3 Best Landmarks in Sunshine Coast

“Sunshine Castle is a multi-award-winning tourist attraction and function venue. The castle is a medieval-themed museum offering insight into an era of European history. They aim to bridge the gap between the Medieval period and the history of the Sunshine Coast city with a modern and innovative business approach. Sunshine Castle is filled with medieval and historical displays to explore. They offer a mini-tour with a treasure hunt through its courtyard, gallery, dancing dolls, doll museum, and model train. Unique to Queensland and Australia, Sunshine Castle offers visitors a glimpse into European history, providing education and sparking the imagination of all who visit. Sunshine Castle is a 24-metre lookout tower that affords stunning views from the coast to the hinterland. The castle's recently expanded history shields tour offers detailed information on Sunshine Castle's medieval elements and history. Sunshine Castle even offers a free admission option for its visitors' comfort.”

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“Caloundra Lighthouses is a heritage-listed pair of lighthouses at 3 Canberra Terrace designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley in 1896. The lighthouses were designed by a Fulton Regional Lighthouse Engineer and constructed by Colin Gladstone. They were essential components of Queensland's coastal navigation aids from the 1890s until the 1970s. Caloundra Lighthouses has endured as one of the most significant symbols of the town and Caloundra's oldest surviving structure. The lighthouses are essential in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. Caloundra Lighthouses encourages and facilitates educational and cultural tourism. The lighthouses provide evidence of the history of lighthouses across different periods. Caloundra Lighthouses offers free admission for children.”

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“Big Pineapple is an iconic landmark on a 165-hectare (410-acre) site. It holds a special place in the memories of many tourists, both domestic and international. Big Pineapple provides a unique, iconic, and relaxed place to host events within a natural, broad-acre amphitheatre. Big Pineapple offers the convenient option to camp at the Big Pineapple for their evening music events, adding to the relaxed festival feel. They have a souvenir store that stocks a range of novelty and retro pineapple-themed mementos. They also conduct highly successful music programs, including the Big Pineapple Music Festival. The place is a famous food-tourism destination with a history of showcasing and celebrating Queensland’s world-class produce. Big Pineapple also has an ATM facility for your convenience.”

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