Mooloolaba is a tourist resort township in the centre of the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia, 100 km north of Brisbane. Mooloolaba is a young, trendy part of the Sunshine Coast.
History of Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba derives from the Aboriginal word mulu meaning Snapper fish, or mulla meaning Red-Bellied Black Snake. Originally known as Mooloolah Heads, the name was changed to Mooloolaba by Thomas O'Connor in 1919 when he subdivided land for sale there.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Mooloolaba
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Mooloolaba
In Mooloolaba the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Mooloolaba all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Mooloolaba all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Mooloolaba
In Mooloolaba there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
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Security in Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Mooloolaba every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Mooloolaba
The weather in Mooloolaba is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Mooloolaba, Australia, then click here.
Travel to Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is very easily accessed by car from Brisbane, being a straight 1.5 hour drive on the Bruce Highway. SunshineCoast regional airport is served by domestic carriers and is a 30 minutes busride away.
Things to do and see in Mooloolaba
The natural beaches are easily the main highlight of Mooloolaba.
The MooloolabaWharf is host to an array of tacky souvenir shops, expensive surf shops and a number of pubs and restaurants.
Underwater World is a fantastic aquarium located adjacent to the Wharf. You can catch the seal shows, swim with sharks, and learn more about the sea life that so amazes many city visitors.
Do a Tandem Skydive
Learn to surf
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