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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunshine Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sunshine Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sum Yung Guys (205 Weyba Rd Unit 1 Noosaville) and Embassy XO (Cnr Duke & Bryan Streets) are great picks.

When to visit Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunshine Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 Bonza, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. 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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 Bonza, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. 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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Sunshine Beach

Airlines serving Sunshine Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunshine Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunshine Beach

Chez Noosa Resort Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$149+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+

Hiring a car in Sunshine Beach

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.