Things to do in Mooloolaba, Queensland: The Best Outdoor Activities

Our mission at Scuba World is simple; Create safe, enthusiastic divers who always have an enjoyable experience at Scuba World. We offer the highest quality learn to dive courses in Australia. We dive one of Australia's top ten dive sites the ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck. Escape everyday land and come scuba diving with us today!

There is a new way to enjoy the Sunshine Coast from the water. Set Sail Cruises offers residents & visitors of the Sunshine Coast the opportunity to experience sailing on a Tasman C35 Catamaran. Up to 20 passengers can enjoy the experience of sailing along the Sunshine Coast beaches. Passengers can be hands on, hoisting the sails & having a turn on the helm or just relaxing on the lounge seating.

Live It Tours is the only tour company that takes you behind the scenes like never before to uncover the Sunshine Coast’s unique lifestyle, culture and natural beauty. Learn new skills while enjoying real hands on experiences with locals. Discover untouched places where you can connect with nature, taste native Australian bush tucker or explore our beautiful beaches.

Coastal Cruises is based at the Wharf Mooloolaba complex in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. We offer a variety of experiences and have an excellent reputation for affordable, reliable service. Coastal Cruises is a family business built on hard work and experience. Our company offers everything from seafood lunch cruises, sunset cruises, to private parties and boat charter.

This highly popular cruise aboard the historic timber ferry MV Mudjimba has been operating on the Sunshine Coast from the Mooloolaba Wharf for 30 years. During this relaxing, still-water 1 hour cruise, you will see opulent waterfront mansions, yachts and historic landmarks, while listening to a live and informative commentary. Children get to take the helm alongside the Skipper for a great hands-on experience and photo opportunity. (Restricted during COVID 19). You will see wild pelicans being hand fed from the side of the boat, then feed the fish at the end of the cruise. It is a great experience for all the family, and considered a "Must Do" on the Sunshine Coast. We run three cruises daily. (Days of operation change throughout the year so please check our website or call us to check availability). “Cruise & Dock” Lunch Combo Option. (see website for details). Group/Bus Tour Bookings and Private Hire for Functions available on application. Fully BYO. Toilet on board.

Learn to surf: Beginners, intermediate, groups, private, teens and grom sessions, XL Surf Academy is your home to surfing on The Sunshine Coast. Robbie and Carlene Sherwell have successfully owned and operated XL Surfing Academy at Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland since 1999. Many years of hard work have paid off and XL Surfing Academy is proud of an unbeatable reputation for quality and effective coaching as well adhering to the utmost standards of safety. We strive to give customers an unforgettable experience in the water while also providing a taste of what our local community has to offer. Lessons are conducted at Mooloolaba Beach and Alexandra Headland beach dependent on daily conditions. Robbie has spent his entire lifetime surfing and involved in the surfing industry, including competing as a professional at the international level for over 10 years with a career high rating as number 5 in the world. He has a wealth of coaching experience ranging from beginners all the way up to elite high performance instruction. As a certified training officer, Robbie also travels overseas numerous times a year to conduct surf instruction and safety courses in Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

When in Mooloolaba, do what the locals do and hit the water! The Blue Water Jazz Club combines the serenity of cruising the Mooloolah River with the smooth sounds of live jazz, blues and swing band, Girl Friday - all with the backdrop of a spectacular Sunshine Coast sunset. Bring your own drinks and nibbles and just drift away. Perfect for special occasions or just kicking off the weekend.

A range of deep sea fishing charter trips are provided for any level of angler to the surrounding waters from Caloundra to Noosa. Fishing methods include offshore deep sea bottom fishing, soft plastic fishing, trolling, live bait fishing, drift fishing and float lining. If there is any surface activity around they troll the lures resulting in hook ups of large Dolphin fish, Mackeral, Wahoo, Marlin and Sailfish. The lures are set then the rod is handed to you so be ready for some reel screaming action! The crew will be right behind you offering encouragement and ready to safely land your fish. Top Catch Charters have Spanner Crab trap set and retrieval equipment on board droping the traps on the way out to the fishing destination then retrieve them on the way home. Customers are invited to help remove, and sort through the crabs. Everyone finds this an interesting experience and even the timid want to get involved. After checking for size limits they are cooked on board the boat then the crew demonstrate how to shell them. The crabs are then bagged up along with your fish to take home!

Sunny Coast Tours is locally owned and operated by Andrew. I offer professional and relaxed services in the Sunshine Coast Region, including Day Tours, Airport Transfers, Private Charters, Activities, Brisbane Cruise Ship transfers, Local attractions, exploring nature and walks. As an owner / operator I offer a personalized and flexible service focusing on passenger comfort and safety.