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Alex Headlands

Mooloolaba is a vibrant seaside town bustling with some of the best restaurants and shopping on the Sunshine Coast. Cruise the esplanade, visit our iconic wharf precinct, sample our famous seafood straight of the docks or just relax on our beautiful beach. No matter what type of getaway you need Mooloolaba has it all. So if your up for some action and adventure or just want to relax this is the place for you. Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast and within a 1 hour drive of Brisbane this is the perfect hub to explore from. You'll soon Learn to love Mooloolaba as much as us locals!
157 locals recommend
Mooloolaba
157 locals recommend
Mooloolaba is a vibrant seaside town bustling with some of the best restaurants and shopping on the Sunshine Coast. Cruise the esplanade, visit our iconic wharf precinct, sample our famous seafood straight of the docks or just relax on our beautiful beach. No matter what type of getaway you need Mooloolaba has it all. So if your up for some action and adventure or just want to relax this is the place for you. Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast and within a 1 hour drive of Brisbane this is the perfect hub to explore from. You'll soon Learn to love Mooloolaba as much as us locals!

Food and drink scene

All my personal favorite foodie locations.
Located in Mooloolaba a local favorite great food and family friendly service. Less than 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk.
48 locals recommend
Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria
13 Mooloolaba Espl
48 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a local favorite great food and family friendly service. Less than 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk.
Located in Mooloolaba a sophisticated dinning experience less than 5 minute drive or only a 19 minutes walk.
27 locals recommend
Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar
95 Mooloolaba Espl
27 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a sophisticated dinning experience less than 5 minute drive or only a 19 minutes walk.
A must visit for the serious foodie located at Yandina 28 minutes drive away. Bookings essential.
50 locals recommend
Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry Rd
50 locals recommend
A must visit for the serious foodie located at Yandina 28 minutes drive away. Bookings essential.
Great for breaky and a healthy 20 minute walk away.
9 locals recommend
The Coffee Club Café - Mooloolaba
24 Mooloolaba Espl
9 locals recommend
Great for breaky and a healthy 20 minute walk away.
20 minute walk away at the Mooloolaba wharf delish!
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn Parade
136 locals recommend
20 minute walk away at the Mooloolaba wharf delish!
Stunning views of Mooloolaba wharf. Fine dining and 20 minute walk away.
20 locals recommend
See Restaurant
123 Parkyn Parade
20 locals recommend
Stunning views of Mooloolaba wharf. Fine dining and 20 minute walk away.
5 minutes walk away at our local shopping centre.
11 locals recommend
RayJays Fish & Chips
25-33 Poinsettia Ave
11 locals recommend
5 minutes walk away at our local shopping centre.
Located in Mooloolaba a 15 minute walk Japanese Asian menu fine dining a must see.
58 locals recommend
Spice Bar Restaurant
123 Mooloolaba Espl
58 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a 15 minute walk Japanese Asian menu fine dining a must see.
Located in Maroochydore amaz Asian fusion food. 6 minute drive away.
21 locals recommend
Giddy Geisha
Market Lane
21 locals recommend
Located in Maroochydore amaz Asian fusion food. 6 minute drive away.
Best in Mooloolaba. 8 minutes drive.
19 locals recommend
Sakana Sushi Bar
25 Parkyn Parade
19 locals recommend
Best in Mooloolaba. 8 minutes drive.
Located in Mooloolaba a fun night out. 20 minute walk or less than 4 minute drive.
Kinnho Teppanyaki
45 Brisbane Road
Located in Mooloolaba a fun night out. 20 minute walk or less than 4 minute drive.
Your local Maccas. 6 minutes drive. 25 minute walk.
7 locals recommend
McDonald's Maroochydore II
Wirraway Street
7 locals recommend
Your local Maccas. 6 minutes drive. 25 minute walk.
