Local Activities Guide
Food & Bar scene
Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Markets
Montville
Similar to Malany, visit here if you hit the hinterland
Visit for market shopping and food, check their website for opening hours.
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Izitolo zase-Eumundi
80 Memorial DrVisit for market shopping and food, check their website for opening hours.
Excellent open area overlooking the beach. A drink, food or breakfast.
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The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeExcellent open area overlooking the beach. A drink, food or breakfast.
Flaming Sushi House
132 Brisbane RdJapanese inspired, cheap, byo, and nearby.
I know this is left field, but they do have a whiskey tasting bar, you have to book in advance but its really good fun. Its also nearby.
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Dan Murphy's Kawana
136 Point Cartwright DriveI know this is left field, but they do have a whiskey tasting bar, you have to book in advance but its really good fun. Its also nearby.
This local brewery has a nightly food truck that is usually really good, the beer is exceptional and they are in a rustic shed on Sugar rd. Its only a short Uber ride away. It has a local feel and all the brews are bubbling just behind the bar.
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10 Toes Brewery
127A Sugar RdThis local brewery has a nightly food truck that is usually really good, the beer is exceptional and they are in a rustic shed on Sugar rd. Its only a short Uber ride away. It has a local feel and all the brews are bubbling just behind the bar.
The Mooloolaba Spit has heaps of seafood places, freshly caught. Any of these places are good, from fine dining to fish and chips in paper, eating on the grassed area or playground. The Mooloolaba Prawns are a must have, they are big and sweet. You can walk off your feed along the spit or back to Mooloolaba main beach.
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Fisheries on the Spit
21 Parkyn ParadeThe Mooloolaba Spit has heaps of seafood places, freshly caught. Any of these places are good, from fine dining to fish and chips in paper, eating on the grassed area or playground. The Mooloolaba Prawns are a must have, they are big and sweet. You can walk off your feed along the spit or back to Mooloolaba main beach.
Good food scene, stop here for a coffee or food after your Kondalilla Falls walk
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Maleny
Good food scene, stop here for a coffee or food after your Kondalilla Falls walk
A more upmarket restaurant with prices to match. Good for a couple wanting something special
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Spice Bar Restaurant
123 Mooloolaba EsplA more upmarket restaurant with prices to match. Good for a couple wanting something special
The beer is great, try the ginger beer it’s special. The food is pub fare but varied and good portion sizes. The brewing equipment is visible from the bar which gives it a nice vibe. Its nearby.
https://yourmatesbrewing.com/
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Your Mates Brewing Co.
41 Technology DrThe beer is great, try the ginger beer it’s special. The food is pub fare but varied and good portion sizes. The brewing equipment is visible from the bar which gives it a nice vibe. Its nearby.
https://yourmatesbrewing.com/
Caloundra do a Saturday morning market in the main st. Its good for food and wandering.
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Twilight Market CaloundraⓂ
Esplanade Bulcock BeachCaloundra do a Saturday morning market in the main st. Its good for food and wandering.
If you are in Noosa on a Sunday, its a great place to wander. The produce and food are exceptional.
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Noosa Farmers Market
155 Weyba RdIf you are in Noosa on a Sunday, its a great place to wander. The produce and food are exceptional.
Yandina - You have to book in advance as this is often booked for weeks ahead. If you are flexible you can often get a table for lunch. This is the best restaurant I have visited on the Sunshine Coast. The whole snapper coated in chilli is a must have, its expensive but for a couple not too bad. The outlook over the lakes and gardens is exceptional and the food is delicious. Great to bring friends and have an afternoon or evening. They have a cocktail bar aswell. If you like fine dining, this is it.
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Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry RdYandina - You have to book in advance as this is often booked for weeks ahead. If you are flexible you can often get a table for lunch. This is the best restaurant I have visited on the Sunshine Coast. The whole snapper coated in chilli is a must have, its expensive but for a couple not too bad. The outlook over the lakes and gardens is exceptional and the food is delicious. Great to bring friends and have an afternoon or evening. They have a cocktail bar aswell. If you like fine dining, this is it.
The food is exceptional, and you will not be disappointed with the quality. This is fine dining, with great views over the hinterland. Staff are friendly, you probably need to book in advance.
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Spicers Tamarind Retreat
88 Obi Ln SThe food is exceptional, and you will not be disappointed with the quality. This is fine dining, with great views over the hinterland. Staff are friendly, you probably need to book in advance.
The cocktails are good, the food is good. They have a small bar and an indoor and outdoor eating area. Its probably good for families. I have eaten here a couple of times, the dish are pretty filling. Lots of cheesy, Mexican inspired food.
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Montezuma's Mexican
Brisbane RoadThe cocktails are good, the food is good. They have a small bar and an indoor and outdoor eating area. Its probably good for families. I have eaten here a couple of times, the dish are pretty filling. Lots of cheesy, Mexican inspired food.
