Free things to do in Sunshine Coast
7 places with no entry fee, with the official website of each.
Places
Landsborough Museum
Landsborough
Local history museum in a heritage-listed building, at 4 Maleny Street. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, except public holidays.
DirectionsThe Ginger Factory
Yandina
Ginger-themed centre, with gardens, trails and a shop. Entry is free; the train and the boat ride are paid separately. Open from 9:00 to 17:00 all year, except Christmas.
DirectionsNoosa Botanic Gardens
Lake Macdonald, near Cooroy
Council botanic garden on the shores of Lake Macdonald. It is open 24 hours and entry is free.
DirectionsMarcoola Market
Marcoola
Friday market from 16:00 to 20:00 at 10 Lorraine Avenue, by the beach. Pets are allowed.
DirectionsNoosa Marina
Tewantin
Marina with a riverside promenade and two markets: the Noosa Twilight Market, with free entry, on the first Saturday of each month from 16:00 to 20:00, and the Sunday Market, announced for 8 November 2026 from 8:00 to 14:00.
DirectionsGATHAA First Nations Market
Forest Glen
First Nations market at Forest Glen Village, from 9:00 to 14:00. The official guide lists it among the Sunday markets, without saying how often it is held.
DirectionsSunshine Coast Libraries
Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nambour, Coolum and others
Network of council libraries. Joining is free and the computers are free to use. To book them you use your member number.
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Free according to its website on 5 Nov 2026. Sometimes that only covers general entry, and it may change, so check before you go. No link on this page pays us.