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Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach

Shopping and Markets

Salty Saturdays at Coolum Beach

Come get salty on the second Saturday of each month. It's a mini music festival and party in the park every month, free for the community and visitors to attend. Join in the heart of Coolum Beach on the second Saturday of each month for that festival feeling at Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach. It's a celebration of culture, live music and good vibes by the seaside. Come party in the park every month, free for the community and visitors to attend with live music and lawn games. Enjoy the perfect Saturday arvo with a sunset and a beverage from the SandBar, lawn games with your mates, plus a delicious selection of the Sunny Coast's absolute best street food. Bring your family, friends and picnic blankets for an afternoon of music, street food, shopping and entertainment. Remember to travel smart and walk, ride, skate, scoot or catch public transport if you can. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash please. Jack Morgan Park, Coolum Beach. Thanks to the sponsors Quality First Constructions, Richardson and Wrench Coolum, Belle Escapes Coolum, Noosa, Marcoola, Dan Purdie MP. Salty Saturdays are presented by Sunshine Coast Music and Events in conjunctions with Coolum Business and Tourism, and Visit Coolum.

Coolum Beach QLD

0.2 km away

Maroochydore Moonlight Markets — Image credit: Walker Corporation

Shopping and Markets

Sunshine Coast Markets

Sunshine Coast Music and Events is the largest provider of Community Markets, on the Sunshine Coast, presenting 9 regular Markets, offering free live music and entertainment by local musicians, free family-friendly fun, Artisan Stalls offering handcrafted treasures made by local artists, tasty treats from local food trucks, and much more. Kawana Night Markets Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach Mudjimba Beach Night Markets Maroochydore Moonlight Markets Moffat Beach Twilight Markets Havana Nights Markets Peregian Springs Peregian Beach Markets Cotton Tree Markets - every Sunday

Coolum Beach QLD

3.2 km away

Tower Crane Experience — Image credit: Diggerman Experience

Agritourism

Diggerman Experience

Ever wanted to play in an excavator, tower crane, bulldozer or loader for fun? Diggerman Experience in Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast offers exhilarating experiences in real heavy machinery under safe supervision. Individual experiences include 90-minute sessions at the controls of a tower crane, bulldozer, excavator, skid steer, grader or loader with special packages like combo deals and sunrise/sunset tower crane climbs. Corporate team-building days and group bookings are also available.

Coolum Beach QLD

3.2 km away

Havana Nights Markets

Shopping and Markets

Havana Night Markets - Peregian Springs

Havana Nights Markets features a selection of delicious street food, plenty of kids entertainment, live music hosted by Pool Cafe Peregian Springs, food trucks serving favourites, desserts, cocktails and cold beverages for adults, and artisan stalls with unique handmade treasures. Family-friendly fun is available for everyone. Fun activities for kids are available, and visitors can enjoy an early dinner at Havana Nights Markets. Skateboards or basketballs are welcome. A cocktail can be enjoyed while the kids have fun.

Peregian Springs QLD

3.7 km away

Oz Ski Resort

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Oz Ski Resort

Oz Ski Resort is the Sunshine Coast's only man made fresh water ski facility. They operate Mastercraft boats on two lakes. They offer beginner to advanced water skiing and wake boarding lessons, banana boat rides, knee boarding, and tubing. Their banana caters for up to six people. Each waterski or wakeboard lesson includes boat, driver, coach, free use of the latest equipment and your own personal water time. Book one and two hour ski sessions and bring a group of friends down for a birthday party, a Christmas function or celebration in their fantastic undercover barbecue area, indulge in a spa bath while you look out over the lakes. This facility is operated by four times World Champion Emma Sheers and husband Ricky Habermann who have over 50 years combined experience in the sport of waterskiing, you will learn the latest techniques from experienced World Class competitors. They have taught children as young as three to waterski and their oldest skier is in their 70s. You are never too old to give this amazing sport a try. A day at Oz Ski Resort will be a day to remember.

