Sunshine Coast Tourist Attractions
The Sunshine Coast is brimming with holiday attractions for all ages and budgets. Australia Zoo - home to television’s Crocodile Hunter, The greatest fruit in Queensland, The Big Pineapple. The adventure driven Bungy Bullet or Jet Boat to the more sedate pace of the historic steam train, the Valley Rattler, Sunshine Coasting has never been more fun!
AUSTRALIA ZOO (07) 5494 1134 www.crocodilehunter.com
Home to the internationally famous “Crocodile Hunter”, Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo has a collection of 550 animals including crocodiles, tigers, koalas, snakes and the world’s oldest giant land tortoise. Don’t miss the demonstrations featuring snakes, otters, camels, foxes and - the 1.30pm daily highlight – crocodiles.
STEVE'S WHALE ONE 1300 274 539 www.australiazoo.com.au
Whale encounters at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. Crikey! Have you ever experienced the magic of sighting a whale close up? Come and experience these drop-dead gorgeous giants with Australia Zoo Whale Encounters. By jingo, the marine adventure of a lifetime can be yours aboard the luxurious Steve's Whale One, the only whale watching operator on the Sunshine Coast, which guarantees the authentic Australia Zoo experience.
UNDERWATER WORLD (07) 5444 8088 www.underwaterworld.com.au
The wonders of the marine world including sharks, crocodiles, giant stingrays and gropers, as well as daily seal shows. Located at The Wharf, Mooloolaba. You and the kids will enjoy the lively atmosphere of The Wharf, with its specialty stores, riverside al fresco eating spots, entertainment and water activities, including scuba diving, parasailing, canal cruises, fishing trips and BBQ lunch cruises.
T BOAT HIRE (07) 5449 7182 www.tboathire.com
For everything on the water. Experience magnificent Noosa from it's postcard pretty waterways. No itineries to adhere to, just take off, find your own little patch of paradise, drop anchor, lay back and relax. These fantastic drive yourself and no license required boats are easily manageable.
LEARN TO SURF 0418 787 577 www.learntosurf.com.au
World's best surf lesson, learn to surf with a champion, Merricks multi award winning surf school. Noosa's only licensed Surf School.Noosa is a safe surf beach in Queensland. Learn in safe, soft, gentle waves in wast deep water with your coach right next to you.
OCEAN RIDER 0438 386 255 www.oceanrider.biz
Noosa's awesome oceanrider, extreme ocean fun. Oceanrider is still noosa's fastest, wildest & safest guaranteed jet boat ride. As your heart starts to beat a little faster as you catch a glimpse of the ocean, and the fun the lies ahead. The sound of a few hundred horsepower behind you, the feeling of weightlessness as you get airborne of the first wave, the screaming and the fun. Join us on the One and Only Oceanrider, Queenslands longest running thrill ride.
THE NOOSA FERRY CRUISE (07) 5449 8442 www.noosaferry.com
Discover Noosa's beautiful waterways, and explore Noosa the easy way. Park your car and catch this classic ferry to experience the relaxing stillwater journey takes you from Tewantin, the Heritage heart of Noosa, past the Boat hires, old jetties and new restaurants at Noosaville. The homes of Noosa Sound and into the centre of Noosa Heads with it's famous beach, shops and eateries.
NOOSA RIVER FISHING & CRAB TOURS 0407 206 062 www.noosafishingandcrabtours.com.au
Fish one of Queenslands most pristine fishing areas, with over 40km of Noosa River. Cruise the beautiful waterways, admire the rare native birdlife and enjoy a day with a difference. While fishing the the calm waters of the Noosas River, why not throw a few crab pots in the water and catch the legendary Queensland Mud Crab.
SUNSHINE COAST & HINTERLAND DAY TOURS (07) 5448 6111 www.noosahinterlandtours.com.au
Eumundi Markets, Food & Wine Tours, Montville, Mooloolaba & more. Unforgetable day and half day tours.
- Monday Experience Mooloolaba Half Day Tour.
