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Amaze World
Amaze World
You’re in for a challenge at Amaze World. Make your way through this hedge maze, full of brain-teasing puzzles, mini tile mazes, and a huge walk-through aviary. Take the family to “get lost” in this living hedge maze with two metre high rows of fragrant cypress pine hedges.
Aussie World
Aussie World
This family fun-park is also home to the famous Ettamogah Pub and to heaps of aboriginal artifacts. Favourite rides include the water ride Plunge, the water play area Leak’n Logs, the thrill ride Redback and the Giant Slide.
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo
This zoo was made world famous by The Crocodile Hunter himself — Steve Irwin. Although best known for its crocodiles and crocodile feedings, the zoo also features wildlife from all around Australia and the world over, including koalas, tigers, and even the possibility of hand-feeding a kangaroo.
Big Kart Track
Big Kart Track
For a proper adrenaline kick, race at Australia’s largest go-kart track. This track will make your adrenaline rush with straights, bends and chicanes, prefect for both firs-timers and more experienced drivers.
Glass House Mountains National Park
Glass House Mountains National Park
The Glass House Mountains are eleven isolated pinnacles sticking up from a flat plain in the hinterland. The tallest is Mount Beerwah at 556 metres. It is highly recommendable to climb one of them to look at the fantastic view.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Nicknamed 'The Jewel of Maleny', these beautiful gardens are surrounded by rainforest and views over the Glass Mountains. They are situated over eight acres of land, and serve as home to over 1,000 different plants and 4 kilometres of walking trails.
Mount Coolum National Park
Mount Coolum National Park
Mount Coolum National Park offers a hike up its impressive 208-metre peak. The hike is a breeze, taking you through a well-built path in just 30 minutes. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the coast and hinterland. The park also protects rare plant communities and diverse wildlife habitats.
Noosa National Park
Noosa National Park
This is an excellent national park that covers 4,000 hectares of land, and is easily accessible from the centre of Noosa Heads. The park has great beaches, as well as wildlife, including the ever-lovable koala.
Bistro C
Bistro C
Bistro C is great for good old traditional Australian food, all made from locally-sourced fresh ingredients. Stop by for brunch, lunch or an evening cocktail on the stylish beachfront boardwalk.
Magic Of India
Magic Of India
This award-winning restaurant (Best Take-Away in Noosa) serves delicious traditional Indian curries and Tandoori cuisine, all available on a roomy outdoor dining terrace. You have the option of dining in, take-away or having your food delivered to your door.
Orléans Restaurant & Bar
Orléans Restaurant & Bar
Orléans Restaurant & Bar in Maroochydore offers upscale American cuisine with a French twist. Known for its seafood gumbo, the menu features dishes like confit salmon rillette and sticky beef cheek. Enjoy the modern, relaxed setting with mood lighting and exposed brick.
Pitchfork Restaurant
Pitchfork Restaurant
Pitchfork Restaurant is located right in the centre of Peregian Beach Square. The menu is modern Australian and changes according to the season. You can enjoy your brunch, lunch or dinner in a sleek and modern restaurant. Their Duck Pie is devilishly delicious.
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant offers fine Modern European cuisine in a chic space with tranquil water views. The seasonal menu highlights local Sunshine Coast produce, featuring dishes like beef skewers and barramundi. Enjoy a drink at the stylish River Bar with its extensive cocktail and award-winning wine list. Arrive in style via ferry to Rickys wharf for an elevated dining experience.
Rock Salt
Rock Salt
Rock Salt is a modern Australian restaurant with banquette seating and park views. Ever since the doors opened in 2005, the restaurant has earned much praise from critics. The attentive staff serves skilfully prepared bistro fare in generous proportions.
Spice Bar Restaurant
Spice Bar Restaurant
At the acclaimed chic Spice Bar you are in for a real Asian treat. The owners have had many successful restaurants around Australia but have finally settled down here in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. The menu changes with the season and the service is knowledgeable and attentive.
