Sunshine Beach Holiday Rentals & Accommodation

If you plan on flying to your holiday rental, then connecting flights into Sunshine Coast Airport are available from Auckland and Brisbane. Car rentals, taxis, coach and shuttle-bus services are available at the airport for the onward 30km journey to Sunshine Beach.

If you're driving, Sunshine Beach is just 140km north of Brisbane. From the M1, take the Eumundi turn off and follow the signs for Noosa. If driving down from the north on the Bruce Highway, turn off at Cooray and again follow the signs for Noosa.

Bus and coach services are provided by Greyhound Australia. These run all year round with various ongoing connections to Noosa; check timetables for up-to-date details. Rail connections are also available from Brisbane to Nambour and Cooray. Onward travel to Sunshine Beach from these stops are via Sunbus.

This small suburban area of the Sunshine Coast is packed with excellent eateries serving fresh seafood and classic Aussie BBQ dishes. Sails, in Noosa, is a firm favourite, while Sunshine Beach Surf Club is a little more casual and the ideal spot for a quick bite at lunchtime.

There's no shortage of superb Asian-inspired dining places. Sum Yung Guys, where you can get some fantastic Asian fusion dishes in a modern setting, is highly rated among locals for its chic design and innovative menu. For a taste of India, visit Kalli Gourmet, which has been serving up some of the best curries in town for generations – booking here is highly recommended. If you need a caffeine boost, head to Costa Noosa Espresso, which is as famed for it coffee as its excellent sea views.

The Noosa area is famed for its rich heritage, and there are plenty of cultural adventures to be had when you visit Sunshine Beach. Noosa Regional Gallery, the largest of its kind in the area, features a range of contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions from across the country.

For a lazy but inspiring afternoon, head to the Vintage Junction, where you can browse kitschy cafés and boutiques selling all manner of collectables. For a spot of evening entertainment, a visit to the Majestic Theatre is a must. This heritage-listed building is the sole remaining silent film theatre in the world!

Family accommodation in Sunshine Beach is all within walking distance of the Noosa National Park headland, where you can take a long walk to enjoy the stunning coastal scenery above the 15km stretch of shoreline. Sunshine Beach itself is a haven for fun-filled family days out, with endless sandy beaches, boat hire facilities, paddleboarding, kayaking, and bike trails for all ages and abilities.

In the surrounding local area, known as the Sunshine Coast, there are plenty of things to see and do. Animal lovers can head to Wildlife HQ to get up close with koalas, or visit Australia Zoo, a conservation centre owned by the family of the legendary Steve Irwin.

Adrenaline junkies can board the rollercoasters at theme park Aussie World or try ziplining and abseiling at Xperiences outdoor activity centre. Finally, if sweet treats are your thing, visit the Ginger Factory and learn all about the manufacture of ginger products against the backdrop of lush sub-tropical rainforest gardens.

Sunshine Beach enjoys a prime location in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. If you're aiming to bask on the beach, you'll be spoilt for choice – Castaways and Marcus Beach are just two of the area's fantastic options. Both are located south of Sunshine Beach.

As well as stunning stretches of coastline, the interiors are awash with verdant landscapes waiting to be discovered on a day trip from Sunshine Beach. Great Sandy National Park is 73km north, and the heart of the Sunshine Coast is just 30km south. Here, you'll find elegant beaches and boutiques, as well as upscale cocktail bars and nightclubs.