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The kids can watch the pros carving ups the break at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-58378299ceeba1e578ecbec2-snapper-rocks\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Snapper Rocks\"\u003ESnapper Rocks\u003C/a\u003E and swim afterwards at Rainbow Bay or surf on the baby waves at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5e17ec1089a6c7c315522349-greenmount\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Greenmount\"\u003EGreenmount\u003C/a\u003E. With three \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cad0bbeaebe43822925fc88-coolangatta-surf-club\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Coolangatta Surf Club\"\u003Esurf clubs\u003C/a\u003E all within a short walk of the waves, Nipper Meals will keep the kids happy, while you might like to enjoy a frosty brew or two and an SSB with a view. Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/southern-gold-coast-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Southern Gold Coast guide\"\u003Eguide to Southern Gold Coast here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 7\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo need to rush off, check out is not 'til 10 am, so have another swim, take a walk along the sea wall to breathe in the sounds and smell of the sea and wander back via a coffee stop at Custard Canteen, because one more of those little custard tarts won’t hurt one little bit.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more family-friendly things to do on the Gold Coast - \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/gold-coast-family-holiday.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"gold coast family holiday\"\u003Eread here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESunshine Coasting for families\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESapphire seas, a sun-dappled stretch of coast and a backdrop of hinterland dotted with waterfalls, child-friendly wineries and walks the whole family will love. Sound like your kind of holiday? Hit the road en route to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 1\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/caloundra.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Caloundra\"\u003ECaloundra\u003C/a\u003E’s quintessential village vibe with caravan parks and apartment-style accommodations flanking the sea is a family magnet, so check yourselves in for three nights where you can smell the salty air and feel the sand singing between your toes. Take a dip at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-5892a3eb852590141c1f9937-kings-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Kings Beach\"\u003EKings Beach\u003C/a\u003E or try the tidal 25-metre salt-water lap pool with accessible kids swimming and wading pool. A kids water playground is close by too, and afterwards, feast on fish and chips at De Lish Fish, whose family packs are real crowdpleasers designed to feed the whole tribe.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 2\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_1974540855":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_SC_AustraliaZoo_WildlifeExperiences_JesseLindemann_141214.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_SC_AustraliaZoo_WildlifeExperiences_JesseLindemann_141214.jpg","alt":"Feeding a kangaroo at Australia Zoo | Family friendly road trips Gold Coast Sunshine Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/family-friendly-road-trips-gold-coast-sunshine-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1974540855.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760594531679/2020-sc-australiazoo-wildlifeexperiences-jesselindemann-141214.jpeg","uuid":"1fa847ff-6143-4306-a877-b9c4ebce5d36","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1056688425":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d472880253d74c44993-australia-zoo\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australia Zoo\"\u003EAustralia Zoo\u003C/a\u003E has all the Aussie favourites plus plenty of friends from afar to meet at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d9d2cbcbe7073ad6feb-beerwah\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Beerwah\"\u003EBeerwah\u003C/a\u003E, approximately 30 minutes drive from Caloundra. Take your pick from a range of wildlife shows, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/explore-australia-zoo-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Australia Zoo guide\"\u003Ewander the park\u003C/a\u003E and enjoy animal-themed playgrounds and relax and refresh at the cafe in between bouts of getting to know some of Australia and the world’s extraordinary wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 3\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead for the hills with a tasting tour of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dabd5f1565045da0187-maleny\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Maleny\"\u003EMaleny\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d532880253d74c44a6c-montville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Montville\"\u003EMontville\u003C/a\u003E. The kids can get hands-on milking the cows at Maleny Dairy, sample freshly made cheese at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b263062cbcbe7073add644-maleny-cheese\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Maleny Cheese\"\u003EMaleny Cheese\u003C/a\u003E, splurge (a little) at Sweets on Maple while mum and dad treat themselves with brunch or lunch at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cad1d01aab849e0363fceab-flame-hill-vineyard\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Flame Hill Vineyard\"\u003EFlame Hill Vineyard\u003C/a\u003E.  If you’re in a van, Maleny Showgrounds is an affordable, central place to stay or book yourselves into one of the many \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/sunshine-coast-hinterland-accommodation.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"sunshine coast hinterland accommodation\"\u003Eboutique accommodations\u003C/a\u003E that cater to families.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 4\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_1288323769":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_SeaLifeMooloolaba_MarineLifeExperiences_MarkFitz_142664.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_SeaLifeMooloolaba_MarineLifeExperiences_MarkFitz_142664.jpg","alt":"Family exploring Sea Life Sunshine Coast | Family friendly road trips Gold Coast Sunshine Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/family-friendly-road-trips-gold-coast-sunshine-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1288323769.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760594531725/2020-sc-sealifemooloolaba-marinelifeexperiences-markfitz-142664.jpeg","uuid":"30938f43-4db0-4fd6-a507-ce138f2d4546","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1959767050":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHead to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/mooloolaba.