The local's guide to fun on the Coast
Sightseeing
This beautiful pocket of green is only a 5 minute drive from our place. Great for a bushwalk
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E J Foote Sanctuary
Park LaneThis beautiful pocket of green is only a 5 minute drive from our place. Great for a bushwalk
Just up the road this beautiful walk follows a creek to a waterfall
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Taman Hutan Buderim
Quorn CloseJust up the road this beautiful walk follows a creek to a waterfall
Popular with kids and adults alike this attraction in Mooloolaba is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary. You can view sharks and other marine life from a glass tunnel, see a jellyfish kingdom, seahorse sanctuary and more
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadePopular with kids and adults alike this attraction in Mooloolaba is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary. You can view sharks and other marine life from a glass tunnel, see a jellyfish kingdom, seahorse sanctuary and more
The legacy of Steve Irwin, this 700-acre zoo is 50 minutes drive away. Make sure you give yourself a day as there is lots to see. The popular Wildlife Warriors Show, patting a koala, feeding a kangaroo, learning about Crocodiles, seeing Tigers and Giraffes up close are some of the highlights
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Australia Zoo
The legacy of Steve Irwin, this 700-acre zoo is 50 minutes drive away. Make sure you give yourself a day as there is lots to see. The popular Wildlife Warriors Show, patting a koala, feeding a kangaroo, learning about Crocodiles, seeing Tigers and Giraffes up close are some of the highlights
If you fancy hiring a sit on top, tinnie or pedal boat to take out on the river, it doesn't get easier than this. If you're in to fishing, they also sell bait. If you'd rather keep your feet dry, you can opt to visit Chambers Island with its forest and playground
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Swan Boat Hire
71 Bradman AveIf you fancy hiring a sit on top, tinnie or pedal boat to take out on the river, it doesn't get easier than this. If you're in to fishing, they also sell bait. If you'd rather keep your feet dry, you can opt to visit Chambers Island with its forest and playground
These markets are on every sunday between 6am and 12 noon only 4km from the house. Located at the corner of David Low way and Fishermans road Fishermans Road Markets has operated and managed for the past 21 years by the Lions Club of Mooloolaba. Lions Club members are Volunteers who willingly give their free time for no monetary return, consequently the net profits raised from the Markets are channelled back into Lions Club Projects or Local Community Organisations. By shopping at the Fishermans Road Markets (also known as the Maroochy Sunday Markets) you are helping with the ongoing viability of local stallholders.
In addition to the Lions Club of Mooloolaba raising funds for the Community, other Community groups volunteer at the Sunday Markets. Scouts and Men’s Shed volunteers assist in directing stallholders entry to the markets, clean the grounds after the markets and share managing the car parking with Woombye Scouts and North Shore Lions Club.
There are up to 128 stalls offering a huge variety of items for sale including local and market fruit and vegetables, clothing both new and pre-loved, pet treats, hand tools, books, popcorn, fresh seafood, 2nd hand items, baby goods, plants, seedlings, home-made toys, furniture, aquarium fish, egg and bacon burgers, variety of Asian foods, sausage sizzle, yummy slush-puppies, ice creams, breads and pastries, espresso coffee. There is also a Jumping Castle for children.
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Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans RoadThese markets are on every sunday between 6am and 12 noon only 4km from the house. Located at the corner of David Low way and Fishermans road Fishermans Road Markets has operated and managed for the past 21 years by the Lions Club of Mooloolaba. Lions Club members are Volunteers who willingly give their free time for no monetary return, consequently the net profits raised from the Markets are channelled back into Lions Club Projects or Local Community Organisations. By shopping at the Fishermans Road Markets (also known as the Maroochy Sunday Markets) you are helping with the ongoing viability of local stallholders.
In addition to the Lions Club of Mooloolaba raising funds for the Community, other Community groups volunteer at the Sunday Markets. Scouts and Men’s Shed volunteers assist in directing stallholders entry to the markets, clean the grounds after the markets and share managing the car parking with Woombye Scouts and North Shore Lions Club.
There are up to 128 stalls offering a huge variety of items for sale including local and market fruit and vegetables, clothing both new and pre-loved, pet treats, hand tools, books, popcorn, fresh seafood, 2nd hand items, baby goods, plants, seedlings, home-made toys, furniture, aquarium fish, egg and bacon burgers, variety of Asian foods, sausage sizzle, yummy slush-puppies, ice creams, breads and pastries, espresso coffee. There is also a Jumping Castle for children.
Food scene
After a walk to the waterfall, this is a perfect place for a special dinner or lunch. You will likely need to book
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Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnAfter a walk to the waterfall, this is a perfect place for a special dinner or lunch. You will likely need to book
The closest coffee shop is a locals favorite, only 1.6km away serving Mambo Coffee with local Barambah dairies milk - mmmm.....
North Coffee House
5 Pittards RdThe closest coffee shop is a locals favorite, only 1.6km away serving Mambo Coffee with local Barambah dairies milk - mmmm.....
For delicious takeaway this popular modern Asian Street food restaurant has queues out the door on weekends. Open from 11.30am until late 7 days it's a good option for a tasty meal and is only 5.5kms from the house
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Giddy Geisha
Market LaneFor delicious takeaway this popular modern Asian Street food restaurant has queues out the door on weekends. Open from 11.30am until late 7 days it's a good option for a tasty meal and is only 5.5kms from the house
This local-run restaurant uses local produce to make fresh and tasty meals. On top of Buderim hill
Argo Buderim
29 Main StreetThis local-run restaurant uses local produce to make fresh and tasty meals. On top of Buderim hill
If you feel like a good steak with views from the top of the hill, this is your place. It can get busy on weekends, and is a great family favourite
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Buderim Tavern
81 Burnett StIf you feel like a good steak with views from the top of the hill, this is your place. It can get busy on weekends, and is a great family favourite
This is a secret locals favorite. You can't go wrong with either dine in, or their takeaway pizza /pasta menu. If you like truffle oil, their gnocchi or risotto is good
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The Loose Goose
175 Ocean DrThis is a secret locals favorite. You can't go wrong with either dine in, or their takeaway pizza /pasta menu. If you like truffle oil, their gnocchi or risotto is good