Mooloolaba Beach
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May 2024 • Solo
I have just figured out what makes Mooloolaba shine over most other epic Sunshine Coast villages.
Context: I've visited the Sunny Coast a few times since the early 1980s
Caloundra = too big
Noosa = overhyped
Alex Heads = not too bad
Maroochydore = exposed to the north.
Mooloolaba is sheltered by the spit to the south-east (perfect for sundowners) and sheltered from the north by Alexandra Headlands
The sea temp is about 0.5 deg warmer than all of the above.
Disclaimer: I am biased as I have friends there, but thinking seriously about making it my home.
Context: I've visited the Sunny Coast a few times since the early 1980s
Caloundra = too big
Noosa = overhyped
Alex Heads = not too bad
Maroochydore = exposed to the north.
Mooloolaba is sheltered by the spit to the south-east (perfect for sundowners) and sheltered from the north by Alexandra Headlands
The sea temp is about 0.5 deg warmer than all of the above.
Disclaimer: I am biased as I have friends there, but thinking seriously about making it my home.
Written 9 May 2024
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Kate G
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The waves were just perfect to body surfing and jumping at Manly Beach, Australia! A great place to shop and eat right at the beach too! We cane by accident during a surfing competition that was also fun to watch. Great excitement on the beach that day.
Written 25 April 2024
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De20162016
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Beach is so good! Have little kids head closer to southern end of the beach. Great boogie boarding middle of the beach! Those who want to soak in an awesome atmosphere, just enjoy a stroll along one of the best beaches in the world!!
Written 10 January 2025
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SAM S
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Nov 2023 • Family
I love this beach. When I lived in Australia I made made great memories in the surf lifesaving training every morning. Spend almost every weekend here with my family and friends. This beach holds a very special place in my heart.
Written 15 October 2024
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia8,618 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Mum and I parked at Alexandra Headland near the Bluff and did the Coastal walk to Mooloolaba Beach one Saturday morning in September 2022 . We used to do this walk often when I was a kid (Mum, Dad, Ryan and Nanny & Grampy and I). It is still a winner (though much busier these days) and the views of the ocean from the elevated coastal cliffs are brilliant. There are plenty of things to spot from the cliffs including the Point Cartwright jetty and lighthouse behind it, and Old Woman Island in the other direction (which I still think looks more like a giant whale than an old woman), as well as the surfers catching barrels. There is a new walkway on the Mooloolaba end which takes you along the beach side heading towards the Loo with a View. The day we went there was a local triathlon happening so there was a lot of excitement in the air. When we got to Mooloolaba we found a café (Black Fox, not far from the Mooloolaba Surf Club) and I got a cuppa and a bacon and egg roll (Mum was not hungry as usual!). The walk back is the same way, but you get a different viewing perspective, and we say at least a dozen water dragons/lizards (I think they were eastern water dragons) along the path.
Written 10 March 2023
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Bruce C
Whangarei, New Zealand4 contributions
Apr 2022
Mooloolaba is a great place for a beach holiday. I normally walk to Cartwright's Point or Alexandra Heads every day early to start the day. The beach is very safe with competent life guards, the aquarium is a must see and I rate it above the one in Cairns. The strip as plenty of excellent eating places and I usually go to Entice. The food at the surfers restaurant is great with amazing views and if you want to make money try their pokies!! I normally go at Easter or October and the weather is always good. A great place for young families - I will always give it a 5 star rating.
Written 6 June 2022
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wwway01
Sunshine Coast, Australia24 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a great beach area with the famous .."Loo with a View" (for our overseas guests ( "Loo". is Australian slang for Toilet)
It is so nice that occasionally P & O stop by on the odd cruise and bring their guests ashore for the day,
It is a patrolled beach with numerous restaurant and high rise accommodation apartments, Hotels along its foreshore, as well as the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. Also the newly refurbished and built Caravan Park along the Boardwalk area.
The restaurants vary from upmarket (catering to various cuisine styles) to takeaways and coffee bars.
As stated this beach is patrolled and you should ALWAYS swim between the flags - this area is selected by the Surf Lifesavers that is safe from deadly rips and they monitor it from the watch tower. Make your holiday a safe one.
Parking is currently a real problem, but there is a multi level car park behind the front line of accommodation apartments/Hotels near to Brisbane Road being constructed.
The beach is well utilised with pop up volleyball courts being put in on various early evenings with great lighting as the evening progresses and open to all to participate. It has children play areas and occasionally trampolines are set up on the beach for all ( including small children to use , but it is pay to play
It is the start of the Mooloolaba Boardwalk which runs from Mooloolaba Beach to the Spit a well constructed walkway with overhead lighting making it accessible 24/7 and used extensively by dogs and their walkers, people walking for exercise, joggers and the odd bike rider and skate boarder ( the latter two are advised in one section to not ride them. Walking at a steady pace it takes about 45- 60 minutes to do the round trip if you start from the Loo with a View.
On New Years Eve the area is used to stage firework displays and it is used once a year for their Triathlon.
In general this is great for couples, Family with young and Teen aged children and solo ( but its better with someone by your side - even your dog) I visit this place often on average about once a fortnight over the course of 12 months
It is so nice that occasionally P & O stop by on the odd cruise and bring their guests ashore for the day,
It is a patrolled beach with numerous restaurant and high rise accommodation apartments, Hotels along its foreshore, as well as the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. Also the newly refurbished and built Caravan Park along the Boardwalk area.
The restaurants vary from upmarket (catering to various cuisine styles) to takeaways and coffee bars.
As stated this beach is patrolled and you should ALWAYS swim between the flags - this area is selected by the Surf Lifesavers that is safe from deadly rips and they monitor it from the watch tower. Make your holiday a safe one.
