Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Beach featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people
Sunshine Beach showing general coastal views
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach featuring a sandy beach, landscape views and rocky coastline
Sunshine Beach which includes general coastal views as well as an individual male

Open-air bars and cafés meet golden sands at this laid-back beach just a short distance from the stunning Noosa National Park.

The gorgeous Sunshine Beach is renowned for its blue-green waters and perfect surfing spots. Enjoy Sunshine Beach’s cosmopolitan waterfront, with stylish boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Take a walk on the beach and explore the bush trails within the rocky northeast headland of Noosa National Park.

Stroll through the national park, one of Australia’s most visited parks. The wild coastline is an important refuge for native wildlife and contains wallum heaths, rainforest and kauri pine. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to Alexandria Bay and 1 hour to walk to Noosa’s Laguna Bay. Explore the scenic Noosa Heads along a selection of five trails, ranging from 0.6 to 3 miles (1 to 5 kilometres) each way and catering to all fitness levels.

Stretch out on the golden sands of Sunshine Beach and relax with a good book. The northern part of the beach is friendly to dogs watch locals bringing their pooches to enjoy the sunshine and salty air. Enjoy an uncrowded surfing session at the open coastline. If you’re a beginner, arrange a lesson with the experts at the local surf school.

Head to the local beach bar and find a spot on the deck for a delicious meal or cool drink. Stroll along the shady main street, enjoy a coffee or browse the clothing boutiques. If you are at Sunshine Beach on a Sunday, head to the Sunshine Beach Surf Club for Sunday Sessions. These afternoon live-music events are a hit with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the music with a backdrop of uninterrupted ocean views.

Sunshine Beach is on the southern side of Noosa National Park, located between Noosa and Coolum. The beach is only a 5-minute drive from Noosa Heads. The laid-back atmosphere and picturesque sights of Sunshine Beach make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.


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Sunshine Beach Hotel Deals

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
263 Edwards Street (David Low, Sunshine Beach, QLD
The price is CA $158 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $158
CA $174 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"Mark & Gary are so wonderful when we checked in, Mark has giving us so many helpful information to make our holidays in Noosa heads so easy and enjoyable. the unit itself is comfy and spacious, there is also washing machine in our unit, very convenient. Only thing we would like to have is if there ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Chez Noosa Holiday Apartments
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is CA $132 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
CA $132
CA $146 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised by this hotel, reception area always smelt lovely and the room was surprisingly quiet, no noise from other guests at all. Staff incredibly helpful, really can’t fault it."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $171 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $171
CA $188 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is CA $263 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $263
CA $263 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,652 reviews)
"Perfect location. Friendly staff. Not perfectly clean as there was a stain on the bedspread. Would have appreciated being told that there was a construction site in close proximity. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is CA $162 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $162
CA $178 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Services was great."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Landmark Resort

Landmark Resort

4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,025 reviews)
"A great base for a holiday, close to the beach and all local amenities."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Landmark Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Beach

Noosa Heads which includes a beach and tropical scenes

Noosa Heads

Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
Noosaville showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.

Noosaville
Tewantin featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Tewantin

Tewantin is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Noosa Marina and Tewantin Noosa Golf Club.

Tewantin
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Noosa North Shore

Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Noosa North Shore
Peregian Beach featuring a sandy beach

Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the area.

Peregian Beach
Coolum Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

Coolum Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.

Coolum Beach

Sunshine Beach

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