Best Beaches near Buddina
About the Suburb
Find 4 beaches near Buddina, where Point Cartwright offers panoramic coastal views and sheltered rock pools. This Sunshine Coast headland separates Mooloolaba from Kawana, with walking trails that wind past lighthouses and nesting sea birds.
What Makes It Special
- •Point Cartwright lighthouse and 360° coastal lookout
- •La Balsa Park at the base - playground, BBQs, and calm Mooloolah River access
- •Osprey and sea eagle nesting on the headland in breeding season
Getting There
90 minutes from Brisbane. Parking at Point Cartwright carpark off Pacific Boulevard. Street parking along Buddina Street. Bus routes along Nicklin Way.
Best Time to Visit
Low tide for rock pool exploring. Spring for wildflowers along the headland trails. Avoid public holidays when the Point Cartwright carpark fills by 8am.
Along the Coast
What's On
EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival
Saturday 1 — Sunday 2 August 2026
A multi-distance running festival featuring full marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km fun runs along the Alexandra Headland coastline.
www.runningcalendar.com.au