68Spot Score
Hell's Gates
Lookouts · Noosa Heads
Popular coastal hike to a scenic cliff with dramatic views plus turtle, whale & dolphin sightings.
4.8(1,142)· GoogleView details →
Sunshine Coast
Best Tourist Attractions in Sunshine Coast (2026)
61 tourist attractions in Sunshine Coast, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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68Spot Score
Glass House Mountains Lookout
Lookouts · Beerburrum
Park featuring an observation area, picnic tables & BBQs, a shelter, a walking track & toilets.
4.7(3,806)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Wild Horse Mountain Scenic Lookout
Tourist Attractions · Coochin Creek
A panoramic lookout over the Glass House Mountains and coast, rated 4.7 across more than 1,000 reviews.
4.7(1,045)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Wharf Mooloolaba
Tourist Attractions · Mooloolaba
Tourist Attractions in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
4.5(3,246)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Mount Tinbeerwah Lookout
Tourist Attractions · Tinbeerwah
A spectacular hinterland lookout near Noosa with 360-degree views, rated 4.8 across more than 500 reviews.
4.8(576)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Boiling Pot Lookout
Lookouts · Noosa Heads
Lookouts in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(385)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Mount Coolum Walking Trail
Tourist Attractions · Mount Coolum
The rewarding summit walk up the iconic Mount Coolum, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
4.8(403)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Fairy Pools
Tourist Attractions · Noosa Heads
Snorkeling in natural saltwater pools on a dramatic headland with a stone beach & coastal forest.
4.6(836)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Point Cartwright Lighthouse
Tourist Attractions · Buddina
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views.
4.7(3,188)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Tea Tree Bay Beach
Tourist Attractions · Noosa Heads
A beautiful, secluded beach in Noosa National Park, rated 4.8 across more than 200 reviews.
4.8(208)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hologram Zoo Sunshine Coast
Tourist Attractions · Nambour
A unique holographic animal attraction at Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.7 across more than 270 reviews.
4.7(276)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Amaze World
Tourist Attractions · Tanawha
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe.
4.4(1,386)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Dolphin Point Lookout
Lookouts · Noosa Heads
Lookouts in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(284)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Gerrards Lookout
Lookouts · Maleny
A spectacular hinterland lookout near Maleny and Montville on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.7 across more than 1,400 reviews.
4.7(1,408)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Noosa Visitor Information Centre
Tourist Attractions · Noosa Heads
Tourist Attractions in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(208)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Big Pelican
Tourist Attractions · Noosaville
A Noosa River foreshore stop with a riverside cafe and kiosk, ferry access and nearby boat, kayak and paddleboard hire.
4.5(386)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
McCarthy's Lookout
Lookouts · Maleny
This viewpoint with a roofed shelter is know for its views of the famous Glass House Mountains.
4.7(815)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Pandanus Lookout
Tourist Attractions · Alexandra Headland
A free coastal viewpoint near Maroochydore with ocean views, shaded BBQs, picnic tables, seating, restrooms and parking.
4.6(171)· GoogleView details →
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First time in Sunshine Coast, or showing visitors around? These are the landmark sights and must-see attractions that define the city — the places worth building a day around.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best tourist attractions in Sunshine Coast?+
The tourist attractions on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sunshine Coast tourist attractions ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter tourist attractions by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many tourist attractions are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently list 61 tourist attractions across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.