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Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is located north of Brisbane and includes holiday beaches, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Noosa, and the Kurula coast, stretching for more than 100 kilometers. The climate here is pleasant, perfect for surfing, swimming and vacationing. 1. Climb to the top of the Glasshouse Mountains and overlook the mountains and beaches. The 16 volcanic peaks of the Glasshouse Mountains are towering into the clouds, and there are many hiking routes. Usually tourists will take the lookout loop. This steep trail is about 800 meters through open eucalyptus forests and wet ravines along the way. 2. Noosa – a trendy resort town on the Sunshine Coast North of Noosa is a trendy resort town on the Sunshine Coast, with white sandy beaches and tropical rainforest. Hastings Street in Noosa Heads is full of stylish restaurants and boutiques, and is just a short walk from Noosa Beach, where you can surf, swim and pass the time along the coast. On weekends and school holidays, it gets crowded. East of Noosa Heads is Noosa National Park, where you can enjoy spectacular coastal views and an abundance of native Australian wildlife. The beaches of Alexandria Bay are a swimmer's paradise. 4. Lake Kuroba, Lake Kusaraba North of Noosa is the Kurula Coast, where Lake Kuroba and Lake Kusaraba are good places for kayaking, camping and bushwalking. 5. There are many beaches along the coast with beautiful sea views. From Noosa Point to the south, there are also Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Pireggi Beach and Coolum Beach along the coast, which are all surfing beaches with few tourists. , with sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand. 6. Surf, fish, dive, watch seal shows in Mooloolaba Central Mooloolaba has steady waves, a large harbor, and you can spend a day on deep-sea fishing or take part in a seasonal whale-watching cruise. For diving enthusiasts, there is also a dive site for the wreck of the "Brisbane" nearby. The underwater world next to the beach is the largest aquarium in Queensland, suitable for parents and children to visit together. 7. If you have enough time in various towns on the Sunshine Coast, you can go to Maleny to taste local cheese and wine, have afternoon tea in Montville, browse antique shops, or go to Umdi Market to appreciate the works of local artists, choose Favorite artworks and handicrafts are all good choices.Maroochydore · 105m from downtown
The Wharf Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba · 4.8 km from Maroochydore
Aussie World
Aussie World is a large theme park in Australia. The park covers a large area and has a variety of attractions, such as the platypus pond, mini golf, Ferris wheel, retro rocket, space rocker, rocking boat, giant slide, etc. Great place to visit.Palmview · 11.7 km from Maroochydore
Buderim Forest Park
There are not only famous waterfalls, but also lush vegetation. nice environment. The air is fresh and it is a good place for summer sightseeing.Buderim · 5.1 km from Maroochydore
Mooloolaba Beach
Mooloolaba · 4.6 km from Maroochydore
Mooloolaba Canal Cruise
Mooloolaba · 4.8 km from Maroochydore
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
Tanawha · 9.9 km from Maroochydore
Aquaduck Sunshine Coast
The Aquaduck Sunshine Coast, a unique tourist experience on the Gold Coast, captivates countless visitors with its entertaining water sightseeing activity. This is far more than just a simple cruise—it's an adventure that blends exploration with fun. The Aquaduck, a special amphibious vehicle, operates like a steady bus on land before transforming into an agile cruise once it enters the water, guiding visitors through the azure waters and skies of the Gold Coast. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, the journey unfolds with breathtaking scenery—the city center, endless stretches of stunning beaches, renowned hotels, and shopping centers all come into view one after another. As the vessel gently arrives at the Broadwater Parklands terminal, even more spectacular sights await. Sea World, luxury yacht clubs, and the iconic Gold Coast Bridge are all highlights of this unforgettable trip. Lasting about an hour, the experience leaves every visitor thrilled and satisfied. For children especially, the Aquaduck Sunshine Coast is an unforgettable expedition. They can excitedly spot marine life from the deck, feel the thrill as the vehicle transitions from land to water, and enjoy the warmth of family bonding. Here, everyone finds their own joy and wonder.Mooloolaba · 4.7 km from Maroochydore
The Ginger Factory
For Australia, ginger is not only a condiment for cooking, but also a lot of fun things such as gingerbread, ginger candy, ginger soda, ginger dolls and so on. Ginger Products Theme Park is a factory that manufactures ginger products, but the factory area is designed to look like a small main park, which is very popular with children. It is free to enter the factory, and only charges are required to visit the internal attractions. In addition to learning about the production process of ginger products, you can also pay to taste ginger cakes and ginger drinks, and buy ginger-related foods and souvenirs. Garden You can take a walk in the exquisite garden and buy a ginger plant to take home. Ginger Factory tickets are $14.50 for adults and $10.50 for children. Tour time: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 In the factory, you can see how ginger is grown, harvested and made into delicious products. SuperBee is $14.50 for adults and $10.50 for children. Tour time: 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30 In the bee world, you can see the busy scene of bees inside the hive, which is very eye-opening. Overboard is $12 for adults and $11 for children. Tour time: 9:30-16:00 In the cartoon-shaped ship, you will follow the gingerbread man on an adventure. The tour method is similar to Disney's Little World. You will get on a drifting boat. There are various kinds of things along the way. The setting is more suitable for children. Ginger Train is $7.50 for adults and $6.50 for children. Tour time: 9:30-16:30, a small train will take you through the garden of the factory area every half an hour, suitable for children.Yandina · 16.8 km from Maroochydore
Sunshine Castle
Bli Bli · 678m from downtown
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Free things to do in Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore · 105m from downtownThe Ginger Factory
Yandina · 16.8 km from Maroochydore
Gold Coast beach
Australia · Surfers Paradise
Montville
Montville · 19.8 km from Maroochydore
Noosa National Park
Noosa Heads · 30 km from Maroochydore
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Noosa Heads · 29.6 km from Maroochydore
Story Bridge
Kangaroo Point · 90.4 km from Maroochydore
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach · 13.6 km from Maroochydore
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
Mount Coot-Tha · 93.5 km from Maroochydore
Surfers Paradise Beach
Australia · Surfers Paradise
What travelers say about Maroochydore
sculptor13 September 2022
4.0
The Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, is in the middle of Australia's east coast, and Maroochydore is the main business district on the Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore Beach is the venue for surfing carnivals and a popular holiday destination for travel to other parts of Queensland.
Sunshine Coast
coo***an2 January 2020
5.0
[Scenery] It is a very suitable place for parent-child activities. The water world is great and cool. Don't miss it in the hot summer!
[Fun] You can play in the water and bask in the sun for leisure and entertainment. It's very interesting
Aussie World
好运鱼满仓16 November 2020
4.0
A well-known local attraction, the environment is grand and fresh! The water is crystal clear and the air is filled with negative ions!
Buderim Forest Park
M32***233 January 2020
5.0
[Scenery] Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden is a great garden with colorful flowers!
[Fun] It is best to drive here, and you can also buy potted plants to take back. It is worth a visit
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
Anonymous user15 January 2026
4.0
A great place for families with young children. The boat ride is quite interesting, featuring many puppets in different scenes. There is a wide variety of ginger and honey related products sold in the shops. Overall, it’s worth a visit!
The Ginger Factory
