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50 date ideas around Sunshine Coast, from dinner in the Spirit House gardens and Eumundi Markets to the coastal walk to Hell's Gates, a paddle into the Noosa Everglades and the falls at Kondalilla. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 16 are free.
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Shows and music: 11 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
The Majestic Theatre in Pomona. Photo: Nford24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
POMONA
Saturday silent film at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona
A community-run hall in Pomona, which calls itself the world's longest-running silent film theatre, still screening silent classics every Saturday with the original 1937 Compton organ. Doors and the snack bar open an hour before the film.
When Every Saturday; doors and snack bar 11am, film at noon
Cost $15 each at the door; no booking needed
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
NOOSA JUNCTION
A show or film at The J, Noosa Junction
Noosa Council's arts hub in Noosa Junction, with a 338-seat auditorium, a mezzanine and a full-size cinema screen. Its program runs from comedy and live theatre to tribute concerts, authors in conversation and film festivals, and covered outdoor decks open off the foyers.
When Show nights; see What's On
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page (films from $26 and tribute concerts $65 to $75 when checked, September 2026)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
CALOUNDRA
A night at The Events Centre, Caloundra
Caloundra's performing arts centre, opened in 1980 as the Caloundra Cultural Centre, stages touring music, comedy, dance and musicals. Book pre-show dining and make a night of it.
When Show nights; see What's On
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page (from $45 to $99 plus a $6.45 transaction fee when checked, September 2026)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi. Photo: Michael Coghlan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
EUMUNDI
Trivia Tuesday at the Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
A 1911 Queenslander pub across from the Eumundi Markets, home to Eumundi Brewery: beer goes straight from vat to tap, and you can watch the brewers through the glass. On Tuesdays it runs a TV-style quiz in the beer garden with keypads and a live leaderboard.
When Tuesdays from 6:30pm; hotel open daily from 10am
Cost Free to play; call the hotel to reserve a table
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Mooloolaba Esplanade at dusk, a short walk from the club. Photo: -wuppertaler · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOOLOOLABA
Stand-up night with Funny Coast Comedy at Club Mooloolaba
Funny Coast Comedy runs Thursday stand-up nights at Club Mooloolaba, each with a headline comic and friends: Dave O'Neil on 22 October and Troy Kinne on 26 November. Get in early for a feed before the show.
When Selected Thursdays (22 October, 26 November and 17 December 2026), doors 6:30pm, show 7pm
Cost $35 general admission ($25 early bird while available), plus a small booking fee
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Noosa Marina at Tewantin, where the ferry stops for the gallery. Photo: Zephyr103 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
TEWANTIN
A free exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin
A public gallery on the Noosa River at Tewantin, founded in 1981, showing contemporary exhibitions by local and national artists. Catch the ferry up from Hastings Street to Noosa Marina and walk along the river path.
When Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm; closed Mondays, public holidays and exhibition changeovers
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
CALOUNDRA
Caloundra street art walking tour with the gallery curators
Curators from Caloundra Regional Gallery lead an easy one-hour, three-block walk through Caloundra's murals, telling the stories behind each work. It starts with light refreshments at the gallery; stay on in Bulcock Street for lunch.
When Thursday mornings, 8:30am to 10am, on set dates (29 October and 26 November 2026)
Cost $5 each; register ahead
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
MALENY
Sunday jazz lunch at The Tamarind, Maleny
On the first and third Sunday of each month, live jazz plays among the rainforest at Spicers Tamarind Retreat while you eat The Tamarind's modern Asian cooking inspired by regional Thailand.
When First and third Sundays of the month, 12pm to 3pm; lunch bookings essential
Cost Three courses to share $102 a person, or The Tamarind Experience $135 (whole table), wine pairing $110; 10% surcharge Sundays (sample lunch menu)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
NOOSAVILLE
A play in the intimate Noosa Arts Theatre, Noosaville
A 122-seat community theatre on Weyba Road, running since 1976, with a licensed courtyard bar and drinks allowed into the auditorium. Its own productions run alongside visiting music and theatre nights.
