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- Australia
- Queensland
- Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast
One of Queensland's premier holiday destinations just north of
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast runs further south down the state
running from Caloundra and extending to Cooloola, the gateway to
the World Heritage listed site of Fraser Island. A thriving city
life is juxtaposed by the wildness of the coast and nearby Blackall
Mountain Range and Noosa Hinterland, providing all kinds of holiday
opportunities for visitors. With an average of 300 days of sunshine
a year, it's no surprise why the Sunshine Coast is named so, and
why it is a favourite holiday destinations for visitors of all
persuasions. This region is home to more national parks than any
other area of Queensland, as well as numerous world-class golf
courses, rewarding fishing opportunities on the reefs at
Mooloolaba, and over 62 miles (100km) of sugary white beaches to
laze upon, where travellers can soak up all that glorious sunshine.
The surf along this stretch of coastline is good too, with Noosa
National park offering clean waves and a very nice right hand point
break at the Alexandra Headland. The most popular holiday
destination on the coast is the resort town of Noosa. Visitors can
explore the Noosa Everglades on a boat tour, visit the Blackall
Range and drop by the quaint villages of Montville, Flaxton and
Mapleton to experience true hinterland hospitality. Then there's
the breathtaking natural beauty of the Mapleton Falls National Park
and Kondalilla National Park, which are also located in the
Blackall Range, and the hinterland towns of the Glasshouse
Mountains, home to Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beerwah.
Information & Facts
Climate
The aptly named Sunshine Coast has one of the highest sunshine
readings in the world, averaging seven hours a day. There is little
variation between the summer and winter months with average
temperatures between December and February ranging from 63F to 82F
(17C to 28C). From September to November during the spring the
temperatures are mild on the Sunshine Coast, as are the autumn
months from March to May. Winters are cool and mild with average
temperatures ranging from 55F to 77F (13C to 25C).
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.