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Sep 08
Only in Mooloolaba

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 […]

Sep 08
Shop the Esplanade

Most come to Mooloolaba for the beach, but the shopping is the reason you’ll end up staying longer than you planned. The Esplanade catches your eye and suddenly you’re three boutiques deep with a coffee in one hand and three bags in the other.  The strip and its surrounds have an amazing mix of independent […]

Sep 02
Make Father’s Day a Mooloolaba Weekend

Father’s Day lands on Sunday 6 September this year, and if you’re thinking of celebrating Dad on the Coast, why not make a weekend of it? With Mooloolaba about ninety minutes from Brisbane, you can head out on Saturday morning, park the car once, and not think about it again until Monday. Give Dad a […]

Jul 22
Winter Wellness in Mooloolaba: Feel-Good Ways to Reset This Season

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 […]

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 […]

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