Located in Mooloolaba a great Greek cuisine. 20 minutes walk.
9 locals recommend
Spero
Parkyn Parade
9 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a great Greek cuisine. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Cotton Tree fantastic Seafood with a view to die for!
118 locals recommend
The Boat Shed
118 locals recommend
Located in Cotton Tree fantastic Seafood with a view to die for!
Located in Maroochydore a personal favorite dine drink then check out there amaz cellar shop, 6 minutes drive way.
23 locals recommend
Market Bistro
8 Market Lane
23 locals recommend
Located in Maroochydore a personal favorite dine drink then check out there amaz cellar shop, 6 minutes drive way.
Located in Maleny and Perfect for a special occasion. 37 minutes drive away.
24 locals recommend
King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar
401 Mountain View Rd
24 locals recommend
Located in Maleny and Perfect for a special occasion. 37 minutes drive away.
Located in Mooloolaba only a 20m minute walk. YUMM.
Ton Khao Bistro
First Avenue
Located in Mooloolaba only a 20m minute walk. YUMM.
Located in our neighbourhood popular with everyone. 7 minutes walk away.
73 locals recommend
The Velo Project
19 Careela St
73 locals recommend
Located in our neighbourhood popular with everyone. 7 minutes walk away.
Located in Mooloolaba Seafood for the special occasion. Only a 25 minute walk or 4 min drive.
35 locals recommend
Fish on Parkyn
25 Parkyn Parade
35 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba Seafood for the special occasion. Only a 25 minute walk or 4 min drive.
For all you cheese lovers out there try there Wasabi cheddar. 35 minutes drive away.
55 locals recommend
Maleny Cheese
1 Clifford St
55 locals recommend
For all you cheese lovers out there try there Wasabi cheddar. 35 minutes drive away.
For a romantic dinner for two. 10 minutes drive away.
34 locals recommend
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys Ln
34 locals recommend
For a romantic dinner for two. 10 minutes drive away.
Located in Buderim amazing Vegan healthy Café 10 minutes drive.
24 locals recommend
Cafe Vie
2 Main St
24 locals recommend
Located in Buderim amazing Vegan healthy Café 10 minutes drive.
Located in Mooloolaba 15 minute Walk to my Fav Ice crème shop!
Gelatissimo Mooloolaba
101-105 Esplanade
Located in Mooloolaba 15 minute Walk to my Fav Ice crème shop!
Next to Coles and BWS 17 minutes walk.
64 locals recommend
Coles Mooloolaba
Venning Street
64 locals recommend
Next to Coles and BWS 17 minutes walk.
Located in Mooloolaba a local institution Walk 20 minutes.
7 locals recommend
Montezuma's Mexican
Brisbane Road
7 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a local institution Walk 20 minutes.
Located in Mooloolaba Great Chinese nice atmosphere 25 minute walk away..
Bauhinia Chinese Restaurant
15 Brisbane Rd
Located in Mooloolaba Great Chinese nice atmosphere 25 minute walk away..
Located in Maroochydore a great drinks food and lunch time specials. 6 minutes drive away.
8 locals recommend
Uptown Gastropub
8 locals recommend
Located in Maroochydore a great drinks food and lunch time specials. 6 minutes drive away.
Located in Birtinya music food drink family friendly. Only a 12 minute drive away.
141 locals recommend
NightQuarter
8 The Avenue
141 locals recommend
Located in Birtinya music food drink family friendly. Only a 12 minute drive away.
18 minutes walk away great takeaway.
9 locals recommend
Black Curry Asian Kitchen
188 Alexandra Parade
9 locals recommend
18 minutes walk away great takeaway.
Located in Mooloolaba, A bar and grill 16 minutes walk.
6 locals recommend
Lemon and Thyme
121 Mooloolaba Espl
6 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba, A bar and grill 16 minutes walk.
Indian food 20 minutes walk away.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant
1/9 Mooloolaba Espl
Indian food 20 minutes walk away.
A must visit for the Beer lover located in Nambour 20 minutes drive.
Stalwart Alehouse and Brewery
78-84 Currie Street
A must visit for the Beer lover located in Nambour 20 minutes drive.
In Mooloolaba reasonably priced 20 minute walk.
21 locals recommend
Thai Lotus
20 Brisbane Rd
21 locals recommend
In Mooloolaba reasonably priced 20 minute walk.

