Gillian’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Our serene local beach. Head out for a nice alfresco meal, good coffee & a spectacular view north right up to Noosa. You may even see whales playing just off the coast too.
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Marcoola Beach
Our serene local beach. Head out for a nice alfresco meal, good coffee & a spectacular view north right up to Noosa. You may even see whales playing just off the coast too.
Mt Ninderry walking track
3 Eucalyptus CresClimb, views, and swimming hole.
The Colombian Coffee Co.
20 Brisbane RdMooloolaba - For the coffee enthusiast.
Wonderful views. History and architecture buffs. Restaurants and wineries.
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Montville
Wonderful views. History and architecture buffs. Restaurants and wineries.
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
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I-Buderim Forest Park
Quorn CloseA wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
The Noosa Boat house is a lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne, followed by take away fish and chips, or take a picnic and choose your own space on the grass.
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Noosa Boathouse
194 Gympie TerraceThe Noosa Boat house is a lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne, followed by take away fish and chips, or take a picnic and choose your own space on the grass.
Everglades Eco Safaris
204 Lake Flat RoadNoosa - Excellent location for kayaking.
Noosa River Mouth
Eumundi - Fabulous Saturday market, with many selections of food, gifts, and entertainment.
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Izitolo zase-Eumundi
80 Memorial DrEumundi - Fabulous Saturday market, with many selections of food, gifts, and entertainment.
Maroochydore - The Boat Shed in Cotton Tree is another lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne. Take along a picnic rug. Also a safe place to swim or kayak.
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The Boat Shed
Maroochydore - The Boat Shed in Cotton Tree is another lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne. Take along a picnic rug. Also a safe place to swim or kayak.
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
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Kondalilla Falls
74 Kondalilla Falls RdA wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdA lovely park for all.
Popular Restaurants
Cock and Hen
175 Ocean DrTwin Waters - Ever changing menu. Check out the waffle fries!
Twin Waters - Australian modern menu. Dine in or Takeaway Wednesday-Sunday.
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The Loose Goose
175 Ocean DrTwin Waters - Australian modern menu. Dine in or Takeaway Wednesday-Sunday.
North Shore Tavern
698-706 David Low WayLocated in Pacific Paradise, just outside Twin Waters.
Pacific Paradise - Our local Indian restaurant located 3 mins away in a beautiful white building.
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Taj Curry Palace
26 Timari StPacific Paradise - Our local Indian restaurant located 3 mins away in a beautiful white building.
@Thai Place
160 Mudjimba Beach RdThai cuisine in Marcoola.
Florentina's Trattoria
17 Mudjimba EsplanadeAmazing food and atmosphere. Be sure to book.
Soul Foods
2 Menzies DrA Gormet Deli, located in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
21-23 Mudjimba EsplanadeLocated in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
Great meals, views and entertainment.
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Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra ParadeGreat meals, views and entertainment.
Vegan Cafe, Coolum Beach.
Sarah also runs yoga and vegan cooking classes.
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New Earth cafe
Birtwill StreetVegan Cafe, Coolum Beach.
Sarah also runs yoga and vegan cooking classes.
Coolum Beach - A great stop for breaky overlooking the beach. Be sure to check out the look out a little South on the beach.
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My Place Restaurant
1768 David Low WayCoolum Beach - A great stop for breaky overlooking the beach. Be sure to check out the look out a little South on the beach.
Newly renovated, it is a lovely spot for lunch with a view. Live music on occasion too.
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Sunshine Beach SLSC
Duke StreetNewly renovated, it is a lovely spot for lunch with a view. Live music on occasion too.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
187-193 Gympie TerraceBeautiful food on the Noosa river.
Neighbourhoods
In our neighbourhood you will find canals, walking paths and a park. Head to Lake View Drive.
Twin Waters
In our neighbourhood you will find canals, walking paths and a park. Head to Lake View Drive.
In the quiet town of Pacific Paradise, next door to Twin Waters, here you will find Coles Supermarket, a petrol station, a bakery and a few restaurants. The beach is also quiet.
There is an thrift shop (Lifeline) located here.
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Coles North Shore
In the quiet town of Pacific Paradise, next door to Twin Waters, here you will find Coles Supermarket, a petrol station, a bakery and a few restaurants. The beach is also quiet.
There is an thrift shop (Lifeline) located here.
A busier town, 12 minutes away, with multiple restaurants, takeaways, shops and an open beach, with a skate park. There is a Friday night market on the beach. There is also 3 op-shops located in Coolum.
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Coolum Beach
A busier town, 12 minutes away, with multiple restaurants, takeaways, shops and an open beach, with a skate park. There is a Friday night market on the beach. There is also 3 op-shops located in Coolum.
Noosa is a 20 minute drive. Multiple restaurants on the river and Hastings Street, and a few places for the night life. A popular bay type beach for the little ones.
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Noosa Shire
Noosa is a 20 minute drive. Multiple restaurants on the river and Hastings Street, and a few places for the night life. A popular bay type beach for the little ones.
Maroochydore is the oldest city of the Sunshine Coast. Here you will find the Sunshine Plaza, cinema and many restaurants.
Ocean St is another popular restaurant area.
