Discover Maroochy - Kids activities listings

CoastalWatch surf report: Swell 1-2ft ESE - Rating 3 - Winds 4kts - High Tide 07:51 am & 08:30 pm - Low Tide 02:15 am & 01:51 pm - The swell is still very small at 1-2ft max along the open stretches with a light W winds early. The winds will go NNW, then NNE later. Just very small ones all along the open beaches on high tide early, then try Sunshine, Yaroomba and Kawana later. Check out the latest Coastalwatch swell forecast and mountainwatch.com for the snow conditions. - N/NW winds at 10/15 knots increasing to 15/20 knots by late morning. Inshore afternoon N/NE sea breezes at 15 knots. Fine. - surf report thanks to CoastalWatch

local time Friday, September 3, 4:55 AM EST

With a wide range of beaches and endless family-friendly activities, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect haven for your next family holiday. Attractions inlcude heart-thumping action, train rides, strolls through luscious rainforests or learn to surf and dive.

Much of the attraction of the Sunshine Coast is the ability to entertain the entire family with minimal cost. Spend hours searching through tide pools, discover rainforest walks and ride bikes to stunning vistas.

Kiss a seal at UnderWater World, visit Australia Zoo, or get your photo taken at the Big Pineapple and take a tour around the Ginger Factory.

See activities below for kids of all ages all for under $10. And there are family accommodation packages on offer to make it all easy for you.