Things to do on the Sunshine Coast

TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast

With your Accommodation at Atlantis Marcoola sorted what about an activity for the whole family?

Get Ready to Push your fears to the limit and get your adrenaline racing at the Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. Our Adventure Park takes you sky-high with 100 challenges and 12 ziplines sitting in the trees at more than 25m above the ground.

Located at The Big Pineapple  challenge features five unique courses starting off easy and working up to heart-pumping extreme. For the Sunshine Coast we’ve crafted totally new challenges and obstacles that are completely different to our other two adventure parks

Adventure Park Highlights

• Highest adventure course in Australia
• 100 epic challenges
• 12 massive flying foxes and ziplines, including a 120m one
• 5 courses to tackle, from easy to Black Diamond extreme
• Suspended in stunning rainforest

Noosa Fairy Rock Pools

If you can drag yourself away for Atlantis Marcoola for a bit why not take a drive up to Noosa & visit the Fairy Rock Pools.

Located  just a short walk away in the Noosa National Park. It is around a 30-40 minute walk from the Little Cove Car Park and around an hour
from the Sunshine beach side along unpaved but fairly flat and well-maintained trails. There are rocks to be negotiated at the end in order to
access the swimming holes.

 The Fairy Pools are two natural tidal pools lying low between the basalt rocks just west of the tip of the headland at the eastern end of
Granite Bay, with many visitors unable to find them.

The smaller pool (to the west) is only separated from the ocean at low tide but the larger one may still be usable at high tide when the swell
is smaller and fewer waves crash over the rocks to refill the pool. It is worth bringing goggles or a snorkel and mask since at low tide, when
the pools are cut off and there is less turbulence, you will be able to see several kinds of coral and sponges making for a beautiful display growing
on the rocks.

There is also a pretty cobblestone beach to the west of the pools which is excellent snorkelling and diving in the area and the national park has some
lovely bushwalking trails. All of the bays around the headland to the west are world-class surf breaks.

Buderim Water Falls

Buderim Forest Park and Falls is undoubtedly one of the Sunshine Coast's hidden, natural gems

This picturesque waterfall and the surrounding tranquil rock pools and sub-tropical rainforest are mere minutes away from the beach and the
quaint village of Buderim, yet feel wonderfully secluded.

Buderim Falls, also known as Serenity Falls, is one of those rare
natural treasures that you can experience in as little as 20 minutes. Equally, you could just as easily spend an entire day soaking up
this natural wonderland as you enjoy a picnic with your family or partner.

The waterfall flows year-round but looks particularly spectacular after rainfall, when the water from Martins Creek transforms the falls from
a trickle into a strong cascade of water down the rock face into the shallow waterhole below.

The falls are set in 45 hectares of the Buderim Forest Park, on the northern side of Buderim Mountain, which is home to towering trees, dramatic
strangler figs, ferns and melodious forest birdlife, such as whipbirds and catbirds.

A splendid walking trail has been developed from two entry points. The lower entry is off Lindsay Road via Harry’s Lane, while the second
entry point is via Quorn Close, which runs off Lindsay Road at the top of Buderim. Both entries have their advantages and disadvantages
and there is parking at both entry points, with most at the top Quorn Close entry.

Wandering along the bush pathways that lead to Buderim Falls is a magical experience, and it is worth stopping to listen to the quiet babble
of the creek and call of the native birds.

Visit this tranquil spot and you'll quickly understand why Buderim Falls is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike, and has
fast become one of the most Instagrammed places on the Sunshine Coast.

Shopping and Dining

We have several recommended dining options available either directly across the road as well as locally

Surfair Beach Hotel - Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast is available on weekends

Bobbi Lane - 5.30 - 2pm

Cuba st - 6am -  3pm

Patron - Breakfast - Closes at 11am

Marcoola Bakery - 5am - 4pm

If your going on a beautiful walk South to Mudjimba - you will find these great places to enjoy

Mudjimba Bakery - 5am - 5pm everyday

High Tide Bar & Grill - Varied Hours

The island surf & Expresso 6am - 12 pm

Florentinas Tratoria & Tapas bar - Varied hours

If your heading North to Marcoola -

The famous Marcoola Food Markets - Every Friday 4.30 - 8pm - Great Friday night dinner sorted!!

