Want to get back to nature? Then you’ll want to get yourself to the Sunshine Coast.
Last year, the coast was designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere – a unique space where people and nature live in harmony.
The move means the Sunny Coast is now part of a world-first “trifecta” – the only place on the planet where three individual Biospheres align, the other two world-acclaimed areas being Noosa and the Great Sandy Strait.
So where better to connect with earth and sea?
Let’s start in the forest with Jay Ridgewell from “Held Outside”.
Jay runs ‘forest bathing’ sessions at various green locations on the coast – like Foote Sanctuary on the eastern slopes of the Buderim plateau.
Her guided nature walks are so much more than stretching the legs. They’re an opportunity to stretch the mind and senses too, with Jay inviting participants to tune into the natural world around them.
There’s the chance to stop and share your sensory encounters with the group – and spent time alone in nature too. Jay’s walks finish with morning tea in the forest – including tea brewed with herbs from Jay’s own garden and a fruit platter.
From rainforest to river… the team at Swan Boat Hire in Maroochydore have everything you need to get out and explore the magnificent Maroochy River.
Run by the same family for more than 26 years, the business can set you up with a variety of motorized boats and paddle craft. There are even luxury pontoon BBQ boats, perfect for a family or friends’ day out.
The river is a vital thread in the coast’s eco-tapestry… a veritable playground for boaties, birdwatchers, anglers and lovers of nature.
Whether you stay for a day or longer, you’ll want to remain close to the Sunny Coast’s natural wonders.
Where better than Mooloolaba Holiday Park, sandwiched between sand and sea and the famous Mooloolaba Wharf?
The park has 5 acres of powered sites; a cool camp kitchen; and free wifi… all within a short, sandy stroll from patrolled beaches and an esplanade lined with cafes, shops and restaurants.
The Sunshine Coast – it’s nestled in nature and green at heart. Find out how you can get back to nature at www.visitsunshinecoast.com
