The Seafarers Guide to Coolum Beach
Sightseeing
Pt Perry headland overlooking Coolum main beach to the North and The Bays to the South. Great spot for sight seeing, walking & picnics.
25 locals recommend
Point Perry
1686-1688 David Low WayPt Perry headland overlooking Coolum main beach to the North and The Bays to the South. Great spot for sight seeing, walking & picnics.
If you love bush walking you should plan on making the climb up Mt Coolum. Spectacular 360 degree views of Coolum and the Sunshine Coast. Allow approx 20 - 40 minutes to walk to the summit depending on fitness level.
176 locals recommend
Mount Coolum National Park
If you love bush walking you should plan on making the climb up Mt Coolum. Spectacular 360 degree views of Coolum and the Sunshine Coast. Allow approx 20 - 40 minutes to walk to the summit depending on fitness level.
Lows Lookout
8 Grandview DrLows Lookout gives a fantastic view of Coolum.
The Noosa National Park headland is one of Australia’s most popular parks, with a vast network of tracks ready to be explored. Accessible and beautiful, its coastal and rainforest paths are well-worn by hikers, runners, surfers and nature enthusiasts.
This walking wonderland offers 5 epic tracks to explore! So grab your running shoes and choose your tracks to discover this gorgeous landscape of coastal outlooks and Aussie bush.
840 locals recommend
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdThe Noosa National Park headland is one of Australia’s most popular parks, with a vast network of tracks ready to be explored. Accessible and beautiful, its coastal and rainforest paths are well-worn by hikers, runners, surfers and nature enthusiasts.
This walking wonderland offers 5 epic tracks to explore! So grab your running shoes and choose your tracks to discover this gorgeous landscape of coastal outlooks and Aussie bush.
Kondalilla Falls
74 Kondalilla Falls RdWaterfalls Swimming Hole and Walking Track
Gardners Falls
Obi Lane SouthWaterfalls, Swimming Hole and Walking Track
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View RdLookout in Maleny and walking Tracks
Mt Ninderry Lookout
3 Eucalyptus CresLookout & Walks
Coolum Coastal Boardwalk is a 350 metre suspended timber pedestrian walkway above the Point Perry Foreshore Reserve. The boardwalk connects the Coolum village to Wilkinson Park at Point Perry and is part of the greater Coastal Pathway.
My favourite walk is from Coolum Surf Club to Yaroomba Beach and back. Approx 5km Coastal Walk.
Coolum Coastal Boardwalk
Coolum Coastal Boardwalk is a 350 metre suspended timber pedestrian walkway above the Point Perry Foreshore Reserve. The boardwalk connects the Coolum village to Wilkinson Park at Point Perry and is part of the greater Coastal Pathway.
My favourite walk is from Coolum Surf Club to Yaroomba Beach and back. Approx 5km Coastal Walk.
Surf
Yaroomba Beach is located just South of Coolum and is great for surfing, fishing, diving and rock pools. Offers some challenging beach breaks and us protected in a northerly.
Best parking is off Andrew Street or Warragah Parade from David Low Way. Yaroomba Beach is only 10 minutes walk from The Seafarer Suite or 2 minutes by car.
24 locals recommend
Yaroomba Beach
1443 David Low WayYaroomba Beach is located just South of Coolum and is great for surfing, fishing, diving and rock pools. Offers some challenging beach breaks and us protected in a northerly.
Best parking is off Andrew Street or Warragah Parade from David Low Way. Yaroomba Beach is only 10 minutes walk from The Seafarer Suite or 2 minutes by car.
Stumers Creek Road
Stumers Creek RoadSurf spot - beach break. Good place to surf when there is not much swell.
One of the most scenic beaches in Coolum, First Bay is a little stretch of sand surrounded by rock pools, headlands and lined with pandanus trees. Great surf spot at First & Second Bay.
27 locals recommend
First Bay Coolum
One of the most scenic beaches in Coolum, First Bay is a little stretch of sand surrounded by rock pools, headlands and lined with pandanus trees. Great surf spot at First & Second Bay.
Pt Perry can offer some very challenging right hand barreling waves in the right conditions. During cyclonic swells or big southerly swells this can be one of the most challenging waves on the Sunshine Coast.
