Days 1 - 3: MAROOCHYDORE
Arrive at Brisbane airport to collect your Thrifty rental car before heading north to Maroochydore. Maroochydore is the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast and is the ideal base for your Sunshine Coast holiday.
Action Escapes
For those that are after an action escape, there are a number of recreational activities to suit most levels of experience. Activities range from canoeing, climbing, abseiling, sea kayaking and camel rides. Half or full day reef fishing tours are available from local charter companies.
Cultural Escapes
The Sunshine Coast also offers a variety of cultural escapes showcasing local talent and aboriginal heritage. Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and various local art galleries featuring sculpture and paintings. If visiting on a Saturday, drop into the Eumundi Market - with 280 stalls, it is brimming with handmade art and craft.
Nature
A wide range of nature escapes can be found nearby. Take a cruise with Eco Tours or the Everglades Water Bus Co., visit Forest Glen Sanctuary and see deer and Australian Wildlife and fishing charters are available.
Fun
For something a little different, why not visit the Ginger Factory at Yandina or the Big Pineapple. Take a journey to another world at UnderWater World - Sunshine Coast where you can see the creatures of the tropical north. A trip to Australia Zoo is a must - home of TV's Crocodile Hunter.
Fraser Island... discover the beauty
Located just off the coast from Hervey Bay, World Heritage listed Fraser Island will leave you feeling charmed and captivated. Spanning 124 kilometres and covering an area of 163 000 hectares, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows from sand.
At Fraser Island you can spend the day or overnight.
See separate Fraser Island Four Wheel Drive tour. |
