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7 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Events Heating Up Our Calendars This Winter

From culinary adventures to incredible live music gigs under the stars, these are the best Sunshine Coast events and festivals to check out. 

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10 Of The Best Things To Do In Maleny And Montville

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

Local Escapes

Explore Your Backyard With 15 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Road Trips

From lush rainforest landscapes to windswept coastlines, hinterlands and beyond, there’s no doubt that a road trip is one of the greatest ways to explore the Sunshine Coast.

Food & Drink

Artigiano Gelato

No matter if it's a sweltering 35 degrees or a freezing (in Sunshine Coast terms) 18 degrees, there’s never a bad time for gelato. Artigiano Gelato is an artisan gelato store, located in both Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, which scoops up handmade gourmet gelato using 100% real and premium ingredients. 

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The Sunshine Coast’s Best Indoor Playgrounds For Rainy Days

We’ve rounded up eight of the best Sunshine Coast indoor playgrounds and some extra adventure centres to keep the kids entertained indoors.

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10 Things To Do With Kids In Logan, From Spotting Koalas To Jumping In Ball Pits

A melting pot of cultures, epic entertainment, endless adventures, and breathtaking nature, there’s so much to discover in Logan.

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15 Of The Best Things To Do With Kids On The Sunshine Coast

The joys of being a parent can sometimes be a little, ah, overshadowed, when the kids are expressing their sheer boredom and you’ve exhausted your allocation of trips to the playground. 

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17 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Farm Stays For A Country Escape

Ready to give country-living a (albeit temporary) shot? Here are nine of the best farms you can stay at on and around the Sunshine Coast.

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Lace Up And Hit The Best Sunshine Coast Bush Walks (2024 Edition)

We’ve searched far and wide to find you some of the best walks on the Sunshine Coast, and we think we’ve found a few gems.

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Here’s How You Can Score The Ultimate $10K Trip To This Mega Burleigh Surfing Event

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

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11 Beautiful Sunshine Coast Waterfalls That You Can Actually Swim Under

The best Sunshine Coast waterfalls are only a short drive and hike away.

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The Best Family-Friendly Accommodation On The Sunshine Coast In 2024

So you’ve got the dates booked, time off work, and the little ones organised for your Sunshine Coast family holiday. All that remains is choosing where to go. 

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The Hottest Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2024

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out these themed festivities,  fireworks cruises and swanky seaside sippers to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Sunshine Coast in 2023.

Activities & Itineraries

Dive Into The Sunshine Coast’s Best Snorkelling Spots

Forget feeling the sand between your toes, get your grey matter straight into the deep blue and experience the best snorkelling on the Sunshine Coast.

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Where To Find The Sunshine Coast’s Best Christmas Lights In 2023

Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s plenty of houses packed with blinking LED goodness ready for your gawking. 

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Grab The Fam For The Ultimate Animal-Lovers Getaway Just A Short Drive Away

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

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These Magical Enchanted Gardens Are Coming Back To Roma Street Parkland This Year

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

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11 Sunshine Coast Christmas Markets To Get You In The Festive Spirit

Instead of sweating through the shopping centre crowds, how about this year you vow to purchase all your presents from local stalls at markets. 

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20 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Camping Spots To Pitch Your Tent

Not all camping spots are made equal, which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to whip up a definitive guide to the best camping spots on the Sunshine Coast,

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8 Reasons To Check Out Singapore鈥檚 Coolest Aquarium

Heading over to Singapore with the family or simply love all things nautical? Home to more than 100,000 beautiful and distinctive marine creatures, S.E.A Aquarium Sentosa is a must visit on your next vacay to Singapore. 

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Get Your Festive Celebrations Underway At This Luxe Inner-City Venue And Rooftop

Ring in the new year with a delicious lineup of events on offer at Hyatt Regency. 

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30 Of The Best Cheap Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve scrounged together 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

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Get Your Hands Dirty At The Best Pottery Classes On The Sunshine Coast

Grab a mate, tie up your apron and dig your hands into some clay at six of the best pottery classes on the Sunshine Coast.

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Make The Most Of Your Weekend At This Inner-City Destination

Get out and about at this inner-city destination this winter.

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Whale Watching Spots Around The Sunshine Coast

Here’s the best places to go whale watching on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. 

Local Escapes

The Sunshine Coast’s Best Beaches To Dip Into This Summer

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2022.

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Top Up Your Festive Cheer With A Twilight Christmas Market, Outdoor Cinema And Tinsel Tavern

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

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Take Inspo From National Mushroom Day And Indulge In Your Fave Fungi Feasts

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.

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Your Ultimate Day Trip Guide To The Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Whether you’re planning a cheeky weekend getaway or an adventure-packed day trip, consider this list of the best things to do in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland your bible. 

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Get Festive At 8 Of The Sunshine Coast鈥檚 Best Christmas Events

We’ve rounded up every festive event you need to check out on the Sunshine Coast this silly season. Go, be merry and spread the Christmas cheer.

