Coolum Beach Is A Perfect Place To Stay When You're On The Sunshine Coast

Once something of a secret the locals kept to themselves, Coolum Beach is fast becoming a haven for the jet set. It's a wonder it hasn't been that way for decades, given its magnificent location on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. While some of those who discovered Coolum before the boom may miss the old days, all the new amenities make it an even more attractive holiday destination for tourists.

Located halfway between Maroochydore and Noosa, Coolum Beach is a perfect place to stay when you're on Queensnd's Sunshine Coast. Just outside your door are miles of white sand beaches and just up the road is the beautiful Noosa National Park. With the best of nature virtually at your doorstep at Coolum Beach, if you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, swimming or fishing, you will never be lacking something to satisfy your thirst for the outdoors.

The other activities listed by visitors to Coolum Beach include shopping and dining. This, too, comes as no surprise, since fine dining is an integral part of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Any time of the year, it seems like there is a food or wine festival happening somewhere in Coolum Beach or a nearby Sunshine Coast resort.

One of these events, the Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival, held each year, has been recognized as Australia's premier festival of its kind. The Noosa festival draws thousands of visitors from all over Australia and the world, who go there to sample the creations of Australia's top chefs and winemakers. The event seems to grow even better each year, with more entertainment and culinary delicacies being added all the time.

Make no mistake: Coolum Beach is not just a place for sitting around eating and drinking. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, there is plenty to keep you busy. Since the opening of the Coolum golf resort, it has become a magnet for golf lovers from all over the world. Surfers have always known about the waves at Coolum Beach. You can almost always find a good spot to catch waves somewhere along its long, sandy beach.

While it's true that Coolum Beach and all of the Sunshine Coast is primarily a paradise for beach lovers, don't overlook the interior of the Sunshine Coast. For a great day out and to experience something different, check out the Beerwah Markets if you're on the Sunshine Coast on the 1st Sunday of the month. Don't forget your wallet, because you will be sure to want to buy a handmade article from one of the local artisans while you're there. With food stalls, entertainment and special stalls for the kids, there's something for everyone at this popular monthly market event.

Don't let Coolum Beach's growing reputation for its luxurious resorts make you think you can't afford to stay there: there's something for everyone in Coolum Beach. You can be pampered at a 5 star resort, enjoy the outdoors at a Coolum campground or anything in between. The important thing is to go there and stay for awhile. You'll have a fabulous time.