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Cotton Tree is fringed by the sandy banks of the Maroochy River to the north and the white silica beaches of the blue Pacific Ocean to the west. Surrounded by so much clean, pristine water, it’s only natural that Cotton Tree is home to an impressive range of watersport activities. Hire a boat and head to Pincushion Island at the mouth of the river. This tall sand and rock formation is famous with the locals for its fishing and confounds visitors as it appears to move position with the changing tide.

Alexandra Headland’s main attraction is its magnificent coastal frontage of beach, headland and parks extending for kilometres north and south. On any day, you can enjoy watching the surfers, or better yet join them. There are many places to sign up for surf lessons and rent boards. For the skaters and bikers, there is an outdoor skate park right alongside the beach. Also provided are picnic and barbecue facilities; so why not enjoy lunch on the barbie with family and friends.

Take off from paradise on the Maroochy River in this magnificent flying machine and relive the romance of a bygone era. Adventure flights with Paradise Seaplanes in the only Wilga 80 seaplane in the southern hemisphere, are an experience to remember! Choose from the range of popular flight options for up to three passengers.

Kanu Kapers use top of the range locally handcrafted sea kayaks for their one day and overnight sustainable kayak adventures. One of just two Everglades in the world, the pristine Noosa Everglades wilderness is a unique place of serene natural beauty, bursting with rare bird and plant species and is best experienced under paddle.

The historic Gympie Station is now open having undergone a full restoration. The Station houses a gift shop, museum and The Station Cafe. The Mary Valley Rattler rail journey into the Mary Valley will be back on track soon – stay tuned!
There are FREE station tours every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00am where you will learn the stories of the Mary Valley line, its people and its history.

Mooloolaba Beach is one of few north-facing beaches on Australia’s east coast, ensuring you’ll enjoy near perfect conditions all year round. It is one of the safest and most family-friendly surf beaches in Australia. The bustling esplanade boasts an enviable array of award-winning accommodation, restaurants, cafés and boutique shopping and you’re not too far from the Parkyn Parade seafood precinct and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.

Set under the beautiful canopy of the tree-lined main street in Caloundra, the Street Markets are something for the whole family with activities, handcrafter locally made products, art, live entertainment and street theatre. Enjoy fresh local produce, tasty breakfasts, coffee, lunch and scrumptious sweet treats.

You’ll find original artworks, sculptures, furniture, handmade toys, homewares, skincare, fashion, and jewellery by local designers all guided by the saying “we make it, bake it, grow, sew it”. If you’re a foodie, you’ll especially love our market with laksa, calamari, paella, coffee, chocolate, cakes, churros, old fashioned lemonade and much more!

Located in the heart of Kawana, Kawana Shoppingworld offers specialty stores, dining, activities and much more! With over 1,900 car spaces the centre is easy to access from all entrances. With continuous expansions, the offerings of the centre are growing.

Being the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine coast, the ‘Plaza’ has over 220 specialty stores along with a 12-screen cinema, Coles, Kmart, Myer and Target. For great leisure and entertainment choices the Riverwalk offers dining and activities.

If you’re unsure on what to have for lunch or dinner, the Riverwalk has you covered! In between a bit of retail therapy you can treat yourself to a snack, meal or dessert. Grill’d, Rozzi’s Italian Canteen, Cantina de Mad Mex, Chocolateria San Churro are all student favourites.

To eat delicious cuisine and hear the sounds of the ocean all at once is a true Sunshine Coast experience. You will find a range of multicultural cuisine along the strip of Mooloolaba. All the restaurants and cafes offer special and student discounts on various nights which makes it an affordable night out. A few of our favourites would be Beach Bar and Grill, Yoghurt World, Spice Bar Restaurant, Dirty Moes, and The Surf Club Mooloolaba.

Ocean Street is a vibrant food and wine precinct with some of the best cafes, restaurants and bars on the coast! Start the night at Solbar, a standout among the best bars in Maroochydore. Grab some tapas, beer or wine and sit back and enjoy the live music. Another favourite of Ocean Street is the Post Office which has great service and a contemporary beer garden. For something more exotic why not try Machu Picchu for some spicy South American cuisine. The food choices on Ocean Street are endless and there will be something to satisfy everyone.

Skydive Noosa is an adventure tourism attraction offering tandem skydiving from Australia’s highest altitude of up to 14,000ft. Experience the ultimate thrill of free fall at over 200km/hr for up to an insane 60 seconds, and then float under canopy for 5-7 minutes soaking up the spectacular views from above.

Sunshine Coast Afloat offers a wide variety of water-based activities ranging from Deep Sea Fishing and Crabbing Charters, Whale Watching, Cruises, Guided Kayak Estuary Fishing Tours and intimate cruises for two.

Get your adrenaline pumping at the Big Kart Track! From Monday to Sunday this action-packed attraction is open rain, hail or shine. With Australia’s largest commercial track you can hit speeds up to 70km/hr. Rally a group of friends together and set the challenge for the king of the track!

Slides, trampolines, balance beams, climbing walls and chill out centres are few of the many and varied features of this epic Aqua Parl. For the thrill seekers Aqua Park Coolum offers 3 extra-large features selected for their safety yet exciting designs. With shaded BBQ areas, change rooms and a café, the park is the perfect place to spend a day of your weekend.

For fun on the water, look no further! With the best range of watersport activities on Maroochy River, Swan Boat Hire offers, boat hire, luxury BBQ pontoons, stand up paddle boarding, kayaks, canoes, fishing and the list goes on!

An essential skill to master whilst living on the Sunshine Coast is surfing. All ages are welcome and whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the Surfing Australia qualifies coaches will find a session best to suit you. Come on your own or bring a group of friends, surfing is so much fun and there is no better time to learn!

Cruise with Mooloolaba’s most luxurious vessel ‘Whale One’ and get up close and personal with these magnificent humpback whales during their migration. Cruises operate daily from June to November and you’re guaranteed to see whales or 100% cash back.

The Sunshine Coast’s TRUE Jet Boat experience. Full on excitement and speed, open ocean jet boating is not for the faint hearted and is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.