A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
The Sunshine Coast runs north of Brisbane from Caloundra to Noosa, with surf beaches, calm river mouths and green hinterland towns. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches, families and safety, so it's an easy beach week with a more relaxed pace than a big city.
The best time to visit the Sunshine Coast is September to November, with warm, mostly dry days and fewer crowds than the summer school holidays.
Mooloolaba has a patrolled beach, an esplanade of cafés and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. Noosa adds Hastings Street, the coastal walk through Noosa National Park and calm water for paddleboarding. Inland, the Glass House Mountains, Montville and the Eumundi Markets make easy day trips, and Australia Zoo is a family favourite.
The Sunshine Coast suits families, couples and anyone who wants a beach holiday with plenty to do.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney