Experience Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers a range of facilities and natural wonders for both all to enjoy, from beautiful beaches and hinterland hideaways to state-of-the-art sporting facilities and entertainment venues. The Sunshine Coast hosts a variety of major and regional events; there is something to keep everyone entertained throughout the year.
Regional highlights
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Sunshine Coast is proud to be a co-host city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will be home to three key venues and nine proposed Olympic and Paralympic events.
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Enjoy arts and culture
Explore Creative and cultural initiatives, partnerships, venues and opportunities, Public Art, Art Collection, funding and more.
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Popular locations for weddings and events
The Sunshine Coast region has many attractive parks and beaches where you can hold a wedding or formal ceremony.
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Go for a bike ride
Find information about cycling safety, events and workshops.
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Camping and holiday parks
Find out where to camp on the Coast and find details on Council's caravan parks and camping grounds.
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Beaches and parks
Find information about the many stunning beaches, parks and botanic gardens across the Sunshine Coast.
Your guide to Events on the Sunshine Coast
Everything events from hosting events on the Sunshine Coast, sponsorship opportunities, permits, volunteering and what's on calendar
Arts and Culture
Explore information about our arts initiatives, festivals and venues, and the work we do to support artists to live and work on the Sunshine Coast.
Sports and leisure
The Sunshine Coast offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities and venues.
Pathways, tracks and trails
From the coastal pathway to horse riding, paddling and walking tracks, the Sunshine Coast has it all.
Maps and statistics
Statistics, interactive maps, fact sheets, web mapping (digital geographic data in the form of maps and information).
Airports
Council is responsible for the management of the Sunshine Coast Airport and the Caloundra Airport.
Tourism
The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's prime tourist destinations, offering a laid-back lifestyle centred around pristine beaches, subtropical forests and sunshine.
Heritage
Discover hidden treasures and little-known facts about the region's history on the heritage website.
Latest news
Experience nature through the eyes of young artists
This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people.
Secrets of the rainforest revealed in new exhibit
The new Forest Sensing exhibit, at the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny, invites you to slow down, open your senses, and truly tune into the rainforest.
Paradise found at Coast holiday parks
Last year, Sunshine Coast Council Holiday Parks welcomed more than 125,000 visitors contributing close to $12 million to the local economy - proving they aren’t just a great place to stay, they are a vital part of our region’s economy and a foundation for cherished family memories.
Experience nature through the eyes of young artists
This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people.
Secrets of the rainforest revealed in new exhibit
The new Forest Sensing exhibit, at the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny, invites you to slow down, open your senses, and truly tune into the rainforest.
Paradise found at Coast holiday parks
Last year, Sunshine Coast Council Holiday Parks welcomed more than 125,000 visitors contributing close to $12 million to the local economy - proving they aren’t just a great place to stay, they are a vital part of our region’s economy and a foundation for cherished family memories.