Parking is currently a real problem, but there is a multi level car park behind the front line of accommodation apartments/Hotels near to Brisbane Road being constructed.
The beach is well utilised with pop up volleyball courts being put in on various early evenings with great lighting as the evening progresses and open to all to participate. It has children play areas and occasionally trampolines are set up on the beach for all ( including small children to use , but it is pay to play
It is the start of the Mooloolaba Boardwalk which runs from Mooloolaba Beach to the Spit a well constructed walkway with overhead lighting making it accessible 24/7 and used extensively by dogs and their walkers, people walking for exercise, joggers and the odd bike rider and skate boarder ( the latter two are advised in one section to not ride them. Walking at a steady pace it takes about 45- 60 minutes to do the round trip if you start from the Loo with a View.
On New Years Eve the area is used to stage firework displays and it is used once a year for their Triathlon.
In general this is great for couples, Family with young and Teen aged children and solo ( but its better with someone by your side - even your dog) I visit this place often on average about once a fortnight over the course of 12 months
Written 18 February 2020
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Ken T
Heidelberg, Australia90 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Has to be one of the best beaches. Water is clean and has benign waves. It is patrolled and has all the facilities you require. Be careful of the rocks at the western end but they are obvious. The Council invests in the area and rightly the beach attracts a crowd. The beach is long and is not challenged for room. A beautiful family beach.
Written 27 August 2022
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Roderick B
134 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Mooloolaba Beach has something for everyone! Excellent swimming beach, interesting rock pools and rock formations to explore, great parklands just above beach, playground and climbing equipment for kids to enjoy, great walking paths and more. Many interesting shops and eating places on the Main Street running along the beach access.
Difficult to park near the beach though (very busy) but is a car park within walking distance which is $5 for all day parking.
Difficult to park near the beach though (very busy) but is a car park within walking distance which is $5 for all day parking.
Written 8 July 2023
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Anita T
Forster, Australia12,690 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We were staying in Mooloolaba and went to the beach quite often.
I would leave our apartment at dawn and walk along the beach taking sunrise shots.
Can’t wait until the new coastal pathway is complete which should be fabulous.
It is wonderful to see so many people of all ages enjoying Mooloolaba Beach from dawn to dusk. Whether people a swimming out back, surfing, body surfing, paddle boarding, training with the surf boats or playing volleyball on the beach courts there is something for everyone. And if you just wish to sit and enjoy the scene there are lots of seats and even a great kids park for the little ones.
The coastal track continues along behind the beach which has lovely shady trees and you are more than likely to catch a sighting of a Brush Turkey.
The beach is patrolled in two places and there is a plastic runner allowing access to wheelchairs to the water’s edge.
I would leave our apartment at dawn and walk along the beach taking sunrise shots.
Can’t wait until the new coastal pathway is complete which should be fabulous.
It is wonderful to see so many people of all ages enjoying Mooloolaba Beach from dawn to dusk. Whether people a swimming out back, surfing, body surfing, paddle boarding, training with the surf boats or playing volleyball on the beach courts there is something for everyone. And if you just wish to sit and enjoy the scene there are lots of seats and even a great kids park for the little ones.
The coastal track continues along behind the beach which has lovely shady trees and you are more than likely to catch a sighting of a Brush Turkey.
The beach is patrolled in two places and there is a plastic runner allowing access to wheelchairs to the water’s edge.
Written 18 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No roos in Mooloolaba, try Australia zoo
Written 9 October 2018
do the turtles come anywhere near here to lay eggs/hatch-lings?
Written 30 January 2018
Jane
Brisbane, Australia
We are coming for Christmas Day breakfast on the beach, we know there are BBQ’s there however we are concerned that they will be very busy! Can you bring your own disposable BBQ’s with you to the beach?
Written 18 December 2017
No you won't be able too bring your own barby. Best to have some kind soul go and claim a vacant one, if there is one, at around 3pm. You could also try the river front at Cotton Tree, there are a few more there. Or further north of Maroochydore, on the Maroochy River front.....bonus....amazing sunsets.
Happy Christmas. ...
Sharon
Written 19 December 2017
Is Mooloolaba Beach dog friendly
Written 26 August 2016
Dogs are no longer allowed on the beach at all, even on leash, this has been a recent change by the local council. But the park along the beach and the walking track is on leash dog friendly and so are most of the cafes.
Written 27 August 2016
Terence C
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, plan to visit Mooloolaba beach, during our trip to Australia on 05-Dec (Saturday).
Reading from the feedback, we can have BBQ there?
Wonder if we need to book the BBQ pit and where can we get information, such as booking, payment ant etc.
Will it be too hot during evening time, around 5pm
Written 15 November 2015
Hi - yes there are a limited number of BBQ's on the beach. If you google image Loo with a View, Mooloolaba, you will see the main tourist structure, built around the public toilets! The BBQ's are in the park just south of the Loo. I don't believe there are any opportunities to book them - first in, first served. Most people are happy to share them. There is a walkway/cycle path that extends (with a couple of detours) for 20km south to Caloundra, and effectively 50km north to Noosa. There are BBQ's at various spots along the path. If you are here in summer holidays, and you are driving a car, get to the beach early - definitely before 10.00 am to get a carpark. School holidays are december - mid January. Lots of people come up from Brisbane so it gets crowded. Don't expect good accomodation deals at this time. As for the BBQ, if you can't get one at Mooloolaba beach, walk south along the path towards the Spit (good fish and chip shops too), as there are more BBQ's there. Enjoy your visit.
Written 16 November 2015
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