Guidebook for Mooloolaba
Food Scene
Live music Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Good food and atmosphere. Breakfast 7am-noon, lunch noon-5pm, dinner 5pm until late - afternoon tapas available from 11.30am until late - open Wednesday to Sunday
18 locals recommend
Lot 104 Espresso & Wine Bar
105 Mooloolaba EsplLive music Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Good food and atmosphere. Breakfast 7am-noon, lunch noon-5pm, dinner 5pm until late - afternoon tapas available from 11.30am until late - open Wednesday to Sunday
Great food in rustic and natural environment. Two hat chef Sturt , professional staff, good service and innovative menu. Winner of the Sunshine Coast Gourmet Club for 2018 & 2019. Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon until 2pm. Dinner Thursday till Saturday from 6pm.
34 locals recommend
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnGreat food in rustic and natural environment. Two hat chef Sturt , professional staff, good service and innovative menu. Winner of the Sunshine Coast Gourmet Club for 2018 & 2019. Lunch Wednesday to Sunday 12noon until 2pm. Dinner Thursday till Saturday from 6pm.
Good Japanese styled food with Asahi beer on tap. Well priced good menu; relaxed, funky decor; great friendly service; fun atmosphere with water views. Can be popular and they don't take bookings. Best to be there 5.30pm or after 7.30pm. Great place for a couple, friends or family. Great for lunch or dinner.
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeGood Japanese styled food with Asahi beer on tap. Well priced good menu; relaxed, funky decor; great friendly service; fun atmosphere with water views. Can be popular and they don't take bookings. Best to be there 5.30pm or after 7.30pm. Great place for a couple, friends or family. Great for lunch or dinner.
This is 35mins drive. Great beach for a swim and then lunch or dinner. They take bookings. Innovated, well priced menu. Good range of drinks. Funky, relaxed decor inside and nice green outdoor seating. Great staff.
241 locals recommend
sum yung guys
205 Weyba RoadThis is 35mins drive. Great beach for a swim and then lunch or dinner. They take bookings. Innovated, well priced menu. Good range of drinks. Funky, relaxed decor inside and nice green outdoor seating. Great staff.
More Asian inspired menu. The do very good Yum Cha on the weekends. Open for lunch and dinner. Romantic dining or with a small group. Good wine list and they have a bottle shop down stairs well worth a look. Mid range prices but always well worth the drive.
65 locals recommend
Embassy XO Restaurant and Bar
Bryan StreetMore Asian inspired menu. The do very good Yum Cha on the weekends. Open for lunch and dinner. Romantic dining or with a small group. Good wine list and they have a bottle shop down stairs well worth a look. Mid range prices but always well worth the drive.
Everything Else
Swim in crystal clear water year round - down to 20deg in winter and up to 25deg in summer. Walk to the Spit and back is 5kms with a swim on the way. Take your beach chair and book and enjoy a day at the beach. There is a map in the unit or please ask.
197 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy
77 Mooloolaba EsplSwim in crystal clear water year round - down to 20deg in winter and up to 25deg in summer. Walk to the Spit and back is 5kms with a swim on the way. Take your beach chair and book and enjoy a day at the beach. There is a map in the unit or please ask.
Walk to Cotton Tree Beach past Alexandra Headland and Alexandra Beach. This is a 44mins walk. You can swim on the way, walk along the beach or cycle on a cycle path. Once at Cotton Tree there is the Silva Spoon for cakes, tea, coffee etc. Ba Vigo Spanish restaurant for lunch or dinner, the Boat Shed for casual or formal dining for lunch and dinner on the water. There is a lovely, relaxed shopping strip, good butchers and tourist shops.
46 locals recommend
Cotton Tree Beach
Walk to Cotton Tree Beach past Alexandra Headland and Alexandra Beach. This is a 44mins walk. You can swim on the way, walk along the beach or cycle on a cycle path. Once at Cotton Tree there is the Silva Spoon for cakes, tea, coffee etc. Ba Vigo Spanish restaurant for lunch or dinner, the Boat Shed for casual or formal dining for lunch and dinner on the water. There is a lovely, relaxed shopping strip, good butchers and tourist shops.
Sightseeing
Great range of sea creatures, shows and activities. Find out when they will feed the corals and see the sea come alive.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeGreat range of sea creatures, shows and activities. Find out when they will feed the corals and see the sea come alive.
Getting Around
Available for collection at the Sunshine Coast Airport.
14 locals recommend
Hertz Car Rental Maroochydore
28 Aerodrome RdAvailable for collection at the Sunshine Coast Airport.
Entertainment & Activities
See how ginger is produced and processed. Australia is the largest producer and exporter of ginger. Lots of interesting facts, activities etc. Good place to buy ginger products - make good gifts especially the lovely tea towels.
22 locals recommend
Buderim Ginger
50 Pioneer RdSee how ginger is produced and processed. Australia is the largest producer and exporter of ginger. Lots of interesting facts, activities etc. Good place to buy ginger products - make good gifts especially the lovely tea towels.
Watch whales migrating north from July and then south up until November. Money back guarantee if no whales sighted. Great day for everyone. Morning, lunch time or afternoon tours.
51 locals recommend
Whale One
123 Parkyn ParadeWatch whales migrating north from July and then south up until November. Money back guarantee if no whales sighted. Great day for everyone. Morning, lunch time or afternoon tours.
Great range of dives available. Can dive HMAS Brisbane. Diving and instruction.
18 locals recommend
Sunreef Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeGreat range of dives available. Can dive HMAS Brisbane. Diving and instruction.
Great way to spend lunch or sunset with a glass of wine in hand. Staying within the Mooloolah River cruise up to the sea entrance - The Spit. Learn about the Mooloolaba Fishing Industry, the Pilot boats, Air/Sea Rescue, see waterfront homes - especially good at Xmas with the lights or any sunset.
34 locals recommend
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeGreat way to spend lunch or sunset with a glass of wine in hand. Staying within the Mooloolah River cruise up to the sea entrance - The Spit. Learn about the Mooloolaba Fishing Industry, the Pilot boats, Air/Sea Rescue, see waterfront homes - especially good at Xmas with the lights or any sunset.
Seafood lunch cruise or sunset cruise. Great with a group of friends or just a couple. See Mooloolaba and Pt Cartwright from the water, a totally different view.
34 locals recommend
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeSeafood lunch cruise or sunset cruise. Great with a group of friends or just a couple. See Mooloolaba and Pt Cartwright from the water, a totally different view.