There are far too
many websites relating to the Sunshine Coast for me to link to them all,
especially all the commercial sites. Most commercial tourist organisations have
brochures available at hotels and other attractions. Some do not have websites,
but do have e-mail addresses. Here, I've linked to some
of the general sites that list holiday travel, accommodation, dining, shopping
and other activities. In addition to the links on other pages, I've also grouped
more links under categories
to make them easy to find. Good linking!
To go directly to a particular
section, click on a link below or else just scroll down.
Tourism
Sunshine Coast - comprehensive tourism information Sunshine Coast Travel Online -
online travel guide and reservations centre Sunshine Coast Tourism Promotions
- Discover Queensland's Sunshine Coast tourist guide Sunshine Coast
Accommodation - regional descriptions and accommodation bookings Sunshine Coast Online -
features accommodation and local businesses Sunshine Coast Australia -
accommodation, travel info, maps, weather, an excellent picture tour, real
estate Sunzine - accommodation,
attractions, includes hinterland, index to local online services Sunshine Coast CitySearch -
links to fashion and beauty, film, health and leisure, house and garden,
motoring, office and technology, parties and occasions, professionals and
careers Queensland
Holidays Sunshine Coast - accommodation, attractions, events, tours, link to
map of attractions Tourism Queensland -
getting there, climate, getting around, what to do and see, where to shop, eat
and stay, night life, events, tours, maps Australian
Travel Sunshine Coast - regional information, accommodation, a comprehensive
list of fun things to do including commercial services, local markets, car and
campervan rentals Total Travel
- accommodation, activities and sport, attractions and tours, entertainment and
eats, beauty and health, transport and travel
Travelmate - a good summary, specials, accommodation, places to go, tours,
transport, smart trip, map maker The Local Tourist - holiday
activities in South East Queensland, aquatics, attractions, a day out, dining
out, entertainment, fitness, heritage, tourist aids, spectator and team sport,
shopping, outdoors, organisations, life sport, learning, events, sporting
venues, postcards, free stuff The Small Guide to a Big
Country - a good descriptive account of the Sunshine Coast and its
spectacular hinterland with photos and suggestions Time 2 Travel
- accommodation, attractions, activities, including Cooloola Region Nomads
World - backpackers guide to Australia, book a hostel, tours, attractions,
member discounts, travel info Australian
Explorer - bookings, accommodation, attractions, experiences, tours, car
rental, flights, currency, history, jobs, nature, photos, places, slang, sport,
tips, transport, visa Australia Overland
- UK backpackers guide, bulletin board, insurance, tour companies, Rugby 2003,
accommodation, equipment, places to visit, entertainment, links, employment,
transport, books Destination
Queensland - where to go, what to do, how to do it, travel trade, media World Tourism
- Sunshine Coast, accommodation, attractions, boat rentals, house boats,
limousines, tours, map, Queensland, Australia Buderim.com - a community web service with
regional information and maps, directories of community groups and services,
businesses, places to stay, places to see, Buderim Chronicle free weekly
newspaper, community events, Buderim War Memorial Community Association,
calendar of community events Buderim Village
- about Buderim, shopping and business, real estate, visitor info, local events,
employment, education, community Coolum Beach - about Coolum,
accommodation, golf, surf cam, community, holidays, kite fest, dining, services,
real estate, shopping, attractions, wedding guide, what's on Kawana Waters - about Kawana Waters, land
for sale, community, education, environment, e-cards
Coast Beaches - beach visitors guide,
accommodation guide and online booking service Caloundra Tourism - what to do
and see, where to eat and stay, maps and information, top offers, schools,
events Maroochy Tourism - accommodation, tourist services, holiday specials,
beaches, entertainment, events, languages, newsletter Tourism Noosa - accommodation,
cuisine, action, culture, nature, transport, services Noosa e-guide - accommodation, camping
and caravan parks, restaurants, nightlife, tours, transport, spas and treatment,
health and fitness Cooloola Regional Development Bureau -
tourism (Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Gympie, Mary River Valley), business,
economic development, membership, community groups, events, postcards Fraser Coast Tourism - World
Heritage listed Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, Hervey Bay whale
watching, feeding the dolphins at Tin Can Bay Sunshine Coast Shopping and
Entertainment -
shopping, entertainment, accommodation, dining
out, business and general tourism Accommodation
Advertising Network - caravan and camping sites, apartments, resorts,
kennels, catteries, hotels, motels, 4WD parks, conference venues, retreats Caravan
