Quite a few who plan to vacation in Brisbane get so wrapped up in the many things to see and do in this remarkable city that they don’t look for anything else to do that takes them outside the city. One of the most amazing things about this location is that it is considered the gateway to the entire area known as the Queensland and thus provides many opportunities to explore both within and outside of the city limits.

Brisbane is only about 45 minutes from the Sunshine Coast region, for example, and this region tends to be a very popular beach resort area. There are many fabulous hotels located up and down the coastline and many are right on the ocean lending themselves to some incredible views all year round. In addition to hotels there are many incredible restaurants scattered throughout the region as well and these afford visitors the opportunity to taste some good Aussie style food as well as many from different cultures.

Shopping is an incredible experience along this coast where you will find not only high end boutiques and department stores like you will in the larger city of Brisbane but you will also find some locally owned and operated shops that offer unique and handcrafted items as well. While on holiday these make excellent places to locate those special souvenirs that you will want to take home.

The Sunshine Coast is also a wonderfully natural location and one that offers not only an incredibly beautiful shoreline but also some incredible rainforest hinterland to experience. Here you will get to see why leaving the land untouched by humans is so important to Aussies, and how unadulterated land and the creatures that live in it truly appear in a completely natural habitat coexisting together.

And while you will likely find plenty to do within the Brisbane city limits you will find that spending at least a day or two on the Sunshine Coast can lend itself to some unique attractions like the Castle at Bli Bli or the Big Pineapple, just to name a few. A quick bus trip, train ride, or rental car drive for only about 45 minutes to an hour at the most will allow you to experience all this while on holiday in Brisbane. You can even fly to the Sunshine Coast if you choose. No matter how you choose to get there don’t bypass the Sunshine Coast while on holiday in Brisbane or you will be passing on one of the most pristine natural settings in the world.