Thai Tong Restaurant
Thai Tong Restaurant
Thai Tong Restaurant is tucked away in the small town of Yandina and offers authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. The friendly staff serves fresh and delicious Asian meals and an assortment of beers.
Black Market Espresso Bar
Black Market Espresso Bar
Black Market Espresso Bar in Mooloolaba serves expertly roasted Clandestino coffee, ground fresh for each cup. Open from 5am, it offers locally baked pastries and gluten-free treats. Enjoy a coffee with chocolate freckles, just steps from the Surf Club.
Cafe Le Monde
Cafe Le Monde
This contemporary cafe, restaurant and lounge bar is a perfect place to unwind and watch the world go by. There’s live music at weekends and a great patio where you can eat your food, which is based heavily on local products and innovative recipes.
Canteen
Canteen
This hip and funky cafe is excellent for a fragrant caffeine hit and big breakfasts. They have lovely outdoor seating where you can enjoy your brekkie or lunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Come here with your dog — the venue is pet-friendly!
Decisions Cafe
Decisions Cafe
Decisions Cafe offers a diverse menu catering to all dietary needs, from vegan and gluten-free options to indulgent burgers with double fried fries. Enjoy an acaï bowl or a Korean Steak Burger, all in a welcoming setting.
Milk & Beans Coffee House
Milk & Beans Coffee House
Milk and Beans Coffee House is another great cafe obsessed with quality and sustainability. Their milk is supplied by Maleny Dairies, just a short distance away, and they use locally roasted Kai Coffee.
One Block Back
One Block Back
One Block Back is a buzzing café in a converted warehouse near Moffat Beach. Known for its seasonally inspired menu, top-notch coffee, and cosy shaded terrace, it features herb gardens and delicious raw treats.
Sunshine Social
Sunshine Social
Sunshine Social is a great spot to pick up your morning brew. They offer you a choice of expertly roasted blend and single origin coffees to enjoy. The venue has plenty of seats on different levels that you can chill out and have a good conversation.
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
The Surf Club Mooloolaba is worth a visit even just for the views over the surf. Take time to enjoy a cappuccino or a beer on the deck.
Chancellors Tavern
Chancellors Tavern
At the huge Chancellors Tavern you will find a spacious sports bar where besides watching all the biggest and best sports from around the world on the big screen, you can also play pool with your mates, enjoy the many popular beers on tap and a classic pub grub menu. Their many outdoor tables are perfect for a breezy late afternoon in good company.
Duporth Tavern
Duporth Tavern
This is the perfect destination to have a drink, dine and meet up with friends. You will find this modern venue centrally located in the heart of Maroochydore. The menu offers a wide range of local wines and spirits for you to try. Check their website for special offers every night of the week.
Noosa Reef Hotel
Noosa Reef Hotel
The Noosa Reef Hotel offers a sports pub, a popular hotel bar with live music, and a nightclub located below. Check out the line-up for the weekend you are in town. Get a Guinness at Flanagan's Irish Pub, a zesty cocktail and small plates at Laguna Bistro & Bar or watch sports on big screens.
O'Malleys Irish Bar
O'Malleys Irish Bar
O’Malley’s is a typical Irish pub with your good old Guinness, Kilkenny and Harp, as well as satisfying meals with a good range of regular specials. The venue also hosts live entertainment five nights of the week and features well known artists and cover bands.
Sails Wine Bar
Sails Wine Bar
Part of the Sails Beach Restaurant, this bar offers over 500 different wines, while plush leather lounges create a cool, sophisticated mood. As this is the home to one of Queensland’s biggest wine collections, it is a great place for a pre-party drink.
Solbar
Solbar
Solbar is a forward-thinking bar that offers a great space for live music, as well as an art gallery. You can dine al fresco while enjoying a performance or spend the night kicking back in the lounge bar with a cool drink.
