Mooloolaba Travel Guide

Don’t miss Mooloolaba’s top attractions!

Kawana Beach

Relax at one of the Sunshine Coast’s most attractive beaches, where fishing is abundant, the surf is great and the rolling waves are perfect for swimming.

Mooloolaba Beach

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Point Cartwright

Take in sweeping views over the land and sea, walk along the beach or just relax in the sun on this slice of land between river and sea.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this luxury aparthotel is steps from Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. Alex Beach and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast are also within 15 minutes.

BreakFree Alexandra Beach

Cnr. Alexandra Parade & Pacific Terrace

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Sunshine Coast aparthotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Mooloolaba Beach is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort

98-110 Alexandra Parade

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Alexandra Headland, this luxury apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Suncity Tenpin and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Mooloolaba Beach is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

The Sebel Maroochydore

20 Aerodrome Road

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Maroochydore, this luxury apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Maroochydore Beach, Mooloolaba Esplanade, and Mooloolaba Beach. Alex Beach and Alex Skate Park are also within 15 minutes.

Landmark Resort

11 Mooloolaba Esplanade

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this luxury apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Mooloolaba Beach and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.

Newport Mooloolaba

135 Parkyn Parade

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this apartment building is steps from SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Mooloolaba Beach. Mooloolaba Esplanade is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away.

Nautilus Mooloolaba

30-32 River Esplanade

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade. Kawana Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Caribbean Resort

17-19 Brisbane Road

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Sunshine Coast apartment building is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and The Wharf Mooloolaba are also within 10 minutes.

River Esplanade Motel

98 River Esplanade

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in the heart of Mooloolaba, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Mooloolaba Beach. Kawana Beach and Maroochydore Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Mantra Sirocco Resort

59 - 75 The Esplanade

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this luxury apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and The Wharf Mooloolaba are also within 10 minutes.

Mooloolaba Motel

46 - 56 Brisbane Road

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mooloolaba, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Mooloolaba Beach.

Grand Palais Beachside Resort

188 Alexandra Parade

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Offering direct access to the beach, this Alexandra Headland hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Alex Beach and Alex Skate Park. Suncity Tenpin and Mooloolaba Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Things to do in Mooloolaba

Bribie Island Adventure Tour

By Gday Adventure Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

BRIBIE ISLAND ADVENTURE TOUR This tour starts off at 8th Avenue, where we let the tyres down and hit the surf beach, making our way up towards Fort Bribie

Duration: 5h

Full-Day Flinders Reef Snorkeling Adventure

By Sunreef Mooloolaba

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Hailed as one of the most pristine snorkeling spots in Queensland, Flinders Reef is known for its dazzling visibility, diverse coral species, and abundant

Duration: 9h

Deep-Sea Fishing Charter on the Sunshine Coast

By Sunshine Coast Afloat

Take to the deep waters of the open ocean during a guided deep-sea fishing experience on the Sunshine Coast. Sip an ice-cold drink or warm coffee as you sail

Duration: 5h

Dive the world famous ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck

By Scuba World

As you approach the forward gun, clownfish dash from their colourful, cascading anemones to greet Scuba World’s excited divers; blue and green wrasse join

Duration: 5h+

Double Dive at HMAS Brisbane Shipwreck

By Sunreef Mooloolaba

Pull on your scuba gear and descend to a world-class wreck site found just off the Sunshine Coast. On this guided expedition to the decommissioned guided

Duration: 4h 30m

Guided Kayak Fishing Tour on the Sunshine Coast

By Sunshine Coast Afloat

Get up-close-and-personal with the coastal estuaries of the Sunshine Coast during a kayak fishing excursion from Mooloolaba. A skilled guide equips you with

Duration: 4h

Hinterland ExBeerience

By Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours

After picking you up from our designated coastal locations we begin the scenic journey up to the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Views abound as we climb

Duration: 6h

Jet Boat Thrill Ride on the Sunshine Coast for Adrenalin-Seekers

By Sunshine Coast Afloat

Quench your thirst for adventure and soak up some of the scenery along the Sunshine Coast during a jet boat Thrill ride on the Hela-Va Jet. An expert captain

Duration: 45m

What you need to know about Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba

If you were in Mooloolaba, you could reach the beach from your accommodation in the time it takes to finish reading this paragraph. Tempted yet?

Don’t miss Mooloolaba’s top attractions!

Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

BreakFree Alexandra Beach

Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort

The Sebel Maroochydore

Landmark Resort

Newport Mooloolaba

Nautilus Mooloolaba

Caribbean Resort

River Esplanade Motel

Mantra Sirocco Resort

Mooloolaba Motel

Grand Palais Beachside Resort

Things to do in Mooloolaba

What you need to know about Mooloolaba