Guidebook for Alexandra Headland
Food Scene
The new healthy kid on the Mooloolaba café scene, CK Café Bar and Wholefoods is where you take your vegetarian, paleo, or fitness-lovin’ friend for a morning feast, any time of the day. Yep, these guys don’t tell you when you gotta eat brekkie, they just have the goods at the ready—All. Day. Long. Still super fresh, CK has already gained a loyal following and we’re dying to eat our way through the menu starting with the Vege Stack—a drool-worthy tower of roasted pumpkin, sautéed wild mushrooms, haloumi, and rocket with house-made dukkah, smashed avo, and a balsamic glaze, on toast. Sounds delish!
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CK Coffee Bar & Wholefoods
55 Maroochy BoulevardThe new healthy kid on the Mooloolaba café scene, CK Café Bar and Wholefoods is where you take your vegetarian, paleo, or fitness-lovin’ friend for a morning feast, any time of the day. Yep, these guys don’t tell you when you gotta eat brekkie, they just have the goods at the ready—All. Day. Long. Still super fresh, CK has already gained a loyal following and we’re dying to eat our way through the menu starting with the Vege Stack—a drool-worthy tower of roasted pumpkin, sautéed wild mushrooms, haloumi, and rocket with house-made dukkah, smashed avo, and a balsamic glaze, on toast. Sounds delish!
Our fave non-esplanade café, The Velo Project undoubtedly serves some of the best breakfast and lunches in Mooloolaba. With an out-of-the-way location, interior packed with eclectic eye candy for hoarders, and menus pasted on pages within old atlases, this Mooloolaba café does thing differently. Don’t leave without trying one of their epic buckwheat crepes piled with tasty toppings. In the AM we’re all about savoury, so the crepe with truffled mushrooms, prosciutto, spinach, and parmesan, is right up our eating alley.
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The Velo Project
19 Careela StOur fave non-esplanade café, The Velo Project undoubtedly serves some of the best breakfast and lunches in Mooloolaba. With an out-of-the-way location, interior packed with eclectic eye candy for hoarders, and menus pasted on pages within old atlases, this Mooloolaba café does thing differently. Don’t leave without trying one of their epic buckwheat crepes piled with tasty toppings. In the AM we’re all about savoury, so the crepe with truffled mushrooms, prosciutto, spinach, and parmesan, is right up our eating alley.
Good Bean
3 River EsplanadeBest coffee in Mooloolaba!
If smoothie bowls are your jam, these guys must have one of the biggest ranges on the Coast. They’re called Acai Brothers, after all. Hit the beach for an early morning dip before heading to this new-ish health food joint for a colour-jammed, fruit-filled breakfast.
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Olakino Mooloolaba
3 River EsplanadeIf smoothie bowls are your jam, these guys must have one of the biggest ranges on the Coast. They’re called Acai Brothers, after all. Hit the beach for an early morning dip before heading to this new-ish health food joint for a colour-jammed, fruit-filled breakfast.
Located across the road from Alex Surf Club, these guys serve amazing food, epic coffee, and just 10 minute walk from the house! Head down for local live music Sunday Sessions.
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Black Bunny Cafe
180 Alexandra ParadeLocated across the road from Alex Surf Club, these guys serve amazing food, epic coffee, and just 10 minute walk from the house! Head down for local live music Sunday Sessions.
Best restaurant for dinner in Mooloolaba/Alex area. Amazing food and fantastic service, make sure to book!
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Spice Bar Restaurant
123 Mooloolaba EsplBest restaurant for dinner in Mooloolaba/Alex area. Amazing food and fantastic service, make sure to book!
Our favourite restaurant on the coast. If you love Vietnamese don't miss this place! Conveniently located on Ocean street where all the nightlife is. Grab and easy dinner at Junk then head out to the bars for a night out!
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Junk Maroochydore
12-20 Ocean StOur favourite restaurant on the coast. If you love Vietnamese don't miss this place! Conveniently located on Ocean street where all the nightlife is. Grab and easy dinner at Junk then head out to the bars for a night out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Soul
19 Ocean StGood Bar & Dining
19-23 First AvenueYour Place Espresso & Bar
45 Brisbane RdParks & Nature
Beautiful national park with walks around the bays into small secluded coves and rock pools. If you love a hike this is a must!
