Best Of The Sunshine Coast

Your ultimate guide to the best of Sunshine Coast — top restaurants, bars, cafes, and must-try local experiences curated by Urban List.

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Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Beaches On The Sunshine Coast

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

Travel

The Absolute Best Accommodation In Byron Bay In 2025

From luxury stays to budget escapes and everything in between, here is our guide to the best accommodation in Byron Bay.

Things To Do

8 Of The Best Surfing Spots On The Sunshine Coast

Your next barrel calls your name from yet another blissful Sunshine Coast set.

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Food & Drink

The Best Sunshine Coast Rooftop Bars To Sip Cocktails In The Sun

Alfresco is our signature style, so we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars on the Sunshine Coast in 2024 to eat, drink, breathe in the fresh air and bask in the sunshine.

Bars & Pubs

14 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Breweries To Sink A Cold One At

Calling all seasoned beer appreciators, sippers and clinkers. Here are the best breweries on the Sunshine Coast worthy of your next sip.

Food & Drink

15 Sunshine Coast Restaurants Open On Christmas Day So You Don’t Have To Cook

Christmas is stressful enough as it is, so why not leave it to the experts and have your sit-down lunch with the fam in style at one of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast?

Food & Drink

11 Of The Best Maroochydore Restaurants To Check Out Right Now

Check out our round up of the best restaurants in Maroochydore, so you can plan your next food and wine binge accordingly.

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Travel

The Prettiest Sunshine Coast Walks To Hit in 2025

Here on the Sunshine Coast, we are so lucky to have so many stunning walks and hiking trails close to our home, here's our pick of the best,

Local Escapes

23 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Airbnbs To Book In 2025

Whether you're chasing an ocean-view mansion or a hinterland homestead for your next staycation, you’ll want to have this list of the best Airbnbs on the Sunshine Coast on standby.

Local Escapes

20 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Hotels To Check Into

From coastal chic hotels to luxe rainforest escapes, we’ve done the hard work for you and slept around to give you this ultimate list of the Sunshine Coast’s best hotels.

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Beaches On The Sunshine Coast

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

Things To Do

Lace Up And Hit The Best Sunshine Coast Bush Walks (2025 Edition)

I've walked, wandered and 'wait for me'd to find my pick of the best hikes on the Sunshine Coast.

Health + Wellness

11 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Most Beautiful Day Spas To Treat Yourself

We've been kneaded, tugged, scrubbed, and polished to bring you this hand-picked selection of the best Sunshine Coast day spas.

Food & Drink

31 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Restaurants To Book In 2025

From white linen fine-dining to cosy neighbourhood eateries, there are a lot of contenders when it comes to the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

What's On

19 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Markets In October

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Sunshine Coast, it's now.

Local Escapes

18 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Most Romantic Getaways

There are some seriously awesome finds in here and no matter what your style; we have you covered with the best romantic getaways on the Sunshine Coast.

16 Of The Best Tiny Homes Victoria Has To Offer In 2025

Local Escapes

19 Of The Best Tiny Homes Victoria Has To Offer In 2025

There are a range of different ways to escape the city and into Victoria's amazing regional areas—but out of all the quirky getaway options out there, we think tiny homes top the charts.

Local Escapes

15 Of The Most Beautiful Byron Bay Airbnbs To Book In 2025

Whether you're planning a Byron trip for festival season or you're keen for a cute coastal escape, here we've rounded up the region's best Airbnbs.

Local Escapes

24 Of The Most Romantic Getaways In Queensland For 2025

From luxury retreats to high-end hotels, tiny homes, and cosy Airbnbs, this epic list of the best romantic getaways in Queensland is guaranteed to earn you brownie points.

Travel

25 Tiny Houses In South East Queensland For A Cosy 2025 Getaway

A tiny house is exactly what you need to escape from big city life. Everything is in one (small) space, so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy some me-time.

Things To Do

The Best Fitness Events In Australia Worth Travelling For In 2025

We Aussies are a pretty healthy bunch, so it's no wonder we host some of the best fitness events in the world—these are the best fun runs, marathons, triathlons, obstacle courses and ocean swims in Australia coming up in 2025.

Travel

17 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Stays With Outdoor Baths For Blissful Vacays

Let your hair down, and book yourself in for a weekend at one of these ultra-tranquil stays with outdoor baths on the Sunshine Coast.

Local Escapes

13 Of The Best National Parks In Queensland

If you thought you had to leave our state to find an impressive natural sight, think again—the best national parks in Queensland are worth using your annual leave for.

Food & Drink

20 Of The Best Restaurants In And Around Byron Bay In 2025

From bustling beachside restaurants to leisurely lunches on 120-acre farms, these are the best restaurants in Byron Bay and surrounds.

Local Escapes

Hit The Road, Here Are The Best Things To Do In Tamborine Mountain

Round up the crew, get the playlist sorted, and pick a designated driver because these are best things to do in Tamborine Mountain.

Local Escapes

18 Of The Best Maleny Stays To Book For A Hinterland Escape In 2025

Maleny is one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular regions for a romantic getaway or a relaxing retreat—and for good reason.

Local Escapes

25 Of The Best Luxury Queensland Resorts For Blissing Out In

Dust off your suitcase and live it up in style by snapping up accommodation at one of the best luxury Queensland resorts.

Travel

Queensland’s Best Beachside Resorts To Book In 2025

If seas of puffer jackets have already got you Googling flights north, consider this your sign to swap scarves for swimsuits in the Sunshine State.

