Gillian’s guidebook

Gillian
Gillian’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Our serene local beach. Head out for a nice alfresco meal, good coffee & a spectacular view north right up to Noosa. You may even see whales playing just off the coast too.
23 locals recommend
Marcoola Beach
23 locals recommend
Our serene local beach. Head out for a nice alfresco meal, good coffee & a spectacular view north right up to Noosa. You may even see whales playing just off the coast too.
Climb, views, and swimming hole.
29 locals recommend
Mt Ninderry walking track
3 Eucalyptus Cres
29 locals recommend
Climb, views, and swimming hole.
Mooloolaba - For the coffee enthusiast.
20 locals recommend
The Colombian Coffee Co.
20 Brisbane Rd
20 locals recommend
Mooloolaba - For the coffee enthusiast.
Wonderful views. History and architecture buffs. Restaurants and wineries.
401 locals recommend
Montville
401 locals recommend
Wonderful views. History and architecture buffs. Restaurants and wineries.
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
169 locals recommend
Buderim Forest Park
Quorn Close
169 locals recommend
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
The Noosa Boat house is a lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne, followed by take away fish and chips, or take a picnic and choose your own space on the grass.
106 locals recommend
Noosa Boathouse
194 Gympie Terrace
106 locals recommend
The Noosa Boat house is a lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne, followed by take away fish and chips, or take a picnic and choose your own space on the grass.
Noosa - Excellent location for kayaking.
24 locals recommend
Everglades Eco Safaris
204 Lake Flat Road
24 locals recommend
Noosa - Excellent location for kayaking.
41 locals recommend
Noosa River Mouth
41 locals recommend
Eumundi - Fabulous Saturday market, with many selections of food, gifts, and entertainment.
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial Dr
700 locals recommend
Eumundi - Fabulous Saturday market, with many selections of food, gifts, and entertainment.
Maroochydore - The Boat Shed in Cotton Tree is another lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne. Take along a picnic rug. Also a safe place to swim or kayak.
118 locals recommend
The Boat Shed
118 locals recommend
Maroochydore - The Boat Shed in Cotton Tree is another lovely spot on the river to sunset watch over a glass of champagne. Take along a picnic rug. Also a safe place to swim or kayak.
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
85 locals recommend
Kondalilla Falls
74 Kondalilla Falls Rd
85 locals recommend
A wonderful bush walk with a waterfall and swimming waterhole as the reward.
A lovely park for all.
184 locals recommend
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River Rd
184 locals recommend
A lovely park for all.

Popular Restaurants

Twin Waters - Ever changing menu. Check out the waffle fries!
13 locals recommend
Cock and Hen
175 Ocean Dr
13 locals recommend
Twin Waters - Ever changing menu. Check out the waffle fries!
Twin Waters - Australian modern menu. Dine in or Takeaway Wednesday-Sunday.
43 locals recommend
The Loose Goose
175 Ocean Dr
43 locals recommend
Twin Waters - Australian modern menu. Dine in or Takeaway Wednesday-Sunday.
Located in Pacific Paradise, just outside Twin Waters.
23 locals recommend
North Shore Tavern
698-706 David Low Way
23 locals recommend
Located in Pacific Paradise, just outside Twin Waters.
Pacific Paradise - Our local Indian restaurant located 3 mins away in a beautiful white building.
8 locals recommend
Taj Curry Palace
26 Timari St
8 locals recommend
Pacific Paradise - Our local Indian restaurant located 3 mins away in a beautiful white building.
Thai cuisine in Marcoola.
8 locals recommend
@Thai Place
160 Mudjimba Beach Rd
8 locals recommend
Thai cuisine in Marcoola.
Amazing food and atmosphere. Be sure to book.
27 locals recommend
Florentina's Trattoria
17 Mudjimba Esplanade
27 locals recommend
Amazing food and atmosphere. Be sure to book.
A Gormet Deli, located in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
Soul Foods
2 Menzies Dr
A Gormet Deli, located in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
Located in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
46 locals recommend
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
21-23 Mudjimba Esplanade
46 locals recommend
Located in Mudjimba, 2 suburbs away.
Great meals, views and entertainment.
66 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra Parade
66 locals recommend
Great meals, views and entertainment.
Vegan Cafe, Coolum Beach. Sarah also runs yoga and vegan cooking classes.
20 locals recommend
New Earth cafe
Birtwill Street
20 locals recommend
Vegan Cafe, Coolum Beach. Sarah also runs yoga and vegan cooking classes.
Coolum Beach - A great stop for breaky overlooking the beach. Be sure to check out the look out a little South on the beach.
75 locals recommend
My Place Restaurant
1768 David Low Way
75 locals recommend
Coolum Beach - A great stop for breaky overlooking the beach. Be sure to check out the look out a little South on the beach.
Newly renovated, it is a lovely spot for lunch with a view. Live music on occasion too.
169 locals recommend
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Duke Street
169 locals recommend
Newly renovated, it is a lovely spot for lunch with a view. Live music on occasion too.
Beautiful food on the Noosa river.
8 locals recommend
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
187-193 Gympie Terrace
8 locals recommend
Beautiful food on the Noosa river.

