Sunshine Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunshine Beach showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Sunshine Beach which includes general coastal views
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach featuring rugged coastline, landscape views and a sandy beach
Sunshine Beach featuring general coastal views as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Sunshine Beach Village Shops

Sunshine Beach Village Shops

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Sunshine Beach Village Shops during your stay in Sunshine Coast. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

Sunshine Beach Village Shops
Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

4.5/5(1,228 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

4.5/5(926 reviews)

Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
Noosa Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

4.5/5(1,317 reviews)

Enjoy the calm surf of this protected beach located near Noosa’s fashionable town centre and the wilderness of Noosa National Park.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(468 reviews)

Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.

Bulcock Beach

Activities

Conondale National Park

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

NZ$708
per adult
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

NZ$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Noosa Heads Kayaking Activity and Wildlife Experience

Noosa Heads: Hidden Waterways & Wildlife Kayak Tour

NZ$64
per adult
Noosa Heads: Hidden Waterways & Wildlife Kayak Tour
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

NZ$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!
Noosa eMtn Bike Tour: Exploring a National Park on Fun MTB Trails

Noosa eMtn Bike Tour: Exploring a National Park on Fun MTB Trails

NZ$271
per adult
Noosa eMtn Bike Tour: Exploring a National Park on Fun MTB Trails
BigSmiles

Private Pre-Wedding Professional Photoshoot in Noosa

NZ$381
per traveller
Private Pre-Wedding Professional Photoshoot in Noosa
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Our pick of the best Sunshine Beach Hotel Deals

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
263 Edwards Street (David Low, Sunshine Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$209 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$209
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
"I adored this place very peaceful. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. Location is fantastic short walk to everything you’ll ever need. Amazing and I will return. Thanks team appreciate it."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is NZ$196 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$196
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (737 reviews)
"Everything was great for a short stay. Room was clean and quiet - only thing I didn't like were the silly little pillows."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is NZ$338 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$338
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,642 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was spotless and very quiet."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is NZ$218 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$218
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to the beach and amentities"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is NZ$241 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$241
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay in order to attend an event in Maroochydore"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$373 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$373
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,734 reviews)
"Fantastic destination for a family holiday. Perfect for our kids, ages 3 and 6. Really handy to have the shuttle bus down to Hastings st. Very attentive staff, excellent buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Beach

Noosa Heads featuring a beach and tropical scenes

Noosa Heads

A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Yunaman Bushland Reserve.

Noosa Heads
Noosaville which includes general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
Tewantin featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Tewantin

Tewantin is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Noosa Marina and Tewantin Noosa Golf Club.

Tewantin
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Noosa North Shore

Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Noosa North Shore
Peregian Beach featuring a sandy beach

Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Peregian Beach or Doonan Wetlands Nature Refuge.

Peregian Beach
Coolum Beach showing a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

Coolum Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach

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