Sunshine Coast
- Opinion
- My happy place
Thanks to a wrong turn, my family discovered its own slice of paradise
It may not be the quiet beach town it was in the ’80s, but I’m always drawn back to this Queensland holiday favourite.
- Justin Meneguzzi
New hotel helps address room shortage at one of our best beach spots
South-east Queensland is facing up to a hotel shortage in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics.
- Julietta Jameson
The Irwins now offer luxury accommodation – complete with live crocs
Three crocodiles are lurking just off the terrace of my room, a few metres away from where my two small children are swimming.
- Craig Platt
The Sunshine Coast’s new caravan park isn’t like others
When Sixty6 Acres first opened in 2023, it immediately attracted attention. But only 18 months later, it closed again.
- Craig Platt
The Sunshine Coast’s underrated, laid-back beach town
Just 11 kilometres south of Noosa, Peregian Beach offers an untouched shoreline, a village atmosphere and a vibrant local scene.
- Kerry Heaney
10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss
You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look.
- Angela Saurine
The best times to visit the Sunshine Coast
The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets.
- Angela Saurine
Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to the Sunshine Coast
From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause excruciating pain, the Sunshine Coast certainly has its quirks. Here’s what to know before you go.
- Angela Saurine
Best places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast
Trendy Asian eateries, retro diners, fresh Mooloolaba prawns and farm-to-table fine dining? Yep, Sunny Coast has something for every gourmand.
- Angela Saurine
The best places to stay on the Sunshine Coast, for all budgets
From romantic hinterland hideaways to luxury oceanfront apartments, there’s an accommodation option for every type of traveller on this sunny stretch.
- Angela Saurine