the views to the east.
Underwater World
UnderWater World Sea Life Aquarium at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary. www.underwaterworld.com.au
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is a 100-acre zoo located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. www.australiazoo.com.au
Aussie World
Aussie World - the ultimate day out on the Sunshine Coast www.aussieworld.com.au
Glasshouse Mountains National Park
As one of the most interesting parks close to Brisbane, the Glasshouse Mountains National Park has a lot to offer as a day trip from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. www.glasshouse-mountains.com
Take a road trip along the coast line or discover the nature trails www.tourismsunshinecoast.com.au/
