A
number of tourist attractions are located in and around the Sunshine
Coast and within approximately a two hour drive of Coolum Beach
(including the Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and Brisbane).
Public transport includes buses and trains (to the Gold Coast and
Brisbane).
Travel Approvals
International students are required to follow the
Education Queensland International's procedure for international student
travel. These guidelines ensure that all international students engage
in safe travel and are listed on https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/travel.
School Holiday Programs
Education
Queensland International (EQI) organise fully supervised School Holiday
Adventure Programs (trips to popular tourist destinations during the
School Holiday periods). For more information visit https://eqi.com.au/for-students/holiday-adventure-program.
Tourist Attractions
The Sunshine Coast has a broad range of attractions. Highlights include -
- A variety of safe swimming and surfing beaches (including Coolum Beach)
- Australia Zoo
- Sunshine Plaza (shopping centre and cinemas)
- Mt Coolum, Mt Emu and other safe and easy bushwalking tracks and trails
- Sealife Mooloolaba (Marine Theme Park)
- Noosa National Park
- Eumundi Markets.
The
Coolum and surrounding local areas (Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs,
Mount Coolum, Yaroomba, Marcoola, and Point Arkwright), have a variety
of unique shops, restaurants and cafes as well as a full range of
services including doctors, chemists, dentists, post office, newsagency
and more.
More information about the Coolum Beach area is available on the
Coolum Business and Tourism website.