Mooloolaba has all of the components of a great resort town: great beaches, exciting nightlife and wonderful restaurants. All of this is set in a locale that’s still home to hundreds of trawlers that provide unbelievably fresh catches each day. The port they embark from is also the finishing point for the races that depart from both Sydney and Auckland, making for some exciting sailing! Surfers will also enjoy the challenging waves of Mooloolaba and beaches close by, including Alexandra Headland, Coolum, and Marrochydore. There are also great opportunities just a bit inland, with the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland mere kilometers away from the town centre.
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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.