When Show seasons through the year; bar opens 30 minutes before each show
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page (adults $37, concessions $32 for the November 2026 play when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Alexandra Headland Surf Club from the sand. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
Live music with a beach view at Alex Surf Club's Bluff Bar
The surf club bar at Alexandra Headland has ocean views and local acts playing Thursday to Sunday. Order a Bluff Board to share, and use the club's free courtesy bus home if you live nearby.
When Bar Wednesday to Sunday; live music Thursday to Sunday
Cost No ticket; small plates from $8, fish and chips $19, Bluff Board to share $39
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Peregian Beach, a short stroll from the hotel. Photo: ASphericalBird · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PEREGIAN BEACH
Weekend sessions at the Peregian Beach Hotel
Peregian Beach's pub puts on local musicians every weekend: Friday nights, Saturday afternoons and Sunday sessions. Order wood-fired pizza or the Friday oysters, or take a cocktail into the 18+ il Porto bar.
When Live music Friday from 5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 3pm; bar from 11am daily, pizza noon to 9pm
Cost No ticket; wood-fired pizza bread $10, Friday oysters $16 for three, mains $27 to $48
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Views and climbs: 10 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
Hell's Gates, Noosa National Park. Photo: Havardtl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSA HEADS
Noosa National Park coastal walk to Hell's Gates
Follow the headland from Noosa's day-use area past the Boiling Pot and Dolphin Point to the cliffs at Hell's Gates, looking for koalas in the trees and dolphins and turtles below. From June to November you may see humpbacks passing.
When Open 24 hours; Hell's Gates is 2.7 km one way (the full walk to Sunshine Beach is 10.8 km return, about 4 hours)
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The view from Laguna Lookout. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSA HEADS
Sunset from Laguna Lookout
Climb the steep bushland path from Hastings Street to Laguna Lookout for views over Laguna Bay, Main Beach and the Noosa River mouth. At sunset, look north and west to the volcanic peaks of the hinterland.
When Open 24 hours; best at sunset
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Mount Coolum from the south. Photo: albinfo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COOLUM BEACH
Climb Mount Coolum for the whole coast
A steep, rocky climb up a 208 m volcanic dome to summit views from Point Cartwright and the Glass House Mountains to Noosa Heads. The summit is low montane heath where rare and threatened plants grow, including the Mount Coolum she-oak, found nowhere else; for fit walkers only.
When Any day in fine weather (the track is extremely slippery when wet); walk in the cooler part of the day in summer
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The heath track up Emu Mountain. Photo: CharlieT86 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COOLUM BEACH
Short climb up Emu Mountain (Mount Peregian)
A short hill climb through coastal heath and wildflowers to the top of Emu Mountain (Mount Peregian), with panoramic views of the coast from Noosa to Maroochydore and the Glass House Mountains to the south-west.
When Open 24 hours; allow 45 minutes to an hour
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The view from Mount Tinbeerwah to Noosa. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
TINBEERWAH
Mount Tinbeerwah fire tower lookout
A short, steep walk up an old volcanic plug behind Tewantin to a fire tower lookout 265 m above sea level, with 360-degree views over the coastal lowlands and hinterland. On a clear day you can see the Glass House Mountains far to the south.
When Any day; allow about 45 minutes. Stay out of the forest in strong winds
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Mount Tibrogargan at dawn. Photo: Newretreads · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS
Tibrogargan circuit and the Mountain View lookout
Walk around the base of Mount Tibrogargan in the Glass House Mountains, stopping at the Mountain View lookout for views across to Beerwah, Coonowrin, Tibberoowuccum and Tunbubudla. Watch for peregrine falcons soaring overhead.
When Any day; 4.1 km return, allow 1.5 hours (20 minutes to the lookout)
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The view from Mount Beerburrum. Photo: Lucia 17 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BEERBURRUM
Mount Beerburrum to the fire tower
A short but very steep climb in the Glass House Mountains, through forest and up a paved path to the working fire tower on the 280 m summit, with good views over the surrounding peaks.