Neighbourhoods

In our neighbourhood you will find canals, walking paths and a park. Head to Lake View Drive.
Twin Waters
In our neighbourhood you will find canals, walking paths and a park. Head to Lake View Drive.
In the quiet town of Pacific Paradise, next door to Twin Waters, here you will find Coles Supermarket, a petrol station, a bakery and a few restaurants. The beach is also quiet. There is an thrift shop (Lifeline) located here.
39 locals recommend
Coles North Shore
39 locals recommend
In the quiet town of Pacific Paradise, next door to Twin Waters, here you will find Coles Supermarket, a petrol station, a bakery and a few restaurants. The beach is also quiet. There is an thrift shop (Lifeline) located here.
A busier town, 12 minutes away, with multiple restaurants, takeaways, shops and an open beach, with a skate park. There is a Friday night market on the beach. There is also 3 op-shops located in Coolum.
194 locals recommend
Coolum Beach
194 locals recommend
A busier town, 12 minutes away, with multiple restaurants, takeaways, shops and an open beach, with a skate park. There is a Friday night market on the beach. There is also 3 op-shops located in Coolum.
Noosa is a 20 minute drive. Multiple restaurants on the river and Hastings Street, and a few places for the night life. A popular bay type beach for the little ones.
47 locals recommend
Noosa Shire
47 locals recommend
Noosa is a 20 minute drive. Multiple restaurants on the river and Hastings Street, and a few places for the night life. A popular bay type beach for the little ones.
Maroochydore is the oldest city of the Sunshine Coast. Here you will find the Sunshine Plaza, cinema and many restaurants. Ocean St is another popular restaurant area. There are also 4 thrift shops located on Aerodrome Road.
73 locals recommend
Maroochydore
73 locals recommend
Maroochydore is the oldest city of the Sunshine Coast. Here you will find the Sunshine Plaza, cinema and many restaurants. Ocean St is another popular restaurant area. There are also 4 thrift shops located on Aerodrome Road.
Next door to Twin Waters you will find Mudjimba Beach. Be sure to head to North Shore for a swim.
33 locals recommend
Mudjimba Beach
33 locals recommend
Next door to Twin Waters you will find Mudjimba Beach. Be sure to head to North Shore for a swim.

Live Music

93 locals recommend
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba Esplanade
93 locals recommend
66 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra Parade
66 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Palmwoods Hotel
28-34 Main St
24 locals recommend
80 locals recommend
Coolum Beach Hotel
David Low Way
80 locals recommend
Maroochydore - Looking for live music? You are bound to find something you like here.
66 locals recommend
Solbar
12-20 Ocean St
66 locals recommend
Maroochydore - Looking for live music? You are bound to find something you like here.

