Guidebook for Coolum Beach

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Guidebook for Coolum Beach

Drinks & Nightlife

Great cocktails reasonably priced. A good restaurant too - but bookings are essentail. Cosy bar atmosphere - the place is usually packed
67 locals recommend
Castro's Bar & Restaurant
7-13 Beach Road
67 locals recommend
Great cocktails reasonably priced. A good restaurant too - but bookings are essentail. Cosy bar atmosphere - the place is usually packed
Live bands on a Friday night - the music is often very good. Starts at 6.30 pm generally. Cheap drinks. Friendly atmosphere, all age groups tend to turn up on a Friday night - depending on the band playing. Courtesy bus available
17 locals recommend
Coolum Beach Bowls Club
7-13 Elizabeth St
17 locals recommend
Live bands on a Friday night - the music is often very good. Starts at 6.30 pm generally. Cheap drinks. Friendly atmosphere, all age groups tend to turn up on a Friday night - depending on the band playing. Courtesy bus available
Live music Friday nights late, Saturday nights late, and Sunday afternoons. Sunday's often have a special tribute band and these get PACKED - get there early. A courtesy bus for pick up and drop off is available.. 0476647254
80 locals recommend
Coolum Beach Hotel
David Low Way
80 locals recommend
Live music Friday nights late, Saturday nights late, and Sunday afternoons. Sunday's often have a special tribute band and these get PACKED - get there early. A courtesy bus for pick up and drop off is available.. 0476647254

Essentials

a 2 min drive. There are shopping bags should you need them in the downstairs cleaning cupboard
60 locals recommend
Woolworths Coolum
21 S Coolum Rd
60 locals recommend
a 2 min drive. There are shopping bags should you need them in the downstairs cleaning cupboard
86 locals recommend
Coles Coolum
19 Birtwill Street
86 locals recommend
A great option on public holidays when supermarkets are closed. It has a great range of local produce
90 locals recommend
IGA Mt Coolum
2 Suncoast Beach Dr
90 locals recommend
A great option on public holidays when supermarkets are closed. It has a great range of local produce
a 2 min drive
LiveLife Pharmacy Coolum Village
10 Birtwill St
a 2 min drive

Shopping

A great big op shop / charity shop / recycled shop. Tastefully laid out, including an antique curio section. this is NOT your typical dusty op shop!
Alpha & Omega Recycling Shop
25 Production St
A great big op shop / charity shop / recycled shop. Tastefully laid out, including an antique curio section. this is NOT your typical dusty op shop!

Sightseeing

the second largest rock in the world. Climbing it is a must!. The views from the top are spectacular
265 locals recommend
Mount Coolum
265 locals recommend
the second largest rock in the world. Climbing it is a must!. The views from the top are spectacular
https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/ The worlds largest operating ginger factory ! Selling a huge range of ginger products. Rides on the 116 year old Sugar cane train through 9 hectares of tropical gardens are eternally popular with families Lots of things to do - LIve Bee show and tastings, factory tour and tastings, as well as other rides, shopping, play areas, rainforest and cafe. 50 Pioneer Road Yandina, QLD (07) 5447 8431 enquiries@gingerfactory.com.au
233 locals recommend
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Rd
233 locals recommend
https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/ The worlds largest operating ginger factory ! Selling a huge range of ginger products. Rides on the 116 year old Sugar cane train through 9 hectares of tropical gardens are eternally popular with families Lots of things to do - LIve Bee show and tastings, factory tour and tastings, as well as other rides, shopping, play areas, rainforest and cafe. 50 Pioneer Road Yandina, QLD (07) 5447 8431 enquiries@gingerfactory.com.au

