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Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Queensland with it’s magnificent white sand surf beaches is just one hour north of the Capital City of Brisbane.

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is a delight and should be included in your itinerary. On the Ocean Side of the Bruce Highway are little outback towns like Pomona, Cooran, Doonan and Eumundi, whilst the Blackall Ranges on the inland side of the highway host the stunning trio of Mapleton, Montville and Maleny. These places all add to the Sunshine Coast Holiday Experience.

  • Caloundra to Noosa – All the beaches and tips
  • Choose the Sunshine Coast Beach that is best for you
  • Coolum Sunshine Coast Queensland – Everything you need to know
  • Stumers Creek dog & family friendly beach at Coolum
  • Noosa National Park Walk
  • Noosa River Bike Ride
  • Romantic Weekend Getaways Noosa Hinterland
  • Coolum Picnic Spots

The Sunshine Coast Queensland excels in relaxed restaurants and bars with water-views and or inventive menus:

  • Nguyen Bros. in Maroochydore for fantastic Pho.
  • Rice Boi on the Wharf Mooloolaba Street Food & funky design.
  • Bao Down Eat with Locals at Mt. Coolum Shopping Centre.
  • Dog Friendly Cafes Sunshine Coast.

Shop local at Sunshine Coast Markets:

  • Yandina Market Best plant market in the State.
  • Eumundi Market Best Artisan markets in Australia.

Mt. Ninderry and Mount Coolum or the only 75 m high Emu Mountain at Peregian Beach.

Road trip Day in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Side Seating area at Aromas Cafe Hastings Street Noosa Heads a great dog friendly Cafe Sunshine Coast

Dog Friendly Cafes Sunshine Coast plus Restaurants and Bars

February 7, 2022 By Jan Robinson

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Four years of sampling Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Cafes has produced this up-to-date list of the best Dog Friendly Cafes Sunshine Coast. Having acquired a Toy Poodle more than a year ago, we now view Sunshine Coast Cafes and Bars through a dog friendly filter.   When holidaying on the Sunshine Coast there are plenty of …

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Picnic Table at Whale Watching Platform Coolum Beach Picnic Spot

Coolum Picnic Spots Sunshine Coast

July 14, 2021 By Jan Robinson

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Any time of year is a good time for a Sunshine Coast picnic. We live in a beach house mid-way on the Sunshine Coast between Caloundra and Noosa and have favourite picnic spots up and down the coast.  This post shares our tried and tested Coolum Picnic Spots.   Best Picnic Spots Coolum Beach Picnic spots …

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Stumers Creek Off-Leash Dog Beach

Stumers Creek Dog Friendly Beach Coolum Australia

March 30, 2021 By Jan Robinson 17 Comments

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There are more than 4.2 million pet dogs in Australia with 39% of households owning one and that figure was pre-covid times. There are many more now. If you are visiting the dog friendly Sunshine Coast, put Stumers Creek Coolum at the top of your to do list. Stumers Creek is the premier dog friendly …

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Filed Under: Queensland, Sunshine Coast

Yandina Hotel Horses and Mt Ninderry in the background

Romantic Weekend Getaways Noosa Hinterland

January 1, 2021 By Jan Robinson

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Sunshine Coast Hinterland towns along the Blackall Ranges are well known Brisbane Weekend Getaways, but when planning romantic weekend getaways like for Valentines Day 2021, don’t overlook Noosa Hinterland towns and Districts like Eumundi, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin and Cooroibah. Nestled in sub-tropical Noosa hinterland they are closer to Noosa than the Blackall Ranges and …

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Filed Under: Airbnb, Sunshine Coast

Balcony View Excellsior Mooloolaba

Cheap Places to stay Sunshine Coast Christmas 2021

December 10, 2020 By Jan Robinson

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With 2020 been and gone and the new year galloping to the finish line, it’s time to think about cheap places to Stay Sunshine Coast Christmas 2021. Taking a room in an Airbnb house will increase options and be more affordable although there are still some entire houses and apartments available. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland …

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Alexandria Bay as seen from Hells Gates Noosa National Park

How to Choose the Best Sunshine Coast Beaches For You

January 6, 2020 By Jan Robinson

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As beach loving locals Marty and I have walked, swum, dined and imbibed coffee at the best beaches Sunshine Coast has to offer. We’ve visited them in every season, from Caloundra to Noosa and even further north to Rainbow Beach to bring you the best attributes of a glittering array of Sunshine Coast beaches. The …

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Big Pelican Statue in Pelican Beach Park Noosa

Budget Noosa Bike Ride or Noosa River Walk

December 14, 2019 By Jan Robinson 1 Comment

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Bicycle tours or cycling are two of the best ways to explore a destination and we’ve done exactly that at several spots on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Why not incorporate your bike ride into a Romantic Weekend Getaway in the Noosa Hinterland? Noosa River is fed through a series of sand lakes as far north as …

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Things to do in Coolum Australia – Local Destination Guide

November 1, 2019 By Jan Robinson 17 Comments

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Australia is a massive country to explore and being surrounded by a glittering blue ocean and never-ending beaches, it goes without saying that a beach holiday is high on many holidayer’s List. Coolum Beach is located centrally between Caloundra and Noosa in Australia’s Sunshine State. It is a favourite place for a relaxing beach holiday …

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Filed Under: Destination Guides, Sunshine Coast

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