The fabulous Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland lies just north of Brisbane and extends from Caloundra in the south, northwards along the coast to Noosa.
It includes the entertainment centers of Maroochydore, Coolum, Mooloolaba, Noosa, Mapleton, Caloundra, Maleny, Montville. Visitors can easily travel to Brisbane for that
special entertainment event, festival or music gig. Inland the region includes the Glass House Mountains and the Mary River Valley. The region is well named with more
than 100 km of pristine beaches and scenic coastline supported by a wonderful climate and friendly atmosphere. It boasts many towns and villages that showcase beach life
and diverse recreation.
Annual sporting events include Mooloolaba Triathlon, Noosa Triathlon, Sunshine Coast Marathon and the many surf carnivals. Major local Annual Events include the
stunning Woodford Folk Festival, held annually between Christmas and New Year. Other key events are the Caloundra Music Festival, The Noosa Long Weekend Festival,
Mary River Festival, Australia Day at Aussie World, Gympie Garden Expo, Maleny Wood Expo, Gympie Music Muster, Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival, The Pomona King of the
Mountain Festival & Race.
The Sunshine coast boasts a lively arts, entertainment, activities and live music scene supported by the enthusiastic local community. Local attractions and featured include:
Noosa National Park, Australia Zoo, Mooloolaba Beach, Noosa Main Beach, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Kings Beach, Boat Tours Noosa River, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, Eumundi Market, Maroochydore Beach, Kondalilla Falls, Peregian Beach, Bulcock Beach, Hastings Street Noosa, Mount Coolum, Underwater World Sea Life Mooloolaba, HMAS Brisbane Wreck Dive, Point Cartwright (Mooloolaba), The Ginger Factory (Yandina), Aussie World, Queensland Air Museum (Caloundra), Noosa Quad Bike Tours, Maleny Dairies, Noosa Farmers Market and Marcoola Beach.
See below for details of what's on in the Sunshine Coast including, events, venues and an up-to-date gig guide.