Alison & David's Guidebook
Food scene
Ocean street and Duporth Ave has a variety of wonderful cafes, bars and restaurants including the famous Duporth Tavern
Ocean Street
Ocean StreetSpirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry RdSimply magical
Our personal favourite. Great pizza and food. Plus a fabulous mix of live music most nights. Only a 10 min walk.
66 locals recommend
Solbar
12-20 Ocean StOur personal favourite. Great pizza and food. Plus a fabulous mix of live music most nights. Only a 10 min walk.
Circa is a bit fancy but just gorgeous to have an evening drink or meal.
6 locals recommend
Circa Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Circa is a bit fancy but just gorgeous to have an evening drink or meal.
Kunara is a must go for all the Vegan and Vegetarians out there. A delicious range of fresh, organic produce and food. Simply scrumptious.
47 locals recommend
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons RdKunara is a must go for all the Vegan and Vegetarians out there. A delicious range of fresh, organic produce and food. Simply scrumptious.
Elixiba is fantastic. All vegan and gluten free. They make their own in-house bread and $5 curry takeaway. We just love it!!
15 locals recommend
Elixiba - Sunshine Coast
11-13 Ocean StElixiba is fantastic. All vegan and gluten free. They make their own in-house bread and $5 curry takeaway. We just love it!!
Our local Thai - just out the back gate. Absolutely delicious fresh food!
6 locals recommend
Nok's Thai @ Picnic Point
77 Duporth AveOur local Thai - just out the back gate. Absolutely delicious fresh food!
Sights and adventures
The beautiful Cotton Tree and Maroochydore beach. Both within walking distance and a great place to emerge yourself in the ocean.
Cotton Tree
The popular Mooloolaba beach has a number of sights to explore. From it rocky shoreline to the gorgeous white sands and rolling waves, this place has it covered. Dine in the strip of excellent cafes and restaurants. Or shop till you pop. It is a must see.
197 locals recommend
Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy
77 Mooloolaba EsplThe popular Mooloolaba beach has a number of sights to explore. From it rocky shoreline to the gorgeous white sands and rolling waves, this place has it covered. Dine in the strip of excellent cafes and restaurants. Or shop till you pop. It is a must see.
Sea life Mooloolaba is a wonderful place to bring the family. It will take you on a journey through sea and literally emerge you in the wonders of the ocean.
327 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeSea life Mooloolaba is a wonderful place to bring the family. It will take you on a journey through sea and literally emerge you in the wonders of the ocean.
For a local adventure a short stroll to the river and then across the bridge to Chambers Island. Grab some local fish and chips and watch the sunset with some wine. Gorgeous.
20 locals recommend
Chambers Island
For a local adventure a short stroll to the river and then across the bridge to Chambers Island. Grab some local fish and chips and watch the sunset with some wine. Gorgeous.
If you have mini humans or just because it is awesome, this is a must do.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
If you have mini humans or just because it is awesome, this is a must do.
Lots of fun in this place and the Banana Bender hotel has some great food and music.
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveLots of fun in this place and the Banana Bender hotel has some great food and music.
Neighbourhood
Our hood just happens to be in the beautiful Maroochy River.
The Maroochy River at the end of the street is an adventurers playground. You can swim, paddle board, fish, take a boat out, feed the pelicans or just relax. The sunrise and sunset in this place are just magical.
Bradman Avenue
Bradman AvenueThe Maroochy River at the end of the street is an adventurers playground. You can swim, paddle board, fish, take a boat out, feed the pelicans or just relax. The sunrise and sunset in this place are just magical.
Just up the hill is lovely Buderim. It has a wonderful mix of walking tracks and waterfalls. The village is a quaint little place filled with cafes and unique shops.
36 locals recommend
Buderim
Just up the hill is lovely Buderim. It has a wonderful mix of walking tracks and waterfalls. The village is a quaint little place filled with cafes and unique shops.
Just a top spot and not too far from our place. Beautiful beach and some cool cafes.
67 locals recommend
Alexandra Headland
Just a top spot and not too far from our place. Beautiful beach and some cool cafes.
Maleny is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A place you could get lost and never want to come home. Walking tracks, picnic spots, glorious waterfalls and countryside. There is a lovely village with some unique stores, cafes and artisan products. Only 30 mins drive.
277 locals recommend
Maleny
Maleny is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A place you could get lost and never want to come home. Walking tracks, picnic spots, glorious waterfalls and countryside. There is a lovely village with some unique stores, cafes and artisan products. Only 30 mins drive.
The Eumundi Markets are magical. Definitely a Saturday morning recommendation.
76 locals recommend
Eumundi
The Eumundi Markets are magical. Definitely a Saturday morning recommendation.