The Sunshine Coast is a place where you just don’t want to stop spending good money. After all, if so many activities to indulge in are on offer, who won’t like to splash a li’l more? But you can chill! Because there are many free activities that you can easily enjoy all around the Sunshine Coast.

Perhaps, the best free thing to see on the Sunshine Coast is the nature itself. Nature has bestowed an enviable natural beauty to this coastal region in Australia. There can’t be any fee for relishing nature in all its magnificent hues on the Sunshine Coast. And the best places for nature gazing are the National Parks and Forest Reserves in the region.

The Sunshine Coast has numerous National Parks and Forest Reserves and most of them are free to enjoy. Some of these include Great Sandy National Park at Noosa Heads, Delicia Road Conservation Park at Mapleton, Conondale National Park, Brooyar State Forest at Gympie, Beerwah Forest Reserve etc.

There’s also The Big Pineapple, which has been recognized by the National Trust of Queensland as a national icon in recognition of its significant role in the tourism industry. Spread over 80 hectares, The Big Pineapple is a combination of exotic fruit trees, sub tropical rainforest and the wildlife reserve. The Animal Nursery is a big draw among children here.

Strawberry Fields at Palmview offers the best strawberry eating experience possible in Australia. Open to the public seven days a week during the strawberry season from June to November each year, the farm also has lovely gardens and picnic areas for visitors to use at their leisure.

Besides, you can also enjoy leisurely strolls at countless beaches, parklands, marketplaces, and of course, the Sunshine Coast Great Walk at Montville.