A day out in Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast is in Queensland. Hopalong knows 11 things to do and 9 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Sunshine Coast
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
A$45 · Mooloolaba · about 120 min
Seal shows and a shark tunnel.
Australia Zoo
A$65 · Beerwah · about 240 min
The Irwin family zoo, with crocodile shows.
Point Cartwright lighthouse and Kawana walk
Free · Mooloolaba · about 60 min
Headland lookout and coastal path.
Mooloolaba Beach and the Spit
Free · Mooloolaba · about 90 min
Sheltered north-facing beach and esplanade.
Noosa National Park coastal walk
Free · Noosa · about 120 min
Headland trail past Tea Tree Bay to Hell's Gates. Koalas sometimes.
Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street
Free · Noosa · about 90 min
Calm beach and boutique shopping.
Eumundi Markets
Free · Eumundi · about 120 min
Big Wednesday and Saturday market of makers and food.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
A$5 · Maleny · about 75 min
Rainforest walk with Glass House Mountains views. Donation entry.
Caloundra coastal walk
Free · Caloundra · about 90 min
Boardwalk around the beaches of Kings and Moffat.
Beach day at Mooloolaba: umbrella, book and towel
Free · Mooloolaba · about 150 min
A calm, north-facing beach backed by the Esplanade.
Free things to do in Sunshine Coast
- Mooloolaba Beach and the Spit (Mooloolaba): Sheltered north-facing beach and esplanade.
- Noosa National Park coastal walk (Noosa): Headland trail past Tea Tree Bay to Hell's Gates. Koalas sometimes.
- Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street (Noosa): Calm beach and boutique shopping.
- Eumundi Markets (Eumundi): Big Wednesday and Saturday market of makers and food.
- Point Cartwright lighthouse and Kawana walk (Mooloolaba): Headland lookout and coastal path.
- Caloundra coastal walk (Caloundra): Boardwalk around the beaches of Kings and Moffat.
- Beach day at Mooloolaba: umbrella, book and towel (Mooloolaba): A calm, north-facing beach backed by the Esplanade.
- Kondalilla National Park falls walk (Maleny): Rainforest walk to a waterfall and rock pool near Montville.
Where to eat
- Lunch on Mooloolaba Esplanade (Mooloolaba, around A$28): Cafés facing the beach.
- Dinner on the Esplanade (Mooloolaba, around A$55): Seafood restaurants by the water.
- Dinner on Hastings Street (Noosa, around A$75): Noosa's dining strip.
- Lunch in Maleny (Maleny, around A$25): Hinterland village cafés and cheese.
- Cici's Continental Deli (Mooloolaba, around A$22): A deli and café that opened at the end of 2025.
- Local Social Cafe (Mooloolaba, around A$20): Specialty coffee and sandwiches at The Wharf.
- Cibaria Noosa (Noosa, around A$60): Italian on Hastings Street.
- Noosa Beach House (Noosa, around A$70): Restaurant on the Visit Sunshine Coast must-eat list.
- Maleny Food Co (Maleny, around A$22): A hinterland deli and café.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Mooloolaba Beach and the Spit · step-free · pram-friendly
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast · step-free · pram-friendly
- Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street · step-free
- Australia Zoo · step-free · pram-friendly
- Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve · step-free · pram-friendly
- Caloundra coastal walk · step-free
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Sunshine Coast
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 29°C | 13 |
| April | 15°C | 25°C | 10 |
| July | 10°C | 21°C | 7 |
| October | 15°C | 25°C | 10 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.