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YOUR GUIDE TO OUR SUNSHINE COAST BEACHES
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SURF, SAND & FUN IN THE SUN!
Buderim Village overlooks the entire Sunshine Coast from Buderim Mountain. Buderim has the best of both worlds – the lush rainforest, incredible views & cool sea breezes & yet the coast is so close that when you want to go for a swim in the ocean, Mooloolaba Beach, Alexandra Headland, or Maroochydore Beach are all less than 10 minutes drive from Buderim!
Below is a guide to Sunshine Coast beaches, north of Buderim to Noosa & south to Caloundra. The best way to enjoy our beaches safely is to always swim in patrolled areas & when unsure about swimming conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard. This is especially important for our international visitors, not familiar with our beaches.
Play it safe — ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS
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BEACHES CLOSE TO BUDERIM
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MOOLOOLABA (Patrolled)
This is one of the busiest beaches, very popular with swimmers, paddlers & boogie boarders. The beach is set in a sweeping bay, which is perfect for that sunset stroll. The Mooloolaba Surf Club overlooks the beach, there’s a caravan park right next door & across the road you’ll find a myriad of luxury accommodation, cafes, restaurants & specialty shops, a playground for the kids, viewing platform, & plenty of grassy areas to relax with a picnic or use the BBQ facilities provided. It’s the ultimate beach experience. Our visitors just LOVE Mooloolaba!
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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND (Patrolled)
This beach is very safe for inexperienced swimmers & children in close to shore & popular with surfers out further. Again, lots of accommodation choices, shops & facilities nearby including SunCity 10-pin Bowl,the Alex Surf Club & an awesome skatebowl & skate ramps to keep those teens happy for hours. Lots of parks & gardens for lovely walks over the Headland towards Mooloolaba or flat, easy walking to Maroochydore. BBQ’s & plenty of shelters & seating for outdoor eating overlooking the ocean. What more could you ask for?
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MAROOCHYDORE (Patrolled)
Very popular with locals & holidaymakers. This is an open beach where rips are common, so only swim between the flags. Avoid the rivermouth area for swimming, but it’s great for walks, fishing & jetskis! Maroochy Surf Club overlooks the beach, accommodation, cafes, restaurants & shops are a short stroll across the road. Cotton Tree is a great little place to explore with a street market each Sunday & a caravan park right on the beach.
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BEACHES NORTH OF BUDERIM (north of the Maroochy River)
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NORTH SHORE
MUDJIMBA/MARCOOLA (Patrolled)
Popular with residents & tourists. Open beach so care should be taken when swimming. Fantastic beach for long walks & dog off-leash beach area for your furry pals to run off some energy!
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YAROOMBA
Open beach with solid surf. Can be prone to rips so be very careful. Best to just lay or play in the sand.
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COOLUM (Patrolled)
One of the most popular beaches on the Coast. There’s a great break for surfers & families enjoy the variety of quality facilities close by. A great Surf Club overlooks the beach, a brilliant caravan park is situated right on the beach, & a bustling market flourishes here every Friday night during summer. There’s a fantastic boardwalk following the ocean which leads up to the headland with sensational views. Accommodation, cafes, restaurants, boutiques & specialty shops are right across the road. This is truly laidback. They don’t call Coolum the Coast’s ‘COOLEST’ spot for nothing
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PEREGIAN (Patrolled)
This popular beach has plenty of room for board riders, locals & visiting families. Can get dangerous on a strong swell. Surf Club & shops close by.
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SUNRISE BEACH
Excellent beach breaks very popular with board riders. Not the beach for the inexperienced swimmer or surfer. Patrolled at weekends & school holidays only.
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SUNSHINE BEACH
Located just south of Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach is an open beach & can be dangerous at times. Not the beach for the inexperienced swimmer or surfer. Patrolled by Sunshine Beach SLSC from start of Sept school holidays through to end of April/May school holidays. Great surf club, cafes, restaurants & boutique shops.
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NOOSA MAIN BEACH (Patrolled)
Ahhh…Noosa. Gorgeous one day. Spectacular the next. North-facing, the idyllic conditions make this a most popular choice with families & singles. It’s safe, protected & suitable for inexperienced swimmers & surfers. Early in the morning you might even be lucky enough to swim with the local dolphins! There is a boardwalk right along the beach with luxury accommodation overlooking the beach & fabulous shopping straight off the sand at famous Hasting Street. Life doesn’t get any better than this.
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BEACHES SOUTH OF BUDERIM
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POINT CARTWRIGHT
This beach on the ocean side is unpatrolled & can be treacherous for swimmers, so should be avoided. Always a few surfers catching great breaks. A brisk walk to the lighthouse is rewarded with the spectacular views back to Mooloolaba & beyond. You might even catch a hang glider taking off or landing here! On the sheltered side facing Mooloolaba Harbour at La Balsa Park a little beach has been created which is a fanstaic spot for the kids to paddle, splash & play with BBQ & picnic facilities, amenities & plenty of seating & tables.
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KAWANA (Patrolled)
This massive stretch of white, sandy beach is popular with local residents for surfing & swimming, but this long, open beach can also be unpredictable. We recommend swimming between the flags.
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WURTULLA
A continuation of the beach above. Only swim in patrolled section of this open stretch of beach.
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CURRIMUNDI
As well as an open surf beach, there’s Currimundi Lake just behind that’s excellent for kayaking or paddling. Keep an eye on conditions where the lake meets the ocean.
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CALOUNDRA BEACHES
KINGS BEACH (Patrolled)
The most sheltered beach on the Coast & one of the most popular for this reason. A perfect beach for the family with good conditions most of the time. If a swell is running, be cautious of rips. Fabulous beach pool & water park for the kids.
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BULCOCK BEACH
Generally a safe beach, but can be deceptive on a runout tide. Not always patrolled so take care at all times.
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GOLDEN BEACH
Good safe beach for the family.
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MOFFAT BEACH
Great for sunbaking & a lovely place to walk along the beach, but best not to swim here as beach is not patrolled.
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DICKY BEACH (Patrolled)
Good safe beach for inexperienced swimmers.
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