Parks & Nature

a fairly gentle walk with great views
8 locals recommend
Boardwalk View Of Mt Coolum
9 Wave Cres
8 locals recommend
a fairly gentle walk with great views
A great place to take your four legged friend. Plenty of parking, doggy disposable bags usually provided onsite, great views, great atmosphere. Toilets ( for two legs) and some park facilities near the car park also
21 locals recommend
Stumers Creek Dog Offleash Area
Stumers Creek Road
21 locals recommend
A great place to take your four legged friend. Plenty of parking, doggy disposable bags usually provided onsite, great views, great atmosphere. Toilets ( for two legs) and some park facilities near the car park also
A fairly gentle walk will get you to the summit in about 20 minutes. A great place to spot pods of whales in October
35 locals recommend
Mount Peregian
35 locals recommend
A fairly gentle walk will get you to the summit in about 20 minutes. A great place to spot pods of whales in October

Getting around

route 622 leaves from south Coolum Rd near GreenOaks Drive and can take you to the airport and also Maroochydore Station. IN the opposite direction it travels to Noosaville and Noosa Heads An intercity bus stop is also nearby. this is serviced by Greyhound coach/bus
South Coolum Road
South Coolum Road
route 622 leaves from south Coolum Rd near GreenOaks Drive and can take you to the airport and also Maroochydore Station. IN the opposite direction it travels to Noosaville and Noosa Heads An intercity bus stop is also nearby. this is serviced by Greyhound coach/bus
Nambour station is the closest train station to Coolum.. There is a regular electric train service between Brisbane and Coolum A bus from here to coolum Central takes approx 30 mins. Approx a 20 mins drive by car.
17 locals recommend
Nambour station
17 locals recommend
Nambour station is the closest train station to Coolum.. There is a regular electric train service between Brisbane and Coolum A bus from here to coolum Central takes approx 30 mins. Approx a 20 mins drive by car.
Sunbus is the Sunshine Coast public bus transport system. For timetables and other info www.sunbus.com.au
11 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Sunbus
9 Bonanza Ct
11 locals recommend
Sunbus is the Sunshine Coast public bus transport system. For timetables and other info www.sunbus.com.au
The airport is approximately a 20 min drive. there is also a shuttle bus Conn X ion which meets every major flight and will drop you to your door. Phone (07) 5477 0888 Bookings Phone 1800 804 340 Fax (07) 5450 1044 WWW www.con-x-ion.com
6 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport
6 locals recommend
The airport is approximately a 20 min drive. there is also a shuttle bus Conn X ion which meets every major flight and will drop you to your door. Phone (07) 5477 0888 Bookings Phone 1800 804 340 Fax (07) 5450 1044 WWW www.con-x-ion.com
During most school holidays Noosa Shire Council offer a free shuttle service to tourist hot spots in Noosa. This is a trial and is often updated. To be sure you get accurate information. check their website and fact sheets https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/go-noosa
Noosa Council
9 Pelican St
During most school holidays Noosa Shire Council offer a free shuttle service to tourist hot spots in Noosa. This is a trial and is often updated. To be sure you get accurate information. check their website and fact sheets https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/go-noosa

