Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast The Center Of It All

By Zane Archer

Year after year, Australia's Sunshine Coast region continues to grow in popularity as a tourist destination. But if you are planning on visiting the Sunshine Coast, where should you stay. You may want to consider Maroochydore, a beautiful town located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Located where the where the Maroochy River feeds into the ocean, this town of approximately 17,000 people is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Sunshine Coast.

Maroochydore is the most major commercial center of the coast, and yet is still a charming blend of business and pleasure, which makes this town a refreshing stay for visitors as well as residents to enjoy. A town that offers incredible waves to surf as well as sheltered beaches perfect for families and many parks, ideal for picnicking or power walking.

Maroochydore is coming up on its centennial anniversary, since the town was first established in 1912. It was then that Maroochydore first started to provide a mail service, and became home to the first hotel built on the coast. By the 1930s the town of Maroochydore was steadily growing as more and more Australian's moved there to support the growing tourism and take advantage of the great weather.

If you are trying to determine which time of the year is best to visit Australia's Sunshine Coast, do not worry about it, since the region enjoys a beautiful tropical climate almost all year. The great weather, and the fact that the town is only an hour drive down the Bruce Highway, makes Maroochydore a perfect destination.

If you are planning a trip to Australia's Sunshine Coast, make the time to visit Maroochydore. Whether you choose to stay in this beautiful town, or are just visiting for the day, it will be well worth the trip. From amazing food to great sites, no trip to the Sunshine Coast would be complete without a stop in Maroochydore.

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