Why go
- Local government area in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
History
The Shire of Maroochy was a local government area about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Brisbane in the Sunshine Coast region of South East Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of 1,162.7 square kilometres (448.9 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1890 until 2008, when it amalgamated with its neighbours to the north and south to form the Sunshine Coast Region.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Melbourne
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Melbourne, Sydney).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maroochy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.