For the golfers in the group there are beautiful, scenic golf courses starting with the Mount Coolum Golf Club. This golfing range sponsors a monthly metal competition, typically held on the first Saturday of each month and there are different prizes for the winner. This championship, 18 hole, par 72 course is not for the faint of heart. There are other games of golf in and around town including the Golf Qld, Golf Australia and Sunshine Coast Golf.

If lying on the beach, soaking up the sun is more your style, then the Mooloolaba beach is the perfect choice. The white sandy beaches and lots of water sports will keep people busy all day or all week. There is snorkelling, deep sea fishing, wind surfing or boogie boarding. For those who like their water activities a little calmer, there are hundreds of chairs for lounging by the shore to soak up the sun and maybe take a dip in the surf.

Also along the Mooloolaba region is the famous Australia Zoo which was home to the late Croc Hunter and now his lovely daughter, Bindi. This is a great zoo in which to spend a day with the many different animals. And spend the day one will; an individual can play, pet and feed many of the different species and breeds of wildlife.

Known for its various different shopping and restaurant experiences and Mooloolaba holiday apartments, this region is also popular for the unique and unusual architectural built structures one could admire and visit while on their trip. After that, head to the Aussie World amusement park that has over 30 games and rides to choose from to thrill and entertain you. There is also the Big Kart Track that allows its guests a place to navigate chicanes, wild bends and hairpin turns in the small highway, what an adrenalin rush.

Cotton Tree is another great place to visit while vacationing in the Waters of Twin region and it’s one of the best kept secrets. This area lies between the ocean and the opening of the river. Each Sunday morning features a market of produce, different types of wares and handicrafts. Thousands of tourists and locals flock to the market every weekend and this is a great holiday destination for hundreds of travellers.

Also a symbol of Queensland it the Big Pineapple, a major iconic symbol of the area on the Sunshine Coast and for many years, it has been amusing visitors. The plantation train will help take people around the farm to see everything they have every wanted to see about the pineapple.

A drive along the Blackall Range is where a lot of the tourists take their peaceful and relaxing drives to view and visit the Flaxton with the examples of the different early ‘Queenslanders’ with their solid timber houses and lots of character in their buildings, many with the verandas of spacious build. Viewing is never a problem here for they sit atop a ridge and the Twin Waters is not far so a quick day trip would be in order for a group of travellers or a family.

Start slow with a trip to a local Sunday Market to purchase unusual souvenirs. Spend some time on the beach catching some of that famous Australian sunshine. Choices lean towards the active visitor, but you can take a quiet break here too.

Hire a bicycle and take a professionally guided or self-guided tour of the area. Walkers rejoice: Bli Bli offers both cruises and boardwalk access to the Wet Lands Sanctuary. Spend some time observing the swamps and mangroves plus wildlife protected here, if you are quiet and patient enough to watch for signs of them in the tall reeds. The Bellingham Outdoor Maze will also keep guests on their toes as they navigate their way out. Enjoy other puzzling activities here too set up for children and adults who like a challenge.

Of course, being situated by the water, you may want to get out and try playing in it. Arrange for lessons in knee boarding, tubing and more. Kite surfing is a popular pass time to witness or try but if you want to start slowly there is room for all abilities. Even kids can take a class in some kind of water sport and enjoy some thrills.

Try a four wheel drive safari for comfortable transportation. Tours will take you swimming in clear lake waters, snorkelling and more. View dolphins, tour rain forests, admire the view and meet people from across the globe.

Kids are bound to love Sunshine Castle. Explore the genius of a re-created castle built to Norman-style design. Ascend to the circular look-out tower, gazing down over a moat and drawbridge to the imagined enemy below. View the throne room, courtyard and stage. Observe a fairytale diorama, Lord of the Rings display and even send kids on a treasure hunt. This spot should keep everyone busy for a full day.

Get your gifts and supplies at Sunshine Plaza, including extra clothes if you packed the wrong things for Maroochydore weather. This is a shopping mall with a difference featuring not just cinemas and shops. Relax next to a natural waterway with your shopping bags and a snack.

The Plaza food court offers up a wide variety of menu choices. Dip into Turkish food or sushi. Order a coffee or tea. Even indulge in the delights of cocoa at the Spanish chocolate bar.

You can choose to stay at a caravan park or budget friendly, cheerful motel with colour TV and private bathroom. On the other hand, expect high quality lodgings at Cotton Tree, an up market suburb or Maroochydore. Select from self-contained Maroochydore apartments and chalets or opt for resort style rooms with luxurious amenities. Retreat into the bush, rest on the river, or gaze out over gardens from a private balcony.

The residents were very proud and excited in 2008 when Caloundra was declared ‘Queensland’s Tidiest Town’. If you are coming to this part of the world to enjoy the sun and the sea, you will discover beaches that are irresistible. The majority of them are patrolled and safe.

Golden Beach provides ideal swimming conditions for children because it is protected by the Bribie Island. It is also a popular venue for fishing, boating, kite surfing and wind surfing. When the tide is low, you can almost walk to the island.

