guidebook to marcoola
Sightseeing
Climb the 208-metre summit where you’ll catch stunning panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast. Be sure to pack water and sunscreen and only attempt the rocky and often steep rack that leads to the summit if you’re a reasonably fit walker. Allow about 1½ hours for the return walk.
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Mt Coolum Climb
Climb the 208-metre summit where you’ll catch stunning panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast. Be sure to pack water and sunscreen and only attempt the rocky and often steep rack that leads to the summit if you’re a reasonably fit walker. Allow about 1½ hours for the return walk.
The Buderim Forest Waterfall Walk
45 hectare of secluded oasis, hidden on the northern side of Buderim, less than a kilometre from the Buderim Village. This rainforest world boasts tall trees, ferns, babbling waterfalls, cascades and bird calls.
The area was purchased many years ago by the Council as a reserve for all of Buderim. The falls have been unofficially named “Serenity Falls”, but are widely known as the Buderim Falls.
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Buderim Forest Park
Quorn CloseThe Buderim Forest Waterfall Walk
45 hectare of secluded oasis, hidden on the northern side of Buderim, less than a kilometre from the Buderim Village. This rainforest world boasts tall trees, ferns, babbling waterfalls, cascades and bird calls.
The area was purchased many years ago by the Council as a reserve for all of Buderim. The falls have been unofficially named “Serenity Falls”, but are widely known as the Buderim Falls.
The rugged volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains are listed on the Queensland and National heritage registers as a landscape of national importance due to their cultural significance to the area's traditional Aboriginal owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people.
Historically, this was a special meeting place where Aboriginal people gathered for ceremonies and trading, and many of their ceremonial sites are still present.
Take the 2.8-kilometre (1.7-mile) Mount Ngungun Summit walk via open forest, ferneries and rocky overhangs to the mountain's peak.
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Mount Ngungun
The rugged volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains are listed on the Queensland and National heritage registers as a landscape of national importance due to their cultural significance to the area's traditional Aboriginal owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people.
Historically, this was a special meeting place where Aboriginal people gathered for ceremonies and trading, and many of their ceremonial sites are still present.
Take the 2.8-kilometre (1.7-mile) Mount Ngungun Summit walk via open forest, ferneries and rocky overhangs to the mountain's peak.
The home of the crocodile hunter. Australia Zoo has a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other.
Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!
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Australia Zoo
The home of the crocodile hunter. Australia Zoo has a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other.
Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeDe Gemberfabriek
50 Pioneer RdSecrets on the Lake
207 Narrows RdBeautiful gallery and destination restaurant
Arrive early to spend one on one time with the birds at the entrance
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Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdArrive early to spend one on one time with the birds at the entrance
Wear walking shoes and take advantage of the rainforest walk - all flat, great for kids
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Rainforest Discovery Centre van Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View RdWear walking shoes and take advantage of the rainforest walk - all flat, great for kids
Mudjimba Island
Great for surf, snorkelling, fishing, SUP or kayak
Maroochy River Golf Club
374-514 David Low WayDriving range is good too
In the middle of the Maroochy River, joined by a pedestrian bridge. Take a picnic and wallow in the shallows. Fun playground for kids. Boat hire available.
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Chambers Island
In the middle of the Maroochy River, joined by a pedestrian bridge. Take a picnic and wallow in the shallows. Fun playground for kids. Boat hire available.
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdUnder Mount Coolum, this golf course is the prettiest on the coast. Buggy hire available
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Mount Coolum Golf Club
17 Lumeah DrUnder Mount Coolum, this golf course is the prettiest on the coast. Buggy hire available
Food scene
The Big Pineapple is an iconic food-tourism destination, with a history of showcasing and celebrating Queensland’s world-class produce. In the Big Pineapple’s heyday, it was the nation’s most popular tourism attraction, and is now making a come-back, with food again at the heart of our tourism offer.
Now you can visit:
=COYO’s national headquarters based at the former Macadamia Nut factory next to the Big Pineapple
=Diablo Ginger Beer pop-up bar every Saturday
=Wildlife HQ is home to a huge range of Australian and Exotic animal species including Queensland's only Sun Bear Maly.
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De Grote Ananas
76 Nambour Connection RdThe Big Pineapple is an iconic food-tourism destination, with a history of showcasing and celebrating Queensland’s world-class produce. In the Big Pineapple’s heyday, it was the nation’s most popular tourism attraction, and is now making a come-back, with food again at the heart of our tourism offer.
Now you can visit:
=COYO’s national headquarters based at the former Macadamia Nut factory next to the Big Pineapple
=Diablo Ginger Beer pop-up bar every Saturday
=Wildlife HQ is home to a huge range of Australian and Exotic animal species including Queensland's only Sun Bear Maly.
