Sit back and relax because we've got your school holiday plans sorted this upcoming break. Pick from jam-packed fun right at home to road trips that are a short drive from the Sunshine Coast.
Top outdoor activities for the school holidays on the Sunshine Coast
Visit the zoo
If you've got an animal lover on your hands, there's no better place to spend the day than at Australia Zoo. The home of the Crocodile Hunter, it has stacks of native and international wildlife and often features holiday programs for the kids.
Looking for a short and sweet activity that'll bring the family together? Why not try your skills at an escape room together or go head-to-head at the bowling alley?
Experience the Mary Valley Rattler Train
Riding the rails on the historic steam engine the Mary Valley Rattler is an experience they won't soon forget. You'll first board at the restored Gympie Railway Station and then take a journey through the picturesque Mary Valley to the tune of expert commentary about the historic locomotive.
Make the most of the kids being at home by heading away for a few nights. Think lush hinterland views, glamping under the stars or relaxing by the spa in Noosa.
Top at-home activities for the school holidays on the Sunshine Coast
Make your own DIY creation
If you've got a creative mind on your hands, you can't go past DIY creations these school holidays. Teach them to paint or make pieces you'll hold onto for a lifetime.
Distance from Sunshine Coast: 1.5 hours by car or 4.5 hours via bus.
Head north of the city for a day on the coast. To keep costs down, have a picnic on the beach while the sun goes down. There are also plenty of small tours you can book the family into, including water sports, hiking and horseback riding.
The Noosa Shire is made up of stunning coastlines and a national park, so from hiking opportunities in the bush to a number of water sports, there's something for everyone with a trip up north.
Distance from the Sunshine Coast: 40 minutes by car or 1 hour via public transport.
At under an hour's drive, the Glass House Mountains make for the perfect day trip. Spend it on a hinterland tour or see it all from the sky with a helicopter flight.
Available on hot air balloon flights, skydiving, lunch cruises, jet boat rides and attraction passes on Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, SkyPoint Observation Deck, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and more. Minimum spend of $350 is required. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives and high teas. T&Cs apply.
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours and getaways. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. T&Cs apply.
Available on select travel dates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and more. Activities include day tours, zoo and animal interactions, tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights and jet boat rides.
Tamara Medojevic was a travel writer at Finder. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism. Her passion for travelling began at an early age, with frequent overseas trips to Europe and across Australia. Tamara believes that travelling is an experience that can be enjoyed on all budgets and she works to make sure you’re getting the most for your dollar.
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