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Just an hour's drive north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast offers the ideal getaway with your friends and family. Whether you are in a mood for something relaxing, adrenaline-pumping, fun-filled, or guided, the Sunshine Coast has the activities for you. With its tranquil and scenic hinterland to more than 100 km of beaches, it is a perfect holiday destination.

http://www.sunshinecoast.com/attractions.html#parks
http://www.tourismsunshinecoast.com.au/
http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/tourism.php


Beaches

With more than 100 kilometres of beaches stretching through the coastal towns of Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Alexandra Headlands, Noosa and Rainbow Beach, the Sunshine Coast offers one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches you will find anywhere.

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/coast.cfm


Australia Zoo

Have an intimate animal experience at this internationally-renowned zoo, home of Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin (aka the Crocodile Hunter). Feed the Giant tortoises or gorgeous wombats, walk with the Tassie devils or the cheeky dingoes, watch crocodiles launch a strike from the water's edge, catch the thrilling free flight bird show and get in touch with koalas, snakes, wombats, dingoes, alligators, tortoises and the list goes on…

http://www.australiazoo.com.au/australia_zoo/


Big Pineapple

The Big Pineapple is one of the famous Australia's BIG tourist icons. This 112 hectare plantation grows a variety of tropical fruits and delicious macadamia nuts.

www.bigpineapple.com.au/info.html (dead link)


Underwater World

Come face to face with sharks, rays and other predators and surround yourself in the beauty of thousands of coral fish in our 2.5 million litre aquarium!

http://www.underwaterworld.com.au/


Noosa

Whether you are interested in scuba diving at the reef, surfing on one of the beaches, trekking along walking tracks in the hinterland, Noosa is the ideal place to indulge and immerse yourself in nature!

http://www.tourismnoosa.com.au/


Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Sunshine Coast Hinterland lies inland from the coast and is made up of the spectacular Blackall Ranges, Glass House Mountains, and several National Parks. Set within the mountainous ranges and pretty towns, the Hinterland offers a quaint and relaxing feel for all.

Glass House Mountains

http://walkabout.com.au/locations/QLDGlassHouseMountains.shtml

Maleny / Montville / Blackall Range tourist drive

http://www.caloundratourism.com.au/info.php?f=view_special_sub&sci=102

Mary Valley

http://www.themaryvalley.com.au/


Water sports

 

Indulge yourself in our national playgrounds, the oceans and the seas with the many water sports activities we have…

http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/business_style.php?catID=16&catID2=126