Guidebook for Alex & Maroochydore
Shopping
Huge shopping centre with everything. Shops, food, Coles, Target, Kmart, Myer, coffee shops, hotel etc. etc. Walk there in 10 minutes or drive then take 15 minutes to find a spot.
436 locals recommend
Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeHuge shopping centre with everything. Shops, food, Coles, Target, Kmart, Myer, coffee shops, hotel etc. etc. Walk there in 10 minutes or drive then take 15 minutes to find a spot.
Arts & Culture
About 12 Cinemas with all the latest movies. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au then select Maroochydore.
119 locals recommend
BCC Cinemas Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza
154-164 Horton ParadeAbout 12 Cinemas with all the latest movies. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au then select Maroochydore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheapish meals. Popular upstairs air con dining every day. Great Sunday session 3 - 7pm downstairs. Free pick up and drop home bus - call 0408 436 677 for pick up or walk in 15 minutes.
66 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
167 Alexandra ParadeCheapish meals. Popular upstairs air con dining every day. Great Sunday session 3 - 7pm downstairs. Free pick up and drop home bus - call 0408 436 677 for pick up or walk in 15 minutes.
Great ocean views. Not particularly interesting and greasy, deep fried food. I don't know why I included it here. Probably to warn you!
43 locals recommend
Maroochy Surf Club
36 Alexandra ParadeGreat ocean views. Not particularly interesting and greasy, deep fried food. I don't know why I included it here. Probably to warn you!
Blue Bar
98 Alexandra ParadeClosest bar to walk to (2 blocks). Not really classy but OK.
Fabulous surf club overlooking the ocean about 30 minutes north of maroochydore just before Noosa. Sunday bands from 3 to 7pm.
169 locals recommend
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Duke StreetFabulous surf club overlooking the ocean about 30 minutes north of maroochydore just before Noosa. Sunday bands from 3 to 7pm.
Food Scene
Best coffee in town. Great food & staff too. WiFi password is Lot104104
18 locals recommend
Lot 104 Espresso & Wine Bar
105 Mooloolaba EsplBest coffee in town. Great food & staff too. WiFi password is Lot104104
Great genuine Thai food and atmosphere. Go for the duck curry! Walking distance and licensed. Remember to say "Kap Kun Ka" (Thank you) before you leave.
12 locals recommend
Som Tam Thai Restaurant
39 Aerodrome RdGreat genuine Thai food and atmosphere. Go for the duck curry! Walking distance and licensed. Remember to say "Kap Kun Ka" (Thank you) before you leave.
Classic Coffee Club in centre of Cotton Tree shops. Markets on Sunday mornings.
6 locals recommend
The Coffee Club Café - Cotton Tree
23 Cotton Tree ParadeClassic Coffee Club in centre of Cotton Tree shops. Markets on Sunday mornings.
Raw Energy
20 Memorial AveHealthy food & drinks in central Cotton Tree. About 9 minutes walk.
Iconic surf club overlooking the beach. Guests welcome at any local clubs.
93 locals recommend
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeIconic surf club overlooking the beach. Guests welcome at any local clubs.
High class bar on Hastings St Noosa. The place to be seen after a day on Noosa main beach.
91 locals recommend
Miss Moneypenny's
6 Hastings StHigh class bar on Hastings St Noosa. The place to be seen after a day on Noosa main beach.
By far the best going out district near Maroochydore. About 12 restaurants and 6 bars all in one block. Huge street market event on the second Friday of every month i.e. 8th January 2016.
230 locals recommend
Ocean Street
Ocean StreetBy far the best going out district near Maroochydore. About 12 restaurants and 6 bars all in one block. Huge street market event on the second Friday of every month i.e. 8th January 2016.
Great spot for a cheap burger etc. upstairs overlooking the main Hastings St roundabout in Noosa. Licensed and great for people watching. Opposite Noosa Surf Club which has a great view.
11 locals recommend
Laguna Jacks Restaurant & Cellar
50 Hastings StGreat spot for a cheap burger etc. upstairs overlooking the main Hastings St roundabout in Noosa. Licensed and great for people watching. Opposite Noosa Surf Club which has a great view.