Parks - The Sunshine
Coast Daily's full list of caravan parks with addresses and contact details Bed
& Breakfasts and Guest Houses -
The Sunshine Coast Daily's
list of bed & breakfasts and guest houses with addresses and contact details
Australia Zoo - Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin's zoo with crocs, endangered species and Australian native animals
with regular educational displays throughout the day. Big Kart Track - go carts,
slot cars indoors and bungy bullet Underwater World - all sorts of
marine life including sharks, turtles, corals, underwater viewing tunnel and live seal
show. Big Pineapple - pineapple and
macadamia nut plantation and factory with scenic railway and animal farm, ice
cream parlour, restaurant, shop Buderim Ginger Factory - reputedly
the world's largest ginger factory, tours, sales Superbee Honey Factory - live bee
keeping demonstration, nursery rhyme characters, electrical cars,
merry-go-round, 18 hole mini golf, lorikeet feeding Bellingham Maze - large star-shaped hedge maze,
gardens, windmill, picnic area and lagoon, and tropical bird house. Bli Bli Castle - a medieval style
castle showing architecture, costuming and armoury and hosting functions Top Shots Adventure Park - 2
x mini golf, bumper boats, extreme vertical trampoline, indoor rock climbing
wall, video games Nostalgia Town - mini
golf, incredible time machine, enchanted railway, remote control boats and
mini-cars Mary Valley Heritage Railway - historic
steam railway, Race The Rattler, The Rattler, the journey, history, schedules Travel
Australia - a list of apartment and resort accommodation, tourist
information, tourist attractions and operators with addresses and contact details
Other Holiday
Attractions - Peter Dunn's list of other attractions with addresses, with a
link to his Australia at War site. The Day-Tour Company
- whole day commercial coach tours of Sunshine Coast attractions
and Australia Zoo.
Cruises - Stillwater Caloundra
Cruise - Maloja Ave Tour Jetty, Pumicestone Marine Park, Bribie Island
National Park, Pelican Waters canal homes Cruise Maroochy Eco Tours - The Cod Hole
Jetty, 270 Bradman Ave, Maroochydore, Ecosystem Cruise, Nature Base Cruise,
Nocturnal Nature Cruise, also group charters and special occasions Everglades Noosa River Cruises
- 85km cruise to Lakes Cooroibah and Cootharaba, Kinaba, Everglades, Harry's
Hut, BBQ lunch, refreshments, bookings required Ferryman Cruises - from Bribie Island,
Pumicestone Passage Marine Park cruises, charters, history, marine and bird
life, Glasshouse Mountains views Harbour River Canal
Cruise - The Wharf, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah River, colourful commentary, local
history, pelican feeding Noosa Ferry Cruise - Tewantin,
Noosaville, Noosa Sound, 90 minute round trip, commentary, all day pass Noosa Sound Cruises - Sheraton
Jetty, Morning Canal Cruise, Sunset Jazz Cruise, Calypso Sunset Cruise, bookings
essential, charters, personal tours
Flights Diamond
in the Sky Aviation - see the wonders of the coast from a two-seater
motorised glider, experienced pilots, photo opportunities, hands-on flying
lesson by request Noosa & Maroochy Flying Services
- Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island and Coral Reef Tours, sunset flights, whale
watching Suncoast Helicopters
- operates on the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts, scenic flights, private charters, aerial photos, specialties,
links Sunshine Coast Skydivers - learn to skydive, F.A.Q.,
beach landings, backpackers, online booking, skydivers history, gift vouchers,
tandem skydiving, tandem canopy, agents information, drop-in cafe, Rainbow
Beach, night jumps, guest book, travel to Caloundra
4WD Tours
Fraser Island V.I.P. Tours - 2 day 4WD safari to Fraser Island, the
largest sand island in the world, beach driving and fishing, coloured sands,
Maheno shipwreck, rainforest bushwalking, 4 star Eurong Beach Resort Sunshine Coast Off Beat Rainforest
Tours - all-day ecotour of Conondale National Park pristine subtropical
rainforest with eco-accredited guide, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
Sports Medicine Australia -
peak national umbrella body for Sports Medicine and Sports Science, advice on
training, injury prevention, sports trainers, publications, projects, strap and
wrap clinics, conferences, links Sports Medicine Australia
- Queensland - community education, resource library, professional updates,
conferences, courses, first aid coverage, newsletters, careers, sports trainers,
links
Foxsports News - latest news, results, stories The Total Tourist - look here
for sports and recreations I haven't listed, including more general information
and local, state and national organisations
Total Travel Sunshine Coast Adventure - directory of adventure activities,
camel riding, horse treks, skydiving, scuba diving, sailboarding, kite surfing,
trail biking,, dolphin feeding, dingoes Cricket Archive - most
comprehensive database on the internet with scorecards of all First-class
matches, ListA matches, Women's Tests and ODIs, ICC Trophy matches and Under-19
'Tests' and 'ODIs', player histories and much more.