Sightseeing

Relax on our beautiful beach only 15 min walk.
197 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy
77 Mooloolaba Espl
197 locals recommend
Relax on our beautiful beach only 15 min walk.
A great day trip to the Hinterland village of Montville. check out the fantastic shops.
401 locals recommend
Montville
401 locals recommend
A great day trip to the Hinterland village of Montville. check out the fantastic shops.
For all you surfers out there.
67 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland
67 locals recommend
For all you surfers out there.
A must visit; See Noosa's beautiful beach, shop eat and walk the national park.
47 locals recommend
Noosa Shire
47 locals recommend
A must visit; See Noosa's beautiful beach, shop eat and walk the national park.
A great walk to admire the views.
103 locals recommend
Point Cartwright Light
LOT 577 Pacific Blvd
103 locals recommend
A great walk to admire the views.
Enjoy the Hinterland visit highly recommended.
277 locals recommend
Maleny
277 locals recommend
Enjoy the Hinterland visit highly recommended.
Another gorgeous beach.
36 locals recommend
Maroochydore Beach
36 locals recommend
Another gorgeous beach.
Drive 17 minutes and walk up Mount Coolum!
265 locals recommend
Mount Coolum
265 locals recommend
Drive 17 minutes and walk up Mount Coolum!
Another stunning beach.
93 locals recommend
Kings Beach
93 locals recommend
Another stunning beach.
Enjoy a Rainforest walk and have a picnic.
239 locals recommend
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View Rd
239 locals recommend
Enjoy a Rainforest walk and have a picnic.
Walk the trail enjoy nature.
57 locals recommend
Mapleton Falls National Park
78 Mapleton Falls Rd
57 locals recommend
Walk the trail enjoy nature.
Great cafes good surf.
82 locals recommend
Moffat Beach
82 locals recommend
Great cafes good surf.
Very family friendly.
34 locals recommend
Dicky Beach
34 locals recommend
Very family friendly.
Great views only a 17 minute walk.
8 locals recommend
HMAS Brisbane Lookout
8 locals recommend
Great views only a 17 minute walk.

Beauty

Located in Mooloolaba sip on a champagne as you have your hair masterfully styled. Walk 20 minutes.
Boujee Blow Bar
13 Mooloolaba Espl
Located in Mooloolaba sip on a champagne as you have your hair masterfully styled. Walk 20 minutes.
Located in Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza great value. Drive 7 minutes.
Galaxy Nails
Located in Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza great value. Drive 7 minutes.
Located in Mooloolaba 8 minutes walk away spoil yourself.
Frangipani Tree Balinese Day Spa
32-34 Camfield St
Located in Mooloolaba 8 minutes walk away spoil yourself.
Located in Mooloolaba Perfect for those infills. 20 minutes walk.
Pearl Nails Spa
59 Mooloolaba Espl
Located in Mooloolaba Perfect for those infills. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Maroochydore. Get your Tan and lashes on! 5 minutes drive away.
Urban Tan Lash & Beauty
32 Aerodrome Rd
Located in Maroochydore. Get your Tan and lashes on! 5 minutes drive away.
5 Minutes walk away!
Little Birdie Hair Co - Mooloolaba
25 Poinsettia Ave
5 Minutes walk away!
Always come away with great hair! 20 minute walk.
Elenbi Hair - Mooloolaba
47-51 Mooloolaba Espl
Always come away with great hair! 20 minute walk.
Located in Mooloolaba Fantastic tan, waxing and beauty salon. 17 minutes walk.
The Brazilian Hut
45 Brisbane Rd
Located in Mooloolaba Fantastic tan, waxing and beauty salon. 17 minutes walk.