Coolum Beach QLD

4.0 km away

Mount Coolum National Park

Natural Attractions

Mount Coolum National Park

Mount Coolum's impressive dome dominates the skyline of the Sunshine Coast lowlands. Follow the rough, 800 metre track to the 208 metre summit of the mountain. Here you'll be surrounded by rare montane heath—a plant community with many rare and threatened species. Mount Coolum National park is one of only two places it grows on the Sunshine Coast. Catch your breath and take in the stunning 360 degree views stretching from Point Cartwright and the Glass House Mountains in the south, to the Blackhall Range in the west and Noosa Heads to the north. South and west from the summit, the park extends across flat lowlands cloaked in wallum, paperbark wetlands, eucalypt forests and rainforest remnants. These vegetation communities were once common across the Sunshine Coast. Approximately half of all the plant species that occur on the Sunshine Coast are found in Mount Coolum National Park.

Mount Coolum QLD

5.3 km away

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Visitor Experience and Education Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Visitor Experience and Education Centre

Discover the world of emergency, aeromedical rescue at the LifeFlight Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience and Education Centre located at the Sunshine Coast. This interactive and immersive experience is designed to educate, inspire, and connect communities, bringing to life the critical moments of emergency care while showcasing the people, technology, and training that save lives every day. Free, family-friendly adventure: With three missions to choose from, embark on a start-to-finish interactive and immersive rescue mission experience Watch your helicopter drawing take flight through the projection wall Look into the aircraft hangar through the viewing window Meet the crew through interactive video questions and answers Write and post a question to the crew, or leave the crew a special message on the wall Free for all ages; walk-ins welcome

Marcoola QLD

7.6 km away

Hell's Gates

Natural Attractions

Hell's Gates

The dramatically named Hell’s Gates is a high bluff with spectacular views of the coastline north to Double Island Point and south over Alexandria Bay. Visit this area during July to November to view migrating whales. The area is home to dolphins and turtles and you’ll often see pied cormorants drying their outstretched wings in a sunny spot on the rocks. The area is also home to many spectacular birds of prey including Osprey and Sea Eagles and if you’re lucky you may see one tucking into lunch of freshly caught fish. Caution: Enjoy the scenery in the designated viewing areas as there is no cliff barrier and a 10 metre vertical drop.

Noosa QLD

9.3 km away

Tea Tree Bay

Natural Attractions

Tea Tree Bay

This stunning beach in Noosa National Park is just a 20-minute walk from Laguna Bay near the park’s entrance. So if you don’t have much time to explore, it’s an ideal place to take some time out and appreciate the park’s tranquillity and stunning seascapes. This north/north-west facing beach is surrounded by shady pandanus trees and plenty of flat rocks upon which to lay a picnic rug or even take a post-lunch snooze away from the hustle and bustle of Hastings Street. The rock pools closer to the water are fun to explore at low tide and are home to a myriad of marine creatures, including crabs, fish and sea anemones. Tea Tree Bay is unpatrolled and not recommended for swimming. The rocky point however, is popular with experienced local surfers (who know how to avoid the rocks) and is known for its steep, hollow waves at low tide and fat, slow waves at high tide.

Noosa QLD

9.3 km away

Mudjimba Beach

Natural Attractions

Mudjimba Beach

Mudjimba Beach is an unspoiled coastal haven just a stone’s throw from Maroochydore and 90 minutes from Brisbane. The endless, golden sands of this beach are bounded by the Maroochy River and the Pacific Ocean. Hidden away in the backstreets has given this glorious beach ‘hidden gem’ status and made it the perfect getaway for those seeking a truly relaxing beach holiday with friends and family. This aquatic playground is patrolled daily and you should only swim between the flags near Mudjimba Surf Club’s watch tower in case of rips or strong currents. Along the beach you’ll find excellent fishing spots. For surfers there are consistent surf breaks along the beach. The patrolled parts of the beach are perfect for the kids’ boogie board adventures. You’ll find a fantastic kids’ playground adjacent to Mudjimba Surf Club. This grassy recreation area is well-shaded and covered barbecues and picnic tables make this a great spot for a long, lazy lunch. Just across the road there are numerous eateries serving everything from traditional fish ‘n’ chips to organic, locally-grow fare and espresso coffee. Mudjimba Beach is three kilometres south of Marcoola. There is plentiful, unmetered parking close to the beach front.

