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Caloundra Visitor Information Centre

7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra QLD 4551

Phone: 07 5420 6240

Free call 1800 644 969

www.caloundratourism.com.au

Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre

Cnr Sixth Avenue & Aerodrome Road,

Maroochydore QLD 4558

Phone: 07 5459 9050

Freecall: 1800 882 032

www.discovermaroochy.com.au

Noosa Visitor Information Centre

Hastings St, Noosa Heads QLD 4567

Phone: 13000 NOOSA (66672)

www.visitnoosa.com.au

Cooloola Visitor Information Centre24 Bruce Highway, Gympie QLD 4570

Phone: 07 5482 5444

Freecall: 1800 444 222

www.cooloola.org.au

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1.Australia ZooSteve Irwin Way, Beerwah

www.australiazoo.com.au

Crikey! There is no other zoo like

Australia Zoo. With plenty o wildlie

action every day including exciting

croc shows, knowledgeable zoo

keepers to chat with and lots o drop-

dead gorgeous animals that cant

wait to get up close and personal with

YOU! Open 7 days rom 9am 5pm.

4.Birds eye viewStart your day oating at dawn in a hot air balloon above the majestic

Glass House Mountains or fnish the day with the adrenalin-pumping thrill

o tandem skydiving over Caloundra, Coolum or Rainbow Beach.

For more birds eye views try parasailing o the Carlo Sandblow on the

Cooloola Coast or take a silent glider ight.

Market Guide:

Bag a bargain at the marketsBring a recyclable bag and spend some time at one o our local,

hinterland or seaside markets. Stock up on the reshest produce,

specialty are and original creations. Make it, bake it, grow it or sew it

is the motto o the amous Eumundi Market, held each Wednesday

and Saturday.

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Wednesday: Eumundi Markets

Thursday: Cooroy Community

Market RSL Hall, Maple Street

Saturday: Eumundi Markets,

Big Pineapple Growers Markets,

Yandina, Dagun and Nambour

Farmers Markets

Sunday: Noosa Farmers Markets,

Noosa Marina, Caloundra Bulcock

Street and Country Market, Cotton

Tree, Peregian Beach (1st, 3rd and

5th Sunday), Imbil and Maleny

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6.Caloundra Coastal Pathwww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

This coastal pathway stretches

25 km along some o the most

scenic shorelines on the Sunshine

Coast, at Caloundra. It is a

continuous coastal link rom Golden

Beach in the south to Point

Cartwright in the north. With sights

such as a lighthouse, lakes,creeks and sur beaches, this scenic

trail is a perect way to get out

and about and explore Caloundras

natural beauty.

Big Kart TrackSteve Irwin Way, Landsborough

P: +61 7 5494 1613

www.bigkart.com.au

Looking or action? Big Kart Track has got it all! Straights, bends,

chicanes and hair-raising hairpins. Big Kart Track is the largest

commercial go-kart track in Australia. The track is 1.2 km in length

and 8 metres wide. Pit your wits and challenge your riends to a

race on Australias astest Go-Kart track!

It is the perect venue or group bookings and team building with 50

karts available. Open 7 days rom 9am - 5pm Sunday to Thursday and

9am - 10pm Friday and Saturday.

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Buderim Forest ParkBy Helga

When youve had enough sand, sun and sur and want to get out o the

sun and chill out, then you must head down to the Buderim Forest Park.

It truly is a picture perect rainorest with shaded walking tracks rom

entrance to entrance.

There is nothing like taking a dip in the cool Serenity Falls water hole,

it is pure heavenly bliss. There are also picnic areas and barbeques

or those wanting to make a day o it. It is defnitely a must i visiting the

area and is my avourite place to unwind and get back to nature.


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50 things to enjoy

on the Sunshine Coast

Dine out in style

With sur, sun and tranquil hinterland as the backdrop, the pursuit o

abulous ood is high on the agenda on a Sunshine Coast holiday. With many

menus eaturing local produce, you can literally taste your way around the

Sunshine Coast. Try an award winning restaurant, fsh n chips resh rom

the trawlers or enjoy a classic Aussie Meal at one o the many Sur Clubs -

whatever your taste buds crave, youll be sure to be satisfed.

