Sunshine Coast

At the end of 2020 after enduring months of some of the strictest lockdowns in the world in a two-bedroom apartment, fuelled by a love of warm weather, and opportunities afforded by remote work I moved from Melbourne, Victoria in southern Australia to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Location

The Sunshine Coast is located a little over 1 hour north of the Queensland capital, Brisbane. Its latitude is 26.6553°S, which corresponds to southern Florida if flipped to the northern hemisphere.

Attractions

The area features a number of beachside locations as well as rainforest, rivers, and mountains. Of particular note are the Glass House Mountains, a series of volcanic plugs that feature prominently in the hinterland (pictured above).

Climate

As the name implies the Sunshine Coast enjoys a warm, sunny sub-tropical climate. It is currently autumn. The average maximum temperature in April is 26.1°C, and the average minimum is 17.1°C.