Sunshine Coast Climate
The Sunshine Coast has one of the world's most perfect climates. The coldest month is July where the average daily maximum is 20.9 C and the minimum 10.2 C. The hottest is January with an average daily maximum of 28.8 C and a minimum of 21.3 C. The wettest period is January to March but rain can be expected all year. Humidity peaks on autumn mornings at around 74 per cent and on late summer afternoons at around 66 per cent.
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Communications
Internet cafes and post offices are spread around the Sunshine Coast. Generally for overseas calls you need to dial 0011 followed by the number. The area code for Sunshine Coast (07) is not needed when dialing locally.
Dog friendly beaches and parks
Woorim Park, The Esplanade, Golden Beach.
Parkland Reserve, Cootamundra Drive, Mooloolaba.
Parkland Reserve, Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore.
Elizabeth Daniels Park, Syd Lyngard Drive, Buderim.
Parkland Reserve, Keith Royal Drive, Marcoola.
Petrie Park, Nambour.
Muller Park, Bli Bli.
North Shore Beach, Mudjimba.
Lake Weyba Esplanade, Coolum Beach.
Stumer's Creek, Coolum.
Lighthouse Reserve at Pt Cartwright, Pacific Boulevard Buddina.
Graham Stewart Park, Croydon Avenue, Currimundi.
Jessica Park, Nicklin Way, Minyama.
The Spit, Noosa.
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Fire Brigade
For emergencies call 000 and for non emergencies call 07 5474 9911.
Sunshine Coast Health
National Parks and Wildlife
National Parks and wildlife look after the National Parks and have offices in Noosa (07 5447 3243); Wentworth (07 4446 0925); Maroochydore (07 5459 6110); Rainbow Beach (07 5486 3160); Gympie (07 5408 5443). Camping permits can be obtained by calling 131 304.
Sunshine Coast Newspapers
The Sunshine Coast Daily and the Sunshine Coast Sunday provide local and international news. The Courier Mail is the main newspaper for Queensland. All newsagents sell The Australian and other state and weekly international newspapers from UK and New Zealand.
Sunshine Coast Police
Crime is not a serious problem, however with such a large number of visitors, incidents do occur and theft from some units does occur. Call 000 for emergencies.
Safety
The main dangers relate to water and the sea. Visitors have drowned on unguarded beaches where the rip has taken them out to sea. The exposed beaches are particularly dangerous and you must swim only between the marked flags where a lifeguard is on duty. A safe area is marked between two red and yellow flags. A red flag means do not enter the water. A yellow flag means swim with caution. If you have any emergencies the police, ambulance or fire service will respond quickly if you call the emergency number 000. Remember you must wear a seat belt at all times and if you are on a motor/push bike a helmet.
Snakes
Snakes are found in the Sunshine Coast but rarely seen. There are some venomous snakes and bites are serious. If you are bitten remove the patient from danger and note any identifying marks on the snake. Do not clean or wipe the venom away as this can help identify the snake. Apply a firm broad bandage directly over the bite and as far up the limb as possible. Do not remove any clothing as the aim is to minimise all movement. Immobilize the limb by applying a splint. Call an ambulance on 000 do not move the patient and arrange for the ambulance to come to the patient. The two most common snakes are the Eastern Brown and the Red Bellied Black Snake. The Eastern Brown snake varies from orange to light, dark brown or maybe black on top. The belly is cream with dark, often orange blotches. The head is small and blunt.
Sunshine Coast Tourist Information
Sunshine Coast Tourism Information is available for the Mooloolaba Region on the Bruce Highway at Kybong (07 5483 5554); Maroochy area at sixth avenue Maroochydore (07 5479 1566); Caloundra in the south at Caloundra Road (07 5491 9233) and for Noosa at Hastings Street (07 5447 4988).
Sunshine Coast Tourist seasons
The high season is the Christmas period until the third week in January and the Easter school holidays. The low season for Sunshine Coast Tourism is after the Easter holidays until mid September and the shoulder season from mid January until Easter. The low season is becoming an increasingly popular time to come as the days are sunny, the climate very pleasant with just a chill in the evening, and it is still possible to swim all year.
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