Sunshine Coast City Guide
Discover what life is all about – visit Sunshine Coast
Not far from Brisbane, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated lifestyle. The coast begins at Caloundra and extend to Rainbow Beach and the lush countryside of the hinterland, the beauty of this region will captivate you, the generous beaches will keep you coming back.
Sunshine Coast is a perfect place to go on holidays and shopping is the perfect time to really enjoy your holiday. Visit the famous Eumundi Markets and find yourslef a unique and strange gifts, stroll the Mooloolaba esplanade or check out the international fashion labels available in Noosa's leading boutiques along Hastings Street.
Sunshine Coast has become one of Australia’s most talked-about culinary centres. The cosmopolitan lifestyle means that it has embraced the best of international cuisines, blending them into a unique style that is light, fresh and innovative. The climate is perfect for al fresco dining, day or night.
A Sunshine Coast holiday wouldn’t be complete without experiencing one of the region’s indulgent resorts. Treat yourself to a night, a week or a month in absolute style. If resorts aren’t your first choice, then there’s always the quality, fully self-contained holiday apartments.
Alexandra Headland
Alexandra Headland, known by the locals as ‘Alex’, is a coastal town situated on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Town has a relaxed and laid back atmosphere that compliments the soothing rolling surf and inviting beaches. This Town is also ringed by Mooloolaba, Buderim and Maroochydore with a superb coastal sweep to the north and bush setting foothills to the west.
Alexandra Headland’s main attraction is its magnificent coastal frontage of beach, headland and parks extending for kilometres north and south. The beach has a patrolled swimming area provided by the Alexandra Headland Surf Club. On any day, visitors can enjoy watching the surfers, or better yet join them. There are many places to sign up for surf lessons and rent boards. For the skaters and bikers, there is an outdoor skate park right alongside the beach. Also provided are picnic and barbecue facilities, so why not enjoy lunch on the barbie with family and friends.
While Alexandra Headland has maintained its small town charm, it is only minutes from major Sunshine Coast shopping centres and attractions.
Caloundra
Caloundra offers stunning diversity with the heritage listed Glass House Mountains only a short drive from the Pumicestone Passage, and coastal beaches. Enjoy the best of both worlds between sandy shores and lush hinterland.
The Caloundra Coastal Path stretches along some of the most scenic shorelines you could ever wish to see. The path is a continuous coastal link from Golden Beach in the south, around Caloundra Headland then Moffat Headland, before heading north following the long, sandy beaches of Kawana to Point Cartwright. Along the way it passes some historic sites including Military Jetty used for military operations in World War II, and the heritage listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavillion constructed in 1937. There are also magnificent views to enjoy at Moffat Beach, Kings Beach, Happy Valley and Bulcock Beach. The walk traverses some remnant coastal vegetation between Currimundi and Dicky Beach.
Noosa
Located at the northern end of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa is renowned for its sundrenched beaches, powder white sand and a water temperature that invites year round swimming. And when combined with stylish, low-level architecture nestled against a lush, green hinterland, Noosa is the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday experience.