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12.Dive the Ex-HMAS BrisbaneMooloolaba

www.scubaworld.com.auwww.sunree.com.au.

Dive the site o one o Australias

most distinguished warships. The

ex-HMAS Brisbane has grown into an

impressive artifcial ree and lies at

a depth o 27 metres o the coastline

o Mooloolaba. Beautiul all year

diving conditions and ease o access

have made the ormer destroyer one

o Australias most talked about dive

sites. ScubaWorld and Sunree hold

permits to dive the site.

7.Cooloola Wilderness Trailwww.epa.qld.gov.au

Found in the Great Sandy

National Park the Cooloola

Wilderness Trail, is an excellent

2-4 day camping trip with

multiple walking tracks to choose

rom. There are fve campsites

available along the route. The

track was created in 1986

to commemorate the 150th

anniversary o the rescue o Eliza

Fraser. It is an approximation o the

route ollowed by Eliza.

9. Coast the region by Harley Davisonwww.reedomwheels.com.auFor the ultimate two-wheel, wind-in-your hair adventure climb aboard a

Harley Davidson and cruise the hills and valleys o the scenic hinterland. Why

not drop into a local winery, cheese actory or art gallery along the way?

Cruise the waterways

Cruise away on a picturesque river cruise exploring some o the natural

wonderlands and harbours o the Sunshine Coast. Multiple operators can

help you explore the Noosa Everglades, Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers andPumicestone Passage in Caloundra.

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10. Cycle the Noosa Trail Network rom Kin KinSet o on one o six picturesque hinterland trails that make up the Noosa

Trail Network. Choose to walk, horse ride or mountain bike or or more

adventure, why not combine a ew trails together?

MORE ACTIVITIES THAN YOU CAN DREAM OF - One o the great things about the Sunshine Coast is that youcan do as much or as little as you like. It's home to a number o exceptional attractions and activities both manmade and natural. In order to make the most o your visit we have outlined 50 things or you to enjoy in the region.Our locals also share their avourite places and experiences with you - look out or their 'Local Stories'.

Visit your nearest Visitor Inormation Centre where knowledgeable sta will make arrangements or you to visitsome or all o these attractions.

I you dont get time to complete the whole 50 on your frst visit, we look orward to welcomingyou back to the Sunshine Coast.


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13.Dive with Grey Nurse SharksCooloola

Add a little more adrenalin to your dive by visiting Wol Rock, one o the ew

places in the world where you can dive with large schools o grey nurse sharks.

Wol Rock is a ormation o our volcanic pinnacles ound north o Double Island

Point and is considered to be one o Australias top ten diving destinations.

16.4WD Fun

Create your own itinerary through one o the designated orest drives o theMary Valley or join a 4x4 adventure tour to the Great Sandy National Park.

Catch the erry rom Tewantin and visit Noosas North Shore or some 4WD

action along a 50 kilometre beach highway. A choice o camping or luxury

accommodation is also available.

19. Glass House MountainsClimb, abseil or simply take in the spectacular view o the Glass HouseMountains. Steeped in Aboriginal Legend, the Glasshouse Mountains are a

series o spectacular volcanic plugs rising dramatically rom the coastal plain.

20.Great Sandy National ParkVisitors can cross the river to camp, fsh, ride a horse or join a camel trek in

the Great Sandy National Park. Four-wheel drive vehicles can continue along

the 50-kilometre stretch o beach to Double Island Point and the Teewah

Coloured Sands.

21. Hire a boatBe your own captain and round up the crew or a un day out on the waterwith riends or amily. Boats can be hired rom a number o locations acrossthe Sunshine Coast including the Maroochy & Noosa Rivers, Caloundra,

Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay. One day not enough? Then hire a house boat

rom Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach Marinas and explore the Great Sandy Strait

at your own pace.

22. Horse Riding on the beachwww.equathon.com

Enjoy horse riding along some o Sunshine Coasts amous beaches including

Noosa North Shore and Rainbow Beach.

17. Giddy Up!Caloundra

www.sctc.com.au

Experience the glamour and excitement o thoroughbred racing at the

Sunshine Coast Tur Club. This is an excellent day out with riends and amily.

