An hour north of Brisbane is the Sunshine Coast, world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, national parks and friendly communities. If you enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and a supportive study setting, then the Sunshine Coast is the destination for you.
Major attractions
The Sunshine Coast is well-known for its pristine beaches, breathtaking scenic drives and glorious national parks. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, the Sunshine Coast is a perfect spot to study and live.
Main attractions include:
- Australia Zoo
- surf lessons and surf tours
- kite surfing
- helicopter flights
- snorkelling
- scuba diving
- fishing
- camping
- bushwalking.
Dining and nightlife
From the ocean to the hinterland; Sunshine Coast’s restaurants take full advantage of the local fresh produce. Popular tourist hot-spots include Noosa’s Hastings Street, Maroochydore’s Duporth Avenue, Mooloolaba Esplanade, all of which are vibrant day and night.
After dark, visitors to the Sunshine Coast have a range of nightclubs, hotels and bars to choose from.
Other points of interest
Places to visit on the Sunshine Coast include:
- weekly markets selling quality fashion, art, handcrafts, fresh produce and other foodstuffs
- local wineries
- local surf clubs.
The Sunshine Coast tourism website can provide you with more information about things to do, see and experience at the Sunshine Coast.
Getting around
Travelling around the Sunshine Coast is simple. The Sunshine Coast airport has daily flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne and other major cities. Queensland Rail operates a train service between Brisbane and Nambour, and there are bus services from the numerous beaches to the suburbs. Alternatively, you can walk or ride along the many pedestrian and bike paths on the Sunshine Coast.