When Any day; 3.5 km return, allow 1.5 hours. The last 750 m is steep concrete that can be slippery
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Kondalilla Falls in the rainforest. Photo: Andrii Slonchak · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MONTVILLE
Rock pools and Kondalilla Falls near Montville
Walk down the escarpment past rock pools and a lookout over Kondalilla Falls, then through rainforest to the base of the falls among bunya pines and piccabeen palms. Over 300 steps on the circuit, so allow time to climb back out.
When Any day in daylight; 4.7 km circuit, allow 2 to 3 hours. Tracks close in severe wet weather; stay behind fences at waterfalls
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The lookout at Mapleton Falls National Park. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MAPLETON
Mapleton Falls lookout and the Wompoo circuit
A lookout beside the car park looks out over the Obi Obi Valley and the rainforest canopy below; then walk the 1.3 km Wompoo circuit to Peregrine lookout for views of Mapleton Falls. Peregrine falcons soar and roost near the cliffs in August and September.
When Any day; lookout 5 minutes, Wompoo circuit about 45 minutes
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Point Cartwright lighthouse. Photo: Craig Jewell · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BUDDINA
Point Cartwright lighthouse loop
A 2 km loop round the Point Cartwright lighthouse at the mouth of the Mooloolah River, with views over the river, the Mooloolaba Spit and the ocean, rock pools below and a big ocean mural on the reservoir beside the lighthouse. Council says you might spot a seal resting on the rocks.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
For couples: 8 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
The Glass House Mountains from Mary Cairncross. Photo: Peter.watts165 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MALENY
Rainforest walk and the Glass House view at Mary Cairncross
55 hectares of subtropical rainforest on the range at Maleny, looking straight out over the Glass House Mountains. Walk the short rainforest tracks, then go through the Rainforest Discovery Centre to the elevated Glider Gallery boardwalk and take in the peaks from its viewing deck.
When Rainforest walks 7am to 6pm daily; Rainforest Discovery Centre 9:30am to 3:30pm daily (closed Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day)
Cost No entry fee listed for the rainforest walks; Discovery Centre (and the Glider Gallery boardwalk through it) by gold coin donation
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
LAKE MACDONALD
A picnic by the lake at Noosa Botanic Gardens
Council gardens on the shore of Lake Macdonald, with lawns running to the water, white marble sculptures, a bush chapel and an amphitheatre overlooking the lake. Bring a picnic and claim a shelter on the water's edge.
When Any day, open 24 hours; red hippeastrums flower in the bush chapel garden late September to October
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The lagoon at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens. Photo: Andy Hay · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
TANAWHA
Sculpture gardens and bush walks at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens
An 82-hectare council garden at Tanawha mixing feature gardens and sculpture with real bushland. Wander the Sculpture Garden and Contemplation Gardens, then take the 900 m Lagoon Walk; there are picnic shelters throughout.
When Daily 7am to 5pm April to October, 7am to 6pm November to March; cafe 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursday
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
BLI BLI
The boardwalk to the river at Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary
A 900 m elevated boardwalk through melaleuca forest, mangroves and salt marsh to the banks of the Maroochy River, with over 200 bird species recorded. It is flat, quiet and a good place to spot crabs and waterbirds together.
When Daylight hours; council says the cooler winter months are best, with fewer mosquitoes
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The rainforest boardwalk to Buderim Falls. Photo: HollyS0 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BUDERIM
Boardwalk to Buderim Falls and Serenity Bridge
A rainforest pocket less than a kilometre from Buderim village: a 700 m elevated boardwalk leads to Buderim Falls and the high-arching Serenity Bridge over the creek. The whole loop takes about 45 minutes; the falls are at their best after good rain.
When Any day; rocks near the falls can be slippery
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
DOONAN
Side-by-side Balinese massage at Ikatan Spa, Doonan
A day spa in the bush at Doonan, near Noosa, with packages for two in a double treatment room; foot and head massages happen together in a garden room. The spa is a silent mobile zone.
