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First Bay, Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, sightseeing in the local area
First Bay is a beach retreat holiday destination and is perfect for family fun, bursting with kid-friendly activities to make lifelong holiday memories to treasure. Surrounded by beautiful nature, there’s endless outdoor fun for the whole family, along with great shopping and markets, indoor games, family-friendly restaurants and cafes, and a friendly welcome wherever you go.
In Queensland, turtle hatching season usually occurs January to March, 6-8 weeks after the eggs are laid. First Bay has been known to be home to turtles. You may see a turtle swimming in the sea at First bay.
Sunshine Coast Queensland's tropical climate is well suited to a beach retreat, with year round surfing and swimming at First Bay, Coolum Beach. So close to many other beaches along the Sunshine Coast area from Noosa Heads north to Mooloolaba South. Use the board walk to stroll into Coolum Village and sample all it has to offer.
FIRST BAY BEACH ; This secluded beach is perfect for swimming, walking the many rock pools, great surfing spot or just spending time on the beach. Easy stair access down to the beach. On the south side you can walk the rock pools around to second bay and third bay (or use the beach entry access from the road side), 5 minute walk south along the foot path, ocean side, use beach access down to second bay and around further to third bay for more seclusion.
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First Bay Coolum
Sunshine Coast Queensland's tropical climate is well suited to a beach retreat, with year round surfing and swimming at First Bay, Coolum Beach. So close to many other beaches along the Sunshine Coast area from Noosa Heads north to Mooloolaba South. Use the board walk to stroll into Coolum Village and sample all it has to offer.
FIRST BAY BEACH ; This secluded beach is perfect for swimming, walking the many rock pools, great surfing spot or just spending time on the beach. Easy stair access down to the beach. On the south side you can walk the rock pools around to second bay and third bay (or use the beach entry access from the road side), 5 minute walk south along the foot path, ocean side, use beach access down to second bay and around further to third bay for more seclusion.
Neighbourhoods
Coolum Beach is an easy 5 -10 minute walk along the beautiful board walk from First Bay, it is always full of welcoming locals with an easy going surfing village feel.
The beautiful boardwalks feed into the foreshore children's playground, skate park and waterfront BBQ's (free) and picnic areas. Visit the local Billabong Surf Shop, opposite the Surf Club to hire a surf board, or swim between the flags.
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Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach is an easy 5 -10 minute walk along the beautiful board walk from First Bay, it is always full of welcoming locals with an easy going surfing village feel.
The beautiful boardwalks feed into the foreshore children's playground, skate park and waterfront BBQ's (free) and picnic areas. Visit the local Billabong Surf Shop, opposite the Surf Club to hire a surf board, or swim between the flags.
The little beach village that’s big on charm offers a wide range of friendly pubs, specialty shops and delicious restaurants.
Here life is centred around their grassy village square.
Start your stay by stopping in for a coffee and brunch at Hand of Fatima Cafe or Skal Coffee, before enjoying delicious pastries at Le Bon Delice French Patisserie.
For a memorable meal the Peregian Beach Hotel is a favoured by the locals, as is Periwinkle Restaurant in the village square.
Take the time to explore the trendy boutiques, before crossing the road to the beachfront park with its excellent skatepark, children’s playground.
It is here that the local Peregian Beach Markets are held on the first and third Sunday of each month, with the popular Peregian Originals events – a free outdoor live music event.
Peregian Beach is as pretty as it is secluded. Enjoy a walk along the miles of sand, or set up for the day and watch the waves crash against the shoreline.
Just over the sand hills at the southern end of the beach you'll find Peregian Environmental Park, an area of wallum heath which bursts into a colourful profusion of wildflowers in spring.
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Peregian Beach
The little beach village that’s big on charm offers a wide range of friendly pubs, specialty shops and delicious restaurants.
Here life is centred around their grassy village square.
