Jenni's Guidebook
Food scene
There are so many amazing restaurants and cafes in this area. Check out some of our recommendations
This is one of the most popular and cool little restaurants on the coast. Famous for it’s amazing and affordable modern Asian Street Food and cracking atmosphere. There’s often a line out the door to get in so our tip is to get in for an early dinner.
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Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeThis is one of the most popular and cool little restaurants on the coast. Famous for it’s amazing and affordable modern Asian Street Food and cracking atmosphere. There’s often a line out the door to get in so our tip is to get in for an early dinner.
Take a trip to France with a 10 minute walk from your door! The pastries and finely crafted decadent deserts here are honestly some of the best treats we’ve ever had! They’re all made in house by the amazing French chef Pierre Surieux and his team. You MUST try the Ham & Cheese Croissant too, just sublime.
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La Petite Souris
98-110 Alexandra ParadeTake a trip to France with a 10 minute walk from your door! The pastries and finely crafted decadent deserts here are honestly some of the best treats we’ve ever had! They’re all made in house by the amazing French chef Pierre Surieux and his team. You MUST try the Ham & Cheese Croissant too, just sublime.
The food here is beyond delicious. Asian fusion with so much flavour. This is the sister restaurant to ‘Rice Boi’ which is equally successful.
You can’t book a table, you just show up and often there is a looooooong queue.
Our tip, turn up at 5pm, order straight away and sit and relax with a drink before the crowds arrive.
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Giddy Geisha
Market LaneThe food here is beyond delicious. Asian fusion with so much flavour. This is the sister restaurant to ‘Rice Boi’ which is equally successful.
You can’t book a table, you just show up and often there is a looooooong queue.
Our tip, turn up at 5pm, order straight away and sit and relax with a drink before the crowds arrive.
One of the newest additions to ‘The Wharf’ Mooloolaba with next level ‘pub grub’. Views of the Mooloolaba canals from your table. and there’s often live music too.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dock Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeOne of the newest additions to ‘The Wharf’ Mooloolaba with next level ‘pub grub’. Views of the Mooloolaba canals from your table. and there’s often live music too.
The best Indian on the coast...perhaps even QLD. The Butter Chicken is divine. If you love Indian, this is a must visit 🤤
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hathi Indian Restaurant
140 Alexandra ParadeThe best Indian on the coast...perhaps even QLD. The Butter Chicken is divine. If you love Indian, this is a must visit 🤤
This is one of the ‘fancier’ restaurants on the coast. It’s literally a 5 minute car ride from the room too.
The decor is very chic (it gives me a real Melbourne vibe) and the food is divine. The chef - Harry Lilai has achieved a Two Chefs Hat status and the food certainly reflects that.
We recommend you book ahead.
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Market Bistro
8 Market LaneThis is one of the ‘fancier’ restaurants on the coast. It’s literally a 5 minute car ride from the room too.
The decor is very chic (it gives me a real Melbourne vibe) and the food is divine. The chef - Harry Lilai has achieved a Two Chefs Hat status and the food certainly reflects that.
We recommend you book ahead.
A perfect eat in restaurant with a fun atmosphere at night. The food is spot on!
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Black Curry Asian Kitchen
188 Alexandra ParadeA perfect eat in restaurant with a fun atmosphere at night. The food is spot on!
The food here is delicious and they make a mean cocktail! Sometimes there’s live music too!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juan Fifty
150 Alexandra ParadeThe food here is delicious and they make a mean cocktail! Sometimes there’s live music too!
If you want something a little bit fancy, See is a wonderful spot to dine. The views of the Mooloolaba Canals are to die for and the Seafood is on point 👌
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
See Restaurant
123 Parkyn ParadeIf you want something a little bit fancy, See is a wonderful spot to dine. The views of the Mooloolaba Canals are to die for and the Seafood is on point 👌
Affordable meals with a cracking view! There’s often live music too.
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Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra ParadeAffordable meals with a cracking view! There’s often live music too.
If you fancy some fish and chips, this is the place to go!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfcoast Seafood
180 Alexandra ParadeIf you fancy some fish and chips, this is the place to go!
The best plant based menu on the coast. Absolutely delicious food (you don’t even know you’re eating plant based).They also do yummy coffee and have a great range of homewares, crystals, jewellery and gifts.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Nurcha
32 Wises RdThe best plant based menu on the coast. Absolutely delicious food (you don’t even know you’re eating plant based).They also do yummy coffee and have a great range of homewares, crystals, jewellery and gifts.
Coffee ☕️
Everyone needs a good cup of coffee. Check out our personal local recommendations.
A 5 minute drive to Maroochydore has you at Wax Build up. The coolest place to grab a coffee and browse thousands of records. Husband & wife team Mark & Cara are the coolest! Tell them we said hi 👋
Wax Buildup
35 Duporth AveA 5 minute drive to Maroochydore has you at Wax Build up. The coolest place to grab a coffee and browse thousands of records. Husband & wife team Mark & Cara are the coolest! Tell them we said hi 👋
Murray’s Cafe is just a 3 minute drive from your room and is a great place to head for breakfast. The coffee is lovely and they do the best Eggs Benny on the coast (in my opinion and trust me, I’ve sampled many 😋)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MURRAY'S CAFE
78 Sixth AveMurray’s Cafe is just a 3 minute drive from your room and is a great place to head for breakfast. The coffee is lovely and they do the best Eggs Benny on the coast (in my opinion and trust me, I’ve sampled many 😋)
Bars & Nightlife
The Sunshine Coasts premium hotspot for live music is a 5 minute drive away! Yummy pub grub available.
