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Sunshine Coast: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

The Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia.

Sunshine Coast, Queensland · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the citySunshine Coast+21°CClear night · sunrise 04:56 AMupdated 10:31 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rate$1.43per 1 $AUD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Sunshine Coast in pictures24 photos
S. Newrick · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Nov 24, 2013
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Casliber · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Oct 6, 2011
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Australia . Australia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Australia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sunshine Coast Airport MCY7 km from the centre
Brisbane International Airport BNE81 km from the centre
Hervey Bay Airport HVB149 km from the centre