Although last week’s getaway to the Sunshine Coast (renamed ‘Unshine Coast’ for the duration of our stay!) was marred by three days of constant rain, cloudy days and soggy walks, we still had an amazing time.
Just under 2 hours by car and only 1 hour and 17 minutes by train from Brisbane, Bokarina Beach is nestled in Kawana, halfway between Caloundra and Mooloolaba. It boasts a seasonally patrolled dog-friendly surf beach, parklands, bustling eateries, an extensive coastal pathway, and a nine-kilometre stretch of sandy beach.
Our accommodation at Bokarina Beach Apartments was perfect, with spacious, coastal vibes and beautiful beach views. We stayed in a ‘Three Bedroom Luxury & Penthouse Collection Ocean View Apartment’ (that’s a mouthful) from the Ascend Hotel Collection which offered all we needed for our stay and more.
But it was not just the cool, laid back luxury we enjoyed on the 4th floor with its expansive views, but also the amazing Bocca Italian Restaurant down below at street level (the Garlic & Rosemary Pane is to die for) and the many cafes in the precinct such as trendy and spacious Stoa Bokarina.
We were within easy driving distance of the awesome shopping mecca that is Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore and everything it has to offer, plus lunch at Green Zebra Restaurant overlooking Double Bay with alfresco dining and Modern Australian cuisine was a must.
Caloundra, just a ten minute drive down the road offered a welcome beachside shopping vibe and culture fix at the always interesting Caloundra Regional Gallery. If the weather had been more conducive, we also could have walked along Bokarina Beach in search of turtles and their well-hidden sandy nests (Turtle season is from November to March).
In short, we can’t wait to come back and explore Bokarina further, revisit its luxurious beachfront apartment living and explore the wild nature of Bokarina Beach.
Next time though we’ll leave umbrellas behind and don shades and swimmers so we can bask under the usually clear and sunny skies of this magical spot on Qld’s Sunshine Coast ☀️
Pixsell Travels 
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