Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
The Sunshine Coast is a highly preferred holiday destination that has excellent climate throughout the year and falls under the category of regions with the highest sunshine readings found in the world with an average of 6-8 hours of sun every day.
Transport Options:
Tourists or residents will have no trouble getting around with a choice of private buses, taxis and local buses at their disposal. There are also trains going back and forth to Brisbane. Many people prefer car rental services as activities on the Sunshine Coast is not as centralized as the Gold coast. When hiring a car, make sure you obtain a rental from well-known rental companies such as Avis or Budget.
Medical Treatment Facilities:
There are Hospitals situated in all the major towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Popular Beaches:
Surf beaches include Kings, Sunshine beach and Moffat.
Beaches for children include Kings, Bulcock Beach, Mooloolaba beach, Mooloolaba Spit, Golden beach, and Cotton Tree which have excellent playgrounds on the beach-side.
The Sunshine coast has 14 patrolled beaches. Some beaches can be hazardous therefore it is best to make sure that they are patrolled, and swimming is permitted between the flags.
Accommodation:
There are a range of family-friendly accommodation options available whether you are considering 5-star luxury hotels or resorts, penthouse Sunshine Coast accommodation or basic apartment rentals.
Most resorts have an online booking facility, or you can enlist the assistance of an online travel company to find the best accommodation suited for your requirements.
Airport:
The Sunshine Coast Airport is located midway up the Sunshine coast in Marcoola and has shopping and dining facilities as well as a visitor information center. Visitors can make use of the bus services that run from Brisbane Airport to various locations along the Sunshine Coast, or they can take the tilt train service running from Brisbane or Rockhampton.
Shopping:
The Eumundi markets are worth visiting as visitors can find an array of merchandise on sale including clothing, artworks, food, homewares, toys, skincare and many more. Other attractive markets to visit are Bulcock in Caloundra, Noosa Farmers Market, Cotton Tree market and Peregian Beach Market.
Visitors have different options for shopping experiences ranging from fashion boutiques, markets, fashion boutiques, and plaza shops.
Fun Activities:
There is an excellent selection of activities to choose from when visiting the Sunshine Coast. The most popular ones include:
Australia Zoo in Beerwah
Visitors can tour this private zoo with crocodiles and other Australian animals with a coach pick-up service that runs from seven locations in the Sunshine Coast.
The Big Pineapple in Nambour
A wonderful kid-friendly attraction with an animal nursery and an option to feed the kangaroos. Families can take a train ride to the pineapple plantation and learn everything there is to know about pineapples, and there is a market over weekends.
Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub in Palmview
This place has plenty of rides, and other attractions for kids and adults alike plus you can enjoy a beer and tasty meal at the pub.
Underwater World in Mooloolaba
This oceanarium offers plenty of marine life, swimming with the seals and shark sightings in the underground tunnels.