Parks

Bl Bli skate park is 5 mins away. Adjacent to the skate park is access to the Maroochy River for swimming.
Bli Bli Skatepark
319-323 David Low Way
Bl Bli skate park is 5 mins away. Adjacent to the skate park is access to the Maroochy River for swimming.
A great way to wear the kids out and maybe the parents too. Located in Bli Bli, a short 5 mins away, the kids will love you for this treat. Discount vouchers are often found on Groupon too.
71 locals recommend
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low Way
71 locals recommend
A great way to wear the kids out and maybe the parents too. Located in Bli Bli, a short 5 mins away, the kids will love you for this treat. Discount vouchers are often found on Groupon too.
Coolum Beach skate park is 12 mins away, for all ages and right beside the beach.
80 locals recommend
Coolum Beach Hotel
David Low Way
80 locals recommend
Coolum Beach skate park is 12 mins away, for all ages and right beside the beach.
A larger Water Park located 15 mins away - great for the teenages.
72 locals recommend
BLAST Aqua Park Coolum
60 Junction Dr
72 locals recommend
A larger Water Park located 15 mins away - great for the teenages.
Yandina - 25 mins away, this park has many adventures for the younger (0-12) family.
233 locals recommend
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Rd
233 locals recommend
Yandina - 25 mins away, this park has many adventures for the younger (0-12) family.
Safe area for a stroll, play in the park, swim in the river, play ball on the grass, have a bbq, stop for a champagne at the Boat Shed and watch the sunset.
46 locals recommend
Cotton Tree Beach
46 locals recommend
Safe area for a stroll, play in the park, swim in the river, play ball on the grass, have a bbq, stop for a champagne at the Boat Shed and watch the sunset.
A safe place for the kids to play.
Playground (Mooloolaba Esplanade)
1-9 Mooloolaba Espl
A safe place for the kids to play.
Woombye - 20 mins drive to the Tree Top Challenge. An adventure for all ages.
59 locals recommend
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection Rd
59 locals recommend
Woombye - 20 mins drive to the Tree Top Challenge. An adventure for all ages.
Woombye - 120 metre water slide. Fun for the whole family. Under 3 years slides free with a paying slider.
6 locals recommend
Thrill Hill
74 Schubert Rd
6 locals recommend
Woombye - 120 metre water slide. Fun for the whole family. Under 3 years slides free with a paying slider.
The kids will love it, even the big kids. Cross the walk bridge to our little island. Hire a boat or kayak. The fish & chip shop is across the road too, so be sure to grab some lunch or an ice cream.
20 locals recommend
Chambers Island
20 locals recommend
The kids will love it, even the big kids. Cross the walk bridge to our little island. Hire a boat or kayak. The fish & chip shop is across the road too, so be sure to grab some lunch or an ice cream.

Food Scene

Yandina - This Saturday morning market is a specialty for fresh produce and amazing donuts.
105 locals recommend
Yandina Markets - Saturday
North Street
105 locals recommend
Yandina - This Saturday morning market is a specialty for fresh produce and amazing donuts.
Need to buy a gift or fresh produce? This smaller market is a great way to start your Sunday.
45 locals recommend
Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans Road
45 locals recommend
Need to buy a gift or fresh produce? This smaller market is a great way to start your Sunday.
157 locals recommend
Mooloolaba
157 locals recommend
Maroochydore - Ocean St is a popular street full of restaurants, with Duporth Tavern at the end. This restaurant has many Tv's to watch your favourite sport.
15 locals recommend
Duporth Tavern
52-62 Duporth Ave
15 locals recommend
Maroochydore - Ocean St is a popular street full of restaurants, with Duporth Tavern at the end. This restaurant has many Tv's to watch your favourite sport.

Sport

The Bli Bli boat ramp is located 5 mins away on the Maroochy River, behind the skate park on David Low Way.
Bli Bli Boat Ramp
The Bli Bli boat ramp is located 5 mins away on the Maroochy River, behind the skate park on David Low Way.
A medium climb with an amazing view.
66 locals recommend
Mt Coolum Climb
66 locals recommend
A medium climb with an amazing view.
Ride along the lake - great for teenages and adults
11 locals recommend
Noosa Horse Riding
11 locals recommend
Ride along the lake - great for teenages and adults
A round of golf?
19 locals recommend
Arian Sanjar Golf Coaching
151 Ocean Dr
19 locals recommend
A round of golf?
28 locals recommend
Maroochy River Golf Club
374-514 David Low Way
28 locals recommend
Great venue for the family. Bowling, billiards, and pinball. You can order drinks and snacks from the bar.
Spinners Bar & Bowl
37 Duporth Ave
Great venue for the family. Bowling, billiards, and pinball. You can order drinks and snacks from the bar.
Maroochydore - Paddle hire
10 locals recommend
Ocean Addicts Stand Up Paddle Hire and Lesson Centre
10 locals recommend
Maroochydore - Paddle hire
Great for the kids, with 15 Zip Lines.
59 locals recommend
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection Rd
59 locals recommend
Great for the kids, with 15 Zip Lines.
A great way to entertain the whole family. Cruise the Maroochydore River or simply paddle the area.
24 locals recommend
Swan Boat Hire
71 Bradman Ave
24 locals recommend
A great way to entertain the whole family. Cruise the Maroochydore River or simply paddle the area.