Destination Profile
Cheap flights to Maroochydore from New Zealand whiz you straight over the Tasman Sea and into the fabled land known as the Sunshine Coast. Ranging through sub-tropical coastal groves of coconut palms and a lush Hinterland that's spiked by mountains, the region really hits a zenith on the shore. That's where mile upon mile of glowing golden sand tumbles into a turquoise ocean. It's where towns like Noosa and Mooloolaba come peppered with chic surf shops and washed by rolling swells. It's common that the best deals on this route will involve a stopover, with the lowest-price tickets usually available with budget carriers like Jetstar.
Pack the sunscreen and board shorts, because the Sunshine Coast has surf breaks and sands for all sorts of beach bum.
A jewel of the Queensland coast, Fraser Island has dramatic cliff landscapes, glowing white beaches, and shipwrecks.
Brisbane is a vibrant and youthful city. From the CBD to the Canton cookhouses of Fortitude Valley, it's packed with galleries, surf shops, fusion eats – you name it.
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct to Sunshine Coast from New Zealand.
The best airline to fly between New Zealand and Sunshine Coast is Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is the best for direct flights. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.