Bulcock Beach is also perfect for swimming with many piers and boardwalks. This beach also has protection from Bribie Island. A specially made walking path offers visitors an hour’s walk along the glorious coastline to Moffat Beach.

Moffat Beach is not a patrolled beach but there’s nothing to stop you enjoying a quick dip. This venue is a surfing paradise with its huge, rolling breakers. Residential homes, parks and apartments surround the beach. After you have spent some time here, you can continue your stroll to Dicky Beach.

Kings Beach is considered to be the main beach in Caloundra. Patrolled 365 days a year, it has lovely picnic areas and designated children’s playgrounds. There are no less than 4,000 holiday apartments available for rental at Kings Beach. There is a large swimming pool near the ocean which is fed by sea water. This is very popular with visitors of all ages.

Unless you are a competent swimmer, you should not swim unsupervised at Shelly Beach. However, it is most definitely worthy of a visit. The sights and sounds of giant wild waves pounding onto the huge rocks are quite dramatic. During low tide you will find a host of fascinating rock pools. Dogs are permitted to run freely on this beach.

Ettamogah Pub is a great tourist attraction. This quirky shaped and amusing decorated building looks like it has jumped out a comic book. It was established in honor of Ken Maynard who was the cartoonist for the bygone Australian Post Magazine. The pub in Caloundra was such a hit that a chain of them have been established at many places in Australia.

Both the Sunshine Coast to the north of Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the south of Brisbane are two of the top vacation spots in Australia, but their vibe is totally different. The Gold Coast has a lot of razzle dazzle with casinos and clubs and the Sunshine Coast’s forte is the stunning natural beauty and a more relaxed and family centered feel.

There is a lot to do on the Sunshine Coast, and a lot of it revolves around the incredible natural beauty of the coast and hinterland. You can enjoy a lot of water sports and opportunities to discover stunning coastal rainforests. When your vacation on the coast finishes you will be relaxed and ready to take on the challenges of everyday life once again.

One of the most popular attractions on the coast is Australia Zoo. This is the crocodile hunter Steve Irwin’s zoo and it is now run by his widow Terri and his children Bindi and Bob. There is much to see at the zoo and you can easily pass the whole day feeding the kangaroos, tickling the koalas, seeing the crocodiles, Tasmanian devils, wombats and other native animals at the zoo as well as international residents like the Asian elephants. Located at Beerwah, the iconic Glasshouse Mountains are right nearby where you can undertake a number of nature walks.

Further north of the zoo is Noosa, which is also well known internationally for its exceptionally beautiful beaches, river and rainforest. Noosa Main Beach is very protected and safe place for people of any age to go swimming. Right nearby is Noosa National Park, where you can often see wild koalas in the gum trees and enjoy a relaxing bush walk through coastal rainforest and past little beaches that have very few people on them.

Mooloolaba is another very popular beach on the coast, where there are wonderful swimming spots, barbecues and parks, cafes, restaurants and shopping. This is also one of the centers of nightlife on the Sunshine Coast and you will find a number of night clubs along The Esplanade. For something a little quieter, Cotton Tree is a great place to stay being nestled between Maroochydore beach and the Maroochy River.

Close to Maroochydore and Mooloolaba is a small mountain called Buderim and there you will find a lovely waterfall park. You can stroll through lush, dense jungle to a small waterfall where you can swim and then bathe in the creek. The walk is easy and can be done by anyone, even small children.

While staying at Sunshine Coast accommodation you should also visit the hinterland towns of Maleny and Montville. There are plenty of quaint shops in Montville and the area is also famous for its produce particularly cheese. The hinterland also has several waterfalls such as Gardener’s Falls, which are great for swimming in.

Halfway between Maroochydore and Noosa, the beach at Coolum offers great surfing while the nearby bays and rocky lagoons are great for fishing. Although it will take a couple of hours and some exercise, the hike to the top of Mt. Coolum is worth the effort. The views from the top are breathtaking.

If you want to spend some time away from the rocky coast, fishing in the sea, then you can contract a charter operator to take you on a deep-sea fishing excursion. Operators can be easily found at Noosa just 15 minutes south of Coolum Beach.

So if Coolum Beach sounds like the place you would like to spend your next holiday check out some Coolum Beach Accommodation options here.

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Most activity in Mooloolaba centers on the Esplanade, right across from the beach. This is where people come to see and be seen, with restaurants and great nightclubs dotting the strip. For shopping, the Sunshine Plaza just north of town offers great diversity, with low-range shops sprinkled amongst the usual designer names.

For some of the best photos of town, check out the infamous “Loo with a View”. These restrooms have become a particularly interesting part of the Mooloolaba’s folklore in the past few years.

When it comes time to lay your head down for the night, you won’t have any trouble finding a place. There’s a wide range of Mooloolaba accommodation, from hotels and resorts to budget hostels which can be found on our accommodation website.