Mudjimba QLD

9.4 km away

Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island

Natural Attractions

Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island Dive Site

Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island can be found a short boat ride from Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. The Island offers treats for both snorkelers and divers, with coral gardens starting at just two metres deep for brilliant dives. Extensive fields of hard and soft coral cover the rocks, with plenty of gullies, ledges, bommies and small drop offs as you venture out further. An amazing variety of nudibranch species and invertebrates provide perfect subjects for macro photographers, with butterflyfish, lionfish, moray eels, wrasse, angelfish, morwong, surgeonfish, damsels, pufferfish and gobies easy to find on every dive. Mudjimba Island is also a good place to encounter turtles, with a good population of these marine reptiles found resting in the shallows.

Mooloolaba QLD

9.7 km away

ikatan Spa Gardens — Image credit: ikatan Spa

Spas and Retreats

Ikatan Day Spa Noosa

As an eco-friendly, wellness Day Spa, massage treatments and packages at Ikatan are created with a focus on de-stressing for body, mind and soul, using traditional Balinese techniques and style to influence a guest's experience. Balinese village style, where life is at a slower pace and your therapist has ample time to prepare and care for you. Packages, massages, facials, body therapies, pedicures, head massages and specials are on offer at Ikatan Spa. A popular destination for escaping on your own, with friends or family to celebrate as a group or a romantic getaway for couples. The only destination Day Spa on the Sunshine Coast offering personalised Day Retreats. The tropical gardens at Ikatan add the important aspect that nature provides with 'green therapy' are all part of the relaxation experience for guests at Ikatan Spa. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or pot of tea for all guests, along with a local craft beer and a wine list to purchase from before or after spa treatments. The Sunshine Coast's most awarded and uniquely authentic Balinese day spa. Listed as a Best of Queensland Experience, Winner of Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards for Best Day Spa, Best Eco Day Spa and Best Boutique Spa in Australia and Travel and Hospitality Awards winner for Luxury Spa of the Year in Australia.

Doonan QLD

10 km away

Maroochy River Golf Club

Amusement and Theme Parks

Maroochy River Golf Club

Maroochy River Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast, has recently been awarded recognition by being a Top 100 Golf Course in Australia by the 3 major golfing reviewers. They have also been voted 2021 Qld. Golf Club of the Year. Enjoy the views of the spectacular golf course with the iconic Mt Coolum on the horizon. The Maroochy River Golf Complex is the home of the Maroochy River Mini Golf, a million dollar tourist destination & the only one of it's kind on the Sunshine Coast. The complex is also the home to a modern style turf driving range with practice bunkers & greens along side the Queensland Golf Performance Teaching Academy that is ranked in the Top 50 Golf Fitters in Australia. The Cane Cutters Bar & Bistro is the perfect destination for friends & families to enjoy a cold drink, pizzas & favourites from the menu for special occasions, before or after golfing activities 7 days a week from 8.30am. All visitors are welcome to enjoy the in-house Cane Cutters Bar & Bistro teams service in a comfortable friendly relaxed venue with the sunsets in the west to enjoy.

Bli Bli QLD

11 km away

Maroochy River Mini Golf — Image credit: URL Media & Marketing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Maroochy River Mini Golf

The Mini Golf Course, is open seven days from 9 am until late. Maroochy River Mini Golf has been described as one of the best in Australia and has proven to be very popular, particularly with groups and families. This is a great way to let the family have some fun, the kids will love it. The facility is fully licenced and floodlit for all day play. The first of its kind on the Sunshine Coast. With landscaped humps and hollows, water features and sand traps. 18 holes of awesomeness. Two challenge levels to choose from. No booking required. Food, drinks, fun for everyone. Relax with spectacular views towards Mt Coolum at Maroochy River Mini Golf... let's play! Open 7 days from 9am until late.

