The Sunshine Coast is an Australian territory bordering the Pacific Ocean coastline over 65 kilometres. This region lies in the east of Australia, more precisely in the south-east of the Queensland region, about a hundred kilometres north of Brisbane, the state capital. The territory stretches between Bribie Island and Noosa Head. The environment combines golden beaches, forested hinterland and the peaks of the Glass House Mountains. The humid subtropical climate is influenced by warm ocean waters: average temperatures reach 22°C, while sunshine is at its highest all year round.