- Tuesday Hinterland Food Safari Half Day Tour.
- Wednesday Montville in Style
- Wednesday Eumundi Markets Half Tour
- Saturday Eumundi Markets Half Tour
- Hinterland Wine Tasting
COL'S AIRPORT TRANSFERS (07) 5450 5933
Col's Airport Transfers operates from Brisbane Airport to the Sunshine Coast. Bookings are essential as this is a express service.
EUMUNDI MARKETS 0428 135 456 www.eumundimarkets.com.au
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular and enduring tourist attractions, the famousEumundi Markets are held Wednesday and Saturday mornings, rain, hail or shine. With organic fruit and vegetables, freshly-baked bread, locally-made arts and crafts, clothing, sweets, toys, flowers and more to choose from, you won’t leave empty-handed!
THE GINGER FACTORY (07) 5446 7100 www.gingerfactory.com.au
The largest ginger factory in the Southern Hemisphere has an amazing array of ginger-based products and ginger plants to take home. Kids will love the Overboard Boat Ride, the historic cane train ride, dolls’ cottage and wildlife sanctuary.
MARY VALLEY HERITAGE RAILWAY (07) 5482 2750 www.thevalleyrattler.com
Relive the steam train era with a trip of the historic “Valley Rattler” through the beautiful Mary Valley. You’ll pass through the villages of Dagun (and enjoy wine and cheese tasting), Amamoor, Kandanga and stop for lunch in Imbil.
GYMPIE GOLD MINING & HISTORICAL MUSEUM (07) 5482 3995
Built on the site of an old mine, the museum offers a fascinating glimpse of Gympie’s gold rush era. Among the displays are a one-teacher school room, Andrew Fisher House, the Lighthorse Museum, sports, music, transport, photographic equipment and ambulance. Learn how gold is mined in Gympie today and you can even pan for gold.
SCUBA WORLD (07) 5444 8595 www.scubaworld.com.au
For the ultimate adrenalin rush, dive with sharks, accompanied by experienced divers. Scuba World is located at The Wharf, Mooloolaba.
AUSSIE WORLD & ETTAMOGAH PUB (07) 5494 5444 www.aussieworld.com.au
Don’t miss a visit to the uniquely designed Sunshine Coast Ettamogah Pub, based on the famous cartoon.Located just north of the Caloundra turnoff, the Ettamogah Pub is part of Aussie World, where you’ll find a whole host of holiday attractions, including an Aboriginal arts and culturalcentre, bush camp, sheep shearing demonstrations, pony rides, mini golf and restaurants.
BELLINGHAM MAZE (07) 5445 2979 www.bellmaze.com
You’ll literally get lost in Australia’s largest maze so don’t forget your breadcrumbs! The watered skid pan is popular with kids of all ages, plus there’s a walk-through aviary.
BIG KART TRACK & BUNGY BULLET (07) 5494 1613 www.bigkart.com.au
Test your skills, and nerves, around Australia’s largest track. There’s also night racing under floodlights and a separate kids’ track. Off-track, the Bungy Bullet will propel you 50 metres high into the sky in just over a second!
SUNSHINE CASTLE (07) 5448 5373 www.sunshinecastle.com
Step back in time at this medieval castle, complete with dungeon torture chamber and medieval as well as a wonderful doll collection which would delight any little girl. The castle has a kiosk and a gift and souvenir shop.
SKI & SKURF CABLE WATER SKI (07) 5448 7555 www.wakeboardskipark.com
Two large lakes are open year-round for thrills and spills - from beginners to advanced.You can enjoy hours of fun cable skiing, surfing, knee boarding or wave jumping. Based at Bli Bli 25 mins south of Noosa.
TOP SHOTS ADVENTURE PARK (07) 5452 7007 www.topshotsmaroochydore.com
This sunshine Coast Attraction park features plenty of fun activities for the kids, including two 18 hole mini golfcourses (one undercover), bump boats, an indoor climbing wall and video arcade.
