Category: Activities

Insider’s Scoop Tacos by the marina, a sunset cruise with live music or a head start on the Christmas shopping? In part two of our Meet Me in Mooloolaba series, we’re heading down Parkyn Parade to The Wharf. Start with lunch, see what’s new in the boutiques and stay long enough to watch the boats […]

It’s a beautiful time of year to visit Mooloolaba, and this November, our local businesses are giving you a few more reasons to come and enjoy it. From $12 margaritas and leisurely lunch specials to a little retail therapy, yoga and well-deserved pampering, there’s plenty to enjoy. Here are 11 good reasons to say, “Meet […]

Mooloolaba has had a big year, and there’s plenty of new things around town to show for it. From a 20-seat speakeasy to a swim shop with a Croatian twist and a taqueria with a cult following on its way, here’s what’s new and what’s coming, so you can be the first of your friends […]

Queensland’s spring holidays run Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October. That’s two full weeks to fill, and by day three you’ve usually run out of ideas. The beach was Monday, the playground was Tuesday, and now the kids are asking what’s happening tomorrow. The good news: Mooloolaba does most of the work for you. […]

Most beach towns have coffee and a view. Mooloolaba has those too (really, really great ones), but it also has a few things that genuinely cannot be replicated anywhere else. There are just some experiences that make people stop mid-sentence and go: wait, you can actually do that? In Mooloolaba, you can. Eat fresh prawns […]

The term ‘wellness’ has a few different meanings these days, and it’s not always traditional. For some, it’s a sauna session before work, an ice bath that wakes up the whole body, or a treatment that gives you permission to properly switch off. For others, it’s sitting in the winter sun with a view, walking […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Yes, Mooloolaba’s beach is iconic – golden sand, rolling waves and sunshine most of the year. But there’s so much more to discover beyond your towel and sunscreen. From waterfront dining and coastal walks to marine encounters and hinterland adventures, Mooloolaba offers a variety of experiences that add depth to any visit. Here are 10 […]