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Home > Regions > Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast

Head north from Brisbane and discover the laid-back allure of the Sunshine Coast, where beautiful beaches meet lush hinterlands to provide a natural playground for visitors. Explore a plethora of adventures, from surfing the turquoise waves and hiking through the verdant rainforests, to indulging in the local gourmet trail filled with fresh and delicious produce. Some of our favourite places on the Sunshine Coast for families include Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny, Currimundi Lake, and Australia Zoo.

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Pierce Park in Maroochydore | Giant Boardgame by the Beach

The waterfall at Gardners Falls in Maleny.

Gardners Falls Maleny

The Banana Bender Pub building with blue sky.

Banana Bender Pub on the Sunshine Coast

Aura treehouse overview

Aura Treehouse Playground

Obstacle races for kids in Brisbane

The Best Playgrounds On The Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast vs The Gold Coast for families

Baringa Forest Park 8 metre play structure

Baringa Forest Park

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Things to Do on the Sunshine Coast in Winter

Snap a Selfie with the Big Pelican

Best Things to do with Kids on the Sunshine Coast

Children playing in the Village Green playground.

Village Green Park – Sunshine Coast

aura dino park dinosaur playground.

Aura Dino Park Nirimba

Noosa National Park with kids

Visit Noosa National Park with Kids

Grahame Stewart Park Currimundi

Grahame Stewart Park at Currimundi | Sprawling Sunshine Coast playground

Laserzone kids' party table setup.

Birthday Ideas on the Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast Water Park

Day Trip Destinations on the Sunshine Coast

Best Family Friendly Resorts on the Sunshine Coast

Shade sails and tunnel slide at Adventure Playground, Northern Parkland, Mooloolaba.

Adventure Playground at Northern Parkland – Mooloolaba

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Noosa River Boat Hire

Visit Noosa National Park with Kids

Free things to do in Noosa with Kids

family at beach in winter.

Things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it gets cold

Hinterland Adventure Playground

Hinterland Adventure Playground at Cooroy

Aura Frog Park Side view of frog mound

Wallum Sedge Frog Park | Caloundra West

Fig Tree Park Aura Fig Tree Structure

Fig Tree Park Nirimba

Bells Reach Playground.

Bells Reach Playground in Bells Reach, Caloundra

buderim falls sunshine coast waterfall

The Sunshine Coast with Kids on a Budget

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Fun Things to Do in Noosa with Kids (of all ages)

Pedal Park | Baringa (Sunshine Coast)

Cotton Tree Park playground and river access

Cotton Tree Park Playground Review (Maroochydore)

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