Winter is a whale of a time to visit the Sunshine Coast with enticing discounts on stays and experiences

Sunshine Coast

There is no such thing as “winter” on the Sunshine Coast with warm sunny days, and even warmer waters, making it the ideal time to take a sunny break from the southern chill.

The Sunshine Coast is anything but hibernating over the winter with an action packed calendar highlighted by whale and marine activities, Hinterland trekking and enticing festivals including The Curated Plate, which celebrates the Sunshine Coast’s rich produce and culinary scene.

And crowning the winter attractions will be the relaunch of the Sunshine Coast’s most famed tourism icon – the Big Pineapple, which is reopening with a new café, children’s playground and slick new train.

Mooloolaba is at the heart of not just whale watching but swimming with whales and even listening to whales. You can also enjoy sunset drinks and famed Mooloolaba prawns as you watch the wondrous sea mammals on their migration during the Curated Plate festival.

Best of all, Sunshine Coast operators are offering discounted rates over the winter period, including the school holidays.

Sunshine Coast Getaways 

is offering 30% off weekly stays in selected apartments and holiday homes across the Sunshine Coast till the end of August, including the school holiday period. Bookings need to be made by 30 June, using the discount code WARMFEELS24. Conditions apply. https://www.sunshinecoastgetaways.com.au/winter-feels-24/

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort at Caloundra

is offering 25% off stays of 5 nights or more until 19 September, with a breakfast and a surprise welcome gift. A 5 night stay in this waterfront resort in a studio apartment reduces from $1290 to $967 ($193 per night). Bookings need to be made by 31 July 2024 with the promotional code WINTER2024. https://www.onlinebooking.direct/property/ultiqa-shearwater

Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2 at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

Between 22 July and 22 August, guests can enjoy a three-night stay at this luxurious retreat with daily breakfast and unlimited entry to Australia Zoo, all for the price of two nights. As a special bonus, each booking will include a complimentary Robert Irwin canvas print personally signed, valued at $99.95. Prices start from $1788 for the package, a saving of almost $900. Bookings: https://thecrocodilehunterlodge.com.au/packages

Sunshine Coast

SunReef

is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its pioneering Swim with Whales experience, and to celebrate, marine adventurers can enjoy a 20% discount for early bird swims between 22 June and 22 July. One of the most exciting ways of appreciating the splendour of these marine mammals, these small-group experiences reduce in price from $249 to $202 when applying the code EARLYSWW24. Bookings: https://www.sunreef.com.au/whales/swim-with-whales/

There is also a wide variety of dining and attraction special offers available via the Visit Sunshine Coast Deals website: https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/deals