Places we recommend
Eats and drinks
The Dock Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeA quick walk and your choice of restaurants
Classy restaurant and bar overlooking the water. Great for an afternoon drink outside. Can be a little noisy inside so if you are planning a romantic or quiet dinner may not be the right vibe.
36 locals recommend
Pier 33
33/45 Parkyn ParadeClassy restaurant and bar overlooking the water. Great for an afternoon drink outside. Can be a little noisy inside so if you are planning a romantic or quiet dinner may not be the right vibe.
Nurcha Kawana
566 Kawana WayA great vegan cafe, beautiful food an vegan options and takeaway meals available.
Great spot for an afternoon drink or lunch/dinner. Right on the beach. There are dress codes during the day and they are stricter at night. There is a courtesy bus which you can book.
93 locals recommend
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeGreat spot for an afternoon drink or lunch/dinner. Right on the beach. There are dress codes during the day and they are stricter at night. There is a courtesy bus which you can book.
Great for a drink or a meal overlooking the beach, they also do breakfast.
10 locals recommend
Pavilion Mooloolaba
121 Mooloolaba EsplanadeGreat for a drink or a meal overlooking the beach, they also do breakfast.
Food scene
Greek restaurant, great food, casual vibe - no table service - order and pay at the bar.
9 locals recommend
Spero
Parkyn ParadeGreek restaurant, great food, casual vibe - no table service - order and pay at the bar.
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeGreat Asian food casual vibe - order and pay at the bar
Sophisticated dining, brasserie-style. You would need to drive or uber as this restaurant is in Maroochydore. Couples or families with older children.
23 locals recommend
Market Bistro
8 Market LaneSophisticated dining, brasserie-style. You would need to drive or uber as this restaurant is in Maroochydore. Couples or families with older children.
Great pizza - eat in or takeaway - bookings to eat in essential.
48 locals recommend
Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria
13 Mooloolaba EsplGreat pizza - eat in or takeaway - bookings to eat in essential.
Beautiful Italian food - fine dining and does takeaway.
27 locals recommend
Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
95 Mooloolaba EsplBeautiful Italian food - fine dining and does takeaway.
Gelato Rumba
30 Esplanade Bulcock BeachBest gelato in Mooloolaba!
WIA Cafe
1 Mooloolaba EsplBest Acai and Poke bowls in Mooloolaba. Gluten-Free and Vegan goodness!
Walking distance from VLM, great value for a cheap and cheery meal. BYO drinks. Authentic Thai cuisine.
21 locals recommend
Thai Lotus
20 Brisbane RdWalking distance from VLM, great value for a cheap and cheery meal. BYO drinks. Authentic Thai cuisine.
Great breakfast/lunch and coffee. Literally a 2 minute walk around the corner from Villa Liakada. Sit out the back and enjoy the water view - little secret gem on Brisbane Rd. Friendly staff - great fresh food.
Bleu Bean Cafe + Bar.
104-106 Brisbane RdGreat breakfast/lunch and coffee. Literally a 2 minute walk around the corner from Villa Liakada. Sit out the back and enjoy the water view - little secret gem on Brisbane Rd. Friendly staff - great fresh food.
Bar
Cool bar with a great selection of drinks and cocktails and live music.
11 locals recommend
Boston Shaker Bar
123 Parkyn ParadeCool bar with a great selection of drinks and cocktails and live music.
Rooftop bar located in Maroochydore - watch the sun go down while enjoying one of their amazing cocktails. Not suitable for kids.
6 locals recommend
Circa Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Rooftop bar located in Maroochydore - watch the sun go down while enjoying one of their amazing cocktails. Not suitable for kids.
Sightseeing
A great walk/hike for those who enjoy a bit of fitness on holiday. It is a mountain and quite steep, the view at the top is worth it. You definitely need water, walking shoes, or joggers. If you are afraid of heights it may not be for you.
265 locals recommend
Mount Coolum
A great walk/hike for those who enjoy a bit of fitness on holiday. It is a mountain and quite steep, the view at the top is worth it. You definitely need water, walking shoes, or joggers. If you are afraid of heights it may not be for you.
Great for a family morning or afternoon out - the kids will love it.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeGreat for a family morning or afternoon out - the kids will love it.
A great spot to walk and swim. You would need to drive from the Villa. There is a cafe there and goes around to the surf beach at Kawana and Point Cartwright.
29 locals recommend
La Balsa Park
Harbour ParadeA great spot to walk and swim. You would need to drive from the Villa. There is a cafe there and goes around to the surf beach at Kawana and Point Cartwright.
Walk from Mooloolaba to Alex hill - have a picnic overlooking the beautiful ocean.
36 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland Beach
Walk from Mooloolaba to Alex hill - have a picnic overlooking the beautiful ocean.
Family Fun
Great family afternoon of lawn bowls. Just across the bridge from the Villa Liakada - an easy walk. We suggest that you book for bare foot bowls. Food and drinks available.
16 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Bowls Club
Kapala StreetGreat family afternoon of lawn bowls. Just across the bridge from the Villa Liakada - an easy walk. We suggest that you book for bare foot bowls. Food and drinks available.
Strike Bowling Sunshine Coast
20 Ocean StFamily fun on a rainy day.
Event Cinemas Kawana
119 Point Cartwright Dr10 minute drive and has GOLD CLASS!
Adventure Rafting
123 Parkyn ParadeWhale and wildlife safari, adventure rafting ride fro family fun.
Family-owned business, a great way to spend an afternoon and you can take your own food and drinks. Bookings essential.
34 locals recommend
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeFamily-owned business, a great way to spend an afternoon and you can take your own food and drinks. Bookings essential.
You can hire jet skis, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, small boats, and fishing gear
18 locals recommend
Sunreef Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeYou can hire jet skis, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, small boats, and fishing gear
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeA bit of family fun !
Great for the kids - rides and mini gold and there is great pub attached!
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveGreat for the kids - rides and mini gold and there is great pub attached!
A must-see on the Sunshine Coast - Allow the whole day for this adventure.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
A must-see on the Sunshine Coast - Allow the whole day for this adventure.
Shopping
Small shopping centre 10 minute drive away. Coles, Aldi, Woolworth and lots of specialty shops.
151 locals recommend
Kawana Shoppingworld
119 Point Cartwright DrSmall shopping centre 10 minute drive away. Coles, Aldi, Woolworth and lots of specialty shops.
Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeLarge shopping centre 15 minute drive away.
Transport
Oggy E-Scooters
168 Brisbane RdHire a green scooter to get around!