A TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA
Our final stop on our Australian adventure was a few days at the Sunshine Coast. We flew from Melbourne to Brisbane, rented a car and then drove about an hour and a half north on the M1. Luke found us this amazing private oasis and we both agreed it's quite possibly our favorite place to-date.
We had envisioned this part of the trip to be a lot slower and more relaxing than the week before. While we loved our time in Sydney and Melbourne, we also wanted to experience the slower pace of the coastal life. We got unlucky with a few days of rain which really forced us to slow down, haha. After the rain and I'm talking more rain than I've ever seen in my life!! we were able to explore Noosa and get in some serious beach time. Noosa stole my heart and I couldn't be happier that we picked such a gorgeous place to relax on our last few days.
Our recommended itinerary for three days at the Sunshine Coast:
Day 1
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands - Unfortunately we didn't get to do this because it was raining buckets for the first few days
Day 2
Visit the Eumundi Markets (keep in mind the markets are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays)
Make your way to Noosa
Walk up and down Hastings Street popping into shops - Grab lunch at a place that speaks to you (we found a fish & chips special at Zachary's)
Day 3
Spend the day at Noosa Heads Main Beach - Get there early and find a spot under the trees
Consider surfing lessons! If you're not that adventurous you can also rent boogie boards on the beach
Depending on where you stay, drive up/down State Road 6 for ocean views along the Sunshine Coast - We drove from Noosa down to Mooloolaba
Dinner at The Savvy Squire the beers were amazing and the location is right on the Mooloolah River
We had envisioned this part of the trip to be a lot slower and more relaxing than the week before. While we loved our time in Sydney and Melbourne, we also wanted to experience the slower pace of the coastal life. We got unlucky with a few days of rain which really forced us to slow down, haha. After the rain and I'm talking more rain than I've ever seen in my life!! we were able to explore Noosa and get in some serious beach time. Noosa stole my heart and I couldn't be happier that we picked such a gorgeous place to relax on our last few days.
Brekkie at Murray's in Maroochydore
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Can you spot the sleepy koala?
We loved seeing this little one on our walk through the Noosa National Park, near Tea Tree Bay.
We found the perfect snack - zucchini chips and a beer at Grill'd!
Very happy faces after a few Noosa beach days.
Our recommended itinerary for three days at the Sunshine Coast:
Day 1
Spend the day exploring the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands - Unfortunately we didn't get to do this because it was raining buckets for the first few days
Day 2
Visit the Eumundi Markets (keep in mind the markets are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays)
Make your way to Noosa
Walk up and down Hastings Street popping into shops - Grab lunch at a place that speaks to you (we found a fish & chips special at Zachary's)
From Noosa Heads Main Beach, walk the path up Noosa National Park - We walked to the Fairy Pools and back to the main beach
Relax on the beach at Noosa Heads Main Beach
Day 3
Spend the day at Noosa Heads Main Beach - Get there early and find a spot under the trees
Consider surfing lessons! If you're not that adventurous you can also rent boogie boards on the beach
Depending on where you stay, drive up/down State Road 6 for ocean views along the Sunshine Coast - We drove from Noosa down to Mooloolaba
Dinner at The Savvy Squire the beers were amazing and the location is right on the Mooloolah River
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