Point Perry is a lookout located just south of Coolum Beach. There is a walk you can take from the main beach to Point Perry. Follow the Boardwalk from the Surf Life Saving club south along the beach with the ocean to your left as it follows the coastline for around 600m.
25 locals recommend
Point Perry
1686-1688 David Low WayPt Perry can offer some very challenging right hand barreling waves in the right conditions. During cyclonic swells or big southerly swells this can be one of the most challenging waves on the Sunshine Coast.
Point Perry is a lookout located just south of Coolum Beach. There is a walk you can take from the main beach to Point Perry. Follow the Boardwalk from the Surf Life Saving club south along the beach with the ocean to your left as it follows the coastline for around 600m.
Coolum
Markets
Yandina Country Markets are open every Saturday from 7am - midday with stalls selling fresh local produce, food, plants and vintage finds.
North Street, Yandina
105 locals recommend
Yandina Markets - Saturday
North StreetYandina Country Markets are open every Saturday from 7am - midday with stalls selling fresh local produce, food, plants and vintage finds.
North Street, Yandina
Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans RoadGreat Market to visit on a Sunday
Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures there’s no other market quite like it. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best artisan market in Australia.
Market days are Saturdays 7am to 2pm and Wednesdays 8am to 2pm.
80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial DrRenowned for its locally made artisan treasures there’s no other market quite like it. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best artisan market in Australia.
Market days are Saturdays 7am to 2pm and Wednesdays 8am to 2pm.
80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
Great market to visit in Noosa on a Sunday morning known for its yummy food and fresh local produce.
Outdoor market with locally sourced fruits & vegetables, plus baked goods & breakfast options.
155 Weyba Rd, Noosaville
224 locals recommend
Noosa Farmers Market
155 Weyba RdGreat market to visit in Noosa on a Sunday morning known for its yummy food and fresh local produce.
Outdoor market with locally sourced fruits & vegetables, plus baked goods & breakfast options.
155 Weyba Rd, Noosaville
Beach
Coolum Beach is a beautiful seaside town with stretches of sandy beaches, headlands and bays.
For swimming and surfing visit Main Beach with access via Tickle Park. The beach is patrolled by Coolum Surf Club.
Parking available at Tickle Park and various beach access points along David Low Way.
194 locals recommend
Coolum Beach
Parking available at Tickle Park and various beach access points along David Low Way.
Stunning beaches surrounded by lush tropical National Park, Shopping, Restaurants & Noosa River
270 locals recommend
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Stunning beaches surrounded by lush tropical National Park, Shopping, Restaurants & Noosa River
Yaroomba Beach
1443 David Low WayPeregian Beach is a magic little village nestled against the dunes of a beautiful white sand beach. Just down the road from Coolum.
It has everything a village requires. A friendly local pub, a village square, boutique shopping and excellent coffee, cocktails and fine dining.
168 locals recommend
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is a magic little village nestled against the dunes of a beautiful white sand beach. Just down the road from Coolum.
It has everything a village requires. A friendly local pub, a village square, boutique shopping and excellent coffee, cocktails and fine dining.
Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia
Shopping & Supplies
Coles Coolum
19 Birtwill Street8 Birtwill St,
Coolum Beach
Woolworths Coolum
21 S Coolum Rd21 South Coolum Road, Coolum Beach
Dan Murphy's Coolum
3 Margaret St3 Margaret Street, Coolum Beach
Australia Post
8-26 Birtwill StBirtwill Street, Coolum Beach
Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Bars, Entertainment.
154 / 164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore
436 locals recommend
Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeShopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Bars, Entertainment.
154 / 164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore
Golf
Mount Coolum Golf Club
17 Lumeah Dr
17 Lumeah Drive,
Mt Coolum
Attractions
Australia Zoo is a 700-acre zoo in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.
1638 Steve Irwin Way Beerwah
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is a 700-acre zoo in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.
1638 Steve Irwin Way Beerwah
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk.
233 locals recommend
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer RdTheme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk.
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options.
73 Frizzo Road Palmview
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveTime-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options.
73 Frizzo Road Palmview
The World’s Largest Aqua Park in on the Sunshine Coast!
60 Junction Drive Coolum, Queensland, Australia.
72 locals recommend
BLAST Aqua Park Coolum
60 Junction DrThe World’s Largest Aqua Park in on the Sunshine Coast!
60 Junction Drive Coolum, Queensland, Australia.