Thetraveljunkie.org – Looking for the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland? the northern coast and hinterland region of the Sunshine Coast is a bounty of world-class local produce, award-winning dining options, spectacular landscapes and sacred Aboriginal sites. So much to see as the locals see, so much to do as the locals do. Activities and attraction abound across the Sunshine Coast. And you can discover them all. Do your next trip justice; here are 50 best things to do on the Sunshine Coast.
01). See some kangaroos in the wild around Yandina Creek
02). Morning surf at Coolum Beach
03). Climb up Mount Ninderry
04). Stay at Silhouette Cottage and/or Treehaus
05). Discover Yandina Creek Wetland
06). Coffee time at Pioneer Coffee Roastery
07). Wedding at Yandina Station
08). Learn a new style of cooking at the Spirit House
09). Roll up to a local MicroBrewery, vertical farm, animal farmyard instead! Terella Brewing should get you started.
10). Climb to the summit of Mount Coolum
11). Take an ocean dip and walk along to Hell’s Gates in Noosa National Park
12). Explore Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens
13). See a different side of Noosa; board the M.V. Noosa Queen for a sunset cruise along the Noosa River. Starting from the Marina, take in breathtaking views of Makepeace Island’s lush mangroves as you make your way toward Lake Cooroibah as the sun sets.
14). E-scootering along Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway from Caloundra to Coolum to Tewantin
15). Hit the Boardwalk View of Mt Coolum with e-bike
16). Drowning at Berkelouw Eumundi Book Shop
17). Reach new heights; hike to one of the 11 peaks of the Glass House Mountains.
18). Visit Australian Zoo
19). Take a workout by gliding across the Noosa River or Mooloolaba’s canals by kayak.
20). Cruise through the Yandina Market on Saturday Morning
21). Fancy picnic at Noosa Main Beach or Noosa Botanic Garden
22). Discover Alexandria Bay
23). Spend a day at First Bay Coolum
24). Walk Australia’s biggest art, craft and produce market, Eumundi Markets.
25). Walk around Point Cartwright
26). Visit Yandina Historic House, a local community art and museum.
27). Learn about art deco architecture at Gympie Fire Station.
28). Discover Mt Tinbeerwah in Tewantin National Park
29). Swim in an ocean pool at Kings Beach.
30). Watch the sunset at Laguna lookout.
31). Find the hidden oasis at the Obi Obi Gorge, North Maleny
32). Check out the annual Humpback whale migration around Shelly Beach, Noosa National Park, Point Cartwright, Point Perry.
33). Learn about pineapple in front of Valdora Cummunity Hall.
34). Enjoy the view of the Glass House Mountains.
35). Find a bargain in an op shop.
36). Explore Fraser Island.
37). Relax in a natural swimming hole.
38). Take in the jaw-dropping views of cascading waterfalls in Kondalilla National Park.
39). Relax on a sunset cruise at Mooloolah River and Noosa River.
40). Discover Sunshine Coast Libraries.
41). Ride 120-year-old ginger train at The Ginger Factory.
42). Hit local wineries. Create your very own Sunshine Coast winery tour around Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
43). Spot dolphins at Dolphin Point.
44). Spend a day at Currimundi Lake.
45). Dive the Ex-HMAS Brisbane shipwreck.
46). Visit a 120m high waterfall at Mapleton Falls National Park.
47). Spend a morning at Sunshine Beach.
48). Explore Fig Tree Walk.
49). Go Skydiving!
50). Go on a shopping spree at the Sunshine Plaza.
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