Start your stay by stopping in for a coffee and brunch at Hand of Fatima Cafe or Skal Coffee, before enjoying delicious pastries at Le Bon Delice French Patisserie.
For a memorable meal the Peregian Beach Hotel is a favoured by the locals, as is Periwinkle Restaurant in the village square.
Take the time to explore the trendy boutiques, before crossing the road to the beachfront park with its excellent skatepark, children’s playground.
It is here that the local Peregian Beach Markets are held on the first and third Sunday of each month, with the popular Peregian Originals events – a free outdoor live music event.
Peregian Beach is as pretty as it is secluded. Enjoy a walk along the miles of sand, or set up for the day and watch the waves crash against the shoreline.
Just over the sand hills at the southern end of the beach you'll find Peregian Environmental Park, an area of wallum heath which bursts into a colourful profusion of wildflowers in spring.
Sightseeing
“Make it, bake it, sew it, grow it” is at the forefront of the market’s ethos.
Visiting Eumundi on a market day is like stepping into another world.
The vibrant Hinterland village comes alive with talented creatives, free thinkers, musicians, producers and performers, with more than 100 market stalls to explore under the town’s heritage-listed fig trees.
The Original Eumundi Markets, held each Wednesday and Saturday morning, started with just three market stalls in 1979. Fast-track more than 40 years, and the markets have become the biggest and best arts and craft markets in Australia, but the essence of what makes them unique remains the same.
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Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial Dr“Make it, bake it, sew it, grow it” is at the forefront of the market’s ethos.
Visiting Eumundi on a market day is like stepping into another world.
The vibrant Hinterland village comes alive with talented creatives, free thinkers, musicians, producers and performers, with more than 100 market stalls to explore under the town’s heritage-listed fig trees.
The Original Eumundi Markets, held each Wednesday and Saturday morning, started with just three market stalls in 1979. Fast-track more than 40 years, and the markets have become the biggest and best arts and craft markets in Australia, but the essence of what makes them unique remains the same.
Noosa is an ideal place to visit whilst on the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa is blessed with safe, sandy beaches for refreshing swims, easy bike paths, beautiful walking trails, playgrounds, nearby attractions, waterfront barbecue and picnic areas.
The whole family can learn to surf or stand-up paddle board, or see a koala in the national park treetops.
Renowned Hastings Street shopping and Restaurants (recommended to make a booking) this tourist destination is a mecca for foodies and holiday makers. Parking is at a premium so be patient, otherwise at peak times of the year look for the park and ride signs for free buses into Noosas main beach from Noosa Junction or the local AFL grounds.
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Playa Principal de Noosa Heads
Noosa is an ideal place to visit whilst on the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa is blessed with safe, sandy beaches for refreshing swims, easy bike paths, beautiful walking trails, playgrounds, nearby attractions, waterfront barbecue and picnic areas.
The whole family can learn to surf or stand-up paddle board, or see a koala in the national park treetops.
Renowned Hastings Street shopping and Restaurants (recommended to make a booking) this tourist destination is a mecca for foodies and holiday makers. Parking is at a premium so be patient, otherwise at peak times of the year look for the park and ride signs for free buses into Noosas main beach from Noosa Junction or the local AFL grounds.
The Board walk connects First Bay to Coolum beach.
The boardwalk has views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt Coolum. Coolum boardwalk follows the pathway to the cliffs above the ocean from the village of Coolum beach to Point Perry. It is a leisurely walk, suitable for all categories of walkers. From Point Perry enjoy views of Mooloolaba to the South and views of First Bay and Sunshine Beach to the North.
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Boardwalk View Of Mt Coolum
9 Wave CresThe Board walk connects First Bay to Coolum beach.
The boardwalk has views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt Coolum. Coolum boardwalk follows the pathway to the cliffs above the ocean from the village of Coolum beach to Point Perry. It is a leisurely walk, suitable for all categories of walkers. From Point Perry enjoy views of Mooloolaba to the South and views of First Bay and Sunshine Beach to the North.
