Maroochydore Travel Guide

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Maroochy Tourist Information Centre

Maroochy Tourist Information Centre, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  The Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre is located on the corner of Melrose Parade and Sixth Avenue in Maroochydore.You will find friendly staff and lots of information...if you can find the centre. I went looking for it today...have passed it many times and never knew... 

Opera at Bli Bli Castle.

Opera at Bli Bli Castle., Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  For something different how about a bit of opera at the Sunshine Castle Bli Bli organized by Underground Opera.The castle itself is open daily.You need to check re the dates of the opera.Bruce EdwardsPhone: +61 7 3389 0135Mobile: 0429 536 472Fax: +61 7 3389 0135Email:... 

Buy a pizza at Luckys & watch the cars go by.

Buy a pizza at Luckys & watch the cars go by., Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  The Icon has moved along the road a piece ...now he is near the corner of Aerodrome Road and Maud Street...just up from the Adult shop!!!Luckys Pizza is an institution on the Sunshine Coast. Though he makes a great pizza this is not a tip about food. This is a tip about... 

Silva Spoon Tea and Coffee.

Silva Spoon Tea and Coffee., Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  There is a cosy little tea shop in Cotton Tree main street. There is a couch ...we grabbed that...I love couches in coffee/tea shops.All sorts of tea are available and something for a "sweet tooth" as well. But I like 'not so sweet' and they made the most delicious open... 

Visit Buderim Mountain

Visit Buderim Mountain, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Buderim was once a little village where the Palmwoods tram ended its journey, where the early settlers made their home, where there were many farms , where the original Ginger factory was built and from where you could see what is now Maroochydore but with out the city... 

Hotels  

Hyatt Regency Coolum

 1 Review and 210 Opinions  I am currently writing from my hotel room here at the Hyatt. Advertised as the number one spa in the... 

Heritage Motor Inn

 1 Review and 66 Opinions  Our friends who live "up the road a bit" stayed here for 3 nights just this week (Aug 2009) and... 

Restaurants  

ba Vigo and Yabbies: TWO Little Places Side by Side

ba Vigo   and  Yabbies: TWO Little Places Side by Side, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Just had to put these two in. They are side by side like twins right down near the main area of Cotton Tree looking over to parkland. Both have outside dining ... al FrescoMeals are very different to each other and quite reasonable. ba Vigo has a Spanish theme even Spanish... 

Mulu Char Restaurant: Contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse

Mulu Char Restaurant: Contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  So we arrive early and are delighted by the African decor and the warm cosy feeling of the restaurant. This is our first time to the newly opened Mulu Char. "Mulu" means healthy we were told and when you read the menu and enjoy what you have chosen you will agree. Free range... 

See Restaurant: Hidden on "The Wharf"

See Restaurant: Hidden on "The Wharf", Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Well we had been told this was a great place to eat. So we arrived at The Wharf complex at Mooloolaba and it took us a moment or two to find this charming restaurant hidden right on the edge of the water. You can almost touch the little boats a they sail past. What a... 

Fish on Parkyn Mooloolaba: Don't miss the fresh seafood

Fish on Parkyn Mooloolaba: Don't miss the fresh seafood, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Just a little way from main surfing beach and set amongst the fishing fleet, you will find the wonderful fresh seafood, much of it local and cooked to perfection at "Fish on Parkyn". We keep going back and taking our friends. You are always given a warm welcome from the... 

daisy's place: Fresh as a Daisy

daisy's place: Fresh as a Daisy, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  As fresh as a Daisy exactly describes this restaurant, cafe, bar which you will find in what I probably should say is Glenview, Sunshine Coast, Queensland where the Steve Irwin Way joins the Bruce Highway. Once this was known as the Rustic Cabin.See the photos of the fresh... 

Nightlife  

Calondra RSL: The Younger ones go there

Calondra RSL: The Younger ones go there, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  On Friday or Saturday night when it is a good LOUD band...you know the disco type .... "a makes you jump and clap hands band".... then the young people flock there. After a Race Day you are lucky to find a spot . They don't arrive early but after 10pm here come the girls in... 

RSL Clubs /Nightclubs/Pubs: Nightlife on the Coast

RSL Clubs /Nightclubs/Pubs: Nightlife on the Coast, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Well around the Coast the young people say there is nothing for them(2009). A picture in the local rag said "all dressed up and nowhere to go" There are nightclubs around Mooloolaba which are well patrolled by security and O'Malley's Irish pub. Not my cup of tea once the... 

Shopping  

Leather shoes...jackets...handbags

Leather shoes...jackets...handbags, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  You will find some classy yet comfortable shoes...leather jackets...handbags and scarves in this truely delightful shop.Every time I visit Cotton Tree I pop along to see what is on display. Bargains from time to time but always quality.Open every day...photo shows the... 

JA Boutique: For That Special Occasion

JA Boutique: For That Special Occasion, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Julie Ann has two shops on the coast. One in Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba just down from the beach front and the other in the main street of Buderim, Sunshine Coast.The clothes you will see here are wonderful for going to the Races, Weddings and for Dancing. You should see how... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Getting Lost

Getting Lost, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  You can get lost at sea , in cities, in the bush ,in the outback. Night comes quickly...we have little twilight.See my Queensland Travel Page for warnings about getting lost in the bush in Queensland. Just scroll down from this link.You might do well to look at our... 

Paralysis Tick

Paralysis Tick, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  See my VT Queensland Travel page for information on the paralysis tick...Just scroll down in the Warning and Dangers section with this link.. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Have a Hair Cut

Have a Hair Cut, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  It is off the beaten track because you may never find this place without me. Hidden away in an arcade at Cotton Tree not far from Maroochydore CBD is The Cotton Tree BarberJust look at the Barbers Pole and the decor. Smashing.Well I do not know about his hair cutting... 

Visit Cotton Tree Markets

Visit Cotton Tree Markets, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  First of all Cotton Tree is a delightful little spot...coffee shops...a tea shop and then an array of clothes stores to tempt you.But on Sunday morning come along to the Markets. The main street is closed off and everyone is sitting around enjoying breakfast or else... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Maroochy River Trail

Maroochy River Trail, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  Today I discovered part of The Maroochy River trail. I was out taking photos of Dunethin Rock where many years ago I rode horses and I found the trail.Maroochy River TrailMaroochy River kayaking"The Maroochy River Trail is part of the Strategy for Regional Recreational... 

