On the doorstep of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is The Riviera of Queensland, with its innovative and awarded restaurants, resorts and retreats. From Caloundra to Rainbow Beach and encompassing the chic coastal hamlets of Noosa and Mooloolaba, the Sunshine Coast offers a vibrant coastal destination and easy access point to the lush Sunshine Coast Hinterland with its gourmet fare and brimming local produce. The Sunshine Coast Region is also home to attractions including Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, UnderWater World, the Ettamogah Pub, Buderim Ginger Factory, Big Pineapple, world class golf courses such as Coolum and Pelican Waters and more National Parks to wander in than any other region in Queensland.