When By booking request
Cost Packages for two from $530 (1.5 hours) to $980 (3 hours), priced for both of you
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COOROY
Hot air balloon over the Noosa hinterland
An early-morning balloon flight of about an hour over the Sunshine Coast and Noosa hinterland with Sunshine Coast Ballooning, which calls itself the coast's only hot air balloon experience. It finishes with a full breakfast and champagne; photos and videos are included.
When Early mornings; allow 4 to 5 hours from pick-up in Cooroy. Books out 2 to 3+ months ahead; flights confirmed the day before after weather checks
Cost Standard ticket (rebookable only) from $440 an adult; all-inclusive
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The croc show in the Crocoseum, Australia Zoo. Photo: Brian Gratwicke · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BEERWAH
A day at Australia Zoo, Beerwah
Spend the day at Australia Zoo on Steve Irwin Way. A ticket covers the conservation shows through the day, the free shuttle around the grounds and a look into the wildlife hospital.
When Daily 9am to 5pm (some animals go to bed at 4:30pm)
Cost Adults $77.45
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Food and drink: 8 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
The Spirit House restaurant across its garden lagoon. Photo: Tony Hisgett · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
YANDINA
A long Asian dinner in the Spirit House gardens, Yandina
Walk through the gates and tropical gardens, past tranquil lagoons and pagodas, to one of the coast's destination restaurants. It's a fixed-price menu: pick an entrée, main and dessert (mains come with rice and a side), and allow two to two and a half hours.
When Lunch Tuesday to Sunday from 11:45am; dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5:45pm; bookings essential
Cost $125 a person for three courses; extra bites $10 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Sunset over the Noosa River, upstream from Rickys. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSA HEADS
Six courses on the Noosa River at Rickys
A waterfront restaurant and River Bar on the Noosa River with uninterrupted views and sunsets, five minutes' drive from Hastings Street. It has a private jetty, so you can arrive by ferry, water taxi or gondola, then settle in for the six-course tasting menu, heavy on Mooloolaba and Fraser Isle seafood.
When Wednesday to Sunday, midday to late
Cost Six-course tasting menu $175 a person, $305 with matching wine; à la carte mains $46 to $71; 10% surcharge Sundays, 17% public holidays
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
NOOSAVILLE
Brewery tour, paddles and lunch at Land & Sea, Noosaville
A 90-minute tour of Land & Sea's Noosaville brewery, pitched at your level from hop selection to fermentation. You get a beer tasting paddle, a gin paddle from Noosa Heads Distillery, then a main meal and a drink of your choice.
When Thursday to Saturday at 10:30am (not public holidays); book online; enclosed shoes, 18+
Cost $129 a person (minimum two)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Stalls under the gums at the Noosa Farmers Market. Photo: Misaochan2 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSAVILLE
Sunday morning at the Noosa Farmers Market
Every Sunday the market fills a patch of gum trees in Noosaville with local seasonal produce: freshly squeezed lime drinks, olives and tapenades, nuts, herbs and just-caught seafood.
When Sundays 7am to midday
Cost Pay for what you buy
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Central Market at the Eumundi Markets. Photo: DaHuzyBru · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
EUMUNDI
Wander the Original Eumundi Markets
Running since 1979 in the old town of Eumundi, the markets live by "make it, bake it, sew it, grow it", with more than 360 approved stallholders: local artists, makers, growers and bakers selling handmade art, fashion, jewellery and homewares.
When Every Wednesday and Saturday, 7:30am to 2pm, rain, hail or shine
Cost Pay for what you buy
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
WOOMBYE
Taste gin and rum at the Sunshine & Sons distillery, Woombye
A rainforest distillery near the Big Pineapple, which calls itself Best Queensland Distillery at the 2025 and 2026 Royal Queensland Awards. A guide takes you through the Sunshine & Sons spirits and Nil Desperandum rum and around the distillery; bring a picnic for the terrace and its hinterland views.
