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Sunshine Coast

In Short

The Sunshine Coast is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most beautiful regions with amazing beaches, sparkling sunlight, picturesque hinterland and plenty of breathtaking views. The Sunshine Coast offers a wonderful and immense mix of culture, cuisine, nature and outdoor activities ready to be explored. Book a Flight to Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Book Airport Transfers here Timetables and Flight Duration Flight Specials Check Local Weather	Print your FREE Sunshine Coast City Guide here (PDF 1759kb) Advertising Enquiries: arrival.guides@virginblue.com.au

The Sunshine Coast is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most beautiful regions with amazing beaches, sparkling sunlight, picturesque hinterland and plenty of breathtaking views. The Sunshine Coast offers a wonderful and immense mix of culture, cuisine, nature and outdoor activities ready to be explored.

Sunshine Coast

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Quick Facts

Sunshine Coast Information

Population: Approx 310,000
Time Zone: GMT +10
Languages: English (official)
Currency: Australian dollar ($) Order your travelers cheques and cash here through our partner AMEX.
Electricity: 220 – 240v 50Hz

Sunshine Coast Climate

The Sunshine Coast has a pleasant subtropical climate. Average summer (December-February) temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C. Winters (June-August) are mild and sunny with average temperatures ranging from 7°C to 22°C.

Sunshine Coast Airport

Name: Sunshine Coast airport, Maroochydore
Address: Friendship Ave, Mudjimba QLD 4564
Distance to city:
Maroochydore centre 10-15 minutes
Coolum 15-20 minutes
Caloundra 20-25 minutes
Mooloolaba 20-25 minutes
Noosa 25-30 minutes
Opening Hours: Virgin Blue Check-in counters are manned 90 minutes before and 30 minutes after flight departure and staff are available during these times to process bookings and changes.

Sunshine Coast Transport

Car hire: Great choice of hire cars at mates rates from our car suppliers
Taxi: Available from the terminal to all parts of the Sunshine Coast: ph 13 1008
Transfers: Our partner Con-x-ion can transfer you to your accommodation in the Sunshine Coast region with Brisbane airport transfers also available
Parking: Check out our great Sunshine Coast airport parking rates.

Don’t forget your travel insurance!!

What to do/What's on

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Dolphin Full Day Safari Hand feed rare Indo Pacific dolphins in the wild. See a sub-tropical rainforest with some of the largest trees in Queensland. Go four-wheel driving on Rainbow beach. See Noosa National park. These are small personalised groups to ensure you get the best out of this fantastic tour.	Circus Workshop & Overnight Stay For 2 Learn how to fly on the trapeze, bungee-trampoline and juggle balls, diablos and devil-sticks! Enjoy 2 half days experiencing the life of a circus entertainer as you and your friend learn the tricks of the trade. Then relax in your luxury accommodation after a hard day's work!	Noosa Twilight Trike Tour A warm balmy summer evening on the Sunshine Coast is exquisite. On the back of our trike, ride down Noosa's famous Hastings Street past multi million dollar beachfront properties to the Noosa National Park Or ride into the peaceful Sunshine Coast hinterland and take in the tranquil surroundings.
Learn To Surf - 2 hours – QLD There's only one way to get started with surfing and that's to get in the water! With a few helpful tips, the right equipment, and heaps of encouragement from your highly qualified and experienced instructor we'll have you up and riding the waves in no time within your 2 hour lesson.	Coloured Sands and Rainforest Beach Safari A 4wd beach safari to The Great Sandy National Park... 70,000ha of wilderness. Coloured Sands, Rainforest, Lighthouse and endless beaches. Take a refreshing swim in the tranquil waters of Rainbow Beach, famous for its 200 metre high coloured sand dunes. Includes a tasty picnic lunch.	Winery & Gourmet Trail Travel by Deluxe Mini Coach to the picturesque Blackall Range where your senses will experience delights in gourmet food, quality wines, panoramic views and fresh mountain air. Enjoy warm hospitality and spectacular venues on this personalised tour.

