Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mooloolaba, Queensland

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.

We provide personalised tours of breweries, wineries and distilleries on the Sunshine Coast, Hinterland and Noosa. Meet the brewer, taste locally crafted beer and let us take care of the driving! We also cater for private groups and can create custom tours to local wineries, coffee roasters, and great foodie destinations.

We offer fun water based activities such as Whale Watching without the crowds, Deep Sea Fishing, Cruises for all occasions, & kayak tours. We are a small family owned & operated business and our mantra is to give our guests the best experience we can. We are located on the outskirts of Mooloolaba, approximately 1 hour north of Brisbane.

No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without visiting SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast (formerly Underwater World), a multi-award winning, all weather visitor attraction. Situated right at The Wharf in Mooloolaba, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is home to thousands of marine and freshwater animals – including sharks, seals, turtles, stingrays, tropical fish and more. Brand New: Waddle into the world of Little Blue Penguins. The new zone will immerse guests in the delightful domain of the smallest species of penguin – above and below the water with an entertaining mix of animal encounters, education and hands-on activities. Explore 11 fun and interactive animal zones – across three levels, including the tidal touch pool, seahorse sanctuary, jellyfish kingdom and take a look at our Jawsome Sharks in the 80m Ocean Tunnel. With different fun talks and animal feeds, including the family favourite seal show, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.