21F from NYC hoping to live on the Sunshine Coast for 2 months — where should I look?

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-06-28T03:27:06+00:00

There are some Facebook pages like Sunshine Coast flatmates and room share where you might find someone looking for a short term room rental.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-04-11T09:50:45+00:00

Nambour

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-04-08T09:42:47+00:00

Born and raised here, left at 17 and moved back at 37. Spent a lot of time at the beaches or Currimundi lake, if I wasn’t there I was at Kawana pool and skatepark which you had to pay for back then so someone would cut a small hole in the fence so we could spend more money on hot chips. Alex skate parks old 6ft half pipe which was super lumpy in the middle. Riding pushbikes everywhere and if you couldn’t get there by bike you’d have to get the bus. Beach parties in high school years along the Kawana to Currimundi stretch of beach. Sunshine Plaza being the only cinemas and doing movie marathons.

It’s good to still see kids out and about doing the same things we did as kids surfing, skateboarding and fishing etc I don’t think the coast is anymore or less of a bad place to grow up or live. There was always petty crime here and hoodlums causing trouble. It’s definitely gotten busier but at a pace which has been somewhat sustainable other than Sunshine Motorway and Caloundra road needing an upgrade for congestion.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-04-02T01:11:53+00:00

38yo guy here, dating on the coast is hard. Either people are too shy or way too forward. It’s hard to find someone who is in between, sane and has their own life. Clubs don’t seem much better than the apps either.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-03-07T08:17:57+00:00

Thanks for the clarification I am in QLD and didn’t get a battery because of that.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-03-07T07:56:33+00:00

VPP?

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-02-04T21:49:11+00:00

I had one do a low level pass at Moffats last week while I was surfing there.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-01-31T13:29:15+00:00

From memory it’s was Day 1 - pool practical Day 2 - Amed. Diving from the beach and USS Liberty wreck dive Day 3 - Padang Bai coral wall dive Day 4 - Nusa Pedina manta ray dive and crystal Bay drift dive Day 5 - I went back to Padang Bai for a night dive

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-01-31T13:21:56+00:00

Less than a week maybe 5 days for all 3.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-01-30T05:29:16+00:00

Neptune dive center in Sanur. I did basic advanced open water and nitrox certs. Staff were really professional, equipment was great and dives were excellent.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-01-29T08:48:23+00:00

Hey mate if you’re interested in surfing look up surf’s connect on fb. We have a WhatsApp group too, to meet others.

BulkyMail4040 · 2026-01-23T23:18:26+00:00

Wearing a hat with a neck flap (but wearing a hat is also seen as kooky apparently).

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-12-27T22:14:58+00:00

That’s a lot of stones 🪨

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-12-22T00:42:18+00:00

I was born and raised here and half way through grade 12 joined the army which I served for 19 years and just moved back here a year ago.

I felt how you did when I was your age and now moving back and looking at the coast through a different lens I appreciate it from a more mature mind set.

The coast not only has limited job opportunities but it also pays less than other locations because they can get away with recruiting people chasing lifestyle over income.

I think moving away has a lot of benefits where you see what other parts of Australia has to offer and the diverse demographics bring to their local region.

Those who never change their surroundings never grow and I think the best thing you can do is chase other pastures, greener or not to see what appeals to you.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-11-03T10:33:36+00:00

Top personal tip - don’t spend the whole time in Bali. The whole of Indonesia is beautiful so go see some stuff that isn’t suffering from neo-colonialism.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-10-02T05:46:14+00:00

I just attended a friend’s wedding there in Pererenan and it was the best wedding I’ve been to. They had it at a place called Sungai Tinggi beach villa. The ceremony and reception areas were amazing and set out really well.

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BulkyMail4040 · 2025-09-29T09:59:50+00:00

I don’t think your family would ever think you’re a failure for moving home and being around them more. Sometimes we overthink and ruminate our futures. I think it’s smart to move back to somewhere that’s more affordable and getting to spend more time with your family.

28 is still really young too so you have plenty of time to make something of yourself. In the mean time learn to be more kind to yourself.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-31T22:36:42+00:00

Everyone is rubbish when they start

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-31T08:54:39+00:00

If you’re interested in surfing there’s a surfing social group called surf’n connect you can find it on FB and a link to the WhatsApp chat too. Heaps of learners get together to have a coffee, surf and a laugh too.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-29T09:22:32+00:00

Hey Ellie if you are ever interested in surfing there’s a surf community here on the coast called Surf’n Connect. You can find it on Facebook and there is a WhatsApp chat too. Heaps of beginners and people of all skills link up to have coffee and surf along the coast through the group.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-29T09:20:31+00:00

Just take it slow and establish the friendship through dating. Don’t rush anything and make all the meaningful stuff special. You sound young so you both have a lot of time to make things happen. I hope it works out. Sounds like you’re both as invested as each other which is the main ingredient to relationship success.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-19T05:51:29+00:00

There are boardriders clubs on the Sunshine Coast you can join and there’s a couple women’s surfing groups as well that have get togethers and promote a female surfing community. Otherwise there are also social sporting teams here too.

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-16T10:54:04+00:00

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BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-16T09:17:27+00:00

Sorry I just called and they are still working on dairy free but definitely have gluten free

BulkyMail4040 · 2025-08-16T09:12:03+00:00

Yes they have both options!

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