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Before you go
Your trip to Maroochydore.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Maroochydore – Queensland Destination Sunshine Coast and Noosa about 105 km from Brisbane
How to get there
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Aeroporto da Sunshine Coast (MCY) Marcoola · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Sunshine Coast Airport, in Marcoola, is about 10 km away. From Brisbane it’s around an hour and a half by car or by shuttle bus. Regional buses connect Maroochydore with Mooloolaba, Noosa and the Nambour and Landsborough train stations.
How many days
One or two days: Mooloolaba’s beach and promenade, the aquarium and the climb up Mount Coolum.
When to go
All year. Summer is the busiest and hottest season; from June to October whale-watching boats depart from Mooloolaba.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not necessary between Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, which are linked by bus and a seaside path. A car helps for Mount Coolum and inland destinations.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Maroochydore
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Morning
Mount Coolum
Climb Mount Coolum early to see the coast from above before it gets hot.
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Afternoon
Mooloolaba Beach
Head down to Mooloolaba to swim at the patrolled beach and walk the promenade to Point Cartwright Lighthouse.
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Late afternoon
Aquarium and harbour
Visit the SEA LIFE aquarium and finish at Mooloolaba Harbour, with its fishing boats.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Maroochydore and Mooloolaba?
Maroochydore is the region’s urban and commercial center; Mooloolaba, about 5 km away, has the more popular beach and promenade, the aquarium and the harbour.
Can you swim at Mooloolaba?
Yes. The beach has a lifeguarded bathing area and generally calm seas, sheltered by the Point Cartwright headland.
Where do Sunshine Coast whale-watching tours depart from?
Mainly from Mooloolaba Harbour, from June to October, when humpback whales usually pass offshore.
Is Sunshine Coast Airport near Maroochydore?
Yes, in Marcoola, about 10 km away.