Local Escapes

17 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Farm Stays For A Country Escape

Ready to give country-living a (albeit temporary) shot? Here are nine of the best farms you can stay at on and around the Sunshine Coast.

Food & Drink

20 Of The Absolute Best Broadbeach Restaurants To Visit In 2025

If you haven’t figured out that Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast’s central destinations for all things scrumptious, it's time you check out one of these 20 restaurants.

Local Escapes

21 Of Noosa’s Best Accommodation Spots To Book In 2025

Stop the search, because we've done the work for you—here's our list of the best accommodation in Noosa.

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Hit Up The WhatsApp Chat With 18 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Stays For Large Groups

You’ve got the group of friends and the perfect destination, now let Urban List help you with the best Sunshine Coast group accommodation.

Food & Drink

Eumundi’s Best Restaurants, Cafes And Pubs In 2025

Eumundi boasts an impressive collection of restaurants, cafes and pubs with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices.

Food & Drink

16 Of Caloundra’s Absolute Best Restaurants In 2025

Caloundra may be small but its restaurant scene is mighty; from fine dining restaurants to the classic pub experience.

Travel

A 2025 Guide To Queensland’s Regional Food & Music Festivals

Discover the top summer festivals in Queensland, from music and food festivals to cultural celebrations. Find out where to go, what to do, and how to experience the best of Queensland’s summer festivals.

Things To Do

20 Of The Best Things To Do In Noosa In 2024

If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.

Food & Drink

The Best Maroochydore Cafes For Brunch Dates, 2024 Edition

The bustling Maroochydore cafe scene is a top contender with smooth, expertly crafted coffees, impressively presented breakfasts and unique takes on the humble weekend brunch.

Food & Drink

12 Of The Best Cheap Eats On The Sunshine Coast Right Now

Eating out can be expensive and impractical, but luckily for you, the Sunshine Coast is rich with restaurants boasting some seriously killer deals that won’t break the bank.

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The Sunshine Coast’s Best Indoor Playgrounds For Rainy Days

We’ve rounded up eight of the best Sunshine Coast indoor playgrounds and some extra adventure centres to keep the kids entertained indoors.

Food & Drink

The Best Coolum Beach Restaurants To Hit In 2024

Coolum has top-tier restaurants for everyone, offering up several beachfront dining locations covering everything from authentic Italian to real-deal Greek.

Food & Drink

The Best Mooloolaba Cafes For Brunching In 2024

Mooloolaba might be affectionately known as Noosa’s little cousin, but there’s nothing little about Mooloolaba’s cafe scene.

Local Escapes

The Best Caloundra Accommodation For A Weekend Getaway

If you’re looking for something a little quieter than the hustle and bustle of Noosa, Caloundra is a loveable Sunshine Coast seaside town that has picture-perfect beaches every which way you turn.

Things To Do

15 Of The Best Things To Do With Kids On The Sunshine Coast

The joys of being a parent can sometimes be a little, ah, overshadowed, when the kids are expressing their sheer boredom and you’ve exhausted your allocation of trips to the playground.

Food & Drink

21 Of The Absolute Best Mooloolaba Restaurants In 2024

We've tasted our way through the area to bring you the best restaurants in Mooloolaba that are totally worth opening the wallet for.

Food & Drink

Here’s The Scoop On The Sunshine Coast’s Best Ice Cream And Gelato Shops

Whether you’re after chunky choc brownie sorbet or zesty lemon-lime gelato. It’s always ice cream time on the Sunshine Coast.

Things To Do

11 Beautiful Sunshine Coast Waterfalls That You Can Actually Swim Under

The best Sunshine Coast waterfalls are only a short drive and hike away.

Local Escapes

10 Beautiful Kenilworth Camping Spots Where You Can Soak Up Nature

We all need a little escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so why not seek some rest and recuperation in a lush rainforest surrounded by rolling hills?

Local Escapes

The Best Family-Friendly Accommodation On The Sunshine Coast In 2024

So you’ve got the dates booked, time off work, and the little ones organised for your Sunshine Coast family holiday. All that remains is choosing where to go.

What's On

The Hottest Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2024

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out these themed festivities, fireworks cruises and swanky seaside sippers to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Sunshine Coast in 2023.

Activities & Itineraries

Dive Into The Sunshine Coast’s Best Snorkelling Spots

Forget feeling the sand between your toes, get your grey matter straight into the deep blue and experience the best snorkelling on the Sunshine Coast.

Local Escapes

The Sunshine Coast’s Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation For Your Pooch In 2024

Let’s be honest, when you’re dreaming about the perfect holiday moment, it's going to involve your very own fur baby.

Restaurants

27 Of The Best Noosa Restaurants To Visit In 2024

From fine dining with waterfront views to casual eateries with mind-blowing international cuisine, these are the best restaurants in Noosa.

Things To Do

Where To Find The Sunshine Coast’s Best Christmas Lights In 2023

Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s plenty of houses packed with blinking LED goodness ready for your gawking.

Things To Do

11 Sunshine Coast Christmas Markets To Get You In The Festive Spirit

Instead of sweating through the shopping centre crowds, how about this year you vow to purchase all your presents from local stalls at markets.

Local Escapes

Where To Find The Best Accommodation In Maroochydore

It’s getting hot in here, so let’s take off on your next epic beachside vacay. While we love all Queensland getaways, a visit to Brisbane City’s Streets “Beach” might not hit the spot. Why not keep it coastal and support local? Maroochydore is the perfect homebase for your next Sunny Coast escape.

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