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.
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.
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
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