Twilight racing is held on Saturdays and aternoon racing on Sundays.

14. Feed the DolphinsTin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay is one o only three places in Australia where you can hand eed

the rare Indo-Pacifc humpback dolphins. Feed the wild dolphins at the waters

edge as part o a tour rom Rainbow Beach or sel drive to Tin Can Bay. Feeding

starts at about 8am and continues until approximately 11am (unless the

dolphins decide to leave beorehand).

15.Find a hole in your diary

Tee o against spectacular scenic

backdrops and test your skills at

one o the Sunshine Coasts fve

championship gol courses. Choose

rom Greg Norman designed Club

Pelican, Twin Waters or Hyatt Regency

Coolum - the home o the Australian

PGA championship, Peregian Springs

(members only) and Noosa Springs.

Ginger Factory50 Pioneer Road Yandina

P: +61 7 5446 7100

www.gingeractory.com.au

Visit the home o Buderim Ginger and experience the authentic tastes

o Queensland. Spend the day enjoying the delicious avours, abulous

shopping and educational tours or let the kids chase the gingerbread

man around the globe on the Overboard ride. The Ginger Factory is

now also home to the Superbee Live Bee Show and The Buderim

Ginger Cooking School. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm, Free Admission

ees apply or tours and rides.

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Indulge in a local drop

Meander through some o the hinterlands most stunning natural settings

and pop in to a number o gorgeous boutique wineries, located in the

Blackall Range, Kenilworth and Traveston areas. Cellar doors include Flame

Hill Vineyard, Blind Mans Blu, Dingo Creek Vineyard, Little Morgue Winery,

Maleny Mountain Wines and Maroochy Springs.

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24. Improve your culinary skillsLearn to cook at one o the Sunshine Coasts amous cooking schools and

impress your riends at your next dinner party. Classes are scheduled at

Spirit House and The Ginger Factory in Yandina, On the Ridge in Kureelpa

and Amytis Gardens Retreat & Spa in Kiels Mountain.

26. Kayak AdventuresThe Sunshine Coast pristine waterways and beaches provide a perectplayground to venture out on a kayak. Take a guided kayak tour o theNoosa Everglades or Caloundras Pumicestone Passage Marine Park or

hire your own!

28. Landsborough MuseumLandsborough

www.landsboroughmuseum.org.au

Established in 1976, Landsborough Museum is one o the largest social

history museums between Gympie & Brisbane. Exhibiting memorabilia,

documents, photographs and stories o indigenous and non-indigenous

peoples whose heritage can be linked to this region.

Open rom Wednesday Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm.

30. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve148 Mountain View Road, Maleny

www.mary-cairncross.com.au

Wander through the 52 hectares o subtropical rainorest at the Mary

Cairncross Scenic Reserve. A remnant o the rainorests that once covered

the Blackall Range, the Reserve is a living museum o diverse plant and

animal lie which promises to delight with its tranquillity and beauty.

31. Mary Valley RattlerOld Railway Station Tozer Street, Gympie

www.thevalleyrattler.com

All aboard! - The Valley Rattler steam heritage tours run every Saturday,

Sunday and Wednesdays. The Rattlers spectacular journey begins at historic

Gympie Railway Station and travels through the scenic Mary Valley, stopping

at the ully restored, landscaped and original stations o Dagun, Amamoor,

Kandanga and Imbil - where good, old ashioned country hospitality can

be enjoyed.

32. Meet the growersMeet the producers, stock up on resh ood or buy handmade creations at

the local armers markets? Every Saturday at the Nambour Showgrounds

and every Sunday at Noosa AFL grounds, the armers markets sell resh,

locally grown, organic and seasonal produce, reshly baked bread,

preserves, smoked meats, herbs and spices and plants. Or why not join atour or venture out at your own pace along the Noosa Food Trail and sample

some o the best local ood and wine at arm gates, cellar doors, and eateries?

Kings Beach PlaygroundCaloundra

By ZetaWe moved to the Sunshine Coast rom the UK a year ago. The children

love it. Theres the grass area, lovely beach, outdoor sea water pool, BBQ

area, trampoline, water jets and its the perect amily day out at Kings

Beach. We explore all the Sunshine Coast beaches and this is one o our

avourite amily places.

