Why go
- Local government area in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
History
The Shire of Maroochy was a local government area about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Brisbane in the Sunshine Coast region of South East Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of 1,162.7 square kilometres (448.9 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1890 until 2008, when it amalgamated with its neighbours to the north and south to form the Sunshine Coast Region.
Where to stay
65-69 First Ave, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · rafflesmooloolaba.com.au
50 Parker St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · palmsonparker.com.au
87 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · seapearlresortmooloolaba.com.au
102/27-29 Cotton Tree Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · dunes.net.au
106 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · silversearesort.com.au
64 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · aquavistaresort.com.au
1 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · m1resort.com.au
6 Wharf St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · theduporth.com.au
47 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · catalinaresort.com.au
19 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · chateauroyale.com.au
101-105 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · oceansmooloolaba.com.au
13 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · peninsular.com.au
8/4 Buderim Ave, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia · alexandraonthepacific.com
11 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · landmarkresort.com.au
361 Bradman Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · loea.com.au
3 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · sandcastlesmooloolaba.com
180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia · alexbeachresort.com.au
70 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · beachcomberonthespit.com
80 N Shore Rd, Twin Waters QLD 4564, Australia · all.accor.com
75 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
188 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia · grandpalais.com.au
And, 42 First Avenue, Fairway Dr, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · ihg.com
2 Serenity Cct, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia · serenityonthelake.traveleto.com
687 Petrie Creek Rd, Diddillibah QLD 4559, Australia · bliblihouse.com.au
30-32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · nautilusmooloolaba.com
923 David Low Way, Marcoola QLD 4564, Australia · ramadamarcoola.com.au
98/110 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia · oakshotels.com
2/46 David Low Way, Diddillibah QLD 4559, Australia
5 Pindari St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
84 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia · 84thespit.com.au
612 David Low Way, Pacific Paradise QLD 4564, Australia · paradisemotel.com.au
94 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 67 Burnett Street, 4556 · dominos.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa-Su 07:30-14:00 · 56 Burnett Street, 4556 · cafebuderim.com.au
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00 · greenzebra.restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 17:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-14:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · pumskitchen.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · hungryjacks.com.au
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · zambrero.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 950 Nambour Connection Road, 4560 · compassinc.org.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr 16:00-00:00; Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-22:00
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 87 Burnett Street · deeden.com.au
Juice, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bakery, Restaurant · Bakery restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Australian, Restaurant · Australian restaurant
Pie, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-18:30; Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa 06:30-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00 · 54-56 Aerodrome Road, 4558
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-19:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · First Avenue, 4558 · giddygeisha.com.au
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:30 · theboatshed.com.au
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Cafe · Seafood cafe
Brazilian, Mexican, Restaurant · Brazilian/Mexican restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Pasta/Pizza restaurant · 4 Pine Grove Road
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Vietnamese, Cafe · Vietnamese cafe
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Steak House/Seafood restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · pizzahut.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:30 Features: step-free access · 70 Burnett Street, 4556 · thechoppingblock.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 69-79 Attenuata Drive, 4557 · 24thaistreet.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 18 Nicklin Way
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: 06:30-14:00 · johnkyleespresso.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pie, Fast Food · Pie fast food
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 167 Alexandra Parade · alexsurfclub.com.au
108 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 6.8 km to the centre
Maroochydore, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Tiger Airways Australia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Melbourne, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Melbourne
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Caloundra Airport (CUD) 17 km to the centre
Caloundra, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Noosa Airport (NSV) 26 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Melbourne, Sydney).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maroochy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.