Sprinkle your next weekend with Sunshine Coast magic and discover our suggestions for getaways that’ll have you dialling up the romance in no time.
From exploring Noosa National Park to spending the night in a lakeside treehouse, here are four easy escapes to enjoy with your special someone.
Take a ‘haycation’
Breakfast at Seven Peaks Farm Stay, Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
A Sunshine Coast haycation done right means breakfast hampers, new farm friends and outdoor baths. Keep things luxurious with a stay at Mayan Farm in Kin Kin, where villas crafted from rammed earth are tucked between the rolling countryside hills. This is the place to hone your culinary skills with the onsite woodfire pizza oven, unwind in the outdoor tub, and take a dip in the sparkling plunge pool. For even more plunge pool action, check out Sixty6 Acres in Woombye, which also boasts cosy country accommodation with lake views and plenty of adorable furry friends.
If you can’t get enough of our stunning Glass House Mountains, Seven Peaks Farm Stay is the way to go. Here, you can divide your time between unwinding in your cabin (and checking out the iconic views), saying g’day to the animals grazing in the pastures, and exploring nearby lookouts. It’s also worth noting that Seven Peak Farm Stay has an Accessible Cabin onsite, ensuring easy access and enjoyment for all.
Explore the Hinterland
Streets of Montville, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Allow time to slow down as you hop in the car and meander your way along our scenic countryside roads on the ultimate Hinterland escape. A weekend filled with lush rolling hills, crackling log fires, and award-winning food never looked so good.
The magic kicks off while you’re still in the car – keep an eye out for roadside stalls loaded with seasonal produce straight from our local farms and get the camera ready as the peaks of our ancient Glass House Mountains start to rise above the treetops. Be sure to add in stops at some of our most impressive lookouts along the way. Mountain View Lookout and Glass House Mountains Lookout are highlights to include on your itinerary.
Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Accommodation
Down along the sparkling shores of Lake Baroon, it’s time to step into a real-life fairytale at your accommodation for the weekend: Secrets on the Lake. As you wander along the elevated walkways into your private treehouse, we know it won’t take you long to fall in love. For some serious tranquil seclusion, take your pick from spots such as Jandar Retreat Maleny, Lovestone Cottages and Misty View Cottages, while at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat and Kondalilla Eco Resort, forest bathing magic comes with plenty of romantic touches. If you’re a fan of French provincial vibes and luxurious comfort, Spicers Clovelly Estate has you covered.
When it’s time to hit the road and explore again, you won’t want to miss checking out the picturesque village of Montville, where a morning spent browsing iconic local spots like the Clock Shop and Chocolate Country is perfectly wrapped up with a scenic lunch at The Edge Restaurant.
Head to Noosa
Couple walking at Noosa Heads Main Beach. Credit Tourism & Events Queensland
With its pristine shores, stunning walking trails, and smorgasbord of enticing beachfront restaurants, Noosa is a must-do. First up? Check into your luxurious accommodation at the likes of Noosa Hill Resort, Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, Netanya Noosa, and Saks on Hastings before heading out to explore.
Catch golden hour in Noosa National Park—where the sight of surfers catching the last waves of the day provide the perfect backdrop to a romantic selfie—before heading back to Hastings Street for a pre-dinner drink. As the peachy twilight settles over Noosa Main Beach, take your pick from restaurants such as Bistro C and Sails Restaurant. Fancy a dining experience with a difference? Check out Noosa Cruiser Restaurant & Bar, which happens to be Noosa's only cruising restaurant.
BIstro C, Noosa
Spoil your loved one by browsing through boutique shops both in Hastings Street and other nearby coastal villages like Peregian Beach. Other must-dos to fill out your weekend itinerary here include soaking up the ocean views at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club (all while tucking into our iconic Mooloolaba prawns, of course), learning to eFoil at Fliteschool Noosa, and choosing your new favourite cove to set up the beach umbrella.
Discover the Hinterland to the Coast
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, Beerwah, Australia Zoo
Imagine waking up, strolling to your balcony, and spotting a freshwater crocodile soaking up the sun right below your accommodation. Take a walk on the wild side and book yourself a stay at one of The Crocodile Hunter Lodge’s ‘Crocodile Cabins’ for a one-of-a-kind weekend getaway. Keep the wildlife views coming as you tuck into breakfast at the award-winning Warrior Restaurant & Bar and catch the complimentary shuttle straight over to the legendary Australia Zoo.
Coastal Walk, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Don’t forget to dose up on some coastal goodness – we recommended taking a drive to our beachside havens of Caloundra and Mooloolaba, where stunning coastal walks and buzzing eateries await. Our suggestion? Make sure you cool off with a dip at Kings Beach, where feel-good fare at the Kings Beach Bar is only a short walk from the shore, and take a float in the sparkling waters at Mooloolaba Beach before tucking into some seriously good crepes at Flo’s Creperie. Interested in seeing the Sunshine Coast from above? Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours will show you a whole new perspective of our blue and green backyard as they take you up into the skies.
Looking for more ways to dial up the romance on the Sunshine Coast? Check out our guide right here.
