Mooloolaba travel guide

Mooloolaba Tourism | Mooloolaba Guide

You're Going to Love Mooloolaba

With a population of 9,502, Mooloolaba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mooloolaba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nouc Cham Restaurant (25 Parkyn Parade 3) and Backlane Bar & Street Food (19 First Ave 7) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in October
Estimated hotel price
£116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in October
Estimated hotel price
£116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mooloolaba

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £315 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

Mantra Sirocco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£179+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£111+
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.02 and £14.69. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.02 and £14.69. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.