Maroochydore Attractions
Cross some crazy stuff off your bucket right here!

In Maroochydore, across the Sunshine Coast & nearby, there are numerous holiday attractions & tours that will keep big kids & little kids entertained.

When you arrive, visit the reception tour desk at your accommodation for ideas, or really familiarise yourself by calling in to the friendly Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre located on the corner of Sixth Ave & The Esplanade at Cotton Tree. These folks are volunteer locals who really know their stuff. You’ll find they have heaps of suggestions on where you can go to have holiday fun. They can book you in for tours & other activities right then & there, so you don’t miss out on the things you want to do.

While you can easily relax, unwind & loll around on the beach or by the pool at Maroochydore, doing not much at all, some folks come for a coastal adventure instead. Why not take advantage of this sunny beachside destination to cross some of those things off your bucket list — do what you’ve always dreamed of.

In Maroochydore you can book in for a deep-sea or river-fishing tour, cruise on the canals, snorkel in the ocean or joy-ride on a jetski. Learn to surf, or try your hand at kiteboarding. Great spots available. Grit your teeth & scream as you plummet to earth on a tandem skydive to land safely on the beach!

Try a Segway Experience at Novotel Twin Waters & manoeuvre your way around Maroochydore like no one else!

Or get wrecked! At a depth of 27 metres, scuba-diving enthusiasts of all levels of experience will be amazed at the ex-HMAS Brisbane, artificial dive reef located just off the coast at Maroochydore, teeming with marine life, which professional divers have simply said is one of the most awesome wrecks they have ever been on. You can even dive into the engine & boiler rooms.

Dive with sharks & swim with seals — why not experience the creatures of the deep at UnderWater World? Australia Zoo Whale Encounters — Steve Irwin’s Whale 1 Cruise Boat is a luxurious vessel that takes guests on an exclusive Australia Zoo Whale Encounter. Departing from The Wharf Mooloolaba, it cruises the beautiful coastline of the Sunshine Coast in search of the majestic Humpback Whale during whale watch season.

Home of "The Crocodile Hunter", Australia Zoo is regarded as the ultimate wildlife adventure & a must-see attraction while on the coast. Situated on 70 acres & the home to over 1000 animals, an adventure into the wild awaits. Don’t miss the show at The Crocoseum. Feed the elephants, have an encounter with a tiger, hug a koala, be hugged by a python & don’t miss the staff feeding those massive crocs, big, bold, nasty!

Known for its quirky architecture, Ettamogah Pub is a replica from the famous Aussie cartoon strip celebrating its 21st birthday in 2010. And right nextdoor is Aussie World, which boasts over 30 zany classic rides & games. Relive your childhood with your kids on the rollercoaster, ferris wheel & dodgems!

The Big Kart Track is an opportunity to navigate chicanes, hairpins & bends in a fast little go-kart, a true adrenaline fix with no speed limit.  Fast & furious!

The multi-award winning Ginger Factory at Yandina (originally at Buderim many, many years ago) is a different experience that is both an informative & leisurely daytrip in a peaceful setting.

In Maroochydore, the kids will have a ball at Top Shots Fun Park. Have a go at mini-golf, extreme trampoline, rock-climbing, arcade games, waterslide or have a blast in the blaster boats.

For simplicity, enjoy a picturesque walk & experience the aesthetic appeal of Mooloolaba. Stroll to The Wharf & River Marina to take in the nautical atmosphere.

Head southwards towards Mooloolaba Beach & investigate the Point Cartwright Lighthouse in Kawana. Join the throngs of fitness fanatics to rollerblade, jog or powerwalk along the Esplanade from Maroochydore, through Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba, out to The Spit & back again while enjoying the sweeping views of the northern beaches, Mudjimba Island & glorious Mt. Coolum rising into the skyline.

Head northwards from Maroochydore CBD & follow the Maroochy River explore Picnic Point, Chambers Island & hire a kayak, boat or pontoon & explore the river at your own pace. A good fishing spot too!

Maroochydore — you’ll be back for more!