Boating Boating Oz -
general site on Australian boating, sailing, fishing and diving, calendar of
events and shows, weather, articles, charters, destinations, training,
sales, Brownies
Coastwatch - local information on weather,
boating, fishing, diving, surfing and beach conditions
Fraser Island
Rent-A-Yacht - Tin Can Bay Marina, booking form, vessel details, rates and
conditions, houseboats, flybridge cruisers, catamarans, yachts Kingfisher
Boat Hire - Tewantin, Noosa River boat and kayak hire, tour types,
activities, durations Noosa
Leisuretime Houseboats - boats, booking form, location, holiday information,
Noosa River offers Swan Boat Hire - Maroochy River,
hire rates, fishing advice, fish map, fish ID, special offers, fishing reports
and competitions, catch gallery, tackle update, newsletters Total Travel Sunshine Coast Boating, Yachting - directory of boating and
yachting hiring and charters usail2 - Sunset Harbour Charter Base,
Carlo Point Rainbow Beach, bareboat yacht, catamaran and fishing boat charters
to Great Sandy Straits and Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island
Bowls Bowls
Australia - structure. events and results, press releases, state and
territory contacts, merchandising, competitions, publications, coaches, umpires,
ranked players, TV viewing, sponsors, links Bowls Queensland - club development, club
resources, minutes, news, events, photos, history sponsors, links, contact Bowling Around
Australia - search for details of bowls clubs in any town in Queensland (or
Australia) Lawn Bowls International - clubs,
tournaments, rankings, coaching, umpiring, chat, tours, accommodation, better
living, entertainment, shopping, news and weather, links Tweed Heads Bowls Club - international
indoor,
national, state and local events and results, many bowls links Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club -
international events, news, shows, meals, functions, bowling, bowling links Lawn
Bowls Coaching - coaching, bowling, aiming, improving, tactics, psychology,
fitness, mechanics, tests, site administration, free downloadable E-book on lawn
bowls coaching
www.bowlsclub.info
-
the biggest list of lawn bowls links on the internet, from Australia and around
the world Lawn Bowls Weblinks around
the World - over 380 links to lawn bowls clubs and associations around the
world
Lawn Bowls World - radio interviews with leading players and officials from
around the world Buderim Bowls Club -
facilities, weekly bowls, social functions, management, men's champions, ladies'
champions, mixed champions, events, photos, contacts, links Caloundra Bowls Club - bowls,
club news, what's happening, entertainment, bistro, Rink 22 Bar, private
functions, courtesy bus, contact Headland
Bowls Club - facilities, weekly program, executive members, contacts Kawana Waters Bowls Club - club
info, services, gaming and links, bowls schedule, pennant results, special
events Noosa Heads Bowls Club - bowling
events, functions, pokies, raffles and draws, membership, bistro Tewantin-Noosa Bowls Club
-
map, dining and entertainment, weekly bowls program, club history, club
sponsors, bowls links, accommodation links, news
Fishing Aussie
Fishing Park - barramundi and mixed species ponds, half day and/or hourly
sessions, on-site tackle and kiosk, rod, reel and boat hire, bait for sale,
group bookings and club functions available. Department of Primary Industries - recreational fishing
rules in Queensland, tidal waters, fresh water; stocked impoundment permits;
illegal fishing hotline; sale of fish; measuring and identifying fish, crabs and
crayfish; noxious fish; tagged fish; using live bait; skinning and filleting
fish; size, take and possession limits; closed seasons and waters Fishing Monthly -
NSW and Queensland monthly fishing and boating magazine with weekly fishing
reports, archives, tournaments Fishing Offshore Noosa - half to full day deep sea fishing trips, food,
bait and tackle supplied Fishing Noosa - fishing calendar,
bait and tackle, marine services, dive charters, boat hire, camper trailer hire,
fish 'n trips, map, fish 'n tips, books, tall stories Fishnet - comprehensive Australian
recreational fishing site, go to fishing reports and enter Sunshine Coast for
reports from local anglers Fishraider -
fishing reports and information for Sydney and the Sunshine Coast (particularly
