The Sunshine Coast Australia - Spectacular One Day, Perfect The Next!
By Matt Fuller. Filed in Vacations |
So many interesting things to see in Sunshine Coast Queensland. From beaches to mountains, lakes and sites in between, this is an area rich in entertainment value. Almost all year round you can visit here. All budget accommodations will be met.
The area has a surfeit of natural attractions
From beautiful beaches and seaside resorts to national parks and charming towns and so much more, there’s almost too much to do on vacation here. The regions national parks are a nice contrast to the coastal beaches and pleasure haunts of the area. Every part of this rich tapestry of sights to see and savor invites exploration. One can only mention some of the distinctive destinations due to space limitations.
Noosa’s well known region has a rare north-facing beach, the Noosa National Park and the Noosa Everglades. Your visit here will give you a taste of why it has earned UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve designation. If you want to see the worlds oldest working silent movie theatre it is the Majestic Cinema. The Noosa Shire Museum, The Old Pomona Railway Station Art Gallery, the Cooroy Heritage Walk and the Noosa Trail Network are amongst Noosas diverse charms.
In Mooloolaba you can enjoy different boating experiences from kayaking to hiring a dinghy to sailing on a yacht. Its parks, picnic areas and playgrounds for the kids are a family favorite. East of Mudjimba Island there is the ex-HMAS Brisbane which has many different aquatic species to be seen in a superb diving site. From the town of Rainbow Beach to Cooloola National Park, the Cooloola area is a natural paradise. Experienced hikers will like the Cooloola Wilderness Trail. Nestled here is historic city of Gympie rich in gold rush and timber history. Your visit there could include hunting for gold, or checking out Victorian architecture on Mary Street or the Gold Mining Museum. You could also watch local craftsmen working in the WoodWorks Forestry and Timber Museum.
The Glass House Mountains rise spectacularly from the coastal plain. The Australia Zoo made famous by Steve Irwin is located here. Other museums include the Reptile Park and the Air Museum. The charming, historic settlements and scenery of the Blackall Range are another venue to savor natural delights.
The Mary Valley and its forests, local towns can be savored via the Kenilworth Forest Drive. Or, if you still have energy you can hike or ride through the Conondale Range. The Mary Valley Heritage Railway is for those who want to put their feet up and take in the scenery a more relaxing way.
Some entertainment destinations
Theme parks that educate and add the spice of culture with a unique twist can be found here. The variety on offer will entertain your family. UnderWater World located in Mooloolaba offers an unforgettable experience. Its range of underwater habitats and a glass tunnel will bring you into the marine environment. The Ginger Factory will educate you about all things ginger. It comes fit with a historic train. The Big Pineapple is a major pineapple plantation that offers education about all things pineapple in entertaining ways. The Superbee Honey Factory will not only entertain your children with attractions based on fairytales they are familiar with; but, also has an extensive range of honey varieties to try. A live beekeeping demonstration and explanation of honey production will inform you here. The cartoon inspired Ettamogah Pub is a place to tickle your funny bone. Bli Bli Castle has a large display of medieval armor and comes equipped with a dungeon and torture chamber. Here you will find incongruously 350 dancing dolls dressed in national costumes from 57 countries and a doll museum with more than 2200 dolls., plus seven fairytales and toys from the past. The castles towers and battlements have panoramic views of the area. Ski & Skurf located at Bli Bli invites you to try different water sporting experiences. The Big Kart Track and The Bungy Bullet allow you to test speed in different ways in the same location. Here you can race on Australia’s largest and fastest Go-Kart track or experience the G Forces by being shot into the air. Skydive Ramblers offer parachuting adventure. Nostalgia Town will take you on a train trip through Australian history. The Club Pelican designed by Greg Norman is one of the area golf courses. Thoroughbred racing at the Corbould Park races is among the entertaining destinations.
The website of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's has links to visitor information centers that will provide more guidance for tourists. They are open throughout the week during working hours. You will find they will illustrate one trip is not enough to enjoy the sunshine coast Queensland.
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