Backpackers

grab one of our learn-to-surf boards and hit the waves. the surf conditions at mooloolaba beach suit beginners through to experts. if surfing isn’t your thing why not try body boarding for an easy thrill.

australia zoo
underwater world
sky diving
scuba diving
night life

take a trip to the zoo with a FREE daily courtesy bus to steve irwin’s famous australia zoo. see the amazing snake show, cuddle a koala and admire animals from all over australia.

birch carol and coyle cinema times
local surf report
local festivals and events
yoga
theatre
places to eat – our pick

cycle down & enjoy beach views all the way to maroochydore, or ride your way to the spit and enjoy some seafood.

take a lesson from local surf champion robbie sherwell. learn from a professional with all the gear provided, you are guaranteed to stand up on the first day.

face your fears and dive with man eating sharks, dive includes admission to underwater world.

1-5 day tours of fraser island leave our hostel daily.

with the HMAS Brisbane recently scuttled of the coast, mooloolaba has become the number one destination in queensland for wreck dives.

take the plunge on a tandem jump over the sunshine coast and experience spectacular views landing on the soft sand of our local beaches.

see mount tibrogargan, ngun ngun, beerwah, coonowrin and beerburrum in all their glory and experience the legend.

take one of our double sea kayaks for a scenic paddle up the mooloolah creek or around to point cartwright for sight seeing with a difference.

eumundi markets, a place where you can tickle your taste buds with a variety of local foods, admire local arts and crafts or just enjoy the great entertainment.

hostel guests receive a discount to underwater world! see over 25,000 sea creatures at queensland’s largest oceanarium and aquarium.

sunshine plaza, located in mooroochydoore, 5 minutes from mooloolaba. the centre can be accessed from maroochydore road, aerodrome road, and maud street.

Mooloolaba is the social hub of the sunshine coast. with ten bars and clubs within walking distance, you’re sure to find some fun.