Sunshine Coast Family Activities and Kids Guide 2026, Best Things to Do with Kids on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Family Activities 2026, Overview

The Sunshine Coast offers some of Australia's finest family experiences, from Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's famous wildlife park) and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast to beautiful patrolled beaches, Noosa National Park and the iconic Eumundi Markets. Here's a guide to the best family activities on the Sunshine Coast.

Wildlife on the Sunshine Coast

• Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah. Steve Irwin's famous wildlife park, the Sunshine Coast's most visited family attraction. Enormous range of Australian and exotic wildlife, the Crocoseum live shows, tigers, cheetahs and the Australian bushland experience. A full-day family destination. australiazoo.com.au
• Buderim Forest Park, Quorn Close, Buderim. Free entry. Waterfall walk and bird-rich subtropical rainforest. Short 1.4km circuit excellent for young children.

Marine and Interactive Experiences

• SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Marine aquarium on the Mooloolaba Esplanade. Sharks, seals, rays, the underwater tunnel and the jellyfish display. Combined tickets available. visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast

Beaches and Outdoor Activities

• Mooloolaba Esplanade and Beach, Calm, patrolled beach with rock pools, esplanade parks and cafes. Excellent for young children.
• Noosa National Park and Main Beach, Noosa's national park begins immediately at the northern end of Hastings Street. Koala sightings are common. Main Beach is patrolled and sheltered by a headland, excellent family swimming.
• The Big Pineapple Heritage Farm, Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Heritage theme attraction (restored 1971 pineapple tourism attraction), farm animals and the famous Big Pineapple icon. thebigpineapple.com.au

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