It’s the moment you first step foot on the warm sand, and the sound of the rainforest surrounding you. It’s a bucket of Mooloolaba prawns at the surf club, and time spent with those you love.
It’s that Sunshine Moment when you realise… here is exactly where you’re meant to be.
And that’s why people fall in love with this place, not just for the view, but for the feeling it gives you long after you’ve left.
Find your Sunshine Moment, For real, and get that sunshine feeling.
Places to go
Place
Gympie region
Nestled in the middle of the breathtaking Great Sandy Biosphere is the Gympie Region: an area awash with natural beauty and history.
Things to do
Attractions and tours
Browse an exciting array of family fun at our beloved attractions and learn local secrets on engaging tours that cover whale-watching, craft brews and walks.
Cultural experiences
Enrich your visit by immersing yourself in the traditions of our First Nations people, while also making the most of our eclectic local markets and galleries.
Food and drink
Discover why the Sunshine Coast is a magnet for foodies, boasting everything from award-winning restaurants and homegrown breweries, to dreamy beachside brunch spots and farm stores.
Health and wellness
When we’ve got rainforests and the Pacific Ocean in abundance, it makes sense that the Sunshine Coast is a soothing haven for the mind and body.
Nature and wildlife
Feel inspired as you explore our coastline, unique waterways, and subtropical rainforests – all while keeping watch for the native wildlife that calls the Sunshine Coast home.
Outdoor adventure
Get the heartrate pumping as you swim with whales, paddle the Noosa Everglades, embark on a multi-day hike, and weave your way along our mountain-bike trails.
Stay
Hotels and serviced apartments
Keep things convenient in our spectacular hotels and serviced apartments.
Grab a great deal
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Save 25% on Your Next Sunshine Escape!
Choose from over 100 self-contained apartments and holiday homes, many between Maroochydore and Mool
Sunshine Coast Getaways - Holiday Homes & Apartments
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15% for our TreeTop Challenge!
Take 15% off our Adventure Park and fight off the winter chill with this Sunshine Moment!
TreeTop Challenge - Sunshine Coast
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Early Bird Swim With Whales
Secure your spot now for an unforgettable marine adventure at Sunreef with our exclusive early bird
Sunreef Mooloolaba
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Unreal Group of 4
The perfect package for a family of four looking for a day of Unlimited Fun, No Worries. Value is gu
Aussie World
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SALTWATER20
Enjoy 20% Off Our Sunset Tour or Bushtucker Cruise! Experience the magic of Mooloolaba's golden hour
Saltwater Eco Tours
Getting here
The Sunshine Coast is located just over one hour’s drive (100km) north of Queensland’s capital, Brisbane.
Fly direct to Sunshine Coast Airport from Melbourne (Tullamarine), Sydney, Adelaide and Cairns. To book your flights, head to Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Airport Route Map 2025
Things to do this Autumn
Deep blue skies, bright blue oceans and aqua coastal walks. Take everything you know about autumnal colour palettes and turn it on its head, and you’ve got autumn on the Sunshine Coast! For us, autumn is just summer 2.0, with daily temperatures averaging a balmy 25 degrees and nights just cool enough to make a Hinterland escape extra enticing. Not sure where to start? Check out our guide to autumn for all the inspiration you need for your next getaway.
This season’s hottest events
From beachside food festivals to cultural events deeply rooted in place, there’s never a dull moment on the Sunshine Coast. Mark your diary for Mary Valley GourMAY food festival (May), where good old-fashioned hospitality is dished up alongside premium produce. Keep the party going with Noosa Eat & Drink Festival (29 May – 2 June) and The Curated Plate (25 July – 3 August). For the full line-up of food, art and endurance events, check out our guide, good times guaranteed.
Winter beach guide (yes, it’s a thing)
Allow us to paint a picture for you: it’s mid-winter, the sun is shining, the water temperature’s barely dipping below 20 degrees and you’ve got a full day on the cards. If this sounds like your kind of bliss read on, because you’ve just landed on the perfect Sunshine Coast beach day. Here seasons are an abstract concept, with summer vibes rolling year-round. Not sure which stretch of sand to lay your towel down on first? We’ve got you covered with our ultimate beach guide.
A foodie’s guide to the Sunshine Coast
Hooked on Sunshine Coast seafood? We don’t blame you, but Mooloolaba prawns aren’t the only reason to plan a foodie escape here… From fields of golden pineapples to award-winning cheese and hatted restaurants, get a taste of the Sunshine Coast next time you’re in town and see for yourself why we’re called Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry. Because for us, food is just as much about celebrating place as it is about creating delicious dishes.
Leave the Sunshine Coast better than you found it
Did you know there’s another story behind the making of Sunshine Moments, for real? Find out more here.
The Sunshine Coast region is the only place in Australia where three biosphere corridors sit side-by-side so protecting our paradise is a priority.
You too can help support the sustainability of the Sunshine Coast, find out how your visit can leave a positive long-lasting impact on the region.