Where to sleep

Find more Sunshine Coast hotels here
SurfAir on Marcoola Beach by Wyndham 4.5 Star property This 4.5 star property boasts hotel rooms, luxury self-contained apartments and penthouses, with breathtaking 180° views and absolute beachfront location. Address: 923 David Low Way, Marcoola Beach Double Room: from $110.00	Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa *4.5 Star property* A place in which to work and enjoy, the Resort is designed for comfort and relaxation, equipped with every imaginable detail. Address: 38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters Double Room: from $141.00	Novotel Twin Waters Resort *4.5 Star property* Situated on its own surf beach, amidst sub-tropical gardens and surrounds a salt water lagoon fed directly from the pristine Maroochy River. Address: Ocean Drive Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast Double Room: from $199.00
Sebel Maroochydore 4.5 Star property With a commanding beachside position, Maroochydore is the ultimate beach lover's dream destination - where else would you rather stay… Great full service property. Address: 20 Aerodome Rd, Maroochydore Double Room: from $240.00	Oaks Seaforth Resort *4.5 Star property* Fully self contained apartments centrally located, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This property is just metres away from Alexandra Headland's patrolled surf beach. Address: 98-110 Alexandra Pde, Sunshine Coast Double Room: from $176.00	Australis Noosa Lakes Apartments *4 Star property* Located on seven landscaped acres by the shores of lake Doonella and Noosa River. Address: 3 Hilton Tce, Noosaville Double Room: from $126.00

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SurfAir on Marcoola Beach by Wyndham
4.5 Star property

This 4.5 star property boasts hotel rooms, luxury self-contained apartments and penthouses, with breathtaking 180° views and absolute beachfront location.

Address: 923 David Low Way, Marcoola Beach
Double Room: from $110.00

Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa
4.5 Star property

A place in which to work and enjoy, the Resort is designed for comfort and relaxation, equipped with every imaginable detail.

Address: 38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters
Double Room: from $141.00

Novotel Twin Waters Resort
4.5 Star property

Situated on its own surf beach, amidst sub-tropical gardens and surrounds a salt water lagoon fed directly from the pristine Maroochy River.

Address: Ocean Drive Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast
Double Room: from $199.00

Sebel Maroochydore
4.5 Star property

With a commanding beachside position, Maroochydore is the ultimate beach lover's dream destination - where else would you rather stay… Great full service property.

Address: 20 Aerodome Rd, Maroochydore
Double Room: from $240.00

Oaks Seaforth Resort
4.5 Star property

Fully self contained apartments centrally located, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This property is just metres away from Alexandra Headland's patrolled surf beach.

Address: 98-110 Alexandra Pde, Sunshine Coast
Double Room: from $176.00

Australis Noosa Lakes Apartments
4 Star property

Located on seven landscaped acres by the shores of lake Doonella and Noosa River.

Address: 3 Hilton Tce, Noosaville
Double Room: from $126.00

Eat & Shop

Where to Shop	Where to Eat
Noosa Hastings Street is famous all over Australia for its fine shopping and restaurants. Shops line both sides of Hastings Street and in the centre of it is Bay Village, which is an arcade of small specialist shops built around a food court. A 15 minute walk over the hill behind Hastings Street and you’ll be at Noosa Junction Plaza on Sunshine Beach Rd in Noosa Heads, which is the primary shopping centre for Noosa. All the main shops and banks are there. The Noosa Fair shopping centre on Lanyana Way in Noosa Junction has many speciality shops.	Restaurants The Platinum (Fine Dining) Address: 14-16 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore Tel: (07) 5479 6575 Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School (Asian Cuisine) Address: 20 Ninderry Road, Yandina Tel: (07) 5446 8994. Cafes Café le Monde Address: 52 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel: (07) 5449 2366 Bars Red on Thomas Address: 4 Thomas Street, Noosaville Tel: (07) 5474 4399

Where to Shop

Where to Eat

Noosa

Hastings Street is famous all over Australia for its fine shopping and restaurants. Shops line both sides of Hastings Street and in the centre of it is Bay Village, which is an arcade of small specialist shops built around a food court.

A 15 minute walk over the hill behind Hastings Street and you’ll be at Noosa Junction Plaza on Sunshine Beach Rd in Noosa Heads, which is the primary shopping centre for Noosa. All the main shops and banks are there. The Noosa Fair shopping centre on Lanyana Way in Noosa Junction has many speciality shops.

Restaurants

The Platinum (Fine Dining)

Address: 14-16 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore Tel: (07) 5479 6575

Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School (Asian Cuisine)

Address: 20 Ninderry Road, Yandina Tel: (07) 5446 8994.

Cafes

Café le Monde

Address: 52 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel: (07) 5449 2366

Bars

Red on Thomas

Address: 4 Thomas Street, Noosaville Tel: (07) 5474 4399