Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast is the perfect location for a family holiday with plenty of kid-friendly things to do locally and around the region. Here’s 10 of our top picks to get you started:
Discover what’s beneath the surface at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
Visit Queensland’s largest aquarium and oceanarium with eleven themed zones, including the Tidal Touchpool where you can see and touch sea stars and sea cucumbers, and the Ocean Tunnel where you can watch sharks, stingrays and more swim right over the top of you! This iconic Sunshine Coast attraction is located right here in Mooloolaba.
Skip the queues with express mobile ticket entry by getting your SEA Life Sunshine Coast ticket through our online booking partner.
Dine, shop and play at The Wharf Mooloolaba
The Wharf Mooloolaba is not only home to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, but also boasts great restaurants, boutique stores, a Universal Games amusement aracade and is the launching point for a number top cruises and sightseeing tours.
Oh, and don’t miss stopping in to Fudgees! Kids big and small will love the selection of classic and international sweets.
Visit the world-famous Australia Zoo
Don’t miss a trip to Australia Zoo where you can see over 1,200 animals at exhibits including Bindi’s Island, South-East Asia and African Savannah. It’s a fun day out for the whole family!
Climb to great heights at Next Level High Ropes Adventure Park
Unleash your adventurous side at Next Level High Ropes Adventure Park, Australia’s largest high ropes course, with 145 aerial challenges and 16 ziplines up to 130m long.
Spend the day at the beach
Mooloolaba beach is considered one of the most family-friendly beaches on the Sunshine Coast. Spend a day swimming, splashing and building sandcastles. As with all beaches, be sure to only swim between the flags – you can check when the beaches are patrolled at beachsafe.
Relax by the pool while the kids play
Our guests can enjoy some well deserved relaxation with access to our onsite, outdoor heated swimming pool here at Seaview Resort.
Check out Eumundi Market
There’s really no other market quite like the The Original Eumundi Markets! Shop for locally made artisan treasures, soak up the relaxed vibes and treat yourself to delicious eats. Open Saturdays from 7am to 2pm and Wednesdays from 8am to 2pm.
Cruise from land to water on the amphibious Aquaduck
Enjoy a 60 minute tour on the amphibious Aquaduck Sunshine Coast where you’ll see the sights from the streets and the waterways. Perfect for families, children can even have the chance to steer the Aquaduck and receive a personalised certificate.
Experience a turbo charged adventure with Mooloolaba Ocean Jet Boat Ride
Hold on to your hats as you race across the water in a 350 horse power vessel! See the iconic Point Cartwright lighthouse and much more, while you experience exhilarating high speed turns and wave riding aboard a Mooloolaba Ocean Jet Boat Ride.
Enjoy a bush tucker infused lunch aboard a Saltwater Cultural Cruise
Step back in time onboard a restored heritage-listed sailing vessel for a cruise through the Mooloolaba canals. The Saltwater Cultural Cruise showcases the beauty of the Sunshine Coast though storytelling, music and a tasty native infused lunch featuring fresh Mooloolaba prawns and oysters.
That’s just a few of the family-friendly things you can do during your Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast holiday!
Book your accommodation staying at Seaview Resort Mooloolaba with a choice of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully self-contained holiday apartments.
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