Sunshine Coast Beaches
About the Region
The Sunshine Coast is a stretch of pristine beaches from Caloundra to Noosa, known for golden sand and reliable surf. Find 20 beaches across 16 suburbs.
What Makes It Special
- •Noosa to Caloundra - a huge variety of beach types within an hour's drive, from protected passage water to powerful ocean surf
- •Hinterland day trips to Montville and Maleny are 30 minutes inland - combine a beach morning with rainforest and waterfalls
- •One of Australia's fastest-growing regions with a café and dining scene that punches well above the postcode
Best Time to Visit
Year-round for swimming. March to May delivers the cleanest north-east swells without school holiday crowds. December–January is busy but manageable compared to the Gold Coast. The shoulder seasons here are genuinely excellent.
What's On
Horizon Festival
Annual · Next: Friday 1 May 2026
A major arts and culture festival held across Maroochydore, exploring the intersections of art, people, and place, with programming at beachfront, waterfront, and esplanade locations.
www.eloueratower.com.auEVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival
Saturday 1 — Sunday 2 August 2026
A multi-distance running festival featuring full marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km fun runs along the Alexandra Headland coastline.
www.runningcalendar.com.au