Paddy’s guidebook to the Sunshine Coast and hinterland
Sightseeing and walks
Crystal Waters Eco Village is a beautiful place to visit. A thriving wildlife retreat and permaculture community with a park, cafe, bakery and numerous regular events. The big community market is a must-see on the first Saturday of each month.
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Crystal Waters Eco Village
65 Kilcoy LnCrystal Waters Eco Village is a beautiful place to visit. A thriving wildlife retreat and permaculture community with a park, cafe, bakery and numerous regular events. The big community market is a must-see on the first Saturday of each month.
Beautiful National Park with many different hikes including the hike to 'the Strangler Cairn', an amazing art installation by world renowned artisan Andy Goldsworthy. Also many gorgeous natural swimming spots and camping areas.
Booloumba Creek Camping Area 1
LOT 274 Booloumba Creek RdBeautiful National Park with many different hikes including the hike to 'the Strangler Cairn', an amazing art installation by world renowned artisan Andy Goldsworthy. Also many gorgeous natural swimming spots and camping areas.
A thriving hinterland village with lots of artisan galleries, awesome cafes and local hikes and sightseeing spots.
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Maleny
A thriving hinterland village with lots of artisan galleries, awesome cafes and local hikes and sightseeing spots.
A beautiful hike through old growth sub-tropical rainforest with an abundance of wildlife and incredible habitat.
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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View RdA beautiful hike through old growth sub-tropical rainforest with an abundance of wildlife and incredible habitat.
An absolute must see if you're visiting the Sunshine Coast. The original zoo started by the 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin has grown to be one of Australia's best.
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Australia Zoo
An absolute must see if you're visiting the Sunshine Coast. The original zoo started by the 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin has grown to be one of Australia's best.
Food scene
A quaint historic town on lovely rural scenic route. Nice park, swimming pool, camping, coffee shops, bakery, cheese factory and many other foodie stops.
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Kenilworth
A quaint historic town on lovely rural scenic route. Nice park, swimming pool, camping, coffee shops, bakery, cheese factory and many other foodie stops.
Open air market with food from around the world and live music on the weekend. Renegade Funk Jam on the 2nd Friday of the month is a highlight.
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Maleny Jewellers
2 Maple StOpen air market with food from around the world and live music on the weekend. Renegade Funk Jam on the 2nd Friday of the month is a highlight.
If you love Asian fusion, look no further, Rice Boi is the best on the coast. You can’t book here, you just have to turn up & queue, but it’s so worth it!
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Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeIf you love Asian fusion, look no further, Rice Boi is the best on the coast. You can’t book here, you just have to turn up & queue, but it’s so worth it!
Our favourite Brekky or lunch cafe in Maleny. Highly recommended. Sit on the street or hideaway up on the mezzanine.
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Monica's Cafe
43 Maple StOur favourite Brekky or lunch cafe in Maleny. Highly recommended. Sit on the street or hideaway up on the mezzanine.
Nightlife
The Sunshine Coast has a thriving nightlife and live music scene, you just need to know where to look.
Ocean Street precinct in Maroochydore is the nightlife and live music capital of the Sunshine Coast. The best bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants the coast has to offer.
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Ocean Street
Ocean StreetOcean Street precinct in Maroochydore is the nightlife and live music capital of the Sunshine Coast. The best bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants the coast has to offer.
Open air market with food from around the world and live music on the weekend. Renegade Funk Jam on the 2nd Friday of the month is a highlight.
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Maleny Jewellers
2 Maple StOpen air market with food from around the world and live music on the weekend. Renegade Funk Jam on the 2nd Friday of the month is a highlight.
Street food eats, five stages of live entertainment, carnival rides, themed bars, major concerts, community festivals and family fun. An ever-evolving festival of flavour and sound in a shipping container playground.
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NightQuarter
8 The AvenueStreet food eats, five stages of live entertainment, carnival rides, themed bars, major concerts, community festivals and family fun. An ever-evolving festival of flavour and sound in a shipping container playground.
Neighbourhoods & shopping
Beautiful beaches, hiking trails and boutique shopping. Very busy on weekends.
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Downtown Noosa Heads
Beautiful beaches, hiking trails and boutique shopping. Very busy on weekends.