There are also 4 thrift shops located on Aerodrome Road.
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Maroochydore
Maroochydore is the oldest city of the Sunshine Coast. Here you will find the Sunshine Plaza, cinema and many restaurants.
Ocean St is another popular restaurant area.
There are also 4 thrift shops located on Aerodrome Road.
Next door to Twin Waters you will find Mudjimba Beach. Be sure to head to North Shore for a swim.
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Mudjimba Beach
Next door to Twin Waters you will find Mudjimba Beach. Be sure to head to North Shore for a swim.
Live Music
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeAlexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra ParadePalmwoods Hotel
28-34 Main StCoolum Beach Hotel
David Low WayMaroochydore - Looking for live music? You are bound to find something you like here.
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Solbar
12-20 Ocean StMaroochydore - Looking for live music? You are bound to find something you like here.
Parks
Bl Bli skate park is 5 mins away. Adjacent to the skate park is access to the Maroochy River for swimming.
Bli Bli Skatepark
319-323 David Low WayBl Bli skate park is 5 mins away. Adjacent to the skate park is access to the Maroochy River for swimming.
A great way to wear the kids out and maybe the parents too. Located in Bli Bli, a short 5 mins away, the kids will love you for this treat. Discount vouchers are often found on Groupon too.
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Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low WayA great way to wear the kids out and maybe the parents too. Located in Bli Bli, a short 5 mins away, the kids will love you for this treat. Discount vouchers are often found on Groupon too.
Coolum Beach skate park is 12 mins away, for all ages and right beside the beach.
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Coolum Beach Hotel
David Low WayCoolum Beach skate park is 12 mins away, for all ages and right beside the beach.
A larger Water Park located 15 mins away - great for the teenages.
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BLAST Aqua Park Coolum
60 Junction DrA larger Water Park located 15 mins away - great for the teenages.
Yandina - 25 mins away, this park has many adventures for the younger (0-12) family.
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I-Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer RdYandina - 25 mins away, this park has many adventures for the younger (0-12) family.
Safe area for a stroll, play in the park, swim in the river, play ball on the grass, have a bbq, stop for a champagne at the Boat Shed and watch the sunset.
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Cotton Tree Beach
Safe area for a stroll, play in the park, swim in the river, play ball on the grass, have a bbq, stop for a champagne at the Boat Shed and watch the sunset.
Playground (Mooloolaba Esplanade)
1-9 Mooloolaba EsplA safe place for the kids to play.
Woombye - 20 mins drive to the Tree Top Challenge. An adventure for all ages.
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TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdWoombye - 20 mins drive to the Tree Top Challenge. An adventure for all ages.
Woombye - 120 metre water slide. Fun for the whole family. Under 3 years slides free with a paying slider.
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Thrill Hill
74 Schubert RdWoombye - 120 metre water slide. Fun for the whole family. Under 3 years slides free with a paying slider.
The kids will love it, even the big kids. Cross the walk bridge to our little island. Hire a boat or kayak. The fish & chip shop is across the road too, so be sure to grab some lunch or an ice cream.
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Chambers Island
The kids will love it, even the big kids. Cross the walk bridge to our little island. Hire a boat or kayak. The fish & chip shop is across the road too, so be sure to grab some lunch or an ice cream.
Food Scene
Yandina - This Saturday morning market is a specialty for fresh produce and amazing donuts.
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Yandina Markets - Saturday
North StreetYandina - This Saturday morning market is a specialty for fresh produce and amazing donuts.
Need to buy a gift or fresh produce? This smaller market is a great way to start your Sunday.
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Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans RoadNeed to buy a gift or fresh produce? This smaller market is a great way to start your Sunday.
Mooloolaba
Maroochydore - Ocean St is a popular street full of restaurants, with Duporth Tavern at the end. This restaurant has many Tv's to watch your favourite sport.
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Duporth Tavern
52-62 Duporth AveMaroochydore - Ocean St is a popular street full of restaurants, with Duporth Tavern at the end. This restaurant has many Tv's to watch your favourite sport.
Sport
The Bli Bli boat ramp is located 5 mins away on the Maroochy River, behind the skate park on David Low Way.
Bli Bli Boat Ramp
The Bli Bli boat ramp is located 5 mins away on the Maroochy River, behind the skate park on David Low Way.
Mt Coolum Climb
A medium climb with an amazing view.
Noosa Horse Riding
Ride along the lake - great for teenages and adults
Arian Sanjar Golf Coaching
151 Ocean DrA round of golf?
Maroochy River Golf Club
374-514 David Low WayGreat venue for the family. Bowling, billiards, and pinball. You can order drinks and snacks from the bar.
Spinners Bar & Bowl
37 Duporth AveGreat venue for the family. Bowling, billiards, and pinball. You can order drinks and snacks from the bar.
Maroochydore - Paddle hire
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Ocean Addicts Stand Up Paddle Hire and Lesson Centre
Maroochydore - Paddle hire
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdGreat for the kids, with 15 Zip Lines.
A great way to entertain the whole family. Cruise the Maroochydore River or simply paddle the area.
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Swan Boat Hire
71 Bradman AveA great way to entertain the whole family. Cruise the Maroochydore River or simply paddle the area.