Saturday Farmers market -8am - 12

Bulli Marcoola - 8 - 2pm

Sole Seafood  restaurant - A hidden Gem  ... Open Thursday - Sunday 12pm - 8.30pm

Those on the search for something handmde and home-grown can make their way to the hinterland village of Eumundi to browse the huge selection of arts, crafts and gourmet treats on offer at the famous twice-weekly Eumundi markets.

Eumundi Markets

Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures, there’s no other market quite like it. Mark it in your diary - open rain, hail or shine every Saturday
and Wednesday.

Step into an ever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest
and the best art and craft market in Australia.

Meet the talented hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, cutting-edge fashion and jewellery, and chat to the farmers and
bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights.

When you need a shopping break, rejuvenate with a massage, have your palm read or lose yourself in the stellar line-up of musicians and street performers.
It’s an experience like no other.

Located approximately 30 minutes from our resort

www.eumundimarkets.com.au

Sea Life Sunshine Coast

Stop beneath the waves at Sea Life Sunshine Coast and get closer than ever before to the creatures and features of the worlds oceans.

From the colourful to the curious, the majastic to the mystical, get ready to be amazed as you discover the stories of the oceans most fascinating inhabitants.

Dive in this summer and explore the all new interactive zone at Sea Life Sunshine Coast created with Disney-Pixar, the new experience features interactive
magical moments from the box - office smash finding Dory.

Not only does a ticket to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium give you all day admission, you will also receive a re-entry stamp on entry. This allows you
to come and go from our aquarium as much as you like throughout the day.

Aussie World

Queenslands best Value family theme park ...

A fun filled day with over 30 rides and attractions !!

Well worth a visit for all ages.

Located in Downunder Drive 73 Frizzo Road

Palmview

You will also find discounted tickets for Aussie World at Atlantis Marcoola reception.

Aqua Park Coolum

Blast Aqua Park Coolum is located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia - at 60 Junction Drive Coolum. The park covers a huge area, and boasts
a wide array of inflatable fun items for everyone’s enjoyment, suitable for ages from 6 all the way up to the elderly.  50 minute sessions or
even better you can buy a full day pass. Perfect way to tire out the kids !

Slides, blast bags, trampolines, swings, challenge tracks, balance beams, wobble pads and chill out areas are just a few of the many and varied features
enclosed within the extensive walkways and floating tracks of the course.

Head to their website for more information -

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is nestled on over 70 acres of natural Australian bushland. With over one thousand gorgeous
native and exotic animals, a line up of interactive animal encounters, an action-packed 24-hour wildlife hospital and one amazingly adventurous
Zoo crew, there is never a dull moment at Australia Zoo.

If you've ever wanted to hand-feed an Asian Elephant (for FREE!), cuddle a koala, walk alongside a cheeky cheetah, get up close to a gorgeous lemur,
wrap a Burmese Python around your shoulders or waddle with a wombat, then Australia Zoo is your ultimate destination. Get your adrenalin pumping
when you watch a massive Saltwater Crocodile launch a strike in the 5000 seat Crocoseum and catch the thrilling free flight birds as they fly right
over your head in this amazing stadium. This is just one of 14 FREE wildlife shows daily!

You can also check out our cheeky Asian otters, the cuddly koalas, snakes, and we can't forget the playful tigers who love to stalk their handlers
and go for a swim in the magnificent Tiger Temple. If you're up for a hands-on experience, have a go at the Ripper Rhino Encounter, where you'll
get to pat and feed a two-tonne Rhino! Or if something small and fluffy is more your thing, try the Leapin' Lemur or Rascally Red Panda Encounters
for an experience you won't forget. As well as awesome encounters, Australia Zoo offers a range of tours from two-hour safari tours to exclusive
platinum day tours which is a 5-star package.

Australia Zoo was recently named Major Tourist Attraction at the Queensland Tourism Awards for the third year running, and was inducted into the Queensland
Tourism Hall of Fame! Check out Australia Zoo for the ultimate wildlife adventure, and remember - Crocs Rule!