Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sunshine Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sunshine Beach

With a population of 2.564, Sunshine Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sunshine Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sunshine Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sum Yung Guys (205 Weyba Rd Unit 1 Noosaville) and Humble on Duke (Shop 4 48-54 Duke Street) are great picks.

When to visit Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunshine Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunshine Beach

Plane

When flying to Sunshine Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Sunshine Beach include Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sunshine Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunshine Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 118 km from Sunshine Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Sunshine Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Sunshine Beach include Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sunshine Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunshine Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 118 km from Sunshine Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Sunshine Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Sunshine Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunshine Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunshine Beach

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Chez Noosa Resort Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Sunshine Vista
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$294+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Sunshine Beach

Hiring a car in Sunshine Beach costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Sunshine Beach.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Sunshine Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Hiring a car in Sunshine Beach costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Sunshine Beach.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Sunshine Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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