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Noosa is
a popular holiday resort and known as one of the better surfing spots on
the Sunshine Coast. The town enjoys a beautiful, tranquil location and
is a
prized address. It has become one of the most fashionable and upmarket
locations on the
Sunshine Coast.
Head north to
Cooloola
National Park, Lake Cootharaba and the Teewah coloured sands.
Enjoy the unspoiled beaches of Sunshine and
Peregian. Take a trip inland to the
Eumundi
markets.
Coolum is a popular Sunshine Coast holiday spot with an excellent surf beach.
It is fast becoming a centre for
apartment and resort development along the coast to Noosa. Take a side trip to
Yandina
and visit Gingertown.
Maroochydore lies at the heart of the Sunshine
Coast and was only "discovered" during the 60's. It is a
lovely combination of
parks, golden beaches and the tranquil Maroochydore River. Popular holiday resorts
co-exist with a mixture of
modern developments together with original holiday homes.
Visit the medieval castle at
nearby Bli Bli or the two-thirds replica of Captain Cook's vessel,
Endeavour
Mooloolaba
and
Alexandra Headland have no shortage of good surf
beaches. A trawler fleet operates from Mooloolaba which has an
attractive marina. Try the shopping at
The
Wharf and pay a visit to Underwater World. Take a trip to
Buderim
and visit the Pioneer Cottage.
Caloundra has always been a family holiday centre and is surrounded by 12 km of beaches.
The town has a mixture of
retirees and holiday makers and is a popular fishing spot with access to the Pumicestone Channel, also popular with water sports enthusiasts.
Caloundra is linked to Mooloolaba in the north with a 12 km stretch of
surf beach. Visit the Queensland Air Museum and have a beer at the
nearby Ettamogah pub.
The Hinterland
is part of the Blackall Range
that overlooks the Sunshine Coast and boasts some magnificent countryside and quaint country
towns. This is a popular area for day trips taking in Tewantin, Cooroy, Eumundi, Kenilworth, Mapleton and Flaxton.
Stop off at the
Kondalilla
National Park and falls, then on to Montville, Yandina and back
to the coast at Coolum. There are numerous opportunities for tea and scones, local
arts and crafts. The Maleny folk festival in December has become a major
Sunshine Coast event.
The unusual
Glasshouse Mountains, inland from Caloundra,
are excellent for scenic drives, bushwalking and rock-climbing. Climbs are of varying
levels of difficulty.


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