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About the Suburb

Explore 2 beaches near Coolum Beach, a relaxed Sunshine Coast town sitting beneath the striking volcanic dome of Mount Coolum. The patrolled beach stretches for kilometres, and the summit walk rewards with 360-degree coastal views.

What Makes It Special

  • •Mount Coolum National Park - 25-minute summit walk with panoramic coastal views
  • •Sunday morning Coolum markets with local produce and crafts
  • •Relaxed town with independent cafés, no high-rises, and a surf club you can actually get into

Getting There

100 minutes from Brisbane. 15 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport. Free parking along David Low Way. Mount Coolum trailhead parking on Tanah Street West.

Best Time to Visit

Early morning for the Mount Coolum summit walk before it heats up. Autumn for the cleanest surf. Summer school holidays get busy but manageable.

Along the Coast

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Yaroomba Beach
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Coolum Beach
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