The bustling hub of South East Queensland's Sunshine Coast
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A world-class beach, vibrant dining, coastal shopping and relaxed stays, all within a short walk.
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The Sunshine Coast’s most walkable coastal precinct
Mooloolaba is the beating heart of the Sunshine Coast, where locals meet, visitors explore, and every day unfolds effortlessly by the sea.
Home to one of Australia’s most loved beaches, Mooloolaba brings together everything you want from a coastal escape: fresh seafood, oceanfront dining, boutique shopping, family fun and relaxed accommodation, all in one vibrant destination.
Whether you’re here for a weekend away, a family holiday, date night, or a spontaneous catch-up, Mooloolaba makes it easy to stay longer than planned.
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Jun
08
The Strummingbird Weekend Guide for Every Kind of Festival-Goer
Post Malone is headlining a country festival 15 minutes from Mooloolaba. Sunday 18 October, Kawana Sports Precinct. Whether you’ve had the tickets since drop day or you’re only just catching up, one day is not enough. Here’s how every type of festival-goer should plan their weekend, making the most of Mooloolaba. 1 – The ones […]
Jun
08
Where to Stay in Mooloolaba for Sunshine Coast Marathon and IRONMAN Weekend
Race weekends on the Sunshine Coast have a rhythm of their own. Early starts, coffee runs, pre-race nerves, support crews moving between vantage points, and post-race afternoons that deserve a proper recovery plan. In 2026, the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival will take place on Sunday 2 August, with events including the marathon, half […]
May
26
The Early Bird’s Guide to Coffee in Mooloolaba
Are you the type of person who’s up early and refuses to wait 45 minutes for a coffee? Welcome to Mooloolaba. Around here, mornings start early, because nobody wants to waste the best part of the day indoors. Before the beach fills up and the Esplanade starts buzzing, locals are already walking the coastline, swimming […]
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Exciting foreshore upgrades are helping shape an even better Mooloolaba for the future. Find out more here.