Best Beaches near Mudjimba
About the Suburb
Find 2 beaches near Mudjimba, a quiet Sunshine Coast suburb with wide sandy beach and views out to Old Woman Island. The offshore island creates unique wave patterns and is a popular kayaking destination on calm days.
What Makes It Special
- •Old Woman Island - paddle out to explore the seabird rookery on calm days
- •The Mudjimba Surf Club does a great Sunday roast
- •A genuinely local suburb - no resorts, no tourist shops, just beach
Getting There
95 minutes from Brisbane. 10 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport. Free parking along David Low Way. Bus routes from Maroochydore.
Best Time to Visit
Calm days for kayaking to Old Woman Island. Autumn for consistent surf and warm water. One of the quietest Sunshine Coast beaches even in peak season.
Along the Coast
What's On
Horizon Festival
Annual · Next: Friday 1 May 2026
A major arts and culture festival held across Maroochydore, exploring the intersections of art, people, and place, with programming at beachfront, waterfront, and esplanade locations.
www.eloueratower.com.auCotton Tree Markets
Every Sunday · Next: Sunday 17 May 2026
A volunteer-run beachfront market on King Street in Cotton Tree, directly across from Cotton Tree Beach, featuring local artisans, designers, fresh produce, coffee, and handmade goods, with all proceeds supporting Bloomhill Cancer Care.
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