SUNSHINE COAST HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS

A Seal Encounter is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with one of our playful and cheeky seals.

Your adventure begins with learning how to care for the seals and Seal Island. Find out what seals get up to when they think no one is looking! Then play with the seals, experience a seal kiss, flipper shake and get a seal cuddle. Participants must be minimum 4 years of age. General Admission is included with your Seal Encounter.

Fun for people of all ages is one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier tourist attractions, The Ginger Factory. Set on 9 hectares of rich-soiled land and situated an easy drive north from Brisbane, The Ginger Factory in Yandina provides a full day of interesting activities including educational tours, fun rides, demonstrations, dining, shopping and relaxing gardens. The Ginger Factory plays host in January to The Ginger Flower & Food Festival, showcasing over 120 varieties of ornamental ginger and heliconias.

Join this Sunshine Coast half day tour to discover some of the regions best craft breweries. Meet the brewers and go behind the scenes to tour their facilities, learn how beer is made and taste their fresh brews. The tour will visit 3 from the following 5 breweries depending on availability; 10 Toes, Sunshine Coast Brewery, Moffat Beach Brewery, Sunshine Brewery or Your Mates Brewhouse. Tours depart at 11.30am. Gather your mates for a fun afternoon out on the Sunshine Coast tasting your way through the best breweries on the coast. Book your seat on this tour here!

Buy your Australia Zoo tickets here AND skip the queue! Queensland’s Australia Zoo, made famous by the late, great Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is often referred to as Australia’s best zoo and is one of the Sunshine Coast’s absolute must-do family attractions. Renowned for its balance of both variety of animals and upbeat and informative wildlife shows, Australia Zoo is the closest thing in the country to an “animal theme park”.

Need transport to Eumundi Markets on the Sunshine Coast? Leave the car and your parking worries behind and book your return transfers online here! Make your visit to the famous Eumundi Markets stress free with a pickup from your Sunshine Coast accomodation in air conditioned minibus with up to 3 hours free time to walk around the markets as you please. The Eumundi Markets are open every Wednesday and Saturdays with transfers collecting passengers from Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, Noosa Heads or Noosaville hotels from 8am and returning at approximately 1pm.

Fraser Island isn’t just an island paradise, it’s a unique and luxurious combination of Australia’s rich natural heritage, earthy roots, majesty and refreshing simple essentials. Departing from the Sunshine Coast, you’ll make your way over to Fraser Island for a full day of exploration and fun on the beach. The main highlight of the trip is a ride in a purpose built four-wheel-drive along the beautiful sandy beaches of Fraser Island.

See a different side to the Sunshine Coast and get outdoors among nature with this full day Sunshine Coast Hinterland rainforest day tour! The full day tour includes a visit to the Mary Cairncross Rainforest Reserve for a pleasant walk amongst pristine flora and fauna, free time to explore the charming Montville village, photo stops at beautiful lookouts and lakes plus tours of the famous Ginger Factory and Yandina Nutworks and Pioneer Coffee. Start the day right with a coffee demonstration and coffee kicks before travelling onto the rainforest.

Take the opportunity to head out on a deep sea fishing & crabbing charter with a team of seasoned professionals. This is a Sunshine Coast activity great for both individuals and groups, ladies and gents days and family fishing trips! Join your friendly hosts for a Sunshine Coast fishing charter early in the morning, heading out at 5:30am aboard an awesome 55ft fishing vessel which departs from The Wharf, Mooloolaba. The boat is specifically designed as a deep sea fishing & crabbing vessel with plenty of space and features a full canopy and protection clears to keep you in comfort and out of harsh elements.

These Sunshine Coast cruises offer a variety of experiences and with an excellent reputation for affordable and reliable service – all cruises specialise in bringing out the best that Mooloolaba’s waterways have to offer. Glide effortlessly through the waterways of Mooloolaba whether during lunch time or at sunset, where relaxation and unwinding are the key points of emphasis for these journeys. Feel like a snack with your wine, or if you choose to go all-out on a delicious seafood platter – the choice is yours.

A visit to Australia Zoo is a must do experience when you visit the Sunshine Coast. Be sure to make time to visit this iconic zoo run by the Irwin Family. This tour provides personalised and comfortable transport for small groups from Sunshine Coast accomodation to the zoo. On you way to the zoo, you will also stop at the Glass House Mountains Scenic Lookout for views of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland before continuing onto the zoo.

Hit the waters for an Australian-first aquatic experience, on a tour to swim with Humpback whales in the waters off QLD’s Sunshine Coast! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join in a truly life-changing experience, swimming alongside one of the world’s largest and most gentle creatures over the course of a half day 4 hour tour with a limited maximum group size of 20 people to keep the experience both uncrowded and eco-friendly. The whale swimming tour departs from Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast and is available each day between July and October, and provide a firsthand look at these ocean giants as they play, dive, breach and slap their fins.

If you love exploring, bird watching and getting up close to native Australian wildlife in their natural habitat then these are the best adventures for you! With the choice of half day and full day bushwalking adventures and half day and full day bird watching and wildlife tours, you’ll be able to see the best of the region with the help of an experienced guide.

Be collected from accommodation between Mooloolaba and Noosa Marina and embark on this magnificent tour along the beach trail named The Great Sandy National Park – protected for it’s wildlife and pristine landscape. Take off on a full day group tour including morning tea and lunch at Rainbow Beach Surf Club. Take in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Fraser Island as you munch and enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Sit in comfort with air conditioned 4WD’s as you travel the 70kms of iconic beaches and explore along the way.

Forget about trying to navigate your way between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, eliminate this hassle with an organised coach transfer. This door-to-door transfer is a quick and easy way to travel between the Brisbane Airport and your Sunshine Coast accommodation. Guests are provided with the option of a way one transfer or return with single and family tickets both available.

The quick and easy way to travel from your Sunshine Coast accommodation to the Brisbane Airport is with a hassle-free door to door airport transfer service. Skip the stress and hassle of driving yourself or renting a car, and be picked up and dropped off from door to door in style and comfort – all for an entirely reasonable price!