It has been one in every of our favorite seashores on the Sunshine Coast for years. It has a lot going for it from the white to golden sands, a number of surf-patrolled sections of seashore, rock swimming pools, recent prawns off the trawlers, and nice cafes. There actually is not any scarcity of prime issues to do in Mooloolaba and it’s a great place for all ages and pursuits!
The highest decide of issues to do in Mooloolaba
1. Sit back on Mooloolaba seashore
Stress-free on Mooloolaba Seashore is a wonderful approach to spend the day at any time of 12 months. Select a spot on the sand, cool off within the ocean, stroll the seashore, the waterfront promenade or out onto the rock stroll. Deliver a picnic or seize one thing for lunch regionally.
I’ll usually arrive with my sizzling cup topped up with a great espresso or chai however there are many locations to seize a handy refill round. The Hustle and Movement kiosk beneath the surf membership barely requires you to go away the sand for a good espresso and they’re open from 5.30 am.
Don’t neglect your shade if you’re planning to spend a while out on the sand. There are a number of obliging Cassurarina timber down the Spit to take a seat beneath however these prime spots are normally claimed fairly early within the day. We hardly ever go anyplace with out our Cool Cabana in summer time and it’s been very helpful right here, you possibly can learn our evaluate of this seashore shelter however there are many different options that swimsuit totally different wants and budgets.
2. Meet up with pals
The john with a view is understood to most because the assembly level in Mooloolaba, everybody is aware of the place it’s, it’s centrally situated close to the surf-patrolled part of seashore, retailers and cafes, set over 2 ranges the highest part is sheltered from the solar and it has a wonderful view from the elevated decks out over the size of the seashore.
You actually do should cease by only for curiosity’s sake if not for the extra sensible use of the loos, altering rooms and bathe services.
3. Check out the various Espresso retailers, cafes and eating places
Mooloolaba has a incredible vary of eateries and spots to get a very good espresso, smoothie or one thing a bit stronger.
All the time a favorite for us now’s Rice Boi on The Wharf, it has a number of seating areas and kinds itself on a Japanese Izakaya. They outline their menu as ‘Asian avenue meals’ and whereas there are some informal favourites right here it’s all carried out so extremely nicely. The ten-hour coconut braised beef is filled with flavour and is rendered to perfection in order that it melts aside in your mouth and the duck salad alone can be definitely worth the 3.5-hour drive from dwelling.
Brunch must be my favorite meal of the day and Mooloolaba is stuffed with nice choices. On our final go to Craft Espresso actually stood out and it’s simple to search out with that firey purple moped avenue artwork on the wall and the scent of nice espresso wafting out however there are a lot of others that deserve a point out. We’re headed again for an extended keep in early 2023 and can add a information to our favorite Mooloolaba Cafes you may additionally wish to attempt.
4. Depart some footprints within the sand
Strolling the size of the seashore is one thing you’ll wish to do no less than as soon as throughout your keep and a dawn stroll earlier than the day actually kicks off is especially particular. It’s exhausting to go fallacious although with a wander alongside right here at any time of day, you would possibly simply have to share the seashore with a number of extra individuals because the day heats up.
5. Discover the wharf precinct
Situated at first of the Spit one can find the Wharf Precinct, it’s located on the Mooloola River and throughout the street from the seashore parklands.
Many of the Mooloolaba water-based excursions and cruises depart from right here however it’s also dwelling to many nice cafes and eating places together with The Dock and Rice Boi. It’s also the place one can find what we expect is the perfect ice cream in Mooloolaba at Fior di latte Gelateria.
6. Go to Sea Life Aquarium
The Sea Life Aquarium is situated throughout the wharf precinct within the coronary heart of Mooloolaba. It’s open 7 days and whereas it’s a enjoyable place to discover any day it may be a great one to have up your sleeve in the event you occur to strike a number of hours of less-than-ideal seashore climate.
There are interactive hands-on experiences throughout the tidal contact pool, a wonderful stroll by means of aquarium the place the fish, sharks and all types of sea life float above and throughout you, tanks stuffed with brightly colored and weird creatures, little blue penguins and glowing jellyfish. There may be additionally the Seal Island present aimed toward entertaining and educating the youthful viewers.
You’ll be able to go behind the scenes to study extra about how the aquarium works and the conservation work carried out by the Sea Life group with devoted breeding applications and their work with Turtles in Bother to rescue, rehabilitate and launch our lovely sea turtles.
7. Go Snorkelling
Whereas Mooloolaba isn’t a famend snorkelling spot, within the space across the rock wall on the seashore aspect you’ve gotten a great probability of seeing small fish, rays and we’ve noticed inexperienced sea turtles off the wall a few occasions just lately. It’s sheltered and straightforward to get out and in from both the sandy seashore or the wall making it a great possibility for learners.
8. Stroll the boardwalk and paths alongside The Spit
Paths and boardwalks wind their approach alongside the beachfront proper the best way by means of Mooloolaba, alongside the Spit and out to the top of the rock groyne. These devoted paths assist shield the dunes behind the seashore whereas offering simple and frequent entry to the seashore. The walkways join the parklands, automobile parks, services and picnic areas adjoining to the seashore.
The boardwalk and several other park sections have some mild tree shade which is welcome throughout sizzling summer time days. From the japanese finish of the Spit to the HMAS Brisbane Lookout is just below 6 km as a return stroll. It’s a very enjoyable strolling path whether or not you do it for train or to discover Mooloolaba from one finish to the opposite stopping commonly alongside the best way.