Mount Coolum track, the ascent to the summit is a bit-challenging but hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast, the village of Coolum and the hinterlands. The path crosses through several ecosystems of rare plants and transitions from open forest to woodlands, to shurblands. The summit of this national park is 208 metres above sea level. The path is 800metres one way or 1.6km up and back. The hike can take about two hours.
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Parque Nacional de Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum track, the ascent to the summit is a bit-challenging but hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast, the village of Coolum and the hinterlands. The path crosses through several ecosystems of rare plants and transitions from open forest to woodlands, to shurblands. The summit of this national park is 208 metres above sea level. The path is 800metres one way or 1.6km up and back. The hike can take about two hours.
Tickle park is located right in the centre of Coolum village, right by the beach. This is a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic, family BBQ (community facilities provided) or Sunday session. The park has all the common facilities including public bathrooms and showers. Take the kids to play in the playground, skate park or go for a swim in the ocean, beach is manned by surf lifeguards, swim between the red and yellow flags.
OUTDOOR CINEMA
Weather dependant, from time to time they hold community ‘flicks in the park”, find your patch on the grass, generally the movie starts just after dark.
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Tickle Park
David Low WayTickle park is located right in the centre of Coolum village, right by the beach. This is a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic, family BBQ (community facilities provided) or Sunday session. The park has all the common facilities including public bathrooms and showers. Take the kids to play in the playground, skate park or go for a swim in the ocean, beach is manned by surf lifeguards, swim between the red and yellow flags.
OUTDOOR CINEMA
Weather dependant, from time to time they hold community ‘flicks in the park”, find your patch on the grass, generally the movie starts just after dark.
Get up close and personal with animals at Australia Zoo. Their team of passionate conservationists work around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. Cuddle a koala, feed the gorgeous kangaroos, walk a wombat and don’t miss the daily shows in the Crocoseum.
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Australia Zoo
Get up close and personal with animals at Australia Zoo. Their team of passionate conservationists work around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. Cuddle a koala, feed the gorgeous kangaroos, walk a wombat and don’t miss the daily shows in the Crocoseum.
Indulge your inner child at fun park Aussie World, theme park for all ages.
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Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveIndulge your inner child at fun park Aussie World, theme park for all ages.
Race friends and family and get the heart rate up at the largest commercial go kart track in the country. The action can reach up to 70 kms an hour at the Big Kart Track. This attraction is close to Australia Zoo.
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Big Kart Track
2310 Steve Irwin WayRace friends and family and get the heart rate up at the largest commercial go kart track in the country. The action can reach up to 70 kms an hour at the Big Kart Track. This attraction is close to Australia Zoo.
Shopping Plaza offering all retail brands large and small, restaurants and cafes. Get the adrenaline racing and experience high ropes games while gliding along ziplines with high ropes course on poles at - High Ropes Adventure Park at Sunshine Coast Plaza.
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Sunshine Plaza
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At TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple you can experience 120 high ropes games while gliding along 12 ziplines over a rainforest canopy
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TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
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HOLEY MOLEY SUNSHINE COAST hosts with TEN PIN BOWLING
Holey Moley has brought the life and hole of the party to the Big Top’s Ocean Street Precinct!
Complete mini golf and bar experience. It's not your regular mini golf course either, it's the best mini golf on the Sunshine Coast, par none.
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Holey Moley Golf Club Sunshine Coast
20 Ocean StHOLEY MOLEY SUNSHINE COAST hosts with TEN PIN BOWLING
Holey Moley has brought the life and hole of the party to the Big Top’s Ocean Street Precinct!
Complete mini golf and bar experience. It's not your regular mini golf course either, it's the best mini golf on the Sunshine Coast, par none.