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mooloolaba\"\u003EMooloolaba\u003C/a\u003E Wharf for a smorgasbord of eating out options from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cad18640295b8614f3adf87-riceboi\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Riceboi\"\u003Estreet eats\u003C/a\u003E through to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cad186436d558c929858565-il-vento\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Il Vento Mooloolaba\"\u003Efine dining\u003C/a\u003E and a pretty sweet fudge shop the kids will love too. Combine a visit to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e59aeeeaaf773cf0930-sea-life-sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sea Life Sunshine Coast\"\u003ESea Life\u003C/a\u003E to teach the kids more about ocean conservation and marvel at the curious creatures and remarkable marine life that call our Queensland waters home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 5\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart your day by travelling to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d532cbcbe7073ad6948-kenilworth\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Kenilworth\"\u003EKenilworth\u003C/a\u003E where \u003Ca title=\"secret spots sunshine coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/discover-these-secret-sunshine-coast-hinterland-spots-for-a-new-adventure\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eworld-famous doughnuts await.\u003C/a\u003E Try the Golden Gaytime, Top Deck or Caramilk if you like them sweet, and order ahead to try the 1kg challenge, where your mission is to eat your way through a mega doughnut. Elastic waist pants mandatory! Onward to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e302cbcbe7073ad7a43-imbil\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Imbil\"\u003EImbil\u003C/a\u003E, where real-life rescue deer roam the grounds at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.borumbadeerpark.com/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Borumba Deer Park\"\u003EBorumba Deer Park\u003C/a\u003E. Yabba Creek will keep the kids busy with four different rope swings, kayaking and swimming while a campfire cook-up under the stars will round out a pretty packed but perfect day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 6\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2019_SC_NoosaEverglades_NaturalLandscapes_MarkFitz_140012.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2019_SC_NoosaEverglades_NaturalLandscapes_MarkFitz_140012.jpg","alt":"Canoeing on Noosa Everglades | Family friendly road trips Gold Coast Sunshine Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/family-friendly-road-trips-gold-coast-sunshine-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760594531772/2019-sc-noosaeverglades-naturallandscapes-markfitz-140012.jpeg","uuid":"b7a3a552-1208-4090-b0af-e2a83d716aca","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_334442153":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBack to the coast via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E North Shore, with the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5876d11c4548c69913e9fbd9-noosa-everglades\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Everglades\"\u003ENoosa Everglades\u003C/a\u003E one of only two \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/noosa-everglades.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Everglades\"\u003EEverglade\u003C/a\u003E systems in the world, where you will check in to Everglades Eco Safari at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5bbc0c2b1777be0b6096ded4-habitat-noosa-everglades-eco-camp\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Habitat Noosa Eco Camp\"\u003EHabitat Noosa\u003C/a\u003E. Spend a half-day exploring the unique biosphere of mirrored lakes and spot the abundant wildlife opting to either kayak or cruise with the kids depending on their ages. Lunch is provided on return at the onsite restaurant and micro-brewery and you can take your pick of powered campsites, waterfront campsites or glamping tents where you can kick back watching the native wildlife at play.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EDay 7\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERise early and beat the crowds to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260307b935fbe730dfa1b-noosa-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa National Park\"\u003ENoosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E where you can meander beside the sea, take a dip with the kids at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-584f8dcfaf779cb14de5ee75-tea-tree-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tea Tree Bay\"\u003ETea Tree Bay\u003C/a\u003E and if you’re lucky, spot koalas in the treetops. Do the full 10km walk around to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b260d62880253d74c494cc-sunshine-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sunshine Beach\"\u003ESunshine Beach\u003C/a\u003E on the coastal track if you’re feeling energetic, and catch the bus back to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa/locals-guide-to-noosa.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"locals guide to Noosa\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E afterwards or simply loop back after your swim and reward the kids with an ice-cream from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cad16629d2016e07e640d1f-massimos-gelateria\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Massimos Gelato\"\u003EMassimo’s\u003C/a\u003E in Hastings Street.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/the-ultimate-guide-to-noosa-national-park.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa National Park guide\"\u003Ethings to do in Noosa National Park read here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBonus Tip: return to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da42cbcbe7073ad7069-caboolture\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Caboolture\"\u003ECaboolture\u003C/a\u003E rather than the M1 for a drive through Queensland’s pineapple fields. You’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d54aeeeaaf773cef3fa-glass-house-mountains\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Glass House Mountains\"\u003EGlasshouse Mountains\u003C/a\u003E, and more pineapples than you are likely to see in your life. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_2107517140":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_32235915","areaName":[],"notch":false,"stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"family-holidays",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":null,"target":"_self"}},"spacer_2107517140_co":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"subscription_form":{"layoutVariation":"fullWidth","componentID":"subscription-form_997064188","steps":{"birthday":{"submitFailLabel":"Something went wrong. 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