16 greatest issues to do in Mooloolaba

It has been considered one of our favorite seashores on the Sunshine Coast for years. It has a lot going for it from the white to golden sands, a number of surf-patrolled sections of seaside, rock swimming pools, recent prawns off the trawlers, and nice cafes. There actually isn’t any scarcity of prime issues to do in Mooloolaba and it’s a good spot for all ages and pursuits!

The highest choose of issues to do in Mooloolaba

1. Relax on Mooloolaba seaside

Enjoyable on Mooloolaba Seaside is a superb approach to spend the day at any time of 12 months. Select a spot on the sand, cool off within the ocean, stroll the seaside, the waterfront promenade or out onto the rock stroll. Carry a picnic or seize one thing for lunch regionally.

I’ll usually arrive with my scorching cup topped up with espresso or chai however there are many locations to seize a handy refill round. The Hustle and Stream kiosk below the surf membership barely requires you to depart the sand for an honest espresso and they’re open from 5.30 am.

Don’t neglect your shade in case you are planning to spend a while out on the sand. There are a number of obliging Cassurarina timber down the Spit to take a seat below however these prime spots are normally claimed fairly early within the day. We hardly ever go anyplace with out our Cool Cabana in summer season and it’s been very helpful right here, you may learn our overview of this seaside shelter however there are many different options that swimsuit completely different wants and budgets.

2. Meet up with associates

The john with a view is thought to most because the assembly level in Mooloolaba, everybody is aware of the place it’s, it’s centrally situated close to the surf-patrolled part of seaside, retailers and cafes, set over 2 ranges the highest part is sheltered from the solar and it has a superb view from the elevated decks out over the size of the seaside.

You actually do must cease by only for curiosity’s sake if not for the extra sensible use of the loos, altering rooms and bathe amenities.

3. Check out the numerous Espresso retailers, cafes and eating places

Mooloolaba has a unbelievable vary of eateries and spots to get a very good espresso, smoothie or one thing a bit stronger.

All the time a favorite for us now’s Rice Boi on The Wharf, it has a number of seating areas and kinds itself on a Japanese Izakaya. They outline their menu as ‘Asian avenue meals’ and whereas there are some informal favourites right here it’s all finished so extremely effectively. The ten-hour coconut braised beef is filled with flavour and is rendered to perfection in order that it melts aside in your mouth and the duck salad alone can be well worth the 3.5-hour drive from house.

Brunch needs to be my favorite meal of the day and Mooloolaba is stuffed with nice choices. On our final go to Craft Espresso actually stood out and it’s simple to seek out with that firey pink moped avenue artwork on the wall and the scent of nice espresso wafting out however there are lots of others that deserve a point out. We’re headed again for an extended keep in early 2023 and can add a information to our favorite Mooloolaba Cafes you may also need to attempt.

4. Depart some footprints within the sand

Strolling the size of the seaside is one thing you’ll need to do a minimum of as soon as throughout your keep and a dawn stroll earlier than the day actually kicks off is especially particular. It’s laborious to go unsuitable although with a wander alongside right here at any time of day, you would possibly simply must share the seaside with a number of extra folks because the day heats up.

5. Discover the wharf precinct

Positioned initially of the Spit you can find the Wharf Precinct, it’s located on the Mooloola River and throughout the street from the seaside parklands.

Many of the Mooloolaba water-based excursions and cruises depart from right here however it’s also house to many nice cafes and eating places together with The Dock and Rice Boi. Additionally it is the place you can find what we expect is the most effective ice cream in Mooloolaba at Fior di latte Gelateria.

6. Go to Sea Life Aquarium

The Sea Life Aquarium is situated throughout the wharf precinct within the coronary heart of Mooloolaba. It’s open 7 days and whereas it’s a enjoyable place to discover any day it may be one to have up your sleeve if you happen to occur to strike a number of hours of less-than-ideal seaside climate.

There are interactive hands-on experiences throughout the tidal contact pool, a superb stroll by means of aquarium the place the fish, sharks and all types of sea life float above and throughout you, tanks stuffed with brightly colored and weird creatures, little blue penguins and glowing jellyfish. There may be additionally the Seal Island present geared toward entertaining and educating the youthful viewers.

You possibly can go behind the scenes to study extra about how the aquarium works and the conservation work carried out by the Sea Life workforce with devoted breeding applications and their work with Turtles in Hassle to rescue, rehabilitate and launch our lovely sea turtles.

7. Go Snorkelling

Whereas Mooloolaba isn’t a famend snorkelling spot, within the space across the rock wall on the seaside facet you’ve gotten likelihood of seeing small fish, rays and we’ve noticed inexperienced sea turtles off the wall a few instances not too long ago. It’s sheltered and simple to get out and in from both the sandy seaside or the wall making it possibility for rookies.

8. Stroll the boardwalk and paths alongside The Spit

Paths and boardwalks wind their method alongside the beachfront proper the best way by means of Mooloolaba, alongside the Spit and out to the top of the rock groyne. These devoted paths assist defend the dunes behind the seaside whereas offering simple and frequent entry to the seaside. The walkways join the parklands, automobile parks, amenities and picnic areas adjoining to the seaside.

