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Beaches

Why not explore one of the many local beaches?

Mooloolaba Beach:
Just opposite Oceans, Mooloolaba's patrolled beach is a hotspot for tourists and locals. With BBQ facilities and proximity to shops, restaurants, and cafes, it's a bustling yet accessible beach. The nearby Mooloolaba Surf Club offers stunning views and delicious food.

Alexandra Headland:
Only a three-minute drive north from Mooloolaba, this family-friendly and surfer-favorite beach is fully patrolled. Ideal for a relaxed day with a book or surfboard, it also provides space for cricket games and is conveniently close to cafes and boutiques.

Maroochydore Beach:
A short drive north from Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore is a well-patrolled surfing beach with easy access to amenities. The Surf Life Saving Club is a popular spot for both tourists and locals on weekends.

Cotton Tree Beach:
North of Maroochydore, Cotton Tree offers charming cafes, a children’s play area, and a glistening beach bordered by the Maroochy River. It's a delightful destination with a pristine setting.

Buddina Beach:
A hidden gem on the Sunshine Coast, Buddina Beach is just 12 minutes south of Mooloolaba. Patrolled in summer, it's a local favorite for peaceful sunbathing, featuring shaded areas. Note that dogs are allowed off-leash.

Shopping

Sunshine Plaza is the largest shopping center on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and has been servicing the local region since 1994.

The center has the largest and most diverse variety of specialty stores on the Sunshine Coast with over 320 specialty stores together with David Jones, Myer, Kmart, Target, Big W, Coles, Woolworths. The Riverwalk & Promenade is the perfect leisure and entertainment choice on the picturesque natural waterway, Cornmeal Creek. Enjoy a variety of restaurants offering extended trade, a 12 screen Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinema along with paddle boats for the entire family to enjoy.

Apart from the Plaza Maroochydore, and neighbouring Cotton Tree, Alexandra Headlands and Mooloolaba, have many unique and interesting shops, that cater to all needs and wants.