Mooloolaba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mooloolaba

With a population of 9,502, Mooloolaba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nouc Cham Restaurant (25 Parkyn Parade 3) and Backlane Bar & Street Food (19 First Ave 7) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 680
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 680
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mooloolaba

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 106 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 106 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
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SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around RM 681 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,875 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay RM 5.55 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.52 and RM 88.69. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mooloolaba, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.55 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.52 and RM 88.69. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mooloolaba, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.