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Jet Ski on Pumicestone PassageP: 0434 330 660

www.caloundrajetski.com.au

Jet Ski along the pristine waters o the Pumicestone Passage Marine

Park on a ully instructed and guided eco tour with Caloundra Jet Ski. No

licence is required. Experience the reedom o gliding your machine along

mangrove lined waterways & channels, past protected wetlands, birdlie

and uninhabited islands, while taking in views o the iconic Glass House

Mountains.

Tours available include the 40 min Lighthouse Reach, the popular 80

min Glass House Twister and the ull-on 3 hour Toorbul Express. We

promise not only thrills and excitement, but also unsurpassed natural

beauty, isolation and a real Jet Ski adventure journey. Its SERIOUS

RIDING and SERIOUS FUN.

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29.Location, location, location

By Adam

My avourite space on the Sunshine Coast is the secluded and scenic

Mt Tinbeerwah. This photo was taken ater a short climb to the top o

the Mountain rom the car park. One o the Sunshine Coasts secluded

lookouts; it provides 360 degree views o the coastline and hinterland.

Make it even better by watching the sun set with a bottle o wine.Just marvellous.

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34. Queensland Air MuseumCaloundra Aerodrome, Pathfnder Drive, Caloundra

www.qam.com.au

The Queensland Air Museum is a ascinating collection o all aspects o

aviation heritage with special emphasis on Australia and Queensland. The

museum is comprised o over thirty aircrat with various displays and other

aviation memorabilia. Open daily 10am - 4pm.

35. Relax in a day spaIndulge and recharge at one o the Sunshine Coasts soothing day spas.

Hyatt Regency Coolum, Noosa Springs, Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters,

Sheraton Noosa Resort and Novotel Twin Waters all provide a serene

environment and a selection o spa treatments in their onsite day spas.

To sample a local boutique spa, visit Amytis Gardens Retreat & Spa (Kiels

Mountain) or Ikatan Spa (Doonan).

36.Shop up a stormIndulge in some holiday retail

therapy. Choose rom dazzling

boutiques and specialty stores

ound on Noosas Hastings Street

and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Find

something truly unique at the

outdoor markets or in the quaint

Hinterland village o Montville, or

enjoy an all-in-one retail precinct at

the Sunshine Coast Plaza.

37.Spot a koala in Noosa National Park

www.epa.qld.gov.auA short stroll rom Noosas ashionable Hastings Street youll fnd the

sublime Noosa National Park, one o Queenslands ew coastal national

parks. Perect or bushwalkers, nature lovers, picnickers and surers. Stroll

through the park and spot resident koalas dozing in the trees, swim or sur

at coves and beaches ound around the scenic headlands, and retreat into

the cool orests o the inland tracks.

Step back in time with a Silent Movie

3 Factory Sreet, Pomona

www.themajestictheatre.com.au

Take in an original silent movie at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona, built

in 1928 and regarded today as the worlds only continuously running silent

movie theatre. Silent movies are shown 2-3 times per week and are

sometimes accompanied by Ron West, a living legend who plays the eight

rank theatre organ.

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39.Sunshine Coast Gallery Trailwww.scap.org.au

The Sunshine Coast is home to many

quality art galleries that showcase the

work o leading local, national and

international artists and cratspeople.

Pick up your copy o the Sunshine

Coast Gallery Trail brochure rom your

local Visitor Inormation Centre and

explore these exceptional galleries.

40.Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walkwww.epa.qld.gov.au

As one o the 6 designated Great Walks in Queensland why not challenge

yoursel to complete the 58 km Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk? I a

leisurely pace is more your style book yoursel into a local bed and breakast as

many will drop you at the beginning o the walk and pick you up our hours later

at the end o the frst section. However you choose to take it on you will enjoyspectacular views o the hinterland and sub-tropical rainorest.

41. Sur and sailTake on the role o student and sign up or sur or sail class. Try your hand at

a learn to sur lesson at one o the many beach locations across the Sunshine

Coast with waves perect or beginners. Learn to put up your sail and enjoy the

views o the magnifcent Mooloolaba coast.