Set in lush tropical gardens nestled around a tranquil pond, bubbling waterfalls, tinkling wind chimes, the sounds of nature — the Spirit House is a delight for all senses. Award winning contemporary Asian food, friendly staff and enthusiastic chefs have made the Spirit House a destination for lovers of all things Asian.
Their cooking school is booked out months in advance. Get in early if you want to learn the chef's secrets as you slice, dice and cook up a storm along with new-found friends. With daily classes as well as Friday and Saturday nights, we offer a huge range of recipes for you to choose from.
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Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry RdSet in lush tropical gardens nestled around a tranquil pond, bubbling waterfalls, tinkling wind chimes, the sounds of nature — the Spirit House is a delight for all senses. Award winning contemporary Asian food, friendly staff and enthusiastic chefs have made the Spirit House a destination for lovers of all things Asian.
Their cooking school is booked out months in advance. Get in early if you want to learn the chef's secrets as you slice, dice and cook up a storm along with new-found friends. With daily classes as well as Friday and Saturday nights, we offer a huge range of recipes for you to choose from.
sum yung guys
205 Weyba RoadBook in advance and bring your appetite
Delicious and great for a misty morning warm up hot chocky and cake
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Poets Cafe
167 Main StDelicious and great for a misty morning warm up hot chocky and cake
Orléans Restaurant and Bar
24 Duporth AveTry the chefs degustation menu - yum
Gopal's Pure Vegetarian
1-5 Ocean StGreat food - must try the kofta balls
Breakfast or dinner, food is great. Playground opposite makes it easy with kids.
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Bulli
1 Lorraine AveBreakfast or dinner, food is great. Playground opposite makes it easy with kids.
Surfair Beach Hotel
923 David Low WayGreat bar and bistro
Kid friendly, bar and bistro overlooking the beach - Courtesy Bus will pick you up and bring you home
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Marcoola SLSC
76 Marcoola EsplanadeKid friendly, bar and bistro overlooking the beach - Courtesy Bus will pick you up and bring you home
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
21-23 Mudjimba EsplanadeGood times all the time
Must try the gnocchi. Awesome for a celebration or a quick takeaway.
Tapas fiesta hour on Sunday arvo's for great cocktails.
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Florentina's Trattoria
17 Mudjimba EsplanadeMust try the gnocchi. Awesome for a celebration or a quick takeaway.
Tapas fiesta hour on Sunday arvo's for great cocktails.
The Grilled Gecko Cafe
932 David Low WaySunshine & Sons
104 Nambour Connection RdHole In The Wall - Burgers Fish & Chips
946 David Low WayBest burgers EVA
Nguyen Brothers
55 Plaza ParadeBest Vietnamese
Circa Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Have a fishbowl! and take an Uber :)
Great atmosphere, wine list. In winter the Shanks and Shiraz night is awesome. Good pizza too!
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Castro's Bar & Restaurant
7-13 Beach RoadGreat atmosphere, wine list. In winter the Shanks and Shiraz night is awesome. Good pizza too!
Asian Food 4 U
25-27 Plaza ParadeBest Asian supermarket
Apart from the festival which is awesome, Kenilworth is worth a visit. Kenilworth Cheese Factory has tastings too
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Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest
9 Elizabeth StApart from the festival which is awesome, Kenilworth is worth a visit. Kenilworth Cheese Factory has tastings too
bli bli clinic
310 David Low WayGreat family butcher
Brouhaha Brewery
39 Coral StPick you own strawberries. Open in strawberry season. Try the ice cream!
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McMartin's Farm
105 Sports RdPick you own strawberries. Open in strawberry season. Try the ice cream!
Marcoola Twilight Market
Health and beauty
Kindred Hair and Co
1 Ridgeview DrTHE. BEST. HAIR.SALON
T J Gorgeous Nails
968 David Low WayMassage by Jude
6 Sassifras StJude is an experienced therapist - I recommend booking in advance
Soul Ocean Spa
923 David Low WayCoffee
Messy Hen
12a Merchants ParadeCuba St Espresso is always full of people enjoying the best brews and snacks on the go.
While others will be settling in for people watching and a meal from the amazing cabinet options or our all day breakfast menu.
You can even join us next door in the roastery to see how hot air roasting and coffee manufacturing magic happens. For something a little special ask about our custom brands or blends, wholesale, retail and coffee training. Possibly even a sneaky espresso...
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CUBA ST. COFFEE ROASTERS CAFE
968 David Low WayCuba St Espresso is always full of people enjoying the best brews and snacks on the go.
While others will be settling in for people watching and a meal from the amazing cabinet options or our all day breakfast menu.
You can even join us next door in the roastery to see how hot air roasting and coffee manufacturing magic happens. For something a little special ask about our custom brands or blends, wholesale, retail and coffee training. Possibly even a sneaky espresso...
Great for a super early coffee. Surf wear and snacks
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The Island Surf & Espresso
15 Mudjimba EsplanadeGreat for a super early coffee. Surf wear and snacks