Bli Bli QLD

11 km away

HMAS Brisbane

Natural Attractions

HMAS Brisbane Dive Site

Just a few kilometres from Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, HMAS Brisbane is a retired Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer that is now one of Australia’s top dive sites. The ship was scuttled in July 2005 - the 133 metre wreck is sitting upright on her keel, lodged in sand 27 metres below sea level. The main decks sit at a depth of 15 metres with the ship's funnel only three metres below the surface. Open water divers can explore the top structure and its large population of marine life, while suitably qualified divers can enter many compartments further down, including the kitchen, engine room and boiler room. The site is part of the HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park, managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and is teeming with clown fish, colourful wrasse, octopi, lion fish, turtles, gropers and more.

Mooloolaba QLD

11 km away

XperiencesHQ

Amusement and Theme Parks

XperiencesHQ

Xperiences HQ is your one-stop shop for everything from Team Building, outdoor education, and conference icebreakers, to you or your kids, youth and adult Birthday parties. Xperiences has been operating for more than 12 years offering a range of exciting and innovative activities to get you outside and enjoy the great outdoors. From corporate Teambuilding, Paintball, Gelball and Archery to Zipline /high-rope Tower and climbing wall also Outdoor Movie Nights, and a custom build team fitness centre. Xperiences has a range of exciting options that are sure to delight each and every person who steps foot into a 4500-square-metre facility. School and youth groups, sporting teams and corporate teams are also catered for with team building and outdoor education programs. These programs range from one hour to day-long programs and aim to meet your group's demographics, needs and requested outcomes. Xperiences is easily accessible by bus and self-drive with plenty of parking available onsite. Xperiences is also located less than 5 minutes by car from the Sunshine Coast Airport. Accommodation and food are also available in the resort making this the perfect location for your next visit. Come outside and play.

Twin Waters QLD

11 km away

Sunshine Castle — Image credit: Sunshine Castle

Amusement and Theme Parks

Sunshine Castle

The Sunshine Castle is an award-winning museum and attraction and is also home to Absolut Toys, an independent toy store offering quality toys at affordable prices. The Castle offers a plethora of highlights on a self walk tour. Wander around the courtyard and get lost in the Medieval times, try on some armour and explore the doll museum. Children are sent on a Treasure Hunt and can choose a treat from the Kings treasure. An educational history shields tour offers detailed information on the Medieval elements of the Castle and history. The Castle Doll Museum was 'all dolled up' and renovated in 2020 showing off a diverse selection of dolls in a chic new home fully designed by a local Sunshine Coast artist. Further displays take you through the dancing dolls displays. A fairy tale walk to a quaint little model train railway which is sure to impress. The fully licensed Castle Cafe offers a range of delectable treats.

Bli Bli QLD

12 km away

Sunshine Castle Courtyard — Image credit: Sunshine Castle

Amusement and Theme Parks

Sunshine Castle Bli Bli

The Sunshine Castle is a Norman style Castle, complete with a moat, turrets and drawbridge and also home to Absolut Toys, an independent toy store offering quality toys at affordable prices. Whilst parts of the Castle are authentically in ruins, the magic of its offerings are still alive. Unique in Queensland and Australia it allows visitors an access to European history that offers education and sparks imagination to all who visit. After 50 years of service to this community, in January 2020 the Castle was forced to close part of it's original buildings and now restricts access to offer a mini tour, with history shields, armour displays in it's atmospheric courtyard and the iconic dolls and fairytales. Children are sent on a Treasure Hunt and can choose a treat from the Kings treasure. The self-guided educational history shields tour offers detailed information on the Medieval elements of the Castle and history. The Castle Doll Museum was 'all dolled up' and renovated in 2020 showing off a diverse selection of dolls in a chic new home fully designed by a local Sunshine Coast artist. The small cafe offers light refreshments.

