The beauty of Sunshine Coast is amply reflected in its markets and shops offering an unforgettable shopping experience. A hot tourist destination can hardly afford not to offer some great shopping moments for the visitors. And Sunshine Coast Markets are no exceptions. Always bustling with people, both locals as well as visitors, the markets in this naturally scenic spot offer the best of Australia.

Eumundi Market is the most famous in the country since its inception in1979. The Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year with goodies ranging from organic fruits and vegetables to local handicrafts to home baked breads and muffins. The market motto, “Make it, bake it, grow it or sew it”, is reflected every Wednesday and Saturday in the heart of the historic town of Eumundi.

Noosa’s famous Hastings Street is a shoppers’ paradise with modern day shopping given a new meaning by this exquisite marketplace. Stylish boutiques and trendy stores lend an ultramodern look and feel to Hastings Street.

On the similar lines is Mooloolaba Esplanade. With a slew of eateries, the Esplanade satisfies everyone’s palate.

You can also find shopping destinations in plenty at places such as Caloundra, Currimundi, Nambour, Gympie, and Buderim.

The Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore has some of the best branded outlets in Sunshine Coast. Set in the backdrops of peaceful water features, the Plaza is also disabled-friendly and baby-friendly with free wheelchair and pram hire easily available.

Kawana Shoppingworld is another hot shopping destination you can ill-afford to give a miss.

The art and crafts lovers can flock Montville, Maleny, Flaxton, Mapleton, and Sunshine Coast’s Art & Craft Gallery Trail.

Some of the other famous marketplaces at Sunshine Coast include the Pergian Beach Markets, Cooroy Community Market, Beerwah Markets, and country-style markets every Sunday at Cotton tree, Imbil, and Caboolture.