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The Sunshine Coast's geography delivers everything: 60 kilometres of ocean beaches, the volcanic Glass House Mountains inland, the subtropical hinterland towns, and Noosa's combination of national park and sophisticated dining. It's a weekend that requires no compromises.
Noosa National Park
The coastal walk through Noosa National Park — from the main beach in Noosa Heads around the headland to Alexandria Bay and Hell's Gates — is one of the best short coastal walks in Australia. The combination of koala habitat, surf lookouts, and the secluded beaches accessible only by foot makes it genuinely rewarding at any time of year. Return via Hastings Street for the post-walk coffee that the street does very well.
Eumundi Markets
The Eumundi Markets operate Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the small hinterland town of Eumundi and have been running for more than 40 years. More than 600 stalls of handmade crafts, fresh produce, artisan food, and live music create one of Queensland's most atmospheric market experiences. Arrive by 9am before the Saturday crowd peaks.
Glass House Mountains
The volcanic plugs of the Glass House Mountains visible from the Bruce Highway are dramatic from a distance and even more impressive close up. The summit walk on Mount Ngungun (accessible to fit walkers) delivers 360-degree views of the mountains, the coast, and the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The lookout at Wild Horse Mountain is accessible by car and family-friendly.
Mooloolaba Beach
Mooloolaba is the Sunshine Coast's most complete beach town — the patrolled ocean beach, the Esplanade dining strip, and the Mooloolah River inlet create the variety that makes a full day easy to fill. The SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast aquarium on the waterfront is worth 90 minutes if you have children.
Hinterland villages
Maleny, Montville, and Mapleton in the Blackall Range are the Sunday drive that Sunshine Coast locals have been doing for generations. The rainforest lookouts, the artisan galleries, the devonshire tea cafes, and the dairy country in between make a loop of all three villages an unhurried four hours.
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