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Sunshine Coast Australia

INTRODUCTION

Located in the state of Queensland, the Sunshine Coast stretches for more than 100 km. A one hour drive from the capital city, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast offers world class beaches, tranquil lakes, lush hinterland, and accommodation to suit any traveler. In other words--the Sunshine Coast should not be missed!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Climate: Like the rest of Southeast Queensland, the Sunshine Coast is extremely hot in the summer and mild in the winter. If traveling in the summer, make sure to wear a hat and layer on the sunscreen.

ATTRACTIONS

Check out the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island. Take a guided tour of the island via a 4WD bus, or hire your own 4WD and drive yourself. For a different, but surely unique experience, take a unique guided Camel tour. See the crystal clear lakes, hike through the magnificent forest, run down a sand dune, and take a long walk on one of the many perfect beaches.

Visit the Sunshine Coast and go whale watching, while spotting dolphins along the way. Want a more hands-on activity? Try deep sea fishing, ocean canoeing tours, surfing, or a variety of other water based activities. Browse through the boutique shops or have coffee in one of the many beach front cafes.

Drive up to the hinterland and explore the quaint towns of Malaney, Montville, Mapleton or Kenilworth. Visit with the locals, pop in and browse the local artist studios, or have lunch in one of the locally owned restaraunts.

Love markets? The Eumundi Markets operate Wednesdays from 8am- 1:30pm, Thursdays from 5.00pm - 9pm, and Saturdays from 6:30am - 2pm. Buy or try anything from local food, clothing, art, furniture, fresh produce, crafts, and much more.

Take the kids to Underwater World or to visit the all the animals at Australia Zoo. The Australia Zoo is owned by the Irwin family. Visit the Crocoseum, the Tiger Temple, and the Wildlife hospital. Shows operate daily offering much to see and do.

Have lunch at the Ettamougah pub, built in scale and as a close replica of the pub in the Kenny Maynard cartoons. Make sure to stop in for a pint on the drive from Brisbane to the Coast.

No matter what you want in a holiday, the Sunshine Coast has it all, but be aware that you won't want to leave!

RESTARAUNTS

Berardo's Restaurant: located on popular Hastings Street, Noosa The Basics: multi award-winning, modern Australian cuisine, degustation menu Quick Tip: absolutely divine and is Noosa's first Michelin starred restaurant.

Bella Venezia Restaurant: located at shops 1-3 Pacific Beach Resort, 95 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba The Basics: central location, traditional Italian, reasonably priced Quick Tip: great venue to host a private function

LODGING

The standard of accommodation on the Sunshine Coast varies widely depending on the township you choose to visit. Catering to everyone, the Sunshine Coast has everything from camping to 5 star luxury resorts.

Noosa

Netanya Noosa - 4.5 star property: located at 75 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, this resort offers a beach-front location, central to shops and cafes, modern furnishings, and excellent services.

''Chez Noosa Resort Motel' - 3.5 star property: located at 263 David Low Way, Noosa Heads, this motel offers inexpensive, apartment style accommodation, with cable T.V.

Mooloolaba

Motel Mediterranean Mooloolaba - 3 star property: located at 197 Brisbane Road, this motel offers budget accommodation with comfortable rooms, close to all the attractions.

Mantra Sirocco - 4.5 star property: located at 59-75 The Esplanade, this resort style property is provides luxurious accommodation, apartment style 2 bedrooms, ocean views, spa bath, and more.

Montville

Tree Houses of Montville - 4 star property: located at 68 Kondalilla Falls Road, this tree house style accommodation provides relaxing accommodation amongst the natural beauty of the area, with waterfalls near by, and only 3 kilometers to the boutiques and cafes in central Montville.