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Solbar
12-20 Ocean StThe Sunshine Coasts premium hotspot for live music is a 5 minute drive away! Yummy pub grub available.
A classy jazz bar with lovely cocktails and yummy food. It even has a fully functioning baby grand piano.
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The Piano Bar
22-24 Ocean StA classy jazz bar with lovely cocktails and yummy food. It even has a fully functioning baby grand piano.
A cool ‘hole in the wall’ that plays great music...there’s often a fun Karaoke night too.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Post Office Bar
10 Ocean StreetA cool ‘hole in the wall’ that plays great music...there’s often a fun Karaoke night too.
If you want to get all dressed up and feel fancy, this is the place for you. Very chic venue with fantastic cocktails and of course dumplings.
The Drunken Dumpling
1 Ocean StIf you want to get all dressed up and feel fancy, this is the place for you. Very chic venue with fantastic cocktails and of course dumplings.
Sang's East Asian Cuisine
110/98 Alexandra ParadeYummy affordable Thai food
Shopping
The biggest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast is located just 5 minutes away via car, Uber or Bus. Most major retail shops, plus some cute boutique stalls. Movies, restaurants and even a high ropes course.
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Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeThe biggest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast is located just 5 minutes away via car, Uber or Bus. Most major retail shops, plus some cute boutique stalls. Movies, restaurants and even a high ropes course.
Alterior Motif
Cotton Tree ParadeCool boutique with beach vibe outfits.
Things to Do
There’s so many amazing activities to do on the Sunshine Coast if you feel like getting adventurous! Here’s a few of our picks.
Australia Zoo is known all around the world. You have to tick off a visit to the Crocoseum whilst you’re here! 🐊
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Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is known all around the world. You have to tick off a visit to the Crocoseum whilst you’re here! 🐊
This is brand new to the Sunshine Cost and only 5 minutes drive. So much fun!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Next Level - High Ropes Adventure Park
154-164 Horton ParadeThis is brand new to the Sunshine Cost and only 5 minutes drive. So much fun!
You’ll get to see the beautiful Sunshine Coast from the most glorious heights! Only a 5 minute drive too!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Seaplanes
142 Bradman AveYou’ll get to see the beautiful Sunshine Coast from the most glorious heights! Only a 5 minute drive too!
This father and daughter team have been operating for 30 years! BYO drinks, enjoy the beautiful views and even feed the local Pelicans! This is a fantastic (and not too expensive) activity!
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Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeThis father and daughter team have been operating for 30 years! BYO drinks, enjoy the beautiful views and even feed the local Pelicans! This is a fantastic (and not too expensive) activity!
We love a bit of bowling action! You can easily walk here too! A real local favourite!
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Suncity Tenpin
8 Mari StWe love a bit of bowling action! You can easily walk here too! A real local favourite!
Aussie World with it’s Iconic Pub the ‘Banana Bender’ is a great way to spend the day. Fun rides and attractions and yummy food. Reasonably priced and the staff are lovely.
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Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveAussie World with it’s Iconic Pub the ‘Banana Bender’ is a great way to spend the day. Fun rides and attractions and yummy food. Reasonably priced and the staff are lovely.
This is a great thing to do whilst visiting. Loads of awesome fish and jelly fish to see aswell as sharks, stingrays and even star fish.
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeThis is a great thing to do whilst visiting. Loads of awesome fish and jelly fish to see aswell as sharks, stingrays and even star fish.
Sightseeing
These Falls are stunning and only a 15 minute drive away. Unlike a lot of waterfalls on the Sunshine Coast, the walk from the car park to the falls in only a few minutes. We love these falls!
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Parque Forestal de Buderim
Quorn CloseThese Falls are stunning and only a 15 minute drive away. Unlike a lot of waterfalls on the Sunshine Coast, the walk from the car park to the falls in only a few minutes. We love these falls!
If you’re on the Sunshine Coast then you simply must visit Noosa! One of the best and most beautiful things to do is walk to ‘Hells Gate’. The walk is easy and no great inclines. You’ll pass the iconic Tea Tree Bay & the Fairy Pools on your way too. Every time we’ve been, we’ve spotted a Koala in the trees too! 🐨
840 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdIf you’re on the Sunshine Coast then you simply must visit Noosa! One of the best and most beautiful things to do is walk to ‘Hells Gate’. The walk is easy and no great inclines. You’ll pass the iconic Tea Tree Bay & the Fairy Pools on your way too. Every time we’ve been, we’ve spotted a Koala in the trees too! 🐨
Just a 12 minute drive to the Sunshine Coasts Mt Coolum. A fairly easy hike - takes about 30 - 50 minutes depending on your fitness. The views at the top are breathtaking!
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Mt Coolum Climb
Just a 12 minute drive to the Sunshine Coasts Mt Coolum. A fairly easy hike - takes about 30 - 50 minutes depending on your fitness. The views at the top are breathtaking!
The Point Cartwright Lighthouse is a beautiful walk. Just 12 minutes drive from here. There’s a lovely cafe La Balsa which has delicious food & coffee. During whale season, you’ll often see the whales from the top of the walk! Just stunning.
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Faro de Point Cartwright
LOT 577 Pacific BlvdThe Point Cartwright Lighthouse is a beautiful walk. Just 12 minutes drive from here. There’s a lovely cafe La Balsa which has delicious food & coffee. During whale season, you’ll often see the whales from the top of the walk! Just stunning.