Noosa National Park, Noosa Heads, QLD © Tourism Australia

Sunshine Coast: 8-day family road trip

Sunshine Coast: 8-day family road trip holiday

Caloundra Coastal Walk, Caloundra, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Caloundra Coastal Walk, Caloundra, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

When to go

The Sunshine Coast is great any time of the year, but the water is still warm in winter and you'll have the beach largely to yourself.

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Sea Life Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Sea Life Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Montville, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Montville, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

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Did you know?

Mooloolaba Beach was one of two Sunshine Coast beaches that made it into the top 10 for Tripadvisor's 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards for beaches in Australia.

Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Mary Valley, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Mary Valley, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Seasonal delights

For the freshest meal in the hinterland, don't go past Kandanga Kitchen, whose changing menu is influenced by what’s grown and made locally, and is in season.

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For more information about road trips in Queensland, visit queensland.com.