Ethan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely hike with a beautiful waterfall to swim in. Stop for a coffee and a scone at Elements cafe (on the same road) afterwards!
174 locals recommend
Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls RoadLovely hike with a beautiful waterfall to swim in. Stop for a coffee and a scone at Elements cafe (on the same road) afterwards!
Great for a hike, picnic or swim/surf! Traffic and parking can be an issue so check out some of our other favourite beaches too!
840 locals recommend
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdGreat for a hike, picnic or swim/surf! Traffic and parking can be an issue so check out some of our other favourite beaches too!
One of the closer beaches to the cottage, this beach is less touristy and more of a locals vibe. Can still get quite busy on weekends though. Sunrise and a coffee from 'The Island' cafe is the way to go!
33 locals recommend
Mudjimba Beach
One of the closer beaches to the cottage, this beach is less touristy and more of a locals vibe. Can still get quite busy on weekends though. Sunrise and a coffee from 'The Island' cafe is the way to go!
'Alex Heads' as it is known locally, a great spot for a walk along the beach and a nice swim. We like to walk the coastal pathway from Alex to Mooloolaba, highly recommend! Keep in mind it is one of the busier beaches on the coast.
67 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland
'Alex Heads' as it is known locally, a great spot for a walk along the beach and a nice swim. We like to walk the coastal pathway from Alex to Mooloolaba, highly recommend! Keep in mind it is one of the busier beaches on the coast.
Hands down the best way to see the coast! 1.5 hours total and for reasonably fit hikers. Lots of info online regarding the track. Drop into Daily Dose cafe for breaky and a coffee afterwards (or walk across to the beach for nice swim!)
176 locals recommend
Mount Coolum National Park
Hands down the best way to see the coast! 1.5 hours total and for reasonably fit hikers. Lots of info online regarding the track. Drop into Daily Dose cafe for breaky and a coffee afterwards (or walk across to the beach for nice swim!)
If you're looking for a rainy day option or just something a little different! Highly recommend their 'Clay and Wine' evenings. Must book in advance.
The Pottery Studio
20 Brookes StIf you're looking for a rainy day option or just something a little different! Highly recommend their 'Clay and Wine' evenings. Must book in advance.
We highly recommend the diving and whale-watching tours run by sunreef! Please message me if you are a diver and would like more info on some of the local diving.
18 locals recommend
Sunreef Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeWe highly recommend the diving and whale-watching tours run by sunreef! Please message me if you are a diver and would like more info on some of the local diving.
A less well known but equally beautiful hike compared to Mt. Coolum. This hike is also for the relatively fit. You can find lots more info online.
29 locals recommend
Mt Ninderry walking track
3 Eucalyptus CresA less well known but equally beautiful hike compared to Mt. Coolum. This hike is also for the relatively fit. You can find lots more info online.
The biggest and best markets on the coast. Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Check out the main street of Eumundi while you are there.
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial DrThe biggest and best markets on the coast. Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Check out the main street of Eumundi while you are there.
Woombye's most well known attraction! 'Wildlife HQ' zoo and 'The Treetop Challenge' next door are also well worth checking out
103 locals recommend
The Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdWoombye's most well known attraction! 'Wildlife HQ' zoo and 'The Treetop Challenge' next door are also well worth checking out
Food scene
Great spot for a tea, coffee or brunch after a hike at Kondalilla national park
16 locals recommend
Elements Cafe
38 Kondalilla Falls RdGreat spot for a tea, coffee or brunch after a hike at Kondalilla national park
Formal dining in the hinterland. Lunch or high tea. Must book in advance.
25 locals recommend
Flaxton Gardens
313-327 Flaxton DrFormal dining in the hinterland. Lunch or high tea. Must book in advance.
Kimnat Little Market and Cafe
14 Blackall StOur favourite cafe in Woombye, just a short walk!
Traditional wood-fired pizza! Only a short walk from the cottage. Cosy vibe to eat-in at the restaurant, booking may be required on weekends.
Margherita Pizzeria
4 Pine Grove RdTraditional wood-fired pizza! Only a short walk from the cottage. Cosy vibe to eat-in at the restaurant, booking may be required on weekends.
New funky restaurant for a nice dinner out, only 5 minutes drive from the cottage.
17 locals recommend
Piggyback
1 Koorawatha LaneNew funky restaurant for a nice dinner out, only 5 minutes drive from the cottage.
Popular asian fusion restaurant at the wharf in Mooloolaba (almost always a long line out the door). If you can't wait, also at the wharf you can try 'Spyro; for epic Greek food or 'Il Vento' for some awesome Italian. Be sure to drop in to our friends' shop 'Meraki' if you are in need of some fresh new clothes!
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadePopular asian fusion restaurant at the wharf in Mooloolaba (almost always a long line out the door). If you can't wait, also at the wharf you can try 'Spyro; for epic Greek food or 'Il Vento' for some awesome Italian. Be sure to drop in to our friends' shop 'Meraki' if you are in need of some fresh new clothes!
GURU Life
522 Petrie Creek RdFunky cafe by a cute fish pond. Great coffee and food!
The best coffee on the coast! Great banana bread also. Limited opening hours.
7 locals recommend
John Kyle Espresso
19 Main StThe best coffee on the coast! Great banana bread also. Limited opening hours.
Formal dining in Buderim in one of the original logging houses. Must book in advance.
34 locals recommend
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnFormal dining in Buderim in one of the original logging houses. Must book in advance.
Ricks Bakehouse
18 - 20 Margaret StreetGreat for a morning coffee and some savoury treats!
If you find yourself in Alex or Mooloolaba we recommend checking out this sweet cafe, its tucked away in a residential neighbourhood and has a lovely feel. Sit out the back if you can.
73 locals recommend
The Velo Project
19 Careela StIf you find yourself in Alex or Mooloolaba we recommend checking out this sweet cafe, its tucked away in a residential neighbourhood and has a lovely feel. Sit out the back if you can.
Best pizza on the coast! These guys have won multiple 'best pizza in the world' awards. Restaurant is a great spot across from the beach at Mooloolaba.
48 locals recommend
Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria
13 Mooloolaba EsplBest pizza on the coast! These guys have won multiple 'best pizza in the world' awards. Restaurant is a great spot across from the beach at Mooloolaba.
Mayfield on Montville
127-133 Main StreetGreat coffee and sausage rolls! Beautiful view of the coast.