Bli Bli QLD

12 km away

Smooches with Mootilda — Image credit: Bexland

Agritourism

Bexland - Highland Cow Experience

Escape to the serene Noosa Hinterland for an unforgettable encounter with beloved Scottish Highland cattle at Bexland. Located just 15 minutes from Noosa and 20 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport in picturesque Doonan, this unique experience offers small groups the chance to connect with the gentle Highland herd in their natural environment. Meet Moofy, the independent matriarch, her friendly daughter Mootilda who adores a good brush, and Mickey D, the first Highland calf born on the property. These magnificent, shaggy coated beauties are known for their calm temperament and photogenic charm, making them perfect companions for a memorable Sunshine Coast experience. During your visit, you'll learn about Highland cattle heritage, their unique characteristics, and daily care routines while getting hands on with grooming and feeding activities. Watch these remarkable animals interact with each other and enjoy observing their distinct personalities up close, all while surrounded by the lush, tranquil landscape of the private property. Perfect for families, couples, animal lovers, and those seeking an authentic agricultural experience away from the crowds, this ground based activity is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Bexland offers a rare opportunity to meet one of Scotland's most iconic breeds in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Doonan QLD

12 km away

Noosa Springs golf course and clubhouse

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Noosa Springs Golf Course

Located in the heart of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast this superb 18-hole layout, cleverly designed and immaculately maintained, provides a delightful challenge for golfers of all ages and skill levels. They are open to the public 7 days and have onsite accommodation with a variety of stay and play packages to suit your needs. They also have a dedicated Golf Events Coordinator to customise packages for larger golf groups. Their championship golf course is rated among the best in Australia. Its 18 holes meander through lush rainforest and spring-fed lakes. As they walk its pristine fairways, golfers catch glimpses of Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park. And when the round’s complete they can relax in the magnificent clubhouse.

Noosa Heads QLD

13 km away

HydroMassage Pool

Spas and Retreats

Noosa Springs Spa

Inspired by ancient Roman and Greek traditions and based on European aqua therapy experiences, Noosa Springs Spa provides facilities and treatments to relax the senses and nurture the body, mind and spirit. The Spa therapists are highly qualified, using only the best organic natural products, which are then customised to suit your individual needs. Their facilities include: a unique hydromassage, flotation pool, infrared sauna, steam room, blitz shower, thermal capsule, outdoor couple’s spa, treatment suites – massage, facials, pedicures and body scrubs, relaxation lounge and courtyard, and spa retail shop. Located on the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Springs Day Spa is rated one of the best. For enquiries please call or email.

Noosa Heads QLD

13 km away

Manuka Honey Macadamias — Image credit: Nutworks

Agritourism

Nutworks

Nutworks is situated at Yandina, across the road from the Ginger Factory. Visitors are welcome to uncover the history and health benefits of Australia's macadamia nut, view chocolates and roasting nuts being made and taste the delicious samples on offer. Admission is free. Shopping for unique gifts and souvenirs in Nutworks retail store is also a real delight. There's an amazing array of unique and boutique macadamias, chocolate and confectionery, including beautiful packaged gifts and hampers. Afterwards, you can relax with a coffee in the Cafe and enjoy a macadamia scone or a decadent treat from the ever-changing cake display. Nutworks also has their online shop where all their products are at your figure tips to order from where ever you are. Want to keep up to date with their hot specials and new products? Subscribe on their website or follow them on Facebook!

Yandina QLD

13 km away

Clubhouse Golf Simulators — Image credit: Clubhouse Golf

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Clubhouse Golf

The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience. Clubhouse Golf is the Sunshine Coast's premier indoor golf driving range and performance centre located in Maroochydore Clubhouse Golf offers a range of world-class golf services, designed to cater to golfers of all levels. From cutting-edge technology and personalised coaching to immersive golf experiences, they have everything you need to practice - play and perform Featuring Trackman simulators and Trackman driving range bays with 10 metres of ball flight! The only indoor driving range in Queensland.

Maroochydore QLD

13 km away

Slide into fun at Little Explorers

Amusement and Theme Parks

Little Explorers - Soft Playground at The Ginger Factory

At The Ginger Factory, you can bring your little ones and let them play, climb, and explore in their new soft play area! Little Explorers is a fun space that will light up your little one’s imagination. Filled with soft playground equipment, it is the perfect destination for laughter and exploration. Grab a coffee and relax in the parents’ area as you watch your child make the best memories!

Yandina QLD

14 km away

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