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Aerial view across Mooloolaba's coastline, Mooloolah River and harbour and Point Cartwright

The heart of the Sunshine Coast

Beach days. Marina nights. Mooloolaba.

Stay within an easy walk of golden sand, oceanfront cafés, fresh seafood, marina adventures and one of the Sunshine Coast's best-known family attractions.

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Mooloolaba Beach · Queensland, Australia

Why Mooloolaba

Park once. Let the holiday unfold.

Mooloolaba brings the beach, Esplanade, marina, restaurants, accommodation and family attractions together in one remarkably walkable coastal precinct.

Start with sunrise on the sand, wander north towards Alexandra Headland, browse the Esplanade, then turn toward The Wharf for a cruise, aquarium visit or dinner beside the marina.

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Walkers, runners and cyclists on the Mooloolaba foreshore pathwayMooloolaba foreshore

Choose your Mooloolaba

One destination. Many ways to slow down.

Surf, sheltered water, village dining and a lively town centre are all close enough to combine in one unhurried day.

A family walking beside the clear water at Mooloolaba BeachBeach days

Mooloolaba Beach

Golden sand, clear water and a foreshore designed for long, easy days.

 Relaxed café dining overlooking Mooloolaba Beach from the EsplanadeBeachfront flavour

The Esplanade

Coffee, brunch, cocktails and dinner with the beach always close.

 Evening dining beside the marina at The Wharf MooloolabaMarina life

The Wharf

Waterfront dining, family attractions and ocean adventures in one precinct.

Only in Mooloolaba

More than a beautiful beach.

Build a full holiday without spending it in the car.

01

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Explore marine habitats, the ocean tunnel, seals, penguins and family-friendly exhibits at The Wharf.

02

The Spit & seafood harbour

See the working fishing fleet, choose fresh Mooloolaba prawns and enjoy fish and chips beside the water.

03

Ocean & river adventures

Choose from cruises, diving, paddling, fishing and seasonal marine experiences departing around the marina.

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Easy to reach

A central Sunshine Coast base.

Approximate driving times vary with traffic and your exact starting point.

15–20 minto Sunshine Coast Airport
10 minto Maroochydore CBD
70–90 minto Brisbane in typical conditions
Holiday apartment balcony overlooking Mooloolaba Beach and Point Cartwright

Plan with confidence

Tell us how you want Mooloolaba to feel.

Beachfront and lively, marina-side and social, or close to family attractions—we'll help point your enquiry in the right direction.

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