Sunshine Coast Scuba Diving Travel Guide

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Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Sunshine Coast Scuba Diving Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • With water temperatures ranging from 65 to 80 degrees, you probably won't need a wetsuit for most shallow dives on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Visibility along the coast reaches up to 80 feet during summer and up to 50 feet in winter.
  • In 2005, the missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane wrecked off the east coast of Mudjimba Island. At around 100 feet, it makes for an interesting dive within and outside the vessel itself.
  • The Pinnacles near Laguna Bay in Noosa is another fascinating site with three rock spires jutting up to 30 feet from the seabed and an abundance of sea life including rays, sharks, turtles, and eels.

Beach Overview: Sunshine Coast, Australia

By Matt Link
On the southeastern corner of the state of Queensland, the popular Sunshine Coast stretches from the family-friendly town of Caloundra, through the central heart of the coast at Maroochy, all the way north to the deserted beaches of Cooloola. Inland, the lush hinterlands include mountain towns like Maleny, Montville, and Mapleton, which lead to the otherworldly, spire-like Glass House Mountains. But the ocean is the real star of the region. Less developed than its southern neighbor the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast presents a nice mix of sophisticated beach towns and first-class lodgings (many in the form of holiday apartments), wrapped up in a laid-back surfer, beach bum culture. Read More

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Hotels

Mantra Sand Dunes

CNR DAVID LOWWAY & MUDJIMBA AVE
Marcoola Map

Distance: 1.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Oceans Mooloolaba

101-105 Mooloolaba Esplanade
Mooloolaba

Distance: 6.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

The Sebel Resort Noosa

32 Hastings Street
Noosa 4567 Map

Distance: 15.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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5.0
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Attractions

Mooloolaba Underwater World

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Parkyn Parade
The Wharf
4557

Distance: 6.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Learn To Surf

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19 Waterside Court
Noosaville, Australia

Distance: 5.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Coolum Beach

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Coolum Beach
David Low Way
4573

Distance: 5.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Sunshine Coast

Distance (mi.)
Brisbane International Airport 59.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sunshine Coast

Distance (mi.)
Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport 2.3 map
Gold Coast Airport 111.3 map

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Sunshine Coast Vacation Rentals

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from: $150

Avalon Noosa Farm Cottages

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, No Pets, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $400

NOOSA HOLIDAY HOUSE

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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