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9 Instagram spots around Sunshine Coast
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast combines beachside paths with rainforest and mountain views in the hinterland. Check local access and ask the council about permits for planned commercial shoots.
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Point Cartwright Reserve
At Buddina, use the covered lookout beside the car park to frame the ocean and coastline. Stay on the viewing area above the rocks.
Search Google MapsAlex Bluff Foreshore Park
The elevated coastal path at Alexandra Headland curves through vegetation above the sea. Use the line of the boardwalk to lead into your picture and leave room for other path users.
Search Google MapsMooloolaba Foreshore Northern Parkland
From the Northern Parkland boardwalk, frame the beach and planted foreshore together. Work continues elsewhere along the foreshore, so follow local signs and diversions.
Search Google MapsCotton Tree Park
In Cotton Tree, the coastal path begins beside the Maroochy River. Photograph the river framed by park trees from the path rather than the waterline.
Search Google MapsHappy Valley Foreshore Reserve
The Caloundra boardwalk borders Happy Valley and looks across the water. Use its timber railing to lead the eye toward the far shore, keeping to the open section.
Search Google MapsPoint Perry Lookout
At Coolum Beach, the viewing platform in Wilkinson Park looks along the coast in both directions. Compose the headland and ocean from behind the railing.
Search Google MapsMary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
In the Maleny hinterland, the rainforest walks wind among subtropical trees. Photograph the path disappearing into the greenery and check reserve opening times before going.
Search Google MapsMary Cairncross Discovery Centre Lookout
The Discovery Centre boardwalk leads to a viewing platform overlooking the Glass House Mountains. From the platform, layer the mountains behind the surrounding hills.
Search Google MapsMaroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
In Tanawha, the Lagoon Walk passes native bush and creek vegetation. Frame the greenery from the signed path and check the garden’s opening hours.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Sunshine Coast Council, Point Cartwright Loop
- Sunshine Coast Council, Alexandra Headland elevated pathway
- Sunshine Coast Council, Northern Parkland
- Sunshine Coast Council, Mooloolaba foreshore works
- Sunshine Coast Council, Maroochydore to Alexandra Headland coastal path
- Sunshine Coast Council, Happy Valley Foreshore Reserve
- Sunshine Coast Council, Point Perry Lookout
- Sunshine Coast Council, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
- Sunshine Coast Council, Mary Cairncross Interpretive Boardwalk
- Sunshine Coast Council, Maroochy Botanic Garden Lagoon Walk
- Sunshine Coast Council, filming on council land