9. Stroll into the ocean on the rock wall
From the top of The Spit, a rock wall or groyne separates the southeastern finish of Mooloolaba seashore from the doorway to the river. You’ll be able to stroll out on a straightforward path alongside the highest of the rock wall into the bay whereas maintaining your toes dry. It’s an awesome perspective to look again on the seashore but additionally look out into the water on both aspect, through the years we’ve got seen each dolphins and turtles from out right here.
10. Take a Canal cruise
There are a few totally different canal cruises that run out on the Mooloola River from the Wharf space. Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba operates each a sundown and a seafood lunch tour by means of the waterways whereas Saltwater Eco Excursions is a more moderen cultural tour within the area incorporating lunch, an perception into the world’s maritime historical past, the gorgeous Mooloolah River and Indigenous Tradition.
11. Have an Aquaduck journey
Is it a bus? Is it a ship? It’s really each and the youngsters particularly will love the Sunshine Coast Aquaduck. Excursions depart day by day from exterior Sea Life Aquarium, a straightforward strolling distance from the native lodging so that you received’t have to spherical up everybody into the automobile.
Cruise alongside the beachfront esplanade earlier than driving off the street and into the canal. You’ll float previous million-dollar waterfront properties and get some fabulous views together with attention-grabbing commentary on the world.
12. Discover the rock swimming pools
On the northern finish of the seashore, there’s a rock desk the place attention-grabbing rock swimming pools are uncovered on the low tide to discover. Uncover all kinds of small sea creatures that hand around in the tidal swimming pools.
13. Deal with your self to prawns recent from the ocean
The trawlers pull up straight behind the Mooloolaba fish market and you’ll make sure you might be at all times getting recent and scrumptious prawns. We love selecting up recent prawns after which including a salad and a few candy chilli sauce for an epic picnic however you may get all kinds from uncooked seafood by means of to fish and chips to remove or simply carry them upstairs to take pleasure in on their deck overlooking the river.
14. Take the brand new walkway from Mooloolaba to Alexandra Headlands
The Sunshine Coast coastal walkways have been prolonged with the brand new part that opened in 2022 between Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headlands. Plantings and inexperienced area encompass the walkway and it means you not should stroll alongside the street excessive of the hill, you possibly can lower out a little bit of that uphill slog and stroll alongside the seashore somewhat than the site visitors.
And when you’ve got time left to discover close by, good choices embrace:
15. Level Cartwright
To the south of Mooloolaba is Level Cartwright only a quick hop throughout the river. There was once a river taxi you would take for the short journey to the opposite aspect however that appears to have stopped operating now so except you’ve gotten your individual boat it’s a 10-minute (6 km) drive winding across the canals.
There may be in depth parkland on the Level with strolling paths winding its approach round. The riverside seashore is a well-liked canine seashore the purpose itself is on the prime of the hill giving some nice views as you head down the ocean aspect onto Kawana Seashore heading south.
16. Alexandra Headlands
Headed north, Alexandra Headlands is the subsequent seashore alongside from Mooloolaba so that they principally be part of collectively however name it a 1-2 km stroll alongside the beachfront and clifftop relying in your place to begin and vacation spot.
Alex Headlands is a superb seashore and barely much less busy than Mooloolaba. There are a number of kilometres of sand, with a seashore park and barbeque services, plus patrolled swimming areas. The seashore is widespread for browsing, there’s a skate park and several other cafes close by.
The place to remain in Mooloolaba
There’s all kinds of lodging sorts to select from in Mooloolaba and its surrounding seashores.
For residences, we’ve stayed on the Seaview Resort and Mantra Mooloolaba Seashore. They’re vacationer residences with the services you could self-cater and calm down on the seashore. They’ve swimming pools, BBQ services, and free WIFI and are situated straight throughout the street from the seashore and adjoining to the Esplanade eating places.
Personal leases in blended residence blocks are additionally way more accessible now for on-line reserving and might provide an awesome various tailor-made to the place and services you might be searching for.
Mooloolaba additionally has a incredible seashore caravan park with its coded entry gate opening straight onto the boardwalk and seashore. It’s just lately been given a full makeover and is a superb place to base your self if you’re travelling in a motorhome or caravan, all websites are powered slab websites and the services are fashionable and immaculately clear however you’ll need to plan forward for this one, they’re virtually at all times busy.
The perfect time to go to Mooloolaba
The great thing about Mooloolaba, the Sunshine Coast and a lot of the Sunshine State is that ‘now’ is normally the perfect time to go to no matter if you ask the query. With a subtropical local weather that’s hardly ever impacted by cyclones and extra sunny days than virtually anyplace else within the nation, you should have an awesome seashore vacation right here.
That mentioned, you possibly can at all times strike it a bit off when a climate occasion comes by means of so checking the 14-day forecast will assist you determine whether or not this week will probably be one other magnificence.
Mooloolaba has a big residential inhabitants and is a straightforward day journey distance from Brisbane so when you’ve got your selection of days, midweek is healthier than weekends, and out of doors college holidays is healthier than throughout these peak durations. You’ll simply discover it’s a bit simpler to get a parking lot, a greater deal on lodging or a desk at your selection of cafe. That mentioned we’ve been in Mooloolaba on Australia Day, through the 12 months 12’s remaining day celebration and loads of college holidays, and we at all times adore it.
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