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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 […]

Apr 30
The Perfect Mother’s Day… Mooloolaba Style

There’s something about Mooloolaba in the morning that feels a little softer. The light settles gently across the water, the air carries that familiar salt warmth, and the pace of the day slows just enough to savour it. Mother’s Day arrives here in a way that feels effortless. It’s in the long lunches that stretch […]

Apr 16
How to Slow Down in Mooloolaba

There are many places where switching off takes a whole lot of planning. Mooloolaba isn’t one of them. Everything you need is already within a short walk. The beach, the Esplanade, the river, somewhere to sit, somewhere to book, somewhere to slow down. You can arrive without much of a plan and still find your […]

Apr 16
A Local’s Guide to Mooloolaba’s Best Sunset Spots

Late afternoon in Mooloolaba brings a quiet shift. The brightness of the day falls away across the beach, the colours begin to change and the Esplanade settles into its evening rhythm. Mooloolaba Beach is known for its sheltered, north-facing stretch of coastline, which is why it’s so loved for swimming and relaxed beach days. As […]

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