Packing for a family holiday can be frantic, so head somewhere where the pace is a little slower on the Sunshine Coast. That somewhere is Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp, a camping and glamping haven located in the Great Sandy National Park, just a short 30-minute drive from Noosa. On the banks of Lake Cootharaba, this is family holiday paradise with fishing, sailing, kayaking, SUP, bike riding and a playground at your fingertips. Not to mention the friendly kangaroos wandering through the grounds throughout the day - or the opportunity to explore the Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades biospheres on earth. The icing on the cake for parents? Habitat Noosa produces their own speciality craft beer from an on-site micro-brewery.
Rally the troops and head to Noosa National Park. Boardwalks wind their way along the coast track to viewing platforms and rest stops for little legs, as well as additional access points to the beach for when you need to cool off. And while it might be hard to take your eyes off the views ahead, don't forget to look up every now and then: koalas are often spotted hanging out in the trees here. With free entry, this national park is the ideal spot for a morning on your budget Sunshine Coast holiday. For your guide to the sights and trails of Noosa National Park head here. After exploring, take a dip at Little Cove or calm Main Beach before grabbing lunch at one of the family-friendly cafes along Hastings Street. If the kids still have more energy to burn, there's plenty more to do in Noosa.
A great day out is pretty much guaranteed on the Great Beach Drive. Located on Australia’s Nature Coast, this epic journey can be experienced as a day trip from the Sunshine Coast driving from Noosa to Rainbow Beach: and it's a triple-threat of beaches, national parks and World Heritage-listed beauty. From Noosa, jump in a hire 4WD and board the vehicle ferry to Noosa North Shore to access one of the most scenic beach highways in the world. Wind down the windows and let the sea air in. Stop for a picnic lunch at the coloured sands of Teewah, then continue north to Inskip Point via Leisha Track (be sure to check tide times before proceeding any further) before making a U-turn and heading back via the same route or the sealed inland road.
It's fair to say the coastline hogs most of the attention, but there's a world of adventure waiting in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland perfect for an affordable family getaway. Ditch the sleep-in, jump in the car and head south-west to Mapleton National Park. As the coast falls further into your rearview mirror, breathe in a big gulp of the fresh air. You’ll feel like you're a world away driving through the dense greenery with nothing but your family and good tunes. The drive takes under an hour so you can be sure that ‘are we there yet?’ is kept to a minimum. Follow the hinterland drive, take the Obi Obi Road and travel 3km further to the signposted turnoff to Mapleton Falls National Park. After you’ve been mesmerised by this hinterland hotspot, head to another.
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