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Unleash Your Inner Kidult At This Huge LEGO庐 Brick Exhibition

It doesn’t get much more nostalgic than LEGO® bricks and luckily for us, Queensland Museum is transporting us back to our childhood with their Brickman® Wonders of the World exhibition.

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10 Brisbane Events Definitely Worth The Trip This Month

Are your four walls looking more than a little boring? We hear you. It’s about time to load up the car and make tracks for a big Brisbane day out (or several). Lucky for you, we’ve curated the best of the events hitting Brisbane this month and there are some serious contenders.

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Places You Can Learn To Surf On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve found the best places you can learn to surf on the Sunshine Coast, so you’ll be upright and coasting along the waves in no time.

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12 Sunshine Coast Events To Put On Your Radar In March

Your ultimate hit list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in March.

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12 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This January

If you’re looking for ways to start 2021 the right way, then check out our list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this January. 

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9 Christmas Events To Check Out On The Sunshine Coast This Weekend

Here’s a list of awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend.

Local Escapes

Pitch A Tent At 10 Best Camping Spots For Camping Rookies

Because some of you are a bit new to this back-to-basics accommodation style, we made it our duty to find the best camping spots on the Sunshine Coast for camping rookies. 

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Whip Out Your Diary, Here Are 5 Events You Need To Check Out At This Year鈥檚 Horizon Festival

It’s time to get your culture on at the epic multi-arts event that is Horizon Festival.

Entertainment

Get Ready To Smash Popcorn, Sunshine Coast Cinemas Are Finally Re-Opening

After months of lockdown and restrictions, the first of the Sunshine Coast’s cinemas has re-opened today.

Local Escapes

Get Back To Nature With An Adventure-Filled Day Trip To Mary Valley

Live by the beach and craving to go country for the day? Work your way through our hit list of the best things to do in Mary Valley and satisfy all your needs for cows, rustic tin sheds, rolling farms, creeks and teeny old towns. 

Local Escapes

Hit The Road, Here Are The Best Things To Do In Rainbow Beach

Looking for a day trip close to the Sunshine Coast? Head north and work your way through this list of the best things to do in Rainbow Beach.

Features

Get Growing At The Best Community Gardens On The Sunshine Coast

Check out some of the best community gardens on the Sunshine Coast, and see what you can do to get involved. 

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Fill Up The Tank, Here鈥檚 5 Road Trips To Take Within 50km Of The Sunshine Coast

Load up the playlist with sing-along bangers, round up some loose change to start supporting local businesses along the way and get the camera ready, because these scenic Sunshine Coast drives will dish up plenty of photo ops for the memory bank.  

Activities & Itineraries

Lace Up, Mount Coolum And The Glass House Mountains Are Re-Opening This Weekend

As of this Saturday 2 May, the summit track at Mount Coolum is open, along with all of the Glass House Mountains summit hikes, including the easiest of the lot, Mount Ngungun.

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Throw Down A Rug At 12 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Picnic Spots

From our picturesque coastline to the lush hinterland, here are 12 of the best picnic spots on the Sunshine Coast—some secret and some local favourites.

Activities & Itineraries

Explore The Great Outdoors With The Best Bushwalks On The Sunshine Coast

Here’s a few things to add to your adventure bucket list—eight of the most beautiful bushwalks on and around the Sunshine Coast.

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Here鈥檚 How To Celebrate Orthodox Easter Like A Greek At Home This Weekend

Whether you’re blessed with Greek heritage or not, there’s never really been a better reason to celebrate traditions, or adapt some new ones, to keep you entertained and painfully full, all weekend at home

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Take Note, Here鈥檚 Everything You Can And Can鈥檛 Do Over The Easter Long Weekend

With an extra long weekend coming up, but COVID-19 hanging over us all, you're probably wondering what you can and can't do. Can I go for a drive? Can I visit my family? Can I go camping? Here's those questions and more, answered.

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All The Things To Eat, Do And See On The Sunshine Coast When It Rains

Grab an umbrella and keep yourself busy with all the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. 

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12 Sunshine Coast Events To Hit This Australia Day Long Weekend

Dust off your thongs, gather up your mates and sink your teeth into a sausage sanga with this cracker lineup of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this Australia Day long weekend.

Activities & Itineraries

11 Of The Most Beautiful Spots To Go Kayaking Around The Sunshine Coast

Crystal clear waterways, lush coves and subtropical sand islands, these are the best spots to go kayaking on and around the Sunshine Coast.

What's On

Work Your Way Through 14 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Events Happening In December

From music festivals and Christmas carols to yin and gin yoga sessions, these are some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this December. 

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Unleash Your Inner Child, A Giant Games Arcade Is Opening On The Coast

Sunshine Coasters, it’s time to brush up on your virtual reality and dodgem car skills, because Timezone is opening one of its biggest arcades ever, and it’s popping up in Maroochdyore. 

What's On

Stop Everything, The Coast Is Getting A Fabulous Unicorn Festival This Month

The Sunshine Coast has caught the glittery, rainbow bug too with news we’re getting our very own Unicorn Festival. 

