Everyone who visits the Sunshine Coast is met with a warm welcome and friendly smile, and our natural landscape offers a range of experiences accessible to all travellers.
Accessible matting on Mooloolaba Beach
Swap your front yard for our great big blue one, with many of our beaches offering accessible beach matting, wheelchairs and life jackets during patrolled hours to make your beach day a breeze. Make sure to also have a listen to the highly popular Accessed That podcast, presented by Queensland, which offers insights into the travel experiences of those living with a disability. Episode Two shines a spotlight on Sunshine Coast!
If exploring the coastline is what you’re after, feel the salty breeze whip through your hair as you take on the new Mooloolaba Boardwalk. The wheelchair-friendly path stretches 3.7km from the Mooloolah River to Alexandra Headland.
Couple at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Credit:Tourism & Events Queensland
Once you have had your fill of sun and sand, make your way to our leafy backyard where you can swap screen time for green time and get up close with nature. Explore the rainforest with views of the Glass House Mountains along the wheelchair-friendly Mary Cairncross Interpretive Boardwalk, or discover the marvellous Maroochy River wetlands along a 2km boardwalk.
Noosa National Park, Accessible Tourism. Credit: Tourism & Events Queensland
There’s lots to seek and so much to find on the Sunshine Coast, including a thriving food and drink scene with accessible restaurants, cafes and bars where you can devour fresh produce, before sipping your way through our burgeoning craft beer scene (we are Australia’s Craft Beer Capital after all).
For more inspiration (and insider tips), check out the Must-see accessible attractions of Noosa blog from the team at Travel without limits and Channel Seven's Weekender episode that profiles the accessible Sunshine Coast!
Getting here
Make your flight here as comfortable as possible by arranging special assistance through the region’s very own International airport, Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA). Located in the heart of the destination, Sunshine Coast Airport is wheelchair accessible and serviced by a team of trained staff who can assist you with your baggage, transfers via wheelchair and accessing the plane. Being a regional airport they do not have aero bridges, so people using a wheelchair can access the plane by a lift.
Sunshine Coast Wheelchair Private Transfers
If you’re travelling by road, the Sunshine Coast is just over and hours’ drive north of the state’s capital Brisbane. Having access to your own vehicle is a great way to explore the region, and there are some wheelchair friendly car hire operations here, including Access Car Hire and Nationwide Mobility Vehicles.
Getting around made easy
Family on Mooloolaba Boardwalk
Sunshine Coast Council has partnered with Briometrix to build a mobility map across popular areas of the Sunshine Coast, making getting around that much easier. Before you head out for the day, you can consult the map to check out footpaths, shared pathways, and trails that are accessible for people of all abilities. The paths have also been graded, so you can plan your journey based on your level of mobility.
If you need help planning your visit, the experienced team at Supported Travel eXperiences are experts in designing and arranging personalised travel experiences for people with disabilities.
Once you’re here, Suncoast Cabs is ready to transport you around the coast with a fleet of 28 wheelchair-accessible vehicles that can transport a mobility scooter or up to two wheelchairs at a time. You could also reach out to Sunshine Coast Wheelchair Transfers. Public buses are also available, and for wheelchair-accessible service enquiries, you can contact Sunbus.
And if you’re looking for more ideas on things to do - or after some local tips - our team of passionate ambassadors at our Visitor Information Centres on the Sunshine Coast and Noosa can help point you in the right direction.
To help you get started, check out these places to stay, play, visit and eat. Our operators are committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of their experiences so be sure to reach out to them directly for the most up-to-date information.
Trip Ideas
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Places to Eat
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Harry's on Buderim
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Kawana Waters Hotel
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Pier 33
Waterfront drink and dine Join them on the edge of the Mooloolaba Marina, overlooking the blue sea
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Cafe Le Monde
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Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club
The Alexandra headland Supporters Club offers world-class food, the best cold beers and views that c
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Noosa Boathouse
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Places to Stay
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Newport Mooloolaba
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast
Located in Maroochydore City, the Sunshine Coasts new Central Business District, Holiday Inn Express
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Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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Seahaven Noosa Beachfront Resort
Seahaven Noosa Beachfront Resort is a family owned and operated property located with direct access
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RACV Noosa Resort
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Places to Visit
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The Ginger Factory
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Australia Zoo
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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
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The Original Eumundi Markets
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Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World
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Queensland Air Museum
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Mary Valley Rattler
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Noosa River And Canal Cruises
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