Most Popular Attractions in Sunshine Coast that Makes it a Perfect Choice for a Short Holiday Break

10 December 2019

It is a must to visit Sunshine Coast once you find yourself in Queensland. Not only does it offer its white sandy beaches, miles of surf, crystal-clear waters and rolling green mountains, the Sunshine Coast is also blessed with the majestic Glasshouse Mountains and unspoiled rainforest. If you happen to stumble upon north of Brisbane and into the Sunshine Coast, here are the most popular attractions that make it a perfect choice for a short holiday break.

Noosa Beach

Noosa Beach is considered as Sunshine Coast’s treasured gem. It boasts of a thriving food scene with Australia’s most fashionable resort towns, boutique shops and polished restaurants. These establishments are all surrounded by pristine beaches and rainforest. It is the perfect balance between charming costal town and luxury beachside holiday destination. Noosa Beach is made up of three zones: the upmarket Noosa Heads, the more low-key Noosaville and the Noosa Junction, making it a popular attraction that offers something for everyone.

Mooloolaba Beach

Sunshine Coast boasts of several tropical beaches including Mooloolaba Beach. It is known as a sun kissed holiday destination and natural paradise. Mooloolaba strikes the perfect balance between style and sophistication and fun in the sun holiday. Deemed as a cultural hub, it offers boutique shopping, a calendar of events, a diverse food scene and pockets of apartments and resorts, making this once sleepy fishing village one of Queensland’s most popular family holiday destinations – is a relaxed alternative to nearby hubs of the Gold Coast and Noosa.

Caloundra

Caloundra is a melting pot of attractions and activities due to its glittering city of beaches and leisure. This versatile beachside town is close to local attractions including Australia Zoo, Aussie World and The Big Kart Track. The clear waters are ideal for swimming and surfing and there are plenty of fishing hot spots wherein you can unpack and enjoy fun-filled days under clear blue sunny skies and sandcastles. The Australia zoo, on the other hand, is a massive 40 hectares and boasts a variety of wildlife shows where you can meet many of the animals personally, plus hand feed the kangaroos, wallabies and Kids Zoo animals.

Marcoola

Just 30 minutes south of Noosa, Marcoola offers sweeping uncrowded beaches and spectacular weather year round. Centrally located to most of the Sunshine Coast’s attractions and destinations, Marcoola is just minutes from underwater World, The Ginger Factory and more. The charming villages of Maleny and Montville in the Sunshine Coast hinterland are also close by and you really are spoilt for choice for all tastes and budgets with the diverse holiday experiences Marcoola offers. Make the most out of your short holiday by availing a mystery break from Mystery Weekends Australia. We offer a short stay and flight to a surprise destination. Book your dates and number of people, then our team will book a flight and fantastic accommodation for you in an exciting unknown destination.