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 6 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in October
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 Alpha and SafeDrive 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 Alpha and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,002 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,668 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,013 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $718 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 $59 per day, on average, or $356 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Mooloolaba.

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.63 and $32.84.

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $59 per day, on average, or $356 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Mooloolaba.

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.63 and $32.84.

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