Guidebook for Mooloolaba
Sightseeing
Aquarium with underwater viewing, seal shows, touch and feel tanks, sharks, dolphins, turtles etc, open daily.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeAquarium with underwater viewing, seal shows, touch and feel tanks, sharks, dolphins, turtles etc, open daily.
Sunset Rent a Car - Mooloolaba
Best price on car hire in Mooloolaba.
Arts & Culture
Painter and Sculptor. Sculptor's studio and gallery. Beautiful bronze works, his pieces have been collected by two separate Presidents of the USA among others. Tell Wayne Adam Freeman sent you!
Live music on weekends, basically its a pub on the beach! Also has dining and poker machines.
93 locals recommend
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeLive music on weekends, basically its a pub on the beach! Also has dining and poker machines.
Great canal and river cruise around Mooloolaba, tell them Adam Freeman sent you! Best value cruise (lunch included, or try the sunset cruise if its super hot)
34 locals recommend
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeGreat canal and river cruise around Mooloolaba, tell them Adam Freeman sent you! Best value cruise (lunch included, or try the sunset cruise if its super hot)
Gallery Beneath
81 Mooloolaba EsplLocal gallery on the Esplanade! Wide range of original pieces!
One of Australia's preeminent potters is Based here in Buderim (about 15 drive from the apartment)! A beautiful oasis in the forest where you can watch Michael Pugh at work, and chat to the artist directly! Great prices on his normally very valuable pieces!
M&J Pugh Middle Earth Pottery
221 Lindsay RoadOne of Australia's preeminent potters is Based here in Buderim (about 15 drive from the apartment)! A beautiful oasis in the forest where you can watch Michael Pugh at work, and chat to the artist directly! Great prices on his normally very valuable pieces!
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
51 Palm Creek RoadEverything Else
This complex has cheap eats: Subway, NoodleBox, Dominoes Pizza, Indian takeaway, Bakery, Fish&Chip shop, Kebabs etc. 2 minute walk from the apartment!
8 locals recommend
NightOwl
7 Tarcoola AveThis complex has cheap eats: Subway, NoodleBox, Dominoes Pizza, Indian takeaway, Bakery, Fish&Chip shop, Kebabs etc. 2 minute walk from the apartment!
Very cheap drinks, and undercover bowls club, very cheap meals nightly. Pokies.
16 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Bowls Club
Kapala StreetVery cheap drinks, and undercover bowls club, very cheap meals nightly. Pokies.
Recently undergone a major renovation "The Wharf" is Fisherman's Wharf Retail and dining complex. Fantastic Restaurants, Eateries, jetski/paddleboard hire/whale watching/fishing charters/jetboat/cruises/SCUBA etc.
115 locals recommend
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn ParadeRecently undergone a major renovation "The Wharf" is Fisherman's Wharf Retail and dining complex. Fantastic Restaurants, Eateries, jetski/paddleboard hire/whale watching/fishing charters/jetboat/cruises/SCUBA etc.
7-Eleven
11 Mooloolaba EsplOpen 24 hours
There are two patrolled areas for swimming at Mooloolaba Beach. One is in front of the surf club, the other is further toward the river mouth (and often calmer)
197 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy
77 Mooloolaba EsplThere are two patrolled areas for swimming at Mooloolaba Beach. One is in front of the surf club, the other is further toward the river mouth (and often calmer)
Drinks & Nightlife
Mooloolaba Yatch Club
45 Parkyn ParadeGood restaurant, bar and weekend entertainment
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn ParadeGreat venue for live music, beer garden & nightclub!
Mooloolaba's most awarded restaurant. Asian fusion. Excellent meals and cocktails. Book ahead. 5444 2022.
58 locals recommend
Spice Bar Restaurant
123 Mooloolaba EsplMooloolaba's most awarded restaurant. Asian fusion. Excellent meals and cocktails. Book ahead. 5444 2022.
The Dock Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeEssentials
Coles Mooloolaba
Venning StreetSupermarket, 5 minute walk
Food Scene
There are a lot great restaurants right on your doorstep at The Wharf, and The Esplanade, you are walking distance to all of them!
Fantastic seafood restaurant with a Spanish twist. The restaurant features local produce, wines, amazing overwater views - tell them Adam Freeman sent you! Closed Mondays. Lunch & dinner. 54445044.
20 locals recommend
See Restaurant
123 Parkyn ParadeFantastic seafood restaurant with a Spanish twist. The restaurant features local produce, wines, amazing overwater views - tell them Adam Freeman sent you! Closed Mondays. Lunch & dinner. 54445044.
Good Bean
3 River EsplanadeMooloolaba's hippest coffee opposite the beach.
Black Market Espresso Bar
34 River EsplanadeThe closest coffee place (about 100 metres) the coffee is great!
Best pizza in Mooloolaba. Great views. Upstairs above the Coffee Club.
48 locals recommend
Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria
13 Mooloolaba EsplBest pizza in Mooloolaba. Great views. Upstairs above the Coffee Club.
It might look dodgy, but this Thai is a local institution. Good authentic meals, good value, walk toward the SurfClub - you will see the missing building with outdoor dining.
Thai Seasons
23 Brisbane RdIt might look dodgy, but this Thai is a local institution. Good authentic meals, good value, walk toward the SurfClub - you will see the missing building with outdoor dining.
Via Italia
13 Mooloolaba EsplModern Italian, breakfast lunch and dinner. On The Esplanade.
High quality seafood with a latin flair, fantastic wine list and unbeatable views of the Mooloolah River (the restaurant sits over the water). I once owned and managed this restaurant and it is still one of my favourites!
20 locals recommend
See Restaurant
123 Parkyn ParadeHigh quality seafood with a latin flair, fantastic wine list and unbeatable views of the Mooloolah River (the restaurant sits over the water). I once owned and managed this restaurant and it is still one of my favourites!
Innovative, modern/fusion Asian right on the water, great atmosphere and good value! Chef: Tony Kelly.
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeInnovative, modern/fusion Asian right on the water, great atmosphere and good value! Chef: Tony Kelly.
Spero
Parkyn ParadeFresh modern Greek food, great location, lively atmosphere!
Entertainment & Activities
Segway
123 Parkyn ParadeHire jetskis, stand up paddle boards, surf boards etc here - at The Wharf.