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Sunshine Beach SLSC
This local favourite is a great spot for a cold beer with friends. Come and enjoy all the facilities, the beach, fine dining or a day beside the sea. Profits go to fund lifesaving and beach safety at Sunshine Beach.
The Wharf Tavern
The Wharf Tavern
There are six different lounges for enjoying a drink, dining or dancing at Wharf Tavern, all offering distinct moods. Massive glass doors open up onto the river, offering great views and the chance for outdoor eating and drinking.
Belmondos Organic Market
Belmondos Organic Market
This award winning marketplace offers one of the largest ranges of organic product lines on the Sunshine Coast, featuring organic fruits, vegetables, salads, snacks, juices and coffee, a great option for those who prefer healthier living.
Caloundra Street Fair
Caloundra Street Fair
Stroll around in one of the best street market on the Sunshine Coast with over 200 unique stalls. Here you will find something for the whole family, such as handcrafted products and art, fresh local food, live entertainment and street theatre.
Caloundra’s Bulcock Street
Caloundra’s Bulcock Street
Caloundra’s Bulcock Street is a bustling hive of shopping activity with a wide array of stores. This is the main shopping destination of Caloundra and offers the best shopping experience in the area. There are also a number of cafes, restaurants and cool places to eat.
Eumundi Market
Eumundi Market
Eumundi Market is Australia's premier artisan market where you can find something different, something handmade, something special. The locals sell everything from original artworks, sculptures, furniture to handmade toys, homeware, skincare, fashion and jewellery.
Hastings Street
Hastings Street
Hastings Street in Noosa is famous all over Australia for its fine shopping and restaurants. Shops line both sides of Hastings Street and in the centre of it is Bay Village, which is an arcade of small specialist shops built around a food court.
Kawana Shoppingworld
Kawana Shoppingworld
Toward Mooloolaba is the Kawana Shoppingworld, which has over 110 stores on one level. This shopping mall provides a convenient and casual shopping experience which includes Woolworths, Bi-Lo, Big W, Dotti, Ally Fashion, Bonds and many more.
Noosa Fair Shopping Centre
Noosa Fair Shopping Centre
The Noosa Fair is an open-air shopping centre on Lanyana Way, in Noosa Junction with heaps of speciality shops. Here you will find stores such as The Reject Shop, Zarraffas Coffee, Brumbys, Sketch and JoJo Designs, among others.
Noosa Harbour Market
Noosa Harbour Market
Noosa Harbour holds a market every Sunday morning. Here you can stroll around and look at the many market stalls, where a variety of locally made craft products can be found along with the freshest catches and local food.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), also known as the Maroochydore Airport, has one terminal and is located 10 kilometres north of Maroochydore and 26 kilometres south of Noosa. You can get to and from the airport by taxi, shuttle bus or rental car. If you choose the last option it is recommended to book in advance. Rideshare apps, such as Uber, Shebah and Ola, are another transportation alternative. Door-to-door shuttle buses are run by Con-X-ion Airport Transfers. The shuttles run after each arrival, but it is necessary to book in advance and, depending on where you are staying, the cost will vary. A public bus operated by Translink stops to the north of the check-in area.
Public Transport
Public Transport
The Sunshine Coast has an extensive public transport network, serviced by Kinetic, with bus routes connecting the suburbs and areas on the Sunshine Coast. Buses run frequently, more during the day than at night, seven days a week. The price depends on how many zones you wish to travel through.
Taxi
Taxi
Suncoast Cabs is the go-to taxi operator in the region. Rideshare apps, such as Uber, Shebah and Ola, are another transportation alternative.
Electricity
Electricity
Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Many pharmacies in Sunshine Coast are open seven days a week. Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy is a small, independent pharmacy with excellent reputation. Chemist Warehouse is a big chain of pharmacies. Maroochy Day and Night Pharmacy has great opening hours and offers compounding services.
Post
Post
Australia Post, formally the Australian Postal Corporation, is the government company that provides postal services in Australia.
Telephone
Telephone
Country code: +61 Area code: (0)7
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