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Guide to the Sunshine Coast
Australia's Sunshine Coast (population
247,618 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and
seasonal workers) is the coastal region north of the Queensland
capital of Brisbane. The Sunshine Coast includes three
local government areas, the Noosa Shire in the north,
the Maroochy Shire in the middle, and the City of Caloundra
in the south. The Sunshine Coast is bordered by the Pacific
Ocean in the east, and extends to the local government
boundaries beyond the Blackall Range to the west. Occasionally,
the towns of Gympie which is 30 minutes' drive north of
Noosa Heads, and Caboolture 30 mins drive south of Caloundra,
has been included in a broader definition of the Sunshine
Coast region.
Other localities within the Sunshine
Coast region include Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore,
Buderim and Nambour. The region is characterized by beautiful
beaches, expansive coastal views and rich fertile soils
in the hinterland. The Sunshine Coast produces many varieties
of tropical fruit and nuts and, until recently, sugar
cane.
The Sunshine Coast is a centre for tourism,
containing attractions such as the late Steve Irwin's
famous Australia Zoo, UnderWater World marine park, Aussie
World with the Ettamogah Pub, The Buderim Ginger Factory,
Big Pineapple and the Majestic Theatre.
The region is connected to Brisbane
via QR CityTrain's Nambour / Gympie North Line and the
Bruce Highway, with vast amounts of commuters using these
services daily. Intercity and interstate coach operators
also operate daily bus services to Brisbane.
The Sunshine Coast has an extensive
public transport network, and is serviced by Sunbus, which
operates TransLink bus routes connecting the suburbs and
localities within the Caloundra, Maroochy and Noosa Local
Government Areas.
Flights from the Sunshine Coast depart from Sunshine Coast Airport 10 km north of Maroochydore
and fly direct to Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne with
both Jetstar and
Virgin Blue.
Youth culture on the Sunshine
Coast is limited to a small number of facilities. The
most popular youth areas is Sunshine Plaza, a large river-side
shopping centre located in Maroochydore close to the mouth
of the Maroochy River, and Mooloolaba close to the mouth
of the Mooloolah River, where many diverse groups gather
for shopping, fun, night-clubbing and entertainment.
Due to its proximity to the beach,
the Coast has a strong beach culture. Many surfers live
on the Coast , with beaches such as Mooloolaba famous for
their cleanliness and large waves.
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