Shopping

Located in Maroochydore, Myers, David Jones , Kmart, Big W, Target, H&M, Coles. Shop till you drop only 9 mins drive.
436 locals recommend
Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton Parade
436 locals recommend
Located in Maroochydore, Myers, David Jones , Kmart, Big W, Target, H&M, Coles. Shop till you drop only 9 mins drive.
2 minute drive, stock up.
64 locals recommend
Coles Mooloolaba
Venning Street
64 locals recommend
2 minute drive, stock up.
5 minutes walk our local shopping centre.
BWS Emerald Woods Mooloolaba
Parkway Drive
5 minutes walk our local shopping centre.
A short walk to the local esplanade for shopping and restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Mooloolaba Esplanade
22 locals recommend
A short walk to the local esplanade for shopping and restaurants.
Legendary markets a must see! Every Wed and Sat.
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial Dr
700 locals recommend
Legendary markets a must see! Every Wed and Sat.
Located in Mooloolaba the closest gas station. 3 minutes drive.
Coles Express
Foote Street
Located in Mooloolaba the closest gas station. 3 minutes drive.
Your nearest Aldi store. 6 minutes drive.
ALDI Maroochydore
102 Aerodrome Road
Your nearest Aldi store. 6 minutes drive.
Every Sunday 8 am to 1 pm. 20 minute drive away.
60 locals recommend
Caloundra Street Fair
Bulcock Street
60 locals recommend
Every Sunday 8 am to 1 pm. 20 minute drive away.
Located at Forest Glen the ultimate organic health groceries store. 13 minutes drive.
47 locals recommend
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons Rd
47 locals recommend
Located at Forest Glen the ultimate organic health groceries store. 13 minutes drive.
More of a local shopping centre Big W, Woolworths, Coles. 6 minutes drive.
151 locals recommend
Kawana Shoppingworld
119 Point Cartwright Dr
151 locals recommend
More of a local shopping centre Big W, Woolworths, Coles. 6 minutes drive.
located at Noosa a great shopping and dining experience. 34 minutes drive.
331 locals recommend
Hastings Street
Hastings Street
331 locals recommend
located at Noosa a great shopping and dining experience. 34 minutes drive.
Located in Mooloolaba Bye or hire a surfboard. 15 minute walk.
The Surfboard Warehouse
131 Mooloolaba Espl
Located in Mooloolaba Bye or hire a surfboard. 15 minute walk.
9 min drive for all your organic produce.
Flannerys Maroochydoore
45 Plaza Parade
9 min drive for all your organic produce.
Your local liquor superstore 8 minutes drive.
11 locals recommend
Dan Murphy's Kawana
136 Point Cartwright Drive
11 locals recommend
Your local liquor superstore 8 minutes drive.
Located in Mooloolaba for the fishing enthusiast. 6 minute drive or 30 minute walk.
Fishing International Supplies & Hardware
10 Parkyn Parade
Located in Mooloolaba for the fishing enthusiast. 6 minute drive or 30 minute walk.
Located in Minyama a must stop off for the very keen fisherman. 6 minutes drive.
Tackle World
8 Nicklin Way
Located in Minyama a must stop off for the very keen fisherman. 6 minutes drive.
ALDI Maroochydore
102 Aerodrome Road

Coffee

Located in Mooloolaba your coffee favourites. 19 minutes walk.
Gloria Jean's Coffees
106 Mooloolaba Espl
Located in Mooloolaba your coffee favourites. 19 minutes walk.
Located in Mooloolaba 4 minutes drive away well worth visiting.
20 locals recommend
The Colombian Coffee Co.
20 Brisbane Rd
20 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba 4 minutes drive away well worth visiting.
Located in Mooloolaba only 7 minutes walk away and great for breaky and coffee a personal favorite. Dog friendly!
73 locals recommend
The Velo Project
19 Careela St
73 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba only 7 minutes walk away and great for breaky and coffee a personal favorite. Dog friendly!
Consistently good coffee and food. 20 minutes walk.
9 locals recommend
The Coffee Club Café - Mooloolaba
24 Mooloolaba Espl
9 locals recommend
Consistently good coffee and food. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Mooloolaba great Coffee. 20 minutes walk.
9 locals recommend
Dejavu Cafe & Bar
47-51 Mooloolaba Espl
9 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba great Coffee. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Cotton Tree, great organic coffee and food. 6 minutes drive.
13 locals recommend
Raw Energy
20 Memorial Ave
13 locals recommend
Located in Cotton Tree, great organic coffee and food. 6 minutes drive.
Located in Woombye order online or visit café at The Big Pineapple Organic. 13 minutes drive.
Montville Coffee
15 Balmoral Rd
Located in Woombye order online or visit café at The Big Pineapple Organic. 13 minutes drive.

