Sunshine Coast shopping precincts are made up of both independent shops and bigger chain stores. Between unapologetically dated Caloundra with its second-hand bookshops and charity shops, and upmarket Noosa with its elegant boutiques, you’re bound to find the perfect shopping experience.
Drive west of the coast and you’ll soon find the hinterland shopping precincts, which have a completely different atmosphere. Here, the focus is around arts, crafts and unique designer pieces. The sleepy, European-style streets of these small towns are lined with galleries, antique emporiums, confectionary shops, and cafes.