Local Story33.Panning or gold!

By Olivia

We oten take the whole amily to Gympie or the day. First stop is at the

Gympie Inormation Centre where we purchase our ossicking licenceand hire some tools. Then we drive to the designated gold panning area

to have a go at panning or gold. It is wonderul to be out in the resh air

doing what many did years ago to earn a living. The kids enjoy digging

and panning, splashing and exploring the area.

Aterwards with oten no gold reward, we share a nice picnic lunch

and the kids play in the playground. Also worthwhile is a visit to the

Gold Mining Museum.


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45. The amous Ettamogah Pub & Aussie WorldBruce Highway, Palmview

www.aussieworld.com.au

The Aussie World amily un-park is reminiscent o the old Australian

airgrounds and has over thirty rides and games, guaranteed to please every

one o all ages!

While youre there, have your photo taken in ront o the Ettamogah Pub

the most photographed pub in the world! It has an interesting history and a bar

and grill upstairs that serves up avourite Aussie meals. Look out or the 1927

Chevy truck on top o a bright red roo just o the Bruce Highway you cant

miss it! Open 9am 5pm everyday

42.Take a Gondola to dinnerwww.gondolasonoosa.com

One o the most romantic ways

to spoil your loved one is to cruise

the Noosa River in a Gondola at

Sunset. Arrive at dinner in style

or simply enjoy a sunset sipping

on champagne.

43. Take in the calm behind the coastThe Sunshine Coast hinterland stretches rom the world-heritage listed Glass

House Mountains, through the Blackall Range and up to the scenic and

unspoiled Mary Valley. Home to stunning views, rainorest walks, resh produce,

local wines, cheeses, fne arts and crats and cosy B&Bs and cottages it is

worth not only a day trip but a getaway in its own right.

44. Tell the kids to Get Lost!Tanawha Tourist Drive, Tanawha Valley

www.bellmaze.com

Bellingham Maze is a unique outdoor maze and puzzle attraction with activitiesor the whole amily. The main attraction is the giant living hedge maze but with

a picnic area and aviary housing around 100 beautiul birds, it is also a great

place or a amily picnic. Open 7 days rom 9am 5pm.

46. Throw in a lineThe calm waters o Mooloolaba Spit and Golden Beach are perect or kids

to make a splash & learn to fsh. Try your hand at sur fshing a t the Inskip

Peninsula Recreation area and Noosa North Shore. Or head out on a deep

sea fshing charter trolling or snapper, coral trout, marlin and mackerel.

The river mouths o the Noosa and Maroochy Rivers are also the perect spot

to hire a boat and drop a line.

47.Whale Watching

The Whar, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

www.whaleone.com.au

From June to November experience the majestic migration o some 8,000

humpback whales o the Sunshine Coast shoreline. Join Steves Whale One

at Mooloolaba or view the migration rom various viewing points across the

Sunshine Coast including Point Cartwright, Noosa National Park and Coolum.

Visit a World Heritage Listed Iconwww.rasercoastholidays.ino

Fraser Island begins just o the tip o the Sunshine Coast. It is accessible

as a day or overnight trip rom Noosa or with your own 4WD rom Noosa

& Rainbow Beach. Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island

steeped not only in Australian history but natural beauty that will leave

you breathless.

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48. Visit a Sur ClubAter a day enjoying the beach & soaking up the sun, kick back and enjoy

a cool beverage at one o the many beach ront Sur Clubs and immerse

yoursel in the Queensland coastal liestyle.

UnderWater WorldThe Whar, Mooloolaba

P: +61 7 5458 6226

www.underwaterworld.com.au

UnderWater World is a multi-award winning all weather tourist attraction

located at the Whar, Mooloolaba. Take a journey to another world at

Queenslands largest Oceanarium and aquarium. Be enticed by over

5,500 sea creatures! See sharks, sting rays, seals, otters and so muchmore, as you are swept over our thrilling, interactive levels. Be amazed

by the billabongs, coral rees, rock pools, QLDs best seal show, and our

world-amous 2.5 million litre Oceanarium tunnel.

You can also book a once in a lietime experience like a Behind the

Scenes Tour, a Seal Swim, Seal Encounter or Shark Dive!

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