Sunshine Coast Travel Guide
Queensland, Australia
Sunshine Coast is a Queensland coastal city in Australia with a population of 398,840. It uses Queensland time and is served by Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), the main airport for arriving travellers.
The nearby coastline is a key part of the area. Mooloolaba Beach is 9.1 kilometres from the city, making it one of the closest named beaches for a day by the sea.
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Weather in Sunshine Coast
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Know before you go
Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Sunshine Coast
Jan
28°20Feb
28°16Mar
27°22Apr
25°16May
23°12Jun
21°6Jul
21°10Aug
22°10Sep
23°6Oct
26°11Nov
27°18Dec
28°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Sunshine Coast
Marcoola Beach
1.3 km away
Mudjimba Beach
1.7 km away
Maroochydore Beach
6 km away
Yaroomba Beach
6.3 km away
Alexandra Headland Beach
7.5 km away
Coolum Beach
8.4 km away
Mooloolaba Beach
9.1 km away
Peregian Beach
14 km away
Things to do in Sunshine Coast
Mount Coolum National Park
national park
4.8 km
Chambers Island
historic site
4.4 km
Maroochy River Conservation Park
park
3.5 km
XperiencesHQ
arts and entertainment
3.3 km
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
water park
4.3 km
Surfair Conference, Wedding & Event Centre
event venue
0.9 km
Muller Park
park
4.6 km
Power Memorial Park
park
1.7 km
Getting there
Sunshine Coast Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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