A nice bar to have a drink and they do pretty good pub grub aswell. Lots of beers on tap and great proximity to the main beach at Mooloolaba.
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Taps Mooloolaba
Brisbane RoadA nice bar to have a drink and they do pretty good pub grub aswell. Lots of beers on tap and great proximity to the main beach at Mooloolaba.
On the walk up to Pt Cartwright, you can get your coffee fix and a bite to eat here.
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TwinFins espresso Bar
8 Point Cartwright DrOn the walk up to Pt Cartwright, you can get your coffee fix and a bite to eat here.
Buddina Beach General Store
8 Iluka AveCoffee, Fish & Chips and Burgers right opposite the house.
This is the closest patrolled surf beach. Walking distance south from the beach access. There is food and bar aswell, only a short stroll.
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Kawana Surf Club
99 Pacific BlvdThis is the closest patrolled surf beach. Walking distance south from the beach access. There is food and bar aswell, only a short stroll.
This is a nice place to eat in Mooloolaba for a family, wont break the budget and is genuinely tasty. Licensed but not too expensive for alcohol. There are a bunch of bars opposite as well that are good to visit.
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Thai Lotus
20 Brisbane RdThis is a nice place to eat in Mooloolaba for a family, wont break the budget and is genuinely tasty. Licensed but not too expensive for alcohol. There are a bunch of bars opposite as well that are good to visit.
Excellent family run Italian. Licensed. It books out on weekends so try to go mid week when it’s quiet. The mixed desert plate and the Sicillian hotpot are outstanding.Its also licensed and walking distance.
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All' Antica
115A Point Cartwright DriveExcellent family run Italian. Licensed. It books out on weekends so try to go mid week when it’s quiet. The mixed desert plate and the Sicillian hotpot are outstanding.Its also licensed and walking distance.
A short walk or drive, next to the Kawana cinema. Well decked out, licensed. The meat dishes are exquisite. We had the $95 500 gm Wagyu and Pork belly set. Loved it!
JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant
A short walk or drive, next to the Kawana cinema. Well decked out, licensed. The meat dishes are exquisite. We had the $95 500 gm Wagyu and Pork belly set. Loved it!
Popular for coffee, cakes and light lunches, next to the water near Pt. Cartwright.
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One on La Balsa
1 Harbour ParadePopular for coffee, cakes and light lunches, next to the water near Pt. Cartwright.
The Curry Bowl
115a Point Cartwright DrBest on the coast, takeaway only.
Mystic India - Indian Restaurant Kawana
Excellent, sitdown or takeaway.
Entertainment & Family or Group
Especially for families
Event Cinemas Kawana
119 Point Cartwright DrIts walking distance, brand new and very plush
Suits families with younger children. If you have run out of things to do, its a smaller theme park with rides and entertainment.
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Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveSuits families with younger children. If you have run out of things to do, its a smaller theme park with rides and entertainment.
Great for families with small kids, food, ice-cream and some novel rides too.
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I-Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer RdGreat for families with small kids, food, ice-cream and some novel rides too.
When they are in season this is a fun activity. Pick delicious strawberries to eat immediately straight from the farm, or try their strawberry treats. http://www.strawberryfields.com.au/
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Strawberry Fields
133 Laxton RdWhen they are in season this is a fun activity. Pick delicious strawberries to eat immediately straight from the farm, or try their strawberry treats. http://www.strawberryfields.com.au/
Australia Zoo
Great family entertainment. Especially for younger kids
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeFamilies and kids will enjoy this
If you are planning on doing some Nippers, Mooloolaba has very gentle surf and sometimes do a condensed program during school holidays for kids. They also run a Bronze Medallion course for adults that you can do over a week or so. Its worth enquiring and its certainly fun (although also hard work!). The food and bar here has a fantastic outlook over the ocean.
Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast
67 Parkyn ParadeIf you are planning on doing some Nippers, Mooloolaba has very gentle surf and sometimes do a condensed program during school holidays for kids. They also run a Bronze Medallion course for adults that you can do over a week or so. Its worth enquiring and its certainly fun (although also hard work!). The food and bar here has a fantastic outlook over the ocean.
Kondalilla Falls
Nice walk and swimming hole under the waterfall. Very popular on weekends.
Beautiful rainforest walk with gorgeous Paddy Melons to see amongst the forest floor.
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Mary Caincross Park
Beautiful rainforest walk with gorgeous Paddy Melons to see amongst the forest floor.
Good 30-40 min walk with rewardingly views over the coast and hinterland. Both walkers and joggers use the well maintained track.
Mount coolum walking trail
Good 30-40 min walk with rewardingly views over the coast and hinterland. Both walkers and joggers use the well maintained track.
Challenging and at times steep, with great views, near Pomona. An annual race conducted here, king of the mountain.
Mount Cooroora Hiking Trail
Challenging and at times steep, with great views, near Pomona. An annual race conducted here, king of the mountain.