Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mooloolaba travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mooloolaba has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spero (123 Parkyn Parade shop t45) and Fish on Parkyn (25 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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

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

Airports near Mooloolaba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,167 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,810 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around C$ 254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 641 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

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Excellsior
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Pelican Waters Golf Resort Sunshine Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Renting a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.31 and C$ 31.08. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mooloolaba, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.31 and C$ 31.08. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mooloolaba, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.