Holiday ideas
Blessed with a heady mix of ocean beaches, riverfront, variety of restaurants and nighteries, Mooloolaba is a popular, central Sunshine Coast resort town. It also has an all-weather port which is not only home to a large trawling fleet, but the finishing point for blue-water sailing races from both Sydney and Auckland. With its international standard marinas and quality restaurants, Mooloolaba is a favourite anchorage for ocean cruisers and game fisherfolk. Surfers can also have their moments on the Mooloolaba waves or at nearby beaches.
Back to Nature
Australia Zoo
Created by the late
Steve Irwin - the famous
'Crocodile Hunter'
Called the Sunshine Coast home. This famous Australia Zoo is located a short 25 minute drive from the Beach Club Resort - a great day for the whole family! www.crocodilehunter.com
UnderWater World
With so much to offer, is one of the Sunshine Coast's premier attractions. Featuring an 80 metre transparent tunnel, come face to face with marine life like you never have before. www.underwaterworld.com.au
Fraser Island Adventure Tours
Take you into the best areas of this environmentally sensitive region to discover the precious eco-system, abundant wildlife and natural beauty of the largest sand island in the world. www.fraserislandadventuretours.com.au
Storyline Tours
A 100% Queensland owned family business that genuinely enjoys sharing the beautiful Sunshine Coast and hinterland with visitors. With many different tours available, call or visit the website for more information. www.storeylinetours.com.au
Eumundi Markets
With door to door pick-up and drop-off, travelling in a modern, air-conditioned bus to explore 300+ stalls in 3 hours. There's free musical entertainment, with specially discounted morning coffee.
Off Beat Rainforest Tours
Come with us on a unique journey off the beaten track and enjoy exclusive access to one of the world's last remaining sub-tropical rainforests - Conondale National Park - over 34,000 hectares of rainforest wilderness located within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland only an hours scenic drive from the coast. Pristine rainforest * Interpretive walks with eco-accredited guide * Swim in crystal clear rock pools beneath cascading waterfalls * Observe unique and endangered flora and fauna * Enjoy a gourmet lunch with complimentary champagne and wine in a rainforest setting * Free pick-up from your Sunshine Coast accommodation. www.offbeattours.com.au
Cruise Maroochy Eco Tours
Take you on an old-time river cruise, with unobstructed viewing, still water cruising, an abundance of wildlife, nocturnal nature cruises and wetland sanctuary/rainforest guided walks. www.cruisemaroochyeco.com.au
Mooloolaba Reef Fishing
Cater for group bookings and individual anglers. Fish the Barwon Banks for Squire, Snapper, Parrot, Pearl Perch, Jew, Red Emperor, Amberjack and more. www.flatdogcharters.com
Opals Downunder
Opals Down Under is a family business which has been operated by the Stein family on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia since 1985. Our online opal catalogue is updated frequently and gives you the opportunity to buy opal knowing it has been cut by one of Australia's leading opal experts.