Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Beach featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Sunshine Beach showing general coastal views
Sunshine Beach featuring a beach as well as a couple
Sunshine Beach featuring a beach, rugged coastline and landscape views
Sunshine Beach showing 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 kilometers) 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

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
$102 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
$112 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Total includes taxes and 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! (724 reviews)
"The room was clean, comfortable, modern and very relaxing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The free breakfast included fresh, delicious rock melon and several flavours of Greek yoghurt which were also delicious. The cooked breakfast left a bit to be desired, with tough, dried out bacon and dried, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Fully refundable
$187 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$187 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and 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! (2,634 reviews)
"a massive shout out to Darian who promptly returned a email prior to our arrival to streamline our check-in. Another massive shout out to Lynnil check us in and was so lovely to my Mum who was celebrating her 78th birthday. what a wonderful team of hospitality Legends. Thank you so much"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
$112 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$123 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Run down property with a room survivor that did not work."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
$131 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$144 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms need a refurb - we have stayed various times & have noticed a lot of deterioration"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
4 out of 5
73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
"Great place - two storey accommodation clean but in need of updating. Our friends were upgraded to 133 which was outstanding and 5 star. Nearer to Tewantin than Noosaville but both walkable. Would definitely visit again"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Ivory Palms Resort
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! (2,006 reviews)
Awesome
"Great location, very comfortable apartment, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 neighborhoods around Sunshine Beach

Noosa Heads showing a sandy 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 which includes general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
Tewantin which includes a bay or harbor and general coastal views

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
Beautiful natural landscape.
#nature photo contest

Noosa North Shore

Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge 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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