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Enjoy lunch with uninterrupted views
of Coolum Beach, Queensland

SUNSHINE & FRASER COASTS

Home to a picture-perfect coastline, spectacular beaches and framed by lush hinterland,
immerse yourself in the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts.
Here are a few of our top picks.

NOOSA THE ORIGINAL EUMUNDI MARKETS
Chances are Noosa is your idea of a perfect holiday No matter what the weather, every Wednesday and
destination. While its centre is a sophisticated resort Saturday the quaint country town of Eumundi comes
town bursting with alfresco restaurants, cafés and to life as locals and visitors explore the renowned
stylish boutiques, it is also a mecca for families and markets. With over 600 stalls selling locally made
couples. Learn to surf or try stand-up paddle boarding artisan treasures it is the biggest art and craft market in
on the popular Main Beach. Walk along the Noosa Australia and is shaded beneath leafy fig trees. Take a
Noosa Everglades, Noosa, Queensland National Park coastal track for breathtaking ocean break and rejuvenate with a massage, have your palm
views. Keep an eye out for pods of dolphins in Laguna read or listen to the live music while sipping a Sunshine
Bay and spot sleepy koalas perched in the trees. Coast grown coffee with a home baked treat.

THE NOOSA EVERGLADES THE GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS
The Noosa Everglades are one of only two everglade The Glass House Mountains rise dramatically from
systems in the world. Explore the area on an eco- the surrounding landscape and are a distinctive
cruise or in a kayak and see banksias, tea trees, landmark in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Formed
melaleucas, and water lilies along the water’s edge. 25 to 27 million years ago from volcanic activity, these
Look out for pelicans, cormorants, eagles or rare magnificent rocky outcrops tower over pineapple
jabirus that either visit or live in the area. Marvel at the plantations, bushland and cultivated fields. Today they
reflections on the water that appear like a mirage; it’s are a popular location for bushwalkers and hikers
no surprise that the upper reaches of the Noosa River to explore or enjoy scenic views from the lookout in
are often referred to as the River of Mirrors. Beerburrum State Forest.

Maheno Shipwreck,
64 Fraser Island, Queensland