With golden beaches, a vast blue ocean, and verdant national parks in abundance, you'll find plenty of opportunities to set out on a thrilling adventure. Here are just a few:
Go skydiving
Skydive Noosa
There's not much that gets the heart pumping as much as jumping out of a plane! As well as an incredible adrenaline rush, skydiving offers up a fantastic chance to witness our stunning natural landscape from thousands of feet above ground. Hit the skies with the team from Skydive Noosa for an exhilarating #sunshinemoment.
Take to the treetops
Treetop Challenge, Woombye
The TreeTop Challenge is one experience you won’t want to drive past! Found in lush subtropical rainforest right next to The Big Pineapple, this zip-line and high-ropes activity is the ideal adventure for all ages. The sky-high course boasts 100 challenges and 12 flying foxes sitting in trees more than 25m above the ground. There are five courses, starting off easy and working up to Black Diamond extreme. Why not test your daredevil skill level?
Walk on the wild side
Australia Zoo
This is your sign to get up close and personal with the animals at Australia Zoo. Not only will you get to see the incredible crocodiles in the Crocoseum, you can book in an animal encounter and experience the creatures for yourself. Meet the mischievous meerkats, cuddle a koala, or meet the gentle giant giraffes.
Get paddling
Double Island Point with Epic Ocean Adventures
Epic Ocean Adventures gives you the chance to experience unique Dolphin View Kayak Tours, take surf lessons on Australia's longest at Sunshine Coast's hidden tropical paradise, Double Island Point, or try your hand at stand-up-paddle-boarding. You won’t want the day to end!
Go for a jet-ski
Jet Skiing on the Pumicestone Passage with Caloundra Jet Ski Hire and Safari's
Race through the idyllic waterways of the Pumicestone Passage on a 50km jetski ride for two – no license required! Safaris range from a gentle 50-minute ride, through to a half day tour. You’re in the driving seat of these fast-paced adventures with one of the most picturesque backdrops on the planet. If you’re lucky, you may even spot turtles, dolphins or an elusive dugong.
Throw your hands in the air
Aussie World
With so many thrilling rides and attractions on offer, Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast is a fun day out for the entire family. If you're seeking for thrills and excitement, look no further. There are rides that will get you soaked, make you green and dizzy, simulators and slides, bumps and coasters. Let's go!
How competitive are you?
Fathers Day Big Kart Track
Take on the largest commercial go-kart track in the country at The Big Kart Track. Race by day, or race by night under the glow of impressive flootlights. The track itself is 1.2 km long, and you can pit your skills against big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-rising hairpins, and supercharged straights.
Out on the water
Swim with the whales
The Sunshine Coast is a snorkelling and diving paradise, with thriving marine life and pleasant year-round conditions. Ease of access has made former destroyer, the HMAS Brisbane, one of Australia's most talked about dive sites. Alternatively, share the sea with our majestic humpback whales on their annual migration, as part of an experience offered by Sunreef. If you'd rather stay above water, Noosa Thriller Ocean Adventures has got you covered with their epic tours covering everything from whale-watching to heart-pounding ocean-swell surfing.
