Located centrally, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, and Alexandra Headland merge together to create the holiday district known as Maroochy, and the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Forming the coast's largest urban centre, Maroochy is alive with exciting things to see and so, and you'll love the laid-back lifestyle and atmosphere.

With the ideal location along kilometres of waterfront, Maroochydore hosts the Sunshine Coast's best shopping as well as a majority of Maroochy's accommodation. Visitors have the luxury of stepping out of bed onto either the sands of the broad surf beach or the shores of the beautiful Maroochy River. The river is the area's natural centrepiece, and attracts not only huge birdlife population including large numbers of pelicans and swans, but a constant stream of anglers and watersports enthusiasts. Eco cruises are also available on the river, providing a first-hand experience of the unique ecosystems still flourishing among two hundred year old mangroves.

Alexandra Headland is the adjacent resort to the south, renowned for it's great surfing. A number other extreme sports such as roller blading, skate boarding, and free style bike riding are also on offer. Participate or watch from a café overlooking the popular beach.

Further south, the new-look Mooloolaba has become a holiday destination to rival any resort development in the world. Major refurbishment has seen the arrival of a impressive range of resturants and cafes, an array of speciality shops and boutiques, and a buzzing nightclub scene. These are within a stones throw of a top-class selection of self-contained apartments, (see Hotels in Accommodation) most overlooking Mooloolaba's magnificent beach and harbour.

The Mooloolaba Harbour is another recent development, complimenting the area's overall appeal. Home to the award-winning marine attraction of Underwater World, is also houses a promenade of quality shops and restaurants known as The Wharf.

Offering panoramic views of the picturesque coastline, the charming of village Buderim lies just a few kilometres inland of the Maroochy centre. At two hundred metres above sea level, this tiny town has very been successful in retaining it's enchanting historical flavour. Many fine nineteenth century buildings still line the streets, surrounded by beautiful and thriving sub-tropical gardens. Adding to the greenery and the scenery, pockets of rainforest adorn the adjacent Buderim Forrest Park, and the Headland Golf Course is one of the Sunshine Coast's most handsome. Buderim also makes the ideal location for those seeking a cosy bed and breakfast retreat.