Sunshine Coast

Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast featuring boating, a house and a river or creek
Noosaville featuring general coastal views and boating
Glasshouse Mountains National Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views
Noosa National Park featuring landscape views and general coastal views
Maleny which includes farmland, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Sunshine Coast Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba which includes landscape views, a beach and views

Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Noosa Heads

Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
Kawana Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views

Caloundra

Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.

Caloundra
Maroochydore featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach

Maroochydore

Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
Coolum Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

Coolum Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach
Noosaville which includes general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is SAR 394 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 394
SAR 433 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (707 reviews)
"The property was clean, friendly staff, comfortable. Great breakfast. Walkable distance to shops n dining. Being able to chromecast/stream tv apps."

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is SAR 416 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
SAR 416
SAR 458 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location and value for money."

Reviewed on 14 June 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 714 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
SAR 714
SAR 714 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,631 reviews)
"Friendly staff, well situated and a great hotel"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,631 reviews)
"Friendly staff, well situated and a great hotel"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ivory Palms Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
4 out of 5
73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (773 reviews)
"Nice people…beautiful place to stay. Everything was in great working condition (even though it’s off season, which you don’t always see). It was just perfect!!"

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Ivory Palms Resort
Landmark Resort
Landmark Resort
4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,004 reviews)
"Although the building is a little outdated, its location makes up for its 1990s look. All it really needs is a different colour scheme on the outside. You are within walking distance of pretty much everything, shops, Cole’s, pubs, cafes, restaurants and 50m from patrolled swimming areas."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

Landmark Resort
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Popular places to visit

Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Hastings Street, a popular shopping spot in Sunshine Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba featuring a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
Noosa Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Noosa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach showing a bay or harbor and a beach as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mooloolaba Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach which includes a beach

Bulcock Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Bulcock Beach during your travels in Sunshine Coast? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bulcock Beach
Sunrise at the beach at Cotton Tree.

Maroochydore Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Maroochydore Beach during your travels in Maroochydore? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Maroochydore Beach