The Sunshine Coast's Top Family Friendly Activities
If you live in or are visiting the Sunshine Coast, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to family friendly activities. With the perfect mix of natural wonder, entertainment and amusement options, it can be hard to decide what to do at all!! To make it easier for you and your loved ones, here are some of the Sunshine Coast’s best family-friendly activities.
The beach
Of course, we have to start with the beaches! The Sunshine Coast is aptly named with beautiful weather that is perfect for enjoying Queensland’s stunning coastline. Whether you want to swim, surf, 4WD, whale watch, take a walk or fish there really is something for everyone.
For a guide to the best Sunshine Coast beaches click here (link in best beaches blog post)
Kondalilla Falls
Just one of the many places where you can explore the gorgeous natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast, Kondalilla Falls is preceded by a beautiful walking trail, a lovely picnic area and a whole bunch of steps. At the foot of the falls itself is a rockpool that is perfect for swimming in; a perfect day from start to finish.
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Treetop Challenge
An adventure that gets the blood pumping, Treetop Challenge Sunshine Coast features 120 rope challenges that range from 3 to a dizzying 35m high. Starting with the green rope course, the whole family can have a go at this in their own time and can continue leveling up depending on how brave they feel. Best suited to kids 14+, this will definitely be an adrenaline filled family day.
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Bould Move
Bould Move is an indoor rock-climbing centre where a sense of connection and community is fostered and encouraged! Whether you're beginners or more experienced there’s a package for you.
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Australia Zoo
Made famous by the incredible Irwin family, Australia Zoo is a multi-award winning, ultimate wildlife destination. Filled to the brim with attractions like interactive exhibits, the kids’ corner, a multi-animal exhibit and of course the crocodile shows, there aren’t enough hours in the day to see all that this wonderful zoo has to offer.
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Sea Life
Another wonderful wildlife interactive activity, Sunshine Coast Sea Life is as engaging as it is awe-inspiring. Beyond witnessing the many wonderful exhibits, you can also have interactive experiences with penguins, seals and even sharks!
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Amaze World
Voted the number one thing to do in the Sunshine Coast, 2021, this place will keep everyone in the family entertained for hours! This place has everything; puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and of course, mazes. Amaze world even offers mini-golf, nature play, and water play for when you need a break from all the riddle solving.
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Aussie World
A theme park just south of the Sunshine Coast, Aussie World is exciting, colourful and exhilarating. With a host of rides, mini-golf and experiences for all ages the kids will definitely sleep soundly on the ride home. Aussie World also hosts a bunch of ticketed events that change seasonally, so you’ll always have something new to do every time you visit!
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Eumundi Markets
An eclectic mix of locally sourced produce, products, wares, art and music, the Eumundi Markets is a kaleidoscope for the senses. Filled with stalls, live music and exhibits this is the perfect place to stroll with the family on a Saturday morning.
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Noosa ferry
With a selection of cruises, the Noosa Ferry and Cruise Company can take you all around the Noosa River and surrounds in comfort. More than just enjoying being on the water, you have the chance to disembark at multiple stops along the way, exploring all that Noosa has to offer.
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Everglades
A unique experience unlike any other, you can explore the wild and untouched Noosa Everglades via ecotours. One of two places in the world you can experience everglades, you have the opportunity to experience wildlife from the water, swim in the tea tree water or go on a guided tour. Either way, this is a trip you and your family won’t soon forget.
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Want more?
If you’re still looking for more, or something a bit different, contact our resident Sunshine Coast expert; Keeta. Keeta is a buyer’s agent who prides herself on knowing the Sunshine Coast and helping the people who live and move here get the very best out of it. To reach Keeta, click here