For many of us living on the Sunshine Coast, we are living the life some can only dream of – living close to the beach in our very own weekender property, the only difference is we get to enjoy it every day of the week!

Our weekends or weekdays can be spent on the sun-kissed sands along Maroochydore’s coastline, fishing on the banks of the Maroochy River, dining at an assortment of eateries in Ocean Street or on Cotton Tree’s waterfront, while also browsing the boutiques and shopping on offer at the recently expanded Sunshine Plaza.

Maroochydore is geographically and essentially the commercial hub of the Sunshine Coast, it’s where beach meets business offering a very unique lifestyle.

What was once farmland and bushland is now a unique blend of shopping, first-class dining and accommodation mixed with the ambience of a relaxed beachside town.

Residents and visitors can enjoy the surfing beaches or the tranquil waters of the Maroochy River, all complemented by shady parklands, the perfect place for a picnic or Sunday barbecue.

There are childcare centres, primary and high schools, a TAFE plus the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre offering a great water park to keep the kids entertained.

Apartment buildings have entered the skyline and the Sunshine Plaza and Big Top shopping precincts have added massively to Maroochydore’s gross retail area.

With its recent makeover, the Sunshine Plaza is the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast with over 320 specialty stores, supermarkets, anchor department stores and a cinema.

Retirement in Maroochydore is catered for with a retirement village, doctors and medical specialists and chemists all being within five minutes. While families and residents of all ages can still enjoy larger property blocks with beautiful homes in sought-after positions within easy reach of the water, be it beach or river.
Apartment living is also popular in Cotton Tree, perfect for downsizers where a village ambience can be enjoyed.  With restaurants dotting the streets and main thoroughfare in Cotton Tree, as well as medical facilities, library, bowls club and Sunday markets, this is a place where you can leave the car at home.

Maroochydore and Cotton Tree are all about the convenient lifestyle, with everything you need right at your fingertips.  Walk, ride or drive, everything is close by whether it is the beach, schools or supermarket.   Walking and cycling paths meander along the coastline and encourage residents and visitors to keep active offering views of the water and a beautiful place to watch the sunrise, or take a ride to the nearby farmer’s markets at Fisherman’s Rd.

Maroochydore is home to many clubs including Surf Lifesaving (the first on the Coast and established in 1916), sailing, bowls and a multi-sports complex with AFL and soccer fields as well as netball courts, just to name a few.

Easy access to the ocean makes both Maroochydore and Cotton Tree the ideal spot for boating, fishing and other such aquatic activities and water sports.

Accessible by footbridge is Chambers Island on the Maroochy River and Picnic Point also nearby, both offering popular picnic and fishing spots and a great place for water sport enthusiasts.

Waterfront dining precincts in Cotton Tree along Duporth Avenue and Cotton Tree Esplanade offer a perfect ambience during the day, however sunset dining is when the magic happens.  Ocean St has gained popularity for its assortment of restaurants on offer while a DIY picnic on the beach is also on trend.

Maroochydore and Cotton Tree are highly sought-after destinations thanks to their proximity to absolutely everything, making it a preference for buyers looking for an idyllic lifestyle of not only beachside-bliss but of convenience too.