Activity's

Great for families all weather lawn bowls. 20 minutes walk.
16 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Bowls Club
Kapala Street
16 locals recommend
Great for families all weather lawn bowls. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Palm view our local amusement park only 18 min drive away.
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder Drive
266 locals recommend
Located in Palm view our local amusement park only 18 min drive away.
Located in Yandina if Ginger is your thing or just looking for a great family day. 22 minutes drive away.
233 locals recommend
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Rd
233 locals recommend
Located in Yandina if Ginger is your thing or just looking for a great family day. 22 minutes drive away.
Located at Beerwah The home of the Crocodile Hunter. And 30 minute drive.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
867 locals recommend
Located at Beerwah The home of the Crocodile Hunter. And 30 minute drive.
Located in Mooloolaba a must visit 20 minutes walk and so family friendly.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn Parade
327 locals recommend
Located in Mooloolaba a must visit 20 minutes walk and so family friendly.
Great for families with young children. 35 minutes drive.
82 locals recommend
Maleny Dairies
70 McCarthy Rd
82 locals recommend
Great for families with young children. 35 minutes drive.
Located at Alex Headland ,If you love to bowl this is for you. Great for the family. 24 minute walk or 4 min drive.
19 locals recommend
Suncity Tenpin
8 Mari St
19 locals recommend
Located at Alex Headland ,If you love to bowl this is for you. Great for the family. 24 minute walk or 4 min drive.
A must visit when in Mooloolaba. 20 minutes walk.
115 locals recommend
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn Parade
115 locals recommend
A must visit when in Mooloolaba. 20 minutes walk.
Located in Woombye visit the Iconic Big Pineapple and grab a photo. 13 minutes drive.
103 locals recommend
The Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection Rd
103 locals recommend
Located in Woombye visit the Iconic Big Pineapple and grab a photo. 13 minutes drive.
Located in Palm View when in season pick your own strawberry's a personal favorite for the kids. 19 minute drive
18 locals recommend
Strawberry Fields
133 Laxton Rd
18 locals recommend
Located in Palm View when in season pick your own strawberry's a personal favorite for the kids. 19 minute drive
Located on Mooloolaba beach the kids love this 17 minutes walk.
Aerojump Bungy Trampolines Australia
1 Elanora Ave
Located on Mooloolaba beach the kids love this 17 minutes walk.
Located in Landsborough Perfect for the thrill seeker. 21 minute drive.
70 locals recommend
Big Kart Track
2310 Steve Irwin Way
70 locals recommend
Located in Landsborough Perfect for the thrill seeker. 21 minute drive.
located in Woombye A great local zoo located at The Big Pineapple. 12 minutes drive.
46 locals recommend
Wildlife HQ Zoo
76 Nambour Connection Rd
46 locals recommend
located in Woombye A great local zoo located at The Big Pineapple. 12 minutes drive.
Your local movies. 7 minutes drive.
119 locals recommend
BCC Cinemas Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza
154-164 Horton Parade
119 locals recommend
Your local movies. 7 minutes drive.
Another great waterpark for young and old. 10 minutes drive.
71 locals recommend
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low Way
71 locals recommend
Another great waterpark for young and old. 10 minutes drive.
Located on Noosa North Shore for the horse lover ride on the beach. 1 hour 5 minutes drive.
7 locals recommend
Equathon Horse Riding
Beach Road
7 locals recommend
Located on Noosa North Shore for the horse lover ride on the beach. 1 hour 5 minutes drive.
For all riding levels. 26 minutes drive away.
8 locals recommend
Mooloolah Valley Riding Centre
103 King Rd
8 locals recommend
For all riding levels. 26 minutes drive away.
Located at Sunshine Coast airport Fly in the Skye. 12 minutes drive.
11 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Sunbus
9 Bonanza Ct
11 locals recommend
Located at Sunshine Coast airport Fly in the Skye. 12 minutes drive.