Caloundra), articles, tackle reviews, pictures, GPS marks, recipes, links
Marinews - exploring Queensland fishing hotspots, individual reports on the
areas, fishing tips, bait ad tackle, stories
Mooloolaba Reef and Game Charters - full
and half day reef fishing for table fish or game fishing for marlin, sailfish,
cobia, etc. All bait and tackle supplied. Extended 6+ day trips to Cato Island
and Wreck Reef Noosa Eco Fishing - environmentally
friendly guided fly and light line lure fishing in waterways, creeks and lakes,
novice and experienced anglers, tuition, night live-baiting trips available Recfish Australia - The
peak national body for recreational and sport fishing in Australia Rex Hunt - fishing pages include tips,
reports, recipes, adventures, tide information Sunshine Coast Fishing Tours -
The Wharf, Mooloolaba, fishing charters, boat surveys, bookings, photo gallery Total
Travel Sunshine Coast Fishing - directory of billfish charters, beach and
bush fishing adventures, adventure fish charters,
offshore fishing, Fraser Island fishing and tours,
Noosa River fishing and crab tours
Golf Golf
Link - automated national golf handicap system
Sungolf
- Sunshine Coast golf clubs, maps, club news, pro tips, rules, PGA majors, coast
photos
Coastshop Sunshine Coast Golf Courses - directory of golf courses including
par three and pitch and putt Little Aussie Golfer - courses, holidays,
amateur tournaments, guide to golf, books, games, videos, instruction, questions
and answers, links Maroochy Palms Holiday Village
- golf holidays, descriptions and thumbnail photos of resort and club golf courses Ausgolf - package
golf tours to selected courses Sunshine Coast Golf
- contact details for golf clubs on the Sunshine Coast Beerwah Golf Club - flat
Glasshouse Mountains course, kangaroos, fees, visitor rates, programs,
reciprocal clubs
Caboolture Golf Club - picturesque, undulating course, water features,
locality, competitions, joining details, pricing, reciprocal clubs, details,
accommodation Caloundra Golf Club
- testing tree-lined course, kangaroos, rainbow lorikeets, coaching, video and
computer analysis, dress code, green fees, details Club Pelican Golf - the first
ever Greg Norman designed course on the Sunshine Coast at Pelican Waters,
special packages, latest facilities, championship course Headland Golf Club - located in
Buderim, with magnificent views of the coastline, kangaroos on the fairways,
photos of the course and views Horton Park Golf Club -
location map, entertainment, events, newsletter, shop specials, links, night
driving range Hyatt Regency Coolum
- picturesque and challenging resort course, water hazards, home of Australian
PGA Championship Mount Coolum Golf Club - scorecard,
map, playing tips, fees, competitions, social golf, links
Tanawha Valley Golf and Tennis Centre - par 3 golf course and tennis centre with swimming pool,
BBQ facilities, lessons, competitions Woodford Golf Club
- scenic private course open to the public, restaurant, pro shop, putting and
chipping greens
Pitch & Putt Golf Centre - par 3 short course, equipment hire,
free barbeques, membership, fees
Horse
and Camel Riding Mooloolah Valley Riding Centre - riding
ranch with horses and ponies for novice and experienced riders of all ages, 2
hour forest treks, historic accommodation, parties, special occasions, canoeing,
fishing, swimming Camel Company
Australia - Noosa North shore, beach camel rides, overnight camping treks, 6
day Fraser Island safaris
Sailing Funsail - Yachting Australia Training
Centre at Mooloolaba, company profile, courses, adventures, recent voyages,
course dates, links, training vessel Lake
Cootharaba Sailing Club Inc - events, member information, regattas, classes,
accommodation, photo gallery, marketplace, weather, yachting associations Maroochy Sailing Club - on Chambers
Island, Maroochy River, dinghy sailing for all ages, calendar, race results,
boats for sale, safety, training Mooloolaba Yacht Club - the
club, services, functions, water sports calendar, hospitality calendar, links Mooloolaba Radio Yacht Club -
International One Metre Class radio-controlled yachts sailed in Mooloolah River Sunshine Coast Sailing Academy -
kids and adults learn to sail, corporate events, skippered charters, sailing
adventures Coastal Waters
