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Things to do on the Sunshine Coast

Find things to do on the Sunshine Coast. Explore local events, attractions, markets and family activities, with dates, places and prices.

Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.

Explore the region

Explore the coast, hinterland and Noosa. Noosa is included as a named nearby destination, alongside day trips to places such as Maleny, Montville and the Glass House Mountains.

Listings across Beerwah, Birtinya, Buderim, Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Eumundi, Kings Beach, Maleny, Maroochydore, Montville, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Noosa Heads, Tewantin, Woombye, Yandina.

Attractions and places to visit

64 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Montville Art Gallery

Montville

Montville Art Gallery is housed in a 1890's Queenslander in the gorgeous Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Montville. Open Thursday-Monday and operating since 1972, Montville Art Gallery shows 40 local and interstate artists. Come and see a stunning range of artwork, from oil paintings to bronze sculptures, in the air-conditioned gallery. They can also freight your purchases Australia and world-wide.

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Kings Beach Beachfront Salt Water Pool

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Kings Beach Beachfront Salt Water Pool

Kings Beach

Caloundra's swimming pool on the stunning Kings Beach foreshore is equipped with shade sails and has a free 25-metre sea-water lap pool, children's swimming pool and wading area with disabled access. The pool is easy to access and plenty of parking is available. Bring your family along for a great day out.

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Eumundi Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Eumundi Museum

Eumundi

Eumundi Museum is an essential part of the Eumundi experience. Professionally researched and displayed, the museum displays the history of the town and district from pre-colonial times up to the present, as well as temporary exhibitions of all sorts of topics, which change every few months. These have included Ancient Mexico; 50 Years Since the Vietnam War; Antiquated Anaesthetic Apparatus; and Bones. The museum is owned by a local not-for-profit and entry is free.

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The Original Outdoor Shopping Experience

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Shopping and Markets

The Original Eumundi Markets

Eumundi

The Original Eumundi Markets is the original outdoor shopping experience since 1979. The Original Eumundi Markets is renowned for its locally made artisan treasures, there's no other market quite like it. Mark it in your diary - open rain, hail or shine every Saturday and Wednesday! Step into an ever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best art and craft market in Australia! Meet the talented hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, cutting-edge fashion and jewellery, and chat with the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights. When you need a shopping break, rejuvenate with a massage, have your palm read, or lose yourself in the stellar line-up of local musicians!

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