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Get Freaky At 5 Of The Best Halloween Events On The Coast

If you’re looking for ways to get a little freaky this scary season—beyond the creepy pumpkins and horror movie Netflix binges—then check out our list of the best events for Halloween on the Sunshine Coast. 

Local Escapes

Look Inside Cabarita鈥檚 New Beachside Retreat鈥擳he Hideaway Glamping

Does it get any better than spending a few days camping by the sea? It sure does—you could be GLAMPING by the sea. 

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Game On, An Internationally-Recognised Pinball Festival Is Hitting The Coast

Gamers unite! For three epic days, the second annual Noosa Festival Of Pinball will take over Land & Sea Brewery, transforming it into a retro gaming paradise. 

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Get Ready, Village Vibes Festival Is Coming To Peregian Beach This Weekend

The perfect chance to support Peregian Beach businesses post-bushfires, Village Vibes Festival spans over Friday and Saturday, bringing together a culmination of events that celebrate the local community.

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Get Cultured, A Japanese Festival Is Popping Up On The Coast This Weekend

Get cultured this weekend, without even leaving the Sunshine Coast, at The Japan Festival. 

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6 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast Before Winter Is Over

Just because it’s the chilly season, doesn’t mean you need to be holed up for three months straight. Here are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in winter.

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Join This Global 24-Hour Beach Clean-Up And Help Make A Difference

Did you know that by 2050 the oceans could have more plastic than fish? Scary, huh? To help prevent that frightening statistic becoming a reality, this weekend, as part of World Oceans Day, SEA LIFE is hosting its first ever 24-Hour Global Beach Clean

These 8 Avocado-Themed Buys Are Ripe For Gifting

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on all things avocado. To ensure you’re receiving the ripest presents this festive season, we’ve sourced some choice avocado-themed gifts to help satisfy that relentless avo fetish of yours.

Where To Play The Most Addictive Games From Your Childhood

Fortnite? Big whoop. Remember playing WoW till 4am on a school night?

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The Best Theme Parks To Visit On The Sunshine Coast

Us locals might forget about them from time to time, but the plethora of theme parks we have here on the Sunshine Coast make our home oh sah fun. 

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20 Awesome Things to Do This July On The Sunshine Coast

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Christmas in July or are just looking to treat yo’self with your tax return, here are 20 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast in July. 

Things To Do With Kids

A Yummy Mummy Picnic Is Happening At One Of The Coast鈥檚 Coolest Cafes

One Block Back have created a picnic where you can bring your bubba or bump along, chat all things baby (or not) while your little ones can play freely with other kiddies.

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24 Things To Do On Noosa鈥檚 Eastern Beaches (We’re Talking Peregian And Sunshine)

If you’re in the mood for some next-level boho and vintage shopping, to-die-for food and cocktails, and epic beach lounging, but you can’t face trying to find parking on Hastings St, then just head around the corner to Noosa’s Eastern Beaches. 

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23 Things To Do In The Hinterland (We’re Talking Montville And Maleny)

Whether you’re planning a cheeky weekend getaway or a day trip with Aunty Narelle, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is always a winner. But if you think you know everything there is to know about the Hinterland, think again! We’ve put together the definitive list of things you can’t miss next time you head up The Hunchy.

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Sweet! It鈥檚 Strawberry Picking Season And We鈥檝e Found The Perfect Farm For You To Visit

Yep, it’s that time of year again—strawberry picking season! And we could not be more thrilled. 

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We鈥檝e Just Scored A Gorgeous Ice Skating Rink With Real Snow For Winter!

That’s right, we really are getting our very own wintery wonderland by way of a giant ice rink and ACTUAL snow. Lemme say it again, we’re getting freakin’ snow ppl.

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17 Awesome Things to Do This June On The Sunshine Coast

The fun on the Sunshine Coast doesn’t stop in winter! Sure, the average temp’s a few degrees cooler than last month, but we’re still sporting some of the best weather in the country…hell, if not the world!

Local Escapes

BREAKING | We鈥檝e Just Scored An Epic New Glamping Ground Fitted Out With Its Own Bar

When we said game-changer, we really meant it. There is no other experience like it on the Sunshine Coast and we’re pretty damn lucky to have scored this right in our very own backyard. 

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21 Awesome Things to Do This May On The Sunshine Coast

Here are 21 super fun things to do throughout the month of May on the Sunshine Coast. 

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Pssst! An 80s Classic Movie Is Playing This Weekend At Our Drive-In

The thought of Swayze sashaying around in his grey trackies on the big screen is enough to make any girl (or guy for that matter) swoon, and possibly even pant a little. 

Local Escapes

You Can Now Glamp Oceanfront On Stradbroke Island

North Stradbroke Island is pretty much the closest thing Brisbane has to a tropical island escape—if you've never been can you even call yourself a local? Located just three hours from the CBD, you’re not living the Queenslander life right unless you’ve wiggled your toes in Straddie’s golden sands or swam in the warm turquiose waters at least once.