Author Description

My Sunshine Coast provides a personal look at a unique area of South East Queensland. Author Anne Moorhouse explores a diversity of locations and introduces some of the people who contribute to the coast's appeal. This book journeys through the history of the Sunshine Coast: the early years, when Aborigines were the traditional owners of the land; the early days of white settlement, when the wealth of precious timber was found; and finally, the modern day growth and developments. Today, the coast's contemporary lifestyle continues to be popular with those who long for a sea-change from life in the southern cities. Anne shares a handful of stories from residents, regular visitors, and community members, whose dedication to the coast has contributed greatly to a way of life that is the envy of many. Wherever you are on the Sunshine Coast, be it at one of the numerous beaches, in the cooler air of the hinterland, or walking through one of the various national parks, you are never far from the peace and tranquility of nature. The colourful photographs complement the stories that are told and replicate the vibrant colours of the coast-the sapphire sea, the golden beaches, and the azure sky. This book is not meant to be simply a tourist guide, but rather a book that visitors to the Sunshine Coast can take home to remind them of their captivating visit; a book to give to friends as an introduction to the coast. My Sunshine Coast will take the reader on a journey through a place of scenic beauty and introduce them to some of the people who have made the Sunshine Coast the exceptional place it is today.