When Daily from 10am until sunset; book the Distillery Experience online
Cost $15 each; no BYO alcohol
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Hinterland views from Montville, near Flame Hill. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MONTVILLE
Wine tasting and a deck lunch at Flame Hill, Montville
An estate vineyard 2.2 km from Montville village where you can taste wines grown on the property, then book lunch on the deck and terrace and soak in the view. The farm and kitchen garden supply its own grass-fed Angus beef and much of the produce.
When Tasting Wednesday to Sunday 10:30am to 5pm; deck and terrace lunch Wednesday to Sunday 11:30am to 3pm
Cost Tasting price not published; lunch entrées $16 to $25, mains $35 to $48, desserts $20
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COOLUM BEACH
Fresh beer above the brewery at Blackflag's Compound, Coolum
Blackflag's production brewery in Coolum, where the upstairs bar and beer garden look over the beer being made. Expect local musicians, a rotating roster of food trucks, ping pong and vintage arcade games; the free trivia night is the first Thursday of the month.
When Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday noon to 9pm; Friday and Saturday noon to 11pm; food trucks Friday to Sunday; trivia first Thursday from 6pm
Cost Pay as you drink; trivia free to register
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
On the water: 7 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
A mirror-calm channel in the Noosa Everglades. Photo: Mark Gillow · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
ELANDA POINT
Paddle yourselves into the Noosa Everglades
Kanu Kapers kits you out with sea kayaks, a dry bag, an esky and a map at Elanda Point, then you paddle across Lake Cootharaba into the Everglades at your own pace. Head up Kin Kin Creek or push on to Harry's Hut for a swim in the tea-coloured water.
When Day tour 8:30am to 3pm; bring lunch, water and ice for the esky
Cost $110 a person
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Noosa Ferry cruising the river in late light. Photo: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSAVILLE
BYO sunset cruise on the Noosa Ferry
Bring an esky onto the two-deck Noosa Ferry and cruise the river through Noosa Sound as the sky turns orange. Operator Noosa Ferry & Cruise Co calls it the only sunset cruise in Noosa that lets you bring your own drinks; nibbles boxes can be pre-ordered.
When Sunset; no set operating days are published, so check the booking calendar. 2.25 hours from Tewantin, 2 hours from Noosaville, 1.5 hours from Quamby Place, 1.25 hours from Hastings St
Cost Adults $36.40 ($35 fare plus the 4% fuel levy the operator currently applies); bookings essential
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The fishing fleet in Mooloolaba harbour, on the cruise route. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOOLOOLABA
One-hour sunset cruise through the Mooloolaba canals
Cruise the canals and harbour aboard the MV Mudjimba as the sun drops behind the Blackall Range, past the fishing fleet, La Balsa Park and the waterfront houses of Minyama and Mooloolah islands. There's a licensed bar on board and the skipper narrates.
When Sunset; dates on the booking calendar. Boarding 15 minutes before departure from Jetty 7, The Wharf Mooloolaba
Cost Adults $40
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Mooloolah River, where Whale One heads out to sea. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOOLOOLABA
Humpback whale watching on Whale One from Mooloolaba
Head out from the Mooloolaba River on Whale One, which Sunreef calls the largest and most comfortable vessel on the Sunshine Coast, to watch humpbacks on their migration. The operator guarantees sightings: no whales at all means a free return trip.
When Whale season, June through October; about 2 to 3.5 hours on the water depending on the time of season; trips confirmed the afternoon before
Cost Adults $89
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Noosa River at Noosa Heads. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSA HEADS
Hire a double kayak on the Noosa River
Take a two-seater kayak from the jetty off Hastings Street and paddle the Noosa Sound canals, or go further up Weyba Creek towards Lake Weyba. Stop for a swim or a picnic on the sandy shores; the life vest, dry bag and river map come with it.
When Daily 9am to 5pm (from 8am in school holidays and busy times)
Cost Double kayak $30 an hour, $45 for two hours, $60 for four hours; 10% surcharge on public holidays
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Learners on soft boards at Noosa Main Beach. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
NOOSA HEADS
A private surf lesson for two at Noosa
Learn together at Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf, founded in 1995 by former world pro-am champion Merrick Davis and which calls itself Noosa's longest-running surf school. Noosa's north-facing beach means gentle waves all year.
