Playground

Right on the foreshore at Golden Beach, this spot has that easy, laid-back feel that makes it hard to leave. You’ve got the beach basically at your feet and a lake nearby, so kids end up bouncing between both for hours. It’s the kind of place locals bring out-of-town family when they want to show off how good the Sunshine Coast hinterland fringe really is. All ages work here — little ones, older kids, adults who just want to sit and watch the water while everyone else runs themselves ragged.