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Noosa National Park

You can’t plan Darwin to Sunshine Coast flights without paying a visit to Noosa National Park. Just minutes’ away from the centre of town and Noosa Main Beach, the national park offers some incredible hiking trails and coastal walks. In total, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) of trails can be followed throughout Noosa National Park. Along the way, visitors with tickets to Sunshine Coast from Darwin are rewarded with views of the coastline and beautiful forest. Points of interest within the park include the Dolphin Point Lookout, the Fairy Pools, and Alexandria Bay. Keep an eye on the trees after your flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast and you may spot some koalas.

Glass House Mountains

For a scenic experience in the Hinterland following your Darwin to Sunshine Coast flights, plan a day in the Glass House Mountains. The mountains form 11 rugged peaks that are a beautiful contrast to the surrounding rainforest. The mountains are an important spiritual place for the local Gubbi Gubbi tribe. You can learn more about the Aboriginal culture by hiking the Mount Ngungun Summit Walk through forest up to the mountain’s peak. Visitors with cheap flights to Sunshine Coast from Darwin can also hike up Mount Tibrogargan for a panoramic view over the Hinterland.

Kondalilla National Park

Kondalilla National Park is located right outside the Hinterland town of Montville. It is a portion of the Blackall mountain range. When you have cheap flights to Sunshine Coast from Darwin, you can visit Kondalilla National Park to see a variety of waterfalls and hike through both rainforest and eucalyptus forest. Walk along the park’s Kondalilla Falls Circuit to see rock pools, colourful birds and the park’s namesake Kondalilla Falls.

Cafes and Restaurants

La Lanterna

Visit La Lanterna after your Darwin to Sunshine Coast flights to experience the first Ligurian-inspired restaurant in Queensland. The Ligurian Coast is a portion of northwestern Italy that is centred around the Mediterranean city of Genoa. The region is particularly known for its seafood and fresh pesto. Dishes to try when you have Darwin to Sunshine Coast return flights are the homemade focaccia bread, fresh fish of the day, and house-made pasta with pesto or ragu sauces.

Little Humid

Located on the banks of the Noosa River, Little Humid serves modern Australian dishes with a beautiful view. The menu features favourites such as freshly shucked oysters, roasted barramundi, salmon fillet, and lamb. Little Humid also offers a full vegetarian menu to accommodate all visitors with cheap flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast.

Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

This spot is the place to go for Mediterranean-style food after your Darwin to Sunshine Coast flights. It’s located right on the Noosa River and offers a stylish dining experience. Both lunch and dinner are available at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar with dishes such as pizza, fresh fish, and pasta. There is also an extensive list of wines and desserts to accompany your meal.

The Velo Project

This Mooloolaba cafe is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack and coffee. The Velo Project uses ingredients that they source from local farms in order to serve the freshest food possible. When you have flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast, head here for dishes such as avocado toast, eggs benedict, Nutella and berry crepes, and grilled toasties.

The Cost of Visiting with Flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast

Once you have booked your cheap flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast, you can think about accommodation. In order to find a great deal, you can book your hotel through Webjet. The average nightly cost of a hotel room in the Sunshine Coast is about $200 AUD per night. While a public bus is available in the Sunshine Coast, many visitors with flights Darwin to Sunshine Coast opt for a rental car. You can reserve a hire car to be picked up from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). For the best rates, book your rental car with Webjet at the same time you book your flights.

While the national parks of the Sunshine Coast are free to visit, some popular attractions charge an entry fee. For example, tickets to the Australia Zoo cost $59 AUD for adults and $35 AUD for children. Other entertainment costs to consider when you have cheap flights to Sunshine Coast from Darwin are food and drink. On average, a meal from a sit-down restaurant will cost $18 AUD per person. A coffee from a local cafe costs about $4.50 AUD, and a beer or wine from a bar is about $8 AUD.