The boardwalk and a number of other park sections have some mild tree shade which is welcome throughout scorching summer season days. From the jap finish of the Spit to the HMAS Brisbane Lookout is just below 6 km as a return stroll. It’s a very enjoyable strolling path whether or not you do it for train or to discover Mooloolaba from one finish to the opposite stopping repeatedly alongside the best way.

9. Stroll into the ocean on the rock wall

From the top of The Spit, a rock wall or groyne separates the southeastern finish of Mooloolaba seaside from the doorway to the river. You possibly can stroll out on a straightforward path alongside the highest of the rock wall into the bay whereas holding your ft dry. It’s an excellent perspective to look again on the seaside but additionally look out into the water on both facet, through the years now we have seen each dolphins and turtles from out right here.

10. Take a Canal cruise

There are a few completely different canal cruises that run out on the Mooloola River from the Wharf space. Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba operates each a sundown and a seafood lunch tour by means of the waterways whereas Saltwater Eco Excursions is a more moderen cultural tour within the area incorporating lunch, an perception into the world’s maritime historical past, the gorgeous Mooloolah River and Indigenous Tradition.

11. Have an Aquaduck journey

Is it a bus? Is it a ship? It’s really each and the youngsters particularly will love the Sunshine Coast Aquaduck. Excursions depart every day from exterior Sea Life Aquarium, a straightforward strolling distance from the native lodging so that you gained’t must spherical up everybody into the automobile.

Cruise alongside the beachfront esplanade earlier than driving off the street and into the canal. You’ll float previous million-dollar waterfront properties and get some fabulous views together with fascinating commentary on the world.

12. Discover the rock swimming pools

On the northern finish of the seaside, there’s a rock desk the place fascinating rock swimming pools are uncovered on the low tide to discover. Uncover all kinds of small sea creatures that hand around in the tidal swimming pools.

13. Deal with your self to prawns recent from the ocean

The trawlers pull up straight behind the Mooloolaba fish market and you’ll be certain you might be at all times getting recent and scrumptious prawns. We love selecting up recent prawns after which including a salad and a few candy chilli sauce for an epic picnic however you will get all kinds from uncooked seafood by means of to fish and chips to remove or simply carry them upstairs to take pleasure in on their deck overlooking the river.

14. Take the brand new walkway from Mooloolaba to Alexandra Headlands

The Sunshine Coast coastal walkways have been prolonged with the brand new part that opened in 2022 between Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headlands. Plantings and inexperienced house encompass the walkway and it means you now not must stroll alongside the street excessive of the hill, you may reduce out a little bit of that uphill slog and stroll alongside the seaside fairly than the visitors.

And when you have time left to discover close by, good choices embody:

15. Level Cartwright

To the south of Mooloolaba is Level Cartwright only a brief hop throughout the river. There was once a river taxi you possibly can take for the fast journey to the opposite facet however that appears to have stopped operating now so except you’ve gotten your personal boat it’s a 10-minute (6 km) drive winding across the canals.

There may be intensive parkland on the Level with strolling paths winding its method round. The riverside seaside is a well-liked canine seaside the purpose itself is on the prime of the hill giving some nice views as you head down the ocean facet onto Kawana Seaside heading south.

16. Alexandra Headlands

Headed north, Alexandra Headlands is the subsequent seaside alongside from Mooloolaba so that they mainly be a part of collectively however name it a 1-2 km stroll alongside the beachfront and clifftop relying in your place to begin and vacation spot.

Alex Headlands is a superb seaside and barely much less busy than Mooloolaba. There are a number of kilometres of sand, with a seaside park and barbeque amenities, plus patrolled swimming areas. The seaside is well-liked for browsing, there’s a skate park and a number of other cafes close by.

The place to remain in Mooloolaba

There’s all kinds of lodging sorts to select from in Mooloolaba and its surrounding seashores.

For residences, we’ve stayed on the Seaview Resort and Mantra Mooloolaba Seaside. They’re vacationer residences with the amenities it is advisable self-cater and chill out on the seaside. They’ve swimming pools, BBQ amenities, and free WIFI and are situated straight throughout the street from the seaside and adjoining to the Esplanade eating places.

Personal leases in blended residence blocks are additionally much more accessible now for on-line reserving and might supply an excellent various tailor-made to the place and amenities you might be in search of.

Mooloolaba additionally has a unbelievable seaside caravan park with its coded entry gate opening straight onto the boardwalk and seaside. It’s not too long ago been given a full makeover and is a superb place to base your self in case you are travelling in a motorhome or caravan, all websites are powered slab websites and the amenities are fashionable and immaculately clear however you will want to plan forward for this one, they’re virtually at all times busy.

One of the best time to go to Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba has a big residential inhabitants and is a straightforward day journey distance from Brisbane so when you have your selection of days, midweek is best than weekends, and out of doors faculty holidays is best than throughout these peak intervals. You’ll simply discover it’s a bit simpler to get a parking lot, a greater deal on lodging or a desk at your selection of cafe. That mentioned we’ve been in Mooloolaba on Australia Day, in the course of the Yr 12’s remaining day celebration and loads of faculty holidays, and we at all times adore it.

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