Underwater World is that best place to see fish, sharks, Otto's and turtles up close…read more There is many many other little creepy crawlies and other under the water animal's to see. Also my fav seals. It does cost to get into this place but it is not to pricey. This is a tourist attraction so loads of children and tourist. Underwater World does have 3 levels to the place it is very easy to either A) walk around in circles or B) miss things. I would advise taking a map when they hand one to you, so you make sure that you don't miss anything. They do do daily shows for some of the animal's witch can be very informative. This is another children friendly place. There is cafe within Underwater World for you to buy food or there is other small cafes outside around the wharf.

Book online and you will save about $8 and you won't have to wait in line to get in. A decent…read moreaquarium and underwater tunnel, but I would not consider it to be world-class. Enjoyable if you are in the area and if you have kids, it's great. However, if you are an aquarium goer, this is only an average experience. The new jellyfish exhibit is the highlight if you ask me.

A great place to walk the dog but it really does not have the greatest sandy beaches on the…read moreSunshine Coast. A great place for walking!!

A beautiful and small beach where you can lay out, have a BBQ, or rent a kayak, stand up paddle…read moreboard, or catamaran from Golden Beach Hire for a fun adventure on the water. We have rented kayaks and stand up paddle boards plenty of times from Golden Beach Hire and they have been great. It makes the opportunity to do water sports so accessible! Every time I head to Caloundra, I always visit this beach. There is a great walkway to for for a morning or afternoon stroll. The sunrises and sunsets here are magnificent. There is plenty of parking and I have never had any issues. The place is never crowded and everyone is friendly that you pass by. If you want to have a BBQ and be right next to the water, Golden Beach has that for you!

Great beach with entertainment areas restaurants and shops alongside a good amount of parkingread more

Great place for family, beach is beautiful. Street parking, food stores & plenty of restaurants to…read morechoose from. This a definitely a place to share with loved ones and enjoy.

If you wander up and down the Australian coast, you can't lose. But if you had to pick one place…read morethat was reachable and amenable, yet wild and spectacular, you would be hard-pressed to beat the sights at Noosa. While there are settlements at the river's mouth and along most of the coast, this park in between those two areas is a relatively untouched stretch of rainforest, rocks, and beaches that scream "tropical paradise". A trail runs along the water's edge through various small bays, paved for a stretch and then dirt and gravel. An athlete on a mission could probably run through in an hour, but there's no reason to rush, and it's quite easy to spend days here stopping at different sites each time. Separate paths run away from the water through forested areas (which don't have nearly the same views). Some of the water is swimmable (albeit unguarded), but I tend to be most engaged by the peace and quiet of water hitting sheer cliffs. One can't guarantee any particular wildlife will show up, but you're likely to see something interesting. There are wild koalas (though they tend to be sleepy and high in trees, so you have to be sharp-eyed), but also giant lizards, tropical birds, and an array of insects that provide an interesting soundtrack but are thankfully deterred from most of the path by wind. In the water, I've seen sea cucumbers, sea turtles, a manta ray, and more. In season there are reputedly whales to be seen as well. The weather is warm all year round, and you can drive (though parking can fill on prime vacation days) or take transit (which does take a while). Starting from the town of Noosa, you'll finish the hike with extensive views of the Sunshine Coast, needing either a ride back to the town or another walk through the park. It's not a bad problem to have.

Friends and I hiked through the northern trails on our way to a beach at the far east. Wasn't…read moreexactly prepared for a hike, my friends said it would be a 10 minute walk so I wore a tank top, flip flops and swim trunks. The hike was relatively easy, some rocks in the trail and some areas where it was steep, but many of the steep areas had stairs. The views were absolutely breathtaking. We saw a koala napping in a tree as well as dolphins breaking the surface of the ocean near some stand-up paddle boarders.

I don't usually do negative reviews but I feel I have to warn people. I've been wanting to scuba…read moredive and thought Australia would be perfect place. I was excited to find someone who said they were good with beginners, advertised as no experience needed, however that was NOT the case with Scuba Steve. Upon arrival, he was going back and fourth with the other girls on the boat that they needed to pay more for two dives, as the advertised price was wrong online, he already seemed money hungry from the start. I was literally only able to do 10 min in the water before I found out scuba diving was not for me. I stayed on the boat and kept to myself for the next 4 hours, sea sick and regretful. I assumed that of course he would give me a discount as I was only in the water 10 minutes if not less, I used hardly any air or any of their time once I got sick. He agreed and told me he would discuss it later. When I called him he said he would give me $50 back which was not a lot since I spent 230$. Although I didn't feel that was fair to charge me for two dive sessions, when I hadn't even done one, I just wanted to get back whatever I could. When I called him to initiate charge back he changed his mind . He started to yell over me and would not even let me talk. Saying that there was nothing he could do, and going back on what he had originally said. We both know he could have easily given me back a measly 50$ back, but he refused and accused me of using all the air and said I got what I paid for, what a joke. I have never dealt with someone so unreasonable. How can you go back on your word like that? He made a lot of money on me considering I hardly did anything. I thought he would do the right thing since I did not get the experience I paid for. Steve has no customer service skills. He is strictly there to make as much money as possible. He knows he treated me unfairly and the cherry on the Sunday was being yelled at by a grown man. That is not how you treat customers. SHAME ON YOU STEVE! Also my friends air tank was leaking air when she was 20 feet deep under water... how janky is that?? On a side note I feel as though Mel was professional, patient, and sweet. I hope he doesn't yell at her like he yelled at me on the phone.

It was the adventure of a lifetime ! Steve and his crew were FANTASTIC !…read moreIt's a must when in Austraila

We stopped at Noosa on our way from Brisbane to Cairnes, as my sister had been told it was a…read moremust-see spot on a road trip up the East Coast. I'm so glad we had this tip - it really is a stunning area. Carry on through Noosaville and drive right to the very last car park on Noosa Head - from here you'll have an amazing view of the sandy beaches, the river and the ocean. You'll see little fishing boats out on the water, and probably a few people fishing from the shore. We were also lucky enough to see a Fish Eagle dive down and grab his lunch from the water, just as we were eating ours. You'll also see people on paddle boards meandering up the river. If you can make time for Noosa in your itinerary I really recommend it - it's a stunning spot and a great place to eat a picnic lunch or grab a coffee.

The extraordinarily gentle slope of the beach, lack of sudden drop offs or rocks, as well as gentle…read morewaves, make this beach absolutely perfect for a weak or beginner swimmer to have some fun. Lifesavers are nearby, and the surf club bar/restaurant overlooks the beach with a semi-relaxed dress code during the day for a quick bite. Plenty of stuff around here too, including rentals for stand up paddle boards and more.

We hired a boat for the afternoon for 10 family and friends. The guys were great with the level of…read moreservice and ensuring we were clear on the operation of the boat and the areas we could operate. I found them to be super vigilante and when we had brought the boat up on a beach so we could have a swim, the guys recognised that with the tide on the turn we would need some help getting going again so one of them came across on a jet ski and very politely and professionally let us know 'we needed help getting going again'. We weren't made to feel silly or was he angry in any way, just helpful. Of all the hire places up and down this part of the river I would definitely recommend these guys.

A great place to venture to. So many beautiful things to see but can get very touristy and makes it…read morevery frustrating. Is a great way to explore the sunshine coastline and a great place to have a picnic or go for a swim. Just beware because it can get rough near granite bay and fairy pools. Also beware the nudies!!

This park has incredible scenes from the coastal walk. The other walking track I enjoyed was the…read moretangle wood. It allows you to be out doors with minimal sun.