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Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdBeautiful national park with walks around the bays into small secluded coves and rock pools. If you love a hike this is a must!
A semi easy trek up a small mountain. Takes about 20-30 mins to walk up and an easy 20mins to walk back down. The view from the top is worth the energy! On a clear day (most days in summer) you can see all of Sunshine Coast. Head out early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Great photo op!
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Mount Coolum
A semi easy trek up a small mountain. Takes about 20-30 mins to walk up and an easy 20mins to walk back down. The view from the top is worth the energy! On a clear day (most days in summer) you can see all of Sunshine Coast. Head out early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Great photo op!
Our absolute favourite beach on the coast. Park up the northen end and walk down the stairs to the most sunning clear blue waters and white sand. Great for a surf when theres swell around!
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Sunshine Beach
Our absolute favourite beach on the coast. Park up the northen end and walk down the stairs to the most sunning clear blue waters and white sand. Great for a surf when theres swell around!
If you are a seasoned hiker this is for you. Amazing views from the top and some decent rock faces make for a fun and challenging climb! As the summer warms up is best to head out early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.
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Mt Tibrogargan summit
If you are a seasoned hiker this is for you. Amazing views from the top and some decent rock faces make for a fun and challenging climb! As the summer warms up is best to head out early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.
Entertainment & Activities
Our Australian Zoo! Steve Irwins living legacy with every Aussie critter you could wish for! Make sure to head out early to make a full day of this place - the main show is at midday - and make sure to pack a lunch (there are lockers there so you don't have to carry it around all day) as the cafes and restaurants there get pretty pricey!
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Australia Zoo
Our Australian Zoo! Steve Irwins living legacy with every Aussie critter you could wish for! Make sure to head out early to make a full day of this place - the main show is at midday - and make sure to pack a lunch (there are lockers there so you don't have to carry it around all day) as the cafes and restaurants there get pretty pricey!
Underwater World
125 Parkyn ParadePerfect for the odd rainy day. Save time and book your tickets online - you also get a better choice of seats!
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BCC Cinemas Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza
154-164 Horton ParadePerfect for the odd rainy day. Save time and book your tickets online - you also get a better choice of seats!
Sightseeing
Great family day out. Yandina and the surroundings are just beautiful!
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I-Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer RdGreat family day out. Yandina and the surroundings are just beautiful!
Montville and Maleny are two quaint little settlements up in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Its a 40 minute drive but the views from the top are just spectacular! Both townships offer great shopping, cafes and so much more. Don't miss the Maleny Cheese Factory for a cheese platter and glass of wine in the afternoon, maybe a slice of their famous cheesecake, or stock up on their huge selection of cheese, milks and yoghurts. Devine!
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Montville
Montville and Maleny are two quaint little settlements up in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Its a 40 minute drive but the views from the top are just spectacular! Both townships offer great shopping, cafes and so much more. Don't miss the Maleny Cheese Factory for a cheese platter and glass of wine in the afternoon, maybe a slice of their famous cheesecake, or stock up on their huge selection of cheese, milks and yoghurts. Devine!
Shopping
If you love to shop, this is the best place for you on the coast. A fantastic range of shops from middle range priced mens and womens wear and home decor, through to your top of the range designer and boutique stores.
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Hastings Street
Hastings StreetIf you love to shop, this is the best place for you on the coast. A fantastic range of shops from middle range priced mens and womens wear and home decor, through to your top of the range designer and boutique stores.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Mooloolaba EsplanadeThe biggest shopping mall on the coast. Your one stop for everything you might need!
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Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeThe biggest shopping mall on the coast. Your one stop for everything you might need!
Essentials
Flannerys Maroochydoore
45 Plaza ParadeOur favourite organic and whole food grocer on the coast.
Your closest supermarket just a 2 minute drive form the house or 15 minute walk.
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Coles Mooloolaba
Venning StreetYour closest supermarket just a 2 minute drive form the house or 15 minute walk.