When Private lessons 10:45am daily (group lessons 8:45am and 1:15pm daily); not Christmas Day or New Year's Day
Cost 2-hour private lesson for two $275; group lesson $94 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Kings Beach and the ocean pool, Caloundra. Photo: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
CALOUNDRA
Clifftop walk from Moffat Beach to a swim in Kings Beach Ocean Pool
Walk the Coastal Pathway round the cliffs and Shelly Beach to Caloundra Head, where the view opens south to Bribie Island and the Glass House Mountains. Finish with a dip in the 25 m seawater pool on the rocks at the northern end of Kings Beach.
When Any day; the ocean pool is unlocked 4am to 9pm year-round (cleaned Monday and Thursday from 3:30pm)
Cost Free walk; no entry fee listed for the ocean pool
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Make something: 6 date ideas in Sunshine Coast
A spirit house in the Spirit House gardens, Yandina. Photo: Tony Hisgett · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
YANDINA
Hands-on Asian cooking class at Spirit House, Yandina
A hands-on class at the Spirit House cooking school in Yandina, with themed Thai and South-East Asian menus such as Flavours of the Mekong Delta and Bangkok Supper Club. Then sit down to eat everything you made with complimentary wine and beer.
When Classes most days at 9:30am, plus 4:30pm evening classes on some days; about four hours; see the class calendar (popular classes book out)
Cost From $180 each, lunch or dinner and drinks included
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
MAROOCHYDORE
Wine & Ceramics night at Syndicate Creative, Maroochydore
A relaxed hand-building class where your teacher guides you through making a ceramic hug mug from raw clay while the wine flows. Come back a fortnight later at the same time to glaze it; the studio fires it for you to collect.
When Evenings at 6pm (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) and some Sunday 2pm sessions; two 90-minute sessions a fortnight apart (dates in the booking calendar)
Cost $80 each for both sessions, wine, clay, glazes and firings included
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
WOOMBYE
Shake three cocktails at the Sunshine & Sons masterclass, Woombye
A mixologist at the Woombye distillery shows you how to mix, shake, strain and pour three cocktails with its gins and Nil Desperandum rum, over a grazing board of Woombye cheese. You leave with the recipes.
When Selected afternoons, allow two hours (e.g. 3pm to 5pm); pick a date in the booking calendar
Cost $99 each; bookings essential
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Montville's Main Street, where the class is held. Photo: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MONTVILLE
Make truffles and a chocolate slab at Chocolate Country, Montville
A two-hour chocolate class on Montville's main street with Belgian couverture: taste your way to a favourite, fill and hand-roll your own truffles, build your own chocolate slab with your choice of inclusions and decorate moulded chocolates. Everything you make goes home with you.
When One Saturday a month, 10am to 12pm (dates listed on the Chocolate School page)
Cost $120 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
MALENY
Friday night salsa with Yassy & Jacki in Maleny
A beginner-friendly Latin dance night in Maleny: the Level 1 and 2 salsa class at 5pm teaches the basic step, timing and partner hold from scratch, with no partner or experience needed. Once you know the basic step, stay on for Rueda and bachata.
When Fridays, salsa 5pm to 6pm, Rueda 6pm to 7pm, bachata 7pm to 8pm
Cost $20 one class, $30 two, $35 all three
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
CALOUNDRA
Six-week life drawing course at Caloundra Regional Gallery
Learn to draw the human figure together with sculptor Cam Crossley, one of the Sunshine Coast's accomplished artists, over six Wednesday evenings at the gallery. Guided tuition suits beginners and experienced artists, and all materials are supplied.
When Wednesday evenings 5:30pm to 7:30pm, 21 October to 25 November 2026
Cost $210 each for the six weeks ($200 gallery members)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Can't decide? Let the deck pick your Sunshine Coast date
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