The Sunshine Coast with teenagers
This is a menu of things to do on the Sunshine Coast with teenagers. It leans active: an inflatable aqua park at Coolum, high ropes and ziplines at TreeTop Challenge, a river cruise and an arcade. Blast Aqua Park Coolum is 14.4 km from the centre, TreeTop Challenge at The Big Pineapple is 10.2 km, Aquaduck is 6.3 km and Timezone is 1.6 km. Everything is ticketed.
The stops are spread out, so treat the plan as a menu rather than a route and pick two or three. You will need a car. Bring swimmers for the aqua park and closed shoes for the ropes course. Blast Aqua Park is listed as seasonal, so check it is open before you go.
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
- Morning: Blast Aqua Park Coolum
- Late morning: TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast
- Afternoon: Aquaduck Sunshine Coast
- Late afternoon: Timezone Sunshine Plaza
Morning
Start at Blast Aqua Park
Blast Aqua Park Coolum, Coolum Beach · Water Park · Ages 4-17 · From $32 · 4.7 stars (801 reviews)
A seasonal inflatable aqua park on a lake at Coolum with slides and obstacle courses. Sessions run 50 minutes and the listing says it is for ages 4 and up, so siblings can come too.
Tip: One 50-minute session is listed at $32.50, two sessions at $50 and an all day pass at $75. Seasonal, so check opening dates.
Late morning
Climb at TreeTop Challenge
TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast, Woombye · Climbing & Ninja Warrior · Ages 4-17 · From $40
A high ropes and zipline park at The Big Pineapple in Woombye, with a main course for ages 8 and over and a junior course for ages 4 to 9.
Tip: Main course entry is listed from $70. Check the listing for session times.
Afternoon
Cruise on the Aquaduck
Aquaduck Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba · Tours & Cruises · Ages 0-17 · From $0 · 4.9 stars (675 reviews)
A one-hour duck bus and river cruise from Mooloolaba where kids can drive the boat. It is more of a family outing than a teen thrill, but it is a relaxed hour on the water.
Tip: Child (2 to 16) is listed at $44 and adult at $56. Check the listing for times.
Late afternoon
Finish at Timezone
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 makes a good end to the day.
Tip: Short lane bowling is listed from $10 per person.
Before you go
- Blast Aqua Park is seasonal. Check it is open before you drive to Coolum.
- The Nambour museum is open Wednesday to Saturday only, so the whole plan works on those days.
- TreeTop Challenge's main course is for ages 8 and over, and the junior course is for ages 4 to 9.
- The stops are spread out. Pick two or three and drive between them.
Questions parents ask
What is there for teenagers to do on the Sunshine Coast?
Teens can try Blast Aqua Park at Coolum, the high ropes and ziplines at TreeTop Challenge, or the arcade, laser tag and bowling at Timezone Sunshine Plaza. Aquaduck is a calmer river cruise.
What age is TreeTop Challenge on the Sunshine Coast?
TreeTop Challenge at The Big Pineapple has a main course for ages 8 and over and a junior course for ages 4 to 9. Main course entry is listed from $70, so check the listing for current prices.
Is Blast Aqua Park open all year?
Blast Aqua Park Coolum is listed as a seasonal inflatable aqua park on a lake. Sessions are 50 minutes and it is for ages 4 and up. Check the listing for opening dates before you go.
More days in Sunshine Coast with kids
- Your first day on the Sunshine Coast with kids - The places to start with when you have one day and want the best of the city.
- A rainy day on the Sunshine Coast with kids - Indoor stops close together, so a wet day still works.
- A beach day on the Sunshine Coast with kids - Patrolled beaches, calm water and what is near the sand.
- A free day out on the Sunshine Coast with kids - A full day where every stop has free entry.
- The Sunshine Coast with toddlers and under-5s - Short distances, space to run and places built for under-5s.
- Visiting Sunshine Coast with kids: all guides