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Things to see in Sunshine Coast Region (Australia): 28 places and when to go
Sunshine Coast Region is a town in Australia with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Wildlife (12), Food and drink (5). The best known are Noosa National Park, Eudlo Creek National Park and Mount Coolum National Park. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -26.68, 153.05
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Wildlife (12) · Food and drink (5) · With kids (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BNE Brisbane, 79 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sunshine Coast Region
The places in and around Sunshine Coast Region, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Noosa National ParkProtected area in Queensland, Australia25 km
- Eudlo Creek National ParkNational park in Australia9.5 km
- Mount Coolum National ParkNational park in Australia11 km
- Ferntree Creek National ParkNational park in Australia12 km
- Mooloolah River National ParkNational park in Australia8.3 km
- Aussie WorldTheme park in Australia7.8 km
- Coolum BeachBeach17 km
- Eudlo Creek Conservation ParkPark in Queensland, Australia3.5 km
- Maroochy River Conservation ParkPark in Queensland, Australia7.0 km
- Mount Bottle And GlassMountain in Australia22 km
- Mount CombeMountain in Australia15 km
- Mount CoolumMountain in Australia14 km
- Parklands Conservation ParkPark in Queensland, Australia12 km
- Point Cartwright LightLighthouse in Queensland, Australia8.8 km
- Wildlife HQ ZooZoo in Australia5.8 km
- Cam Crossley SculptorGallery8.5 km
- Coolum Aquatic ComplexWith kids19 km
- Giraween Drive Natural Amenity ReserveProtected area11 km
- Glass House BreweryBrewery4.5 km
- Landsborough Shire's Historical MuseumMuseum17 km
- Mary Cairncross Scenic ReserveBotanical garden in Maleny, Queensland20 km
- Nambour MuseumMuseum11 km
- Sunshine BreweryBrewery2.9 km
- Sunshine Coast BreweryBrewery2.3 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
- Food and drink: Ten Toes, Terella Brewing
- Nature: Triunia National Park
When to go to Sunshine Coast Region
The best time to visit Sunshine Coast Region is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:30
- FebPossible12:55
- MarBest time12:11
- AprBest time11:22
- MayPossible10:41
- JunPossible10:20
- JulPossible10:29
- AugPossible11:03
- SepPossible11:51
- OctBest time12:39
- NovBest time13:20
- DecPossible13:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 20. In March, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sunshine Coast Region
The nearest main airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE, Brisbane), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Caloundra9 places16 km
- Pomona9 places40 km
- Bongaree, Queensland8 places45 km
- Caboolture14 places46 km
- Clontarf13 places65 km
- Brisbane95 places86 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sunshine Coast Region?
The best known: Noosa National Park, Eudlo Creek National Park, Mount Coolum National Park, Ferntree Creek National Park, Mooloolah River National Park. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast Region?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 20.
How do you get to Sunshine Coast Region?
The nearest main airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sunshine Coast Region as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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