Food scene
Canteen Kitchen & Bar 10 minute walk ; Ocean front views, menu is based on fresh, locally sourced produce with an eclectic fusion of dishes that offers a unique dining experience. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, a great space to gather and hang out with family and friends, offering burgers, some craft beers, fresh salads and coffee.
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Canteen Kitchen + Bar
1748 David Low WayCanteen Kitchen & Bar 10 minute walk ; Ocean front views, menu is based on fresh, locally sourced produce with an eclectic fusion of dishes that offers a unique dining experience. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, a great space to gather and hang out with family and friends, offering burgers, some craft beers, fresh salads and coffee.
5 minute walk ; Indian curry’s offering all meat and vegetarian options. Dine in, takeaway or have delivered.
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Bombay Bliss - Coolum Beach
1740 David Low Way5 minute walk ; Indian curry’s offering all meat and vegetarian options. Dine in, takeaway or have delivered.
10 minute walk ; Ocean front views, offering an exciting menu ideal for those long, leisurely lunches or special dinners. Great for families and groups. You’ll find something on the menu to suit all tastes, from fresh local seafood to homemade gourmet pizzas. Wide variety of salads, juicy steaks, cooked on wood fired char-grill and fabulous house made desserts. Check out their weekly specials.
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Coolum Surf Club
1775-1779 David Low Way10 minute walk ; Ocean front views, offering an exciting menu ideal for those long, leisurely lunches or special dinners. Great for families and groups. You’ll find something on the menu to suit all tastes, from fresh local seafood to homemade gourmet pizzas. Wide variety of salads, juicy steaks, cooked on wood fired char-grill and fabulous house made desserts. Check out their weekly specials.
10 minute walk ; Chill down and enjoy epic coffee, food, cocktails and live acoustic performances, meet friends or make them
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Foxy on Coolum
7-13 Beach Rd10 minute walk ; Chill down and enjoy epic coffee, food, cocktails and live acoustic performances, meet friends or make them
10 minute walk ; Authentic Greek food and a welcoming atmosphere dine in, causal and great for kids.
Yiani's Greek Restaurant
7-13 Beach Road10 minute walk ; Authentic Greek food and a welcoming atmosphere dine in, causal and great for kids.
Coolum esplanades freshest fish and chips, takeaway for a picnic in Tickle Park (across the road) or onsite outside seating.
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Coolum Seafood
1788 David Low WayCoolum esplanades freshest fish and chips, takeaway for a picnic in Tickle Park (across the road) or onsite outside seating.
Alley Cat Coffee
1790 David Low WayCoffees and cake and sooo much more
Outdoor and indoor dining, breakfast and lunch and their famous takeaway coffees.
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The Coffee Club Café - Coolum
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Situated right next door to The Coffee Club, award winning Italian gelato ice cream, hand made with locally sourced products and fresh daily.
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Gelato Mio & Ice Cream
1806 David Low WaySituated right next door to The Coffee Club, award winning Italian gelato ice cream, hand made with locally sourced products and fresh daily.
10 minute walk ; Pizzeria offering in house dining and 7 day takeaway pizza. This place has a casual dining vibe with seabreeze, great food and service.
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Castro's Bar & Restaurant
7-13 Beach Road10 minute walk ; Pizzeria offering in house dining and 7 day takeaway pizza. This place has a casual dining vibe with seabreeze, great food and service.
If you are a lover of Fresh Thai food you will love their meals, mostly Gluten and Dairy Free. They do not add MSG or stock powders or fillers to the dishes and are extremely Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly. They have even created a whole menu dedicated to Vegan/Vegetarian guests.
Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner dine in, take away
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Hot Chilli Bean Thai Cafe
1776-1784 David Low WayIf you are a lover of Fresh Thai food you will love their meals, mostly Gluten and Dairy Free. They do not add MSG or stock powders or fillers to the dishes and are extremely Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly. They have even created a whole menu dedicated to Vegan/Vegetarian guests.
Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner dine in, take away