Pizza Hut Marsden
42 Bourke StNext to IGA. Strangely enough, they make pizzas. Cheap but not really good ones.
Under the Sebel on Aerodrome Road, you can walk there in 5 minutes or drive in 1 minute. Pizzas are about $20 for a large but far better than Dominos etc.
Pizza Capers
20 Aerodrome RoadUnder the Sebel on Aerodrome Road, you can walk there in 5 minutes or drive in 1 minute. Pizzas are about $20 for a large but far better than Dominos etc.
Everything Else
India Today
91 Aerodrome RdAuthentic Indian food. Only 2 blocks away. Licensed.
Book boat trips & cruises. Very tacky shops. A big Tavern at the end. Next to Underwater World.
115 locals recommend
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn ParadeBook boat trips & cruises. Very tacky shops. A big Tavern at the end. Next to Underwater World.
Great family outing (if not a bit expensive). Pretty cool for the kids and they do a fun seal show.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeGreat family outing (if not a bit expensive). Pretty cool for the kids and they do a fun seal show.
No very useful unless you're arriving or leaving on a plane.
17 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast Airport station
No very useful unless you're arriving or leaving on a plane.
Iconic zoo, unfortunately without Steve Irwin these days. A full day! $59 / $35 or $172 for 2A & 2C. Free bus at 9:20am from Alex skate ramp (at Alex Surf Club). Departs at 3:30pm (@Alex at 4:15pm)
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
Iconic zoo, unfortunately without Steve Irwin these days. A full day! $59 / $35 or $172 for 2A & 2C. Free bus at 9:20am from Alex skate ramp (at Alex Surf Club). Departs at 3:30pm (@Alex at 4:15pm)
Very close grog shop. Cheaper at First Choice but at least you can stagger to this one. Another BWS at Alex beside the Blue Bar.
BWS Maroochydore Aerodrome Road
63 Aerodrome RdVery close grog shop. Cheaper at First Choice but at least you can stagger to this one. Another BWS at Alex beside the Blue Bar.
Call 131 008 for a taxi anytime. The address you're at is 17 Allambie St Maroochydore.
7 locals recommend
Suncoast Cabs Ltd.
29 Runway DrCall 131 008 for a taxi anytime. The address you're at is 17 Allambie St Maroochydore.
Sightseeing
Best beach area in Caloundra. Lots of grass & shade, nice sand and clear water. About 20 minutes drive south. Parking is tricky so ask the parking fairies to help before you arrive.
22 locals recommend
Happy Valley
Esplanade Bulcock BeachBest beach area in Caloundra. Lots of grass & shade, nice sand and clear water. About 20 minutes drive south. Parking is tricky so ask the parking fairies to help before you arrive.
Essentials
Closest supermarket. Walk in 15 minutes or drive and park. Typical strange German biscuits, bicycles, and many items you've never heard of. Cookies & Creme ice cream is the best in the world - easily.
36 locals recommend
ALDI Maroochydore
102 Aerodrome RdClosest supermarket. Walk in 15 minutes or drive and park. Typical strange German biscuits, bicycles, and many items you've never heard of. Cookies & Creme ice cream is the best in the world - easily.
One of 2 large local Woolies. (Another behind the Plaza - like 200 metres away). The Big Top is a sad but at least nearby shopping centre opp Plaza. Talk of converting it to a casino sounds excellent.
18 locals recommend
Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top
20 Ocean StOne of 2 large local Woolies. (Another behind the Plaza - like 200 metres away). The Big Top is a sad but at least nearby shopping centre opp Plaza. Talk of converting it to a casino sounds excellent.
Best local supermarket open almost all the time. Just walk up the end of Dalby St, turn left and it's 100m up Maud St. Bottle shop there too.
10 locals recommend
Maud St Grocer (IGA Maroochydore)
69 Maud StBest local supermarket open almost all the time. Just walk up the end of Dalby St, turn left and it's 100m up Maud St. Bottle shop there too.