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International Students : Sunshine Coast Living and Lifestyle

Sunshine Coast Living and Lifestyle

Location

Just north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated lifestyle. Encompassing the coastline from Caloundra to Noosa and the lush countryside of the hinterland, the beauty of this region will captivate you. The region is recognised for its commitment to the development of innovative and sustainable industry and commerce and is attracting some of the world's brightest and most inventive individuals and companies.

Climate

The Sunshine Coast has one of the highest sunshine readings in Australia, averaging seven hours a day. The variation between summer and winter is much less than you experience in Europe, North America, and northern Asia.

The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's most popular destinations, with beautiful beaches, lush hinterland and national parks. It has a pleasant, subtropical climate, which is comfortable all year round.

Events

The Sunshine Coast is home to sporting and cultural events that attract visitors from around Australia and the world, including:

• Woodford Folk Festival
• Noosa Festival of Surfing
• Mooloolaba & Noosa Triathlon Festivals
• National Country Music Muster
• Noosa Jazz Festival
• Caloundra Music Festival
• Australian PGA Golf Championship Coolum

Attractions

One of the great things about the Sunshine Coast is that you can do as much or as little as you like. It's home to a number of exceptional attractions and activities both man made and natural, Tourism Sunshine Coast have outlined 50 things that you can enjoy in the region. Some of these great things include:

• Australia Zoo
• Underwater World
• Big Cart Track
• Whale watching
• wineries, shopping and markets
• diving, beaches, surfing and sail

Travel Options within Australia

Tribal Travel on the Sunshine Coast offers a free travel planning service and personalised package deals to you wherever you are in the world.

You wont have to sit worrying about what to do, where to go and what to see. Take advice from the experts. We're not about hard sell.

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