The Sunshine Coast encompasses beach resorts, surf spots and rural hinterland in southern Queensland. It stretches from the coastal city of Caloundra, near Brisbane, north to the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, home to multicoloured sand dunes, mangrove forests, and shallow lakes.  The Sunshine Coast is Australia’s authentic and immersive subtropical holiday destination.  Pristine beaches sit alongside subtropical rainforest and majestic mountains, interspersed with villages steeped in history. Frolic at the beach in the morning and enjoy the afternoon in the lush hinterland, just 45 minutes easy drive away. Savour the fresh and bountiful local produce through a paddock to plate and trawler to table dining experience.  There is an array of attractions, tours and experiences – from wildlife encounters to getting lost in a hedge maze and embarking on a special tour – there is a veritable goldmine of activities.