ATW Sunshine Coast Information

The Sunshine Coast is located about one hours drive north of Brisbane in the south east corner of Australia’s most popular holiday state of Queensland. It is well known as one of the country’s most popular family holiday destinations and there are a number of tourist hotspots through out the region. In the south lies the city of Caloundra which has frontage to both the Pacific Ocean and the more protected waters of Moreton Bay and Pumicestone passage behind Bribie Island. This combination provides excellent surfing beaches, calm water beaches and excellent fishing areas. To the north lies Mooloolaba at the mouth of the Maroochy river and here you will find world famous surfing beaches alongside chic esplanade accommodation, cafes and restaurants. Maroochydore lies a little further north and this has been a favorite family holiday destination for decades. Great beaches, calm water estuaries and all the other accouterments that are needed for a great holiday all abound here. Coolum, Noosa and Rainbow Beach are further north and complete a section of Australia’s coastline that provides all the best in holiday facilities, attractions and accommodation that you could imagine.

Sunshine Coast accommodation has no boundaries. Here you will find everything that you may need to cater for any budget or requirement. Top of the range Noosa accommodation will fit requirements of royalty. There is a huge range of quality resorts to choose from through out the region. The golfing aficionado is very well catered for with a number of specialist resorts boasting world famous courses on offer. The beachfront resort cities of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore have plenty of top quality accommodation that is with in waking distance of the beaches and all of the shopping, restaurants and cafes. At Caloundra, once again, there is no shortage of quality accommodation either along the ocean side or at Golden beach on the Pumicestone passage side.

Sunshine Coast tours are available to take the family to all the local attractions and theme parks to make sure that everyone is kept entertained for the duration of your holiday. Some of the major attractions include Australia Zoo at Beerwah and Underwater World at Mooloolaba. The Sunshine Coast hinterland is magnificent and there are a large number of destinations that are ideal for a family day out or a picnic. Montville and Maleny to the east and the Glasshouse mountains are both destinations that you should visit during your stay.