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Council's annual NAIDOC Week celebration, in photos
Looking for an easy outdoor adventure with rewarding views? Emu Mountain – in Noosa National Park, located between Peregian Beach and Coolum – offers a short walk with spectacular coastal and hinterland scenery, making it a great option for families, visitors and locals alike.
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a refreshed public space in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular spots, with a new streetscape upgrade on a section of Park Street now complete and open to the community.
Swimmers can dive back in following a major upgrade to one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite coastal swimming pools.
Families are invited to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a spectacular day of food, fun and entertainment when Picnic on Kings brings the Kings Beach Amphitheatre alive on Saturday 25 July.
A peaceful 8.5km hinterland circuit combining mountain views, native wildlife, local history and a rewarding lookout, making it a perfect escape into Glass House Mountains National Park.
Exhibition showcases works from local and national artists
A vibrant calendar of NAIDOC Week events across the Sunshine Coast
From 3 July, updated Sunshine Coast dog laws mean some changes to off-leash areas, new seasonal restrictions and no dogs in certain locations, so dog owners are encouraged to check before they go.
The Sunshine Coast is set to come alive this July with a dynamic program of major sporting events, cultural celebrations and community experiences, reinforcing the region as a premier winter events destination.
The Sunshine Coast will welcome more than 1,200 athletes, officials, volunteers and supporters from across Australia and the Pacific for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games from 4–11 July, 2026.
Meet the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards winners, from ocean defenders to collaborators for inclusive sport, all inspiring action for sustainability across our UNESCO-designated Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
A relaxing 2.2km lakeside loop at Baroon Pocket Dam, perfect for families to walk, ride, picnic and enjoy nature in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
These school holidays, the Sunshine Coast is buzzing with family-friendly fun, offering everything from outdoor adventures and creative workshops to wildlife encounters and free, hands-on activities for all ages.
Major landslip repairs and stabilisation works have been completed along a stretch of coastline severely damaged by weather events.
Sugar Bag MTB Trails and Pump Track in Caloundra offers a fun, all-ages adventure with flowing trails, exciting riding features and an onsite café – perfect for a school holiday outing or weekend escape.
A collaboration to restore rainforest habitat at the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park will provide a lifeline for the distinctive and elusive endangered southern pink underwing moth.
Young people can build confidence and discover how their ideas and energy can create real momentum and change through the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Masterclass Two: Future Leaders – IMPACT, designed especially for students in Years 8 to 10.
A touch of snow is heading to the Sunshine Coast as Caloundra prepares to transform into a magical winter playground for the much-loved Winter Wunderland Street Party.