Offering the best of the Sunshine Coast without the crowds, Autism Camp Sunshine Coast is a stone’s throw from Caloundra in the coastal village of Currumundi. The naturally stylish Noosa, and the awe-inspiring Glass House Mountains are just a short drive away. With glorious sunny days and warm water most of the year, it’s an ideal place for our camps. :)

Less than 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane City and the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports and approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the Sunshine Coast Airport, Autism Camp Sunshine Coast takes place at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre. Located between Currimundi Beach and the mouth of Currimundi Lake just north of Caloundra, the recently redeveloped centre hosts a range of versatile facilities to meet the needs of our families.

Currimundi was named using the local aboriginal name for the area, Garrimundi or Girrimundi, meaning "place of flying foxes". Doubly blessed with a natural lake connected to a long and unspoilt stretch of beautiful surf beach, it is an awesome spot for our camps.

Currimundi lake and beachfront have extensive parks and walkways for the public to enjoy before or after a swim in the surf or the calm waters of the lake. The lake is perfect for canoeing and paddle boarding. Enjoy picnicking, birdwatching and studying nature, taking long bushwalks and admiring the views from the lookout.

Autism Camp Sunshine Coast consists of nine brand new cabins, a shiny new shared self-catering kitchen facility and our proprioceptic/sensory and workshop spaces all within our own dedicated site in ‘Shelly’s’, to the east of the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre property, complete with PWD accessible on walkways and into cabins.

As well as our Autism Camp Australia program, facilities at the Centre include one indoor court, and three outdoor courts, a floodlit, 25 metres, eight-lane heated swimming pool, lake access and beach access. From adventure challenges and water-based activities to bush outings and recreational fun, there’s plenty to do.

Our two-bedroom cabins sleep up to six people in bunk beds. All have two private bathrooms, bar fridge, dining table and chairs. Bed linen, pillows and one towel per person are provided.

Foodworks Currumundi and the weekly Sunday Arthur Street Country Markets adjoin the site for ease of access to food and fresh produce. There are major supermarkets in Currumundi village, just 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes by car from the site.

Find our top pick for an early morning almond latte at Joe Crow and Stormbird in Shelly Beach.

Or if you’re in need of some hearty breakfast fare, make sure you pay a visit to Beau’s at Kings Beach. Here you’ll find a cool, urban fit-out teamed with relaxed service and food that will really start your day off well. Choose from tasty dishes such as banana pecan granola, the “Good Morning” (a big breakfast containing nitrate-free bacon, smoked salmon, free-range eggs, haloumi, avocado, sourdough and relish), winter butter beans and a Spanish baked omelette. Yum. :)

Head on over to the Pricing and Eligibility pages to enrol for this camp.