Zac’s Sunshine Coast Guidebook
Food scene
This restaurant is a hidden gem and our favourite Indian on the coast. Only a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
40 locals recommend
The Curry Bowl
115a Point Cartwright DrThis restaurant is a hidden gem and our favourite Indian on the coast. Only a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
All' Antica
115A Point Cartwright DriveExcellent Italian just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Kawana Surf Club
99 Pacific BlvdDirectly across the road, great food, lovely atmosphere.
Gourmet Grocer, Sandwiches, Coffee, Smoothies, Gourmet Cheese and antipasto selection. This cafe is also our favourite coffee spot. Just a 5-minute drive south.
41 locals recommend
B Fresh.
239 Nicklin WayGourmet Grocer, Sandwiches, Coffee, Smoothies, Gourmet Cheese and antipasto selection. This cafe is also our favourite coffee spot. Just a 5-minute drive south.
The recently renovated Kawana Shopping World has 164 stores available including fashion, food, entertainment and much more.
151 locals recommend
Kawana Shoppingworld
119 Point Cartwright DrThe recently renovated Kawana Shopping World has 164 stores available including fashion, food, entertainment and much more.
Little Miss Saine
26 Parkana CresDelicious Breakfast & lunch options.
Our favourite Italian restaurant on the coast. Make sure you book in advance as it's very popular. Located a short 10-minute drive south.
11 locals recommend
Bocca Italian
Longboard ParadeOur favourite Italian restaurant on the coast. Make sure you book in advance as it's very popular. Located a short 10-minute drive south.
Our local seafood shop. Great for takeaway and fish and chips on the beach.
6 locals recommend
Point Cartwright Seafoods
245 Nicklin WayOur local seafood shop. Great for takeaway and fish and chips on the beach.
Located at the Kawana Marine, this pub is a great spot for lunch and dinner.
27 locals recommend
Kawana Waters Hotel
136 Point Cartwright DrLocated at the Kawana Marine, this pub is a great spot for lunch and dinner.
Traditional European Bistro offers an eclectic mix of classics, all hand-made using the freshest local artisan produce.
23 locals recommend
Market Bistro
8 Market LaneTraditional European Bistro offers an eclectic mix of classics, all hand-made using the freshest local artisan produce.
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeA modern Asian street food style venue based at The Wharf Mooloolaba.
The Pocket Moffat Beach is full on delicious with fresh, local produce and the best coffee you'll ever have.
58 locals recommend
The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview TerraceThe Pocket Moffat Beach is full on delicious with fresh, local produce and the best coffee you'll ever have.
Sightseeing
Great spot for a morning coffee or sunset drinks. The rock pools are a good location for children to explore.
103 locals recommend
Point Cartwright Light
LOT 577 Pacific BlvdGreat spot for a morning coffee or sunset drinks. The rock pools are a good location for children to explore.
From Point Cartwright in the north to Currimundi Lake in the south, Kawana Beach, at nine kilometres long, is one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest stretches of sand. Find your very own secluded spot to relax.
9 locals recommend
Kawana Beach
From Point Cartwright in the north to Currimundi Lake in the south, Kawana Beach, at nine kilometres long, is one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest stretches of sand. Find your very own secluded spot to relax.
Mount Coolum is the world's second-largest rock behind none other than the world-famous Uluru. The walk to the top of Mount Coolum is 800 metres long. Depending on how fast you travel, it should take no longer than one hour to reach the top and return to the bottom.
265 locals recommend
Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum is the world's second-largest rock behind none other than the world-famous Uluru. The walk to the top of Mount Coolum is 800 metres long. Depending on how fast you travel, it should take no longer than one hour to reach the top and return to the bottom.
The town of Maleny lies in picture-postcard dairy country, interspersed with rainforests. The area is renowned for its environment and numerous scenic spots.
277 locals recommend
Maleny
The town of Maleny lies in picture-postcard dairy country, interspersed with rainforests. The area is renowned for its environment and numerous scenic spots.
Shopping & Markets
Kawana Waters Farmers Markets
119 Sportsmans ParadeOur local farmers markets every Saturday.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Mooloolaba EsplanadeFor exclusive fashion and specialised retail stores.
Sunshine Plaza is a large regional shopping centre located in Maroochydore, Queensland, and is the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast. Anchor tenants included in the centre are Coles, Woolworths, Myer, Kmart, Target, Big W, H&M, David Jones, and a 12-screen Birch Carroll & Coyle cinema.
436 locals recommend
Sunshine Plaza
164 Horton ParadeSunshine Plaza is a large regional shopping centre located in Maroochydore, Queensland, and is the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast. Anchor tenants included in the centre are Coles, Woolworths, Myer, Kmart, Target, Big W, H&M, David Jones, and a 12-screen Birch Carroll & Coyle cinema.
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979.
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial DrLively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979.