Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in January
Estimated hotel price
$232
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 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Mooloolaba include Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 88 km from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Mooloolaba include Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 88 km from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (8,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,482 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,805 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,025 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $789 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $63 per day, on average, or $315 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.19.

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $63 per day, on average, or $315 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.19.

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