Entertainment & Activities

Usually a bit easier to get a park here than the crowded Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore. Sessions don't sell out as quickly either. A good idea to check online to see what's available first
115 locals recommend
BCC Cinemas Noosa
29 Sunshine Beach Rd
115 locals recommend
Usually a bit easier to get a park here than the crowded Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore. Sessions don't sell out as quickly either. A good idea to check online to see what's available first
Eumundi markets are a byword in the area. Vastly popular. Get there early to secure a good park. Over 200 market stalls Plenty of little cafes and restaurants to grab brunch or lunch too. Plenty of shady trees. Live music often playing The markets are open every Wednesday from 8am-1.30pm and every Saturday from 7am-2pm
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial Dr
700 locals recommend
Eumundi markets are a byword in the area. Vastly popular. Get there early to secure a good park. Over 200 market stalls Plenty of little cafes and restaurants to grab brunch or lunch too. Plenty of shady trees. Live music often playing The markets are open every Wednesday from 8am-1.30pm and every Saturday from 7am-2pm
For days when the beach is off limits there is a 25m heated pool about 5 mins drive away. Babysitter facilities, as well as a cafe
7 locals recommend
Swim Fit Coolum
1930 David Low Way
7 locals recommend
For days when the beach is off limits there is a 25m heated pool about 5 mins drive away. Babysitter facilities, as well as a cafe
Get your Adrenalin shot and sightseeing in one hit. Free fall over the stunning Coolum coastline with landing options at Coolum Beach and Stumers Creek. For those who prefer to stay firmly grounded, our deck is a great vantage point for watching thrill seekers drift down and land
11 locals recommend
Skydive Noosa
4 Kittyhawk Cl
11 locals recommend
Get your Adrenalin shot and sightseeing in one hit. Free fall over the stunning Coolum coastline with landing options at Coolum Beach and Stumers Creek. For those who prefer to stay firmly grounded, our deck is a great vantage point for watching thrill seekers drift down and land
A picturesque and popular course on the Sunshine Coast, an 18 hole golf course nestled at the foot of the unmissable Mt Coolum. Address Lumeah Drive, Mt Coolum, QLD 4573 Bookings Phone Pro Shop: (07) 5446 3125 WWW www.mtcoolumgolf.com
9 locals recommend
Mount Coolum Golf Course
9 locals recommend
A picturesque and popular course on the Sunshine Coast, an 18 hole golf course nestled at the foot of the unmissable Mt Coolum. Address Lumeah Drive, Mt Coolum, QLD 4573 Bookings Phone Pro Shop: (07) 5446 3125 WWW www.mtcoolumgolf.com
A FREE outdoor movie theatre runs every Saturday night. Genenrally the movie starts just on dusk, but you will need to get there earlier to secure your spot. Bring a picnic blanket and basket or get supplies from one of the takeaways just across the road. Address Tickle Park, Coolum Beach, QLD 4573 Bookings Phone 0439 706 206 WWW www.coolum.com.au/coolumflicks
24 locals recommend
Tickle Park
David Low Way
24 locals recommend
A FREE outdoor movie theatre runs every Saturday night. Genenrally the movie starts just on dusk, but you will need to get there earlier to secure your spot. Bring a picnic blanket and basket or get supplies from one of the takeaways just across the road. Address Tickle Park, Coolum Beach, QLD 4573 Bookings Phone 0439 706 206 WWW www.coolum.com.au/coolumflicks
Best known for its 120 metre hydro slip-slide Located just 2 kms north of the Big Pineapple. BBQ facilities are provided, making it an economical choice for families - tables, chairs BBQ gas included. A kiosk onsite for ice creams drinks and chips. 74 Schubert Rd Woombye, QLD 1800 287 333 info@thrillhillwaterslides.com
6 locals recommend
Thrill Hill
74 Schubert Rd
6 locals recommend
Best known for its 120 metre hydro slip-slide Located just 2 kms north of the Big Pineapple. BBQ facilities are provided, making it an economical choice for families - tables, chairs BBQ gas included. A kiosk onsite for ice creams drinks and chips. 74 Schubert Rd Woombye, QLD 1800 287 333 info@thrillhillwaterslides.com
The World's largest aqua park! Just a 3 min drive from here, a fantastic place to cool down and have fun. Set in a man made freshwater lake There are picnic facilities and free BBQs on site, also change rooms and a café and kiosk. There are lifeguards on duty supervising play and children. (Children under six must be accompanied by a guardian.) Be warned - can get VERY BUSY during the summer months - first in best dressed! 0451 043394 email info@aquaparkcoolum.com.au https://aquaparkcoolum.com.au/facts-faqs
72 locals recommend
BLAST Aqua Park Coolum
60 Junction Dr
72 locals recommend
The World's largest aqua park! Just a 3 min drive from here, a fantastic place to cool down and have fun. Set in a man made freshwater lake There are picnic facilities and free BBQs on site, also change rooms and a café and kiosk. There are lifeguards on duty supervising play and children. (Children under six must be accompanied by a guardian.) Be warned - can get VERY BUSY during the summer months - first in best dressed! 0451 043394 email info@aquaparkcoolum.com.au https://aquaparkcoolum.com.au/facts-faqs