Touring The Sunshine Coast

After a quiet relaxing Tuesday around the pool we decided to hit several of the tourist attractions around the Sunshine Coast during the afternoon and into the evening. First stop was the Ginger Factory in Yandina about 30k's from where we live. The Ginger Factory deals with all things 'ginger'. It has some tourist knick knack shops full of 'junk' to buy, little memorabilia stuff etc. However the tropical gardens there are beautiful as the photo to the left shows.

From there we went over the road to the Macadamia Nut Factory and enjoyed the 'free samples' available to all and sundry. The afternoon was getting on so the next stop was the small township of Eumundi, most noted for its twice weekly markets! Tuesday isn't a "Market Day' so the town was sleepy and quiet. We found an old pub and enjoyed a cool beer in ideal surroundings.

We were then on our way again to the lovely Coolum Beach which is probably the best surf beach here on the Sunshine Coast. There is a 'lookout' where this photo was taken looking to the south. The clouds in the sky were a indication of what was to come overnight! But it is a very pretty spot.

We weren't the only ones there taking snaps, this is quite a popular spot for visitors to the Sunshine Coast.

Back in the car again and we headed for Mooloolaba and the Surf Club there. The Mooloolaba beach is spectacular and one of the highlights of the Sunshine Coast. After a leisurely walk by the shops in Mooloolaba from where we had parked the car, the ladies enjoyed a bottle of "Champers" while I had a couple of beers in the ideal surroundings of the Mooloolaba Surf Club. It looks very pleasant don't you agree?

The final stop off was the "Spirit Of Tibet" restaurant for our tea. Trish and I reckon this is the best eatery here on the Sunshine Coast. I especially enjoy a very very hot chilly paste the guy makes. You need to use it sparingly as it is so hot but it is extremely tasty. Needless to say I usually finish up in a lather of sweat as this photo shows.

We arrived back home about 8:30 pm after a great afternoon out. Another 10mls of rain overnight but it looks to be a reasonable day for today. Trish has a Christmas Lunch on with some of the Stitchery ladies. Rainy and I will visit a few local spots around Caloundra until we are due to pick Trish up mid afternoon.