A rainy day on the Sunshine Coast with kids

This is a wet-weather day on the Sunshine Coast. It starts with two indoor stops at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore, about 1.6 km from the centre, then heads out to Sunshine Castle in Bli Bli (4.2 km) and the Nambour and District Historical Museum (11.5 km). Everything is ticketed, but entry to the castle and museum is cheap.

The Plaza stops suit active kids, and Rush Adventureland has a toddler zone. The museum is only open Wednesday to Saturday, so the whole plan works on those days. It opens at 1pm on weekdays, so keep it for the afternoon. You will need a car for the last two stops. Sunshine Castle is listed as mixed indoor and outdoor, so bring a jacket.

Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.

The day at a glance

  1. Morning: Rush Adventureland
  2. Late morning: Timezone Sunshine Plaza
  3. Afternoon: Sunshine Castle
  4. Afternoon: Nambour and District Historical Museum

Morning

Climb at Rush Adventureland

Rush Adventureland

Rush Adventureland, Maroochydore · Indoor Play Centre · Ages 1-15 · From $15

An indoor play centre at Sunshine Plaza for ages 1 to 15 with climbing walls, a ninja course, bumper cars and a toddler zone. Little kids and bigger kids can all find something.

Tip: Rush Playgroup (ages 1 to 3, including coffee) is listed at $15. Open from 9am daily.

Prices, hours and map for Rush Adventureland

Late morning

Play games at Timezone

Timezone Sunshine Plaza

Timezone Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore · Arcade & Entertainment · Ages 0-17 · From $10

An indoor arcade at Sunshine Plaza with bumper cars, laser tag, short-lane bowling and prize games. It is open until late, so it works for older kids as well.

Tip: Short lane bowling is listed from $10 per person.

Prices, hours and map for Timezone Sunshine Plaza

Afternoon

Tour Sunshine Castle

Sunshine Castle

Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli · Museum · Ages 0-17 · From $10 · 3.8 stars (1000 reviews)

A castle attraction at Bli Bli offering a self-guided mini tour with armour, dolls, a model train and a kids' hunt. The listing calls it ageing, so keep expectations modest. It suits younger kids.

Tip: General admission is listed at $10 per person. Open daily, with an earlier close on Sunday.

Prices, hours and map for Sunshine Castle

Afternoon

Finish at the Nambour museum

Nambour and District Historical Museum

Nambour and District Historical Museum, Nambour · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 0-17 · From $1

A local history museum covering sugar cane, telecommunications and country life. It is a quiet stop at the end of the day, and cheap. Children aged 5 and over are listed at $1.

Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only. Weekdays 1pm to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm.

Prices, hours and map for Nambour and District Historical Museum

Before you go

  • The whole plan works Wednesday to Saturday, because the Nambour museum is closed Sunday to Tuesday.
  • The museum opens at 1pm on weekdays, so keep it for the afternoon.
  • Sunshine Castle is listed as mixed indoor and outdoor. Bring a raincoat.
  • The Plaza stops are close together. The castle and museum are a drive away.

Questions parents ask

What can we do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains?

Try Rush Adventureland and Timezone at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore, then Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli and the Nambour and District Historical Museum. The Plaza stops are fully indoors.

Is there an indoor play centre on the Sunshine Coast for toddlers?

Rush Adventureland at Sunshine Plaza is for ages 1 to 15 and has a toddler zone, plus a Rush Playgroup for ages 1 to 3 that includes coffee. Check the listing for session times.

Is the Nambour museum open on weekends?

The Nambour and District Historical Museum is open Wednesday to Saturday only. It is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and opens at 1pm on weekdays and 10am on Saturday.

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