Forecast - weather and warnings, climate, hydrology, services, meteorology,
publications, news,
Surf Life Saving Clubs Surf Life Saving
Australia - about SLSA, calendar, lifesaving, education, competition,
development, clubs, become a lifesaver, history, links Surf Life Saving Queensland
- statistics, clubs and services, membership and support, live surf vision,
interactive surf safety education, community membership and ironperson challenge
Caloundra Surf Club - at
King's Beach, club profile, life saving, surf sports, licensed club, coming
events, resources, web cam Dicky
Beach Surf Life Saving Club - previously North Caloundra SLSC, facilities,
carnivals, nippers programs, beach patrols, contact information, links to other
clubs and Surf Life Saving Queensland services Kawana
Waters Surf Life Saving Club - facilities, carnivals, nippers programs,
beach patrols, contact information, links to other clubs and Surf Life Saving
Queensland services Mooloolaba Surf Club
- active life saving, supporters, shopping, facilities, dining, events, history,
web cam Alex Surf Club - at
Alexandra Headland, supporters club, surf club, community education, facilities,
wining and dining, entertainment, community support, art union, discount travel,
web cam Maroochy Surf Club - what's on,
click'n'win, restaurant, surf bar, gaming lounge, e-cards, contact beach cam,
life saving Marcoola Surf Club - licensed club, bistro, gaming area, entertainment,
links to other clubs and Coolum sites Coolum Surf Life Saving Club -
membership, promotions, entertainment, merchandise, features, contact, net cam Peregian Beach Surf Life
Saving Club - club details, seniors, nippers, membership, rosters,
competition, social Sunshine Beach Surf
Life Saving Club - supporters, profile, lifesaving, fundraising, facilities,
links, online shop, active life savers, weather, tides, news, surf cam Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club -
supporters club, active members, club history, nippers, sponsors, contact, link
to surfboard riding lessons
Swimming Sunshine Seals -
AUSSI Masters Swimming, who we are, what we do, how good do you have to be,
benefits, more information Queensland Swimming - news,
newsletters, events calendar, events and results, coaching, swimmers and squads,
records, officials and rules, services, links Queensland Primary School
Swimming - calendar, state championships, national exchange, relay carnival,
brag book, disability, links Australian Swimming - news, events and
records, inside swimming, national team, photo gallery, newsletter, swimmer
profiles Shapland Swim School
Buderim - class size of three, qualified teachers, heated dressing room and
pool, private viewing area, gifted swimmer program
Water
Sports Coastal Watch - daily surf
reports, live robotic video from selected beaches Sunshine Coast Sea Kayak Centre
- The Wharf, Mooloolaba, sunset paddle and half day tour, double and
single sea kayaks, no experience necessary Noosa Blue Water Dive
- Noosa Harbour Tewantin, PADI Instructor Development Centre, dive courses, dive
store, dive sites, weekly dive report.
Noosa Learn to Surf - guaranteed to stand first lesson, beginner
classes, private tuition, professional coaches, free pick-up Noosa area Resort2diving - Noosa Harbour, Tewantin,
PADI dive courses, dive store, local dives, dive holidays Scuba World - The Wharf, Mooloolaba,
heated pool, classroom, showroom, dive shop, no experience necessary, diving
courses, shark dives, boat dives Ski and Skurf Cable Water Ski Park
- you must be able to swim, only bathers and towel needed, life jackets
provided,
open to all levels from beginners (kneeboards) to advanced
(skis). Sunreef Scuba Diving
Services - Mooloolaba, dive trips, training, rates, trips to Moreton Island Wild Cat Watersports - Caloundra,
snorkelling, SCUBA diving, courses, tours
Caloundra
City Council - business, services, city information, visitor information,
community, economic Maroochy Shire Council - about
council, about Maroochy, what's new, what's on, services and facilities,
development, projects, news Noosa Council - index, environment,
strategic planning, community, centres, events, news, tourism, trail network Cooloola Shire Council - mayor's
message, councillors, residential services, business services, visitors,
community services and facilities, administration
