With its central location, sweeping coastal views and bustling Esplanade, it’s easy to see why Mooloolaba is adored by travellers and locals alike. From dining along the glittering waterfront at The Wharf to filling your itinerary with family fun attractions, Mooloolaba’s here to dial the holiday vibes right up to eleven.
Did you know? The Mooloolaba Foreshore is undergoing an exciting facelift that’s set to make your future holidays even MORE spectacular. Think new gorgeous picnic spots in the shaded beachfront parkland, easy beach access with an all-abilities ramp, and a stunning ocean viewing deck to soak up the sights. Find out more about the project here.
For now, it’s time to fill your days by exploring the 1km+ of open beach, taking blissful ocean dips between the flags, dining at all your favourite restaurants along the Esplanade, and more. Come with us and discover Mooloolaba!
Planning Your Trip To Mooloolaba
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Coco Mooloolaba
Located in the heart of Mooloolaba, Coco Mooloolaba offers self-contained accommodation only a short
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Breeze Mooloolaba
Mooloolabas newest luxury resort features 57 One and Two Bedroom Self-contained Apartments with pool
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Seaview Resort Mooloolaba
Seaview Resort is ocean fronting apartments. Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast, the 12-store
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Newport Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba offers a sunny, seaside charm and it has retained a laidback, casual and inviting atmosph
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Oceans Mooloolaba Beach
Oceans Mooloolaba offers two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses all in similar stylin
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Landmark Resort
Landmark Resort is located directly opposite Mooloolaba's beautiful beachfront with hinterland, pool
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Osprey Apartments
Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, Osprey Apartments Mooloolaba offers spacious, stylish apart
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Mantra Zanzibar
Located opposite the beach, Mantra Zanzibar offers a stylish East African inspired resort and stunni
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Mantra Sirocco
Situated on the Esplanade in the heart of Mooloolaba, Mantra Sirocco is perfectly positioned to make
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
With One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments, Mantra Mooloolaba Beach is bound to be the perfect accom
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Allure Mooloolaba
Allure Mooloolaba only one street back from the world-famous beach, shops, restaurants and cafes. Co
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Dockside Holiday Apartments
Dockside Holiday Apartments - a small family-friendly resort of one, two and three-bedroom self-cont
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Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park
Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park is the must-visit gem on the Sunshine Coast. Mooloolaba Beach Holiday
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Mirra Chana Beachfront Apartments Mooloolaba
Located in the quieter part of town and situated right on Mooloolaba Beach, Mirra Chana resort is th
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Pacific Beach Mooloolaba
Pacific Beach Resort at Mooloolaba Beach offers superb beachfront holiday accommodation positioned o
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84 The Spit Holiday Apartments
Wake up to the sound of waves... 84 The Spit Holiday Apartments are an iconic Mooloolaba property.
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Spinnaker Quays
Spinnaker Quays is a boutique resort consisting of 18 three bedroom, two bathroom luxury air-conditi
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Raffles Mooloolaba
Raffles Mooloolaba, an intimate resort, is just a short stroll to all that idyllic Mooloolaba has to
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Beachside Mooloolaba
Beachside Mooloolaba is ideally situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast only 200 metres from the
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20 Steps to the Sand - Beachfront Mooloolaba
This place is positioned in the perfect spot, just park your car in the underground carpark, and enj
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Nautilus Mooloolaba
Nautilus is located in the heart of Mooloolaba, on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. This moder
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Getting Here
Salty waterway adventures
Explore the labyrinth of canals and waterways with Mooloolaba Canal Cruise, relax in luxurious comfort aboard Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba, or discover the region’s First Nations culture with Saltwater Eco Tours. For something with an extra kick of adrenaline, experience the magic of swimming with the whales alongside the crews at Sunreef Mooloolaba and The Pressure Project. Be sure to also add a stop at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast to your list for a glimpse into our underwater kingdom.
Trawler to table feasts
Mooloolaba is one of the busiest fishing ports on Australia’s eastern seaboard, so it goes without saying... you’ll want to try the seafood here. In the early morning, fleets of trawlers bring in tonnes of Mooloolaba prawns, swordfish, crabs, lobsters and export-grade tuna ready to eat, and the local restaurants take full advantage. Head to Spero for authentic Greek street food, fill up on modern Asian eats at Rice Boi, and taste the Sunshine Coast’s best local produce (read: mouth-watering seafood) at Pier 33.
Fun in and out of the water
Whether you’re diving beneath the waves or strolling alongside them, Mooloolaba brings a bucketload of beachside bliss to the party. First up, get your heart rate pumping with a brisk walk or cycle to the Mooloolaba Spit, where plenty of stunning spots to cool off await. Later on, keep the ocean views coming along the Esplanade as you wander through the array of boutique stores, before settling back with a well-earned sunset cocktail at The Wharf Mooloolaba.
Tap into wellness
Relax and rejuvenate as you immerse yourself in the soothing surroundings of the Salt Caves, or unwind with spa treatments at The Waterfall Day Spa, Thalassa Spa, Tank Bathhouse, and more.
Family friendly adventures
While it’s tempting to spend the whole day at the beach, you won’t want to miss the rest of the family-fun on offer at Mooloolaba. Your first stop? SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, before taking a tour on the Aquaduck Sunshine Coast, where kids can play captain and steer the Aquaduck across the river. There’s also plenty of beachside playgrounds to let the kids blow off some steam.
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