Eat, Stay & Play: The Best Things to Do in Mooloolaba Queensland
A coastal escape is on the horizon. Here are the best things to do in Mooloolaba Queensland for a well-rounded escape.
Head 97 kilometres north of Brisbane and you’ll find yourself in one of the Sunshine Coast’s sweetest spots. Mooloolaba is beloved by locals and visitors for its gorgeous beaches, booming foodie scene and funky bars.
It’s the perfect place to head for a week-long escape to relax, sight-see and soak up the laid-back coastal energy. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Mooloolaba on your holiday, we’ve got the guide for you.
Things to do in Mooloolaba - Activities
Snorkel With Turtles at Mudjimba Island
Mudjimba’s Island is home to a stunning, vibrant reef, full of tropical fish and sea turtles. On a snorkelling adventure, you might see eagle rays, cuttlefish, octopus, nudibranchs and wobbegongs.
The Blue Tortuga Adventures team guides your snorkel tour and is beginner-friendly so that anyone craving a peek at the ocean’s beautiful tapestry.
Taking a peep at Queensland's gorgeous marine life is an absolute must when you’re building your itinerary of things to do in Mooloolaba.
Shop Front at 3/17 Cotton Tree Parade Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
Saltwater Eco Tours
Hop on board the beautifully restored, 114-year old “Spray of the Coral Coast” vessel, and embark on a cultural cruise with Saltwater Eco Tours.
Simon Thornally, an Indigenous man of Torres Strait Islander descent born on the Sunshine Coast and raised by world-class sailors and environmentalist parents created his company to allow visitors to experience a deeper connection to Indigenous culture and the ocean.
Enjoy a sunset cruise with live music, a tasty bushtucker cruise or a saltwater canoe cruise to explore some of the most beautiful aspects of Mooloolaba.
123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Visit a Craft Brewery in Australia’s Craft Beer Capital
The Sunshine Coast has more craft breweries per capita than any other region in Australia, so you’d best get amongst it while you’re in town!
Blackflag Brewing is Mooloolaba’s worst-kept secret, and one of the best places to sample some craft brews, play some free pool, live out your secret punk rock dreams and enjoy some takeaway goodies from the takeaway shed.
3/13 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
Things to do in Mooloolaba - Accommodation
Mantra Zanzibar
If views and convenience are what you’re searching for, the Mantra Zanzibar is the perfect Mooloolaba accommodation option for you!
With an Esplanade address, you’ve got beachfront views, access to many of Mooloolaba’s restaurants and cafes, Mooloolah River and plenty of amenities on-site to keep you comfortable at every moment of your escape.
Sandcastles Mooloolaba
Nothing says Sunshine Coast quite like staying on the beachfront. Enjoy gorgeous beach views from a private rooftop apartment, or a spacious deluxe apartment at the Sandcastles Mooloolaba - the perfect place to get away with your best friend or your special someone.
This Mooloolaba accommodation also features a heated pool as well as a spa and is just a mere 20-metre walk to Mooloolaba beach! Dining is totally taken care of with plenty of restaurants in walking distance, as well as the surf club right next door.
3 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba
Things to do in Mooloolaba - Restaurants
Rice Boi
If you’re looking for a Mooloolaba restaurant with a funky vibe, head down to The Wharf to Rice Boi, a Japanese izakaya-style bar that serves pan-Asian street food.
The bar upstairs not only offers the full Rice Boi menu, but cocktails and wine are also in abundance with live music setting the scene.
It’s a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike thanks to its grungy-cool aesthetic, waterfront views, delicious dumplings and bountiful bao.
123 The Wharf Mooloolaba, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Pier 33
Dine where the locals go at this bright and breezy Mooloolaba restaurant! Pier 33 is a fun, casual dining restaurant with a modern and eclectic menu.
With a waterfront setting, you know the seafood menu is going to be off the charts and this restaurant does not disappoint.
Perfect for long, lazy lunches, sunset drinks and snacks or a sunshine-drenched picnic on their lush lawns, we predict you’ll want to visit Pier 33 time and time again.
33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Prawnstar Mooloolaba
You don’t have to travel to tropical North Queensland to experience the iconic floating restaurant, famed for its fresher-than-fresh seafood!
One of our favourite Mooloolaba restaurants is Prawnstar, a floating fishing trawler-turned-restaurant that plates up the best prawns and local seafood that you’ve ever sampled.
Dine on wild-caught crayfish, bugs, oysters and more at one of Queensland's most unique dining destinations.
Gaze out over the water on the Wharf as you dive into shared platters of seafood with your boo or your besties - we can hardly think of a better way to spend a warm, summery night!
The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Now that you’ve compiled your list of things to do in Mooloolaba Queensland, expand your holiday horizons with our guide to the Sunshine Coast. And don’t forget to slip, slop, slap with some reef-friendly SPF sunscreen to keep you safe.
