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, Pier 33 (33-35 Parkyn Parade) and The Dock Mooloolaba (123 Parkyn Pde) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in May
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in May
Estimated hotel price
$168
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. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, 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. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $657 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 $43 per day, on average, or $257 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Mooloolaba.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $43 per day, on average, or $257 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Mooloolaba.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.

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