Eating on the Sunshine Coast

Queensland's Sunshine Coast is an ideal holiday destination for tourists and families. There's so much to see and do! When you're not visiting one of the many local attractions or relaxing on one of our beautiful, white, sandy beaches, you're sure to be dining out and enjoying some of the many delicacies of the Sunshine Coast.

Local food is fresh, high quality and, of course, absolutely scrumptious! There are loads of opportunities to try local produce and dine out; just a stones throw away from your Sunshine Coast accommodation.

Why not double up a great eating experience with a fun activity for the family? Picking ripe, juicy strawberries will literally make your mouth water! Simply take a tray and fill it with the biggest, sweetest fruit you can find. Strawberry picking means hours of fun, as well as having delicious Sunshine Coast strawberries to take home with you. The Strawberry Fields at Palmview has its own visitor area, complete with playground and refreshment and gift shop.

Another fun, family day out is at Yandina's Ginger Factory. Learn about how ginger is grown and produced. The train offers the opportunity to relax and enjoy a historical ride at the same time. Entry to the tours and rides available makes the Ginger Factory a 'must do' for all holiday makers. Don't forget to buy your favorite ginger goodies in the shop before you go!

If you're a little more hands on and want the chance to explore more with ginger, try a class at the Buderim Ginger Cooking School. The school is located at the Ginger Factory. Classes range from amateur to master chef, so there's something for everyone.

You might want to leave the cooking to the professionals and simply enjoy the food. Beefy's meat pies have won multiple gold awards; they really are famous! Try the Chunky Steak Pie. It's one of the top 10 pies made in Australia, so chances are you'll love it. All the pies come with a 200% guarantee. Beefy's are so sure you will love their pies; they will refund your pie and give you a new one if you don't like it. Now that's confidence!

For dessert, why not head to Cocoa Chocolat in Eumundi? The chocolate factory will have you sniffing your way around the gift shop and pressed up against the glass that allows visitors to see exactly how the sweet treats are made. The factory is pretty new as well, meaning you'll be one step ahead of the crowd if you make the scrummy detour past its doors. Stock up for the journey back to your Sunshine Coast accommodation! After all that delicious local food, you'll be sleeping well tonight!

The Sunshine Coast's local food is an outstanding example of Queensland's incredible produce. Whether you fancy fresh seafood at Mooloolaba or trying your hand at cooking with ginger, there's something to tickle every tourist's taste buds.