MOOLOOLABA, QLD

While Marcoola (#7) has you covered for the quintessential family holiday on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba is the place for those who like their seaside sojourn with a little glitter on the side. Its esplanade lined with stylish alfresco restaurants and designer boutiques is the perfect complement to the ocean, which sits just a stone’s throw away. Our Sunshine Coast expert Celeste Mitchell shares her perfect day in Mooloolaba. with truffle scrambled START YOUR DAY RIGHT eggs and a golden latte at CK COFFEE BAR, then take a stroll along the esplanade stopping to browse the chic stores including NUMBER NINETEEN and ARK & ARROW. Hire a retro cruise from the and cycle HIRE HUT along the coast from The Spit to Alexandra Headland. Return to The Spit to buy fresh prawns straight from the trawlers at MOOLOOLABA FISH MARKETS; eat them upstairs on the deck with a beer and views over the marina. Spend the afternoon lazing on Mooloolaba Beach, then pop into PIER 33 for a cocktail as the sun goes down and finish the day with dinner at for SPICE BAR mouth-watering Asian food.

Mooloolaba is the place for those who like their seaside sojourn with a little glitter on the side.