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Things to Do Sunshine Coast 2026: Best Attractions
Discover the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast: Noosa National Park coastal walks, Australia Zoo, Glass House Mountains, plus free weekend activities and top Noosa Heads attractions.
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Things to Do on the Sunshine Coast 2026
The Sunshine Coast offers a uniquely balanced set of experiences, premium surf beaches, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Noosa, the Glass House Mountains volcanic landscape, Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's wildlife centre) and a sophisticated food and restaurant scene centred on Noosa Heads and Mooloolaba. visitsunshinecoast.com
Iconic Sunshine Coast Experiences
- Noosa National Park Coastal Track, Park Road, Noosa Heads. 10km coastal walk around the Noosa headland, koalas in the tea-tree, dramatic headland coves and Laguna Bay views. One of Queensland's finest accessible coastal walks. Free. nationalparks.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa
- Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah. Steve and Terri Irwin's wildlife park, crocodile shows in the Crocoseum, tigers, cheetahs, elephants and native Australian animals. australiazoo.com.au
- Glass House Mountains, 50km south of the Sunshine Coast. Eleven volcanic plugs dominating the coastal plain. Mt Ngungun (2hrs return) is the best walk. nationalparks.qld.gov.au
- Mooloolaba Beach and The Wharf, Mooloolaba is the Sunshine Coast's most popular beach town. Patrolled beach, esplanade dining and UnderWater World SEA LIFE at The Wharf. visitsunshinecoast.com
Free Things to Do on the Sunshine Coast
- Noosa Coastal Track, free.
- Sunshine Coast beaches, Noosa, Coolum, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland. Free.
Things to Do This Weekend on the Sunshine Coast
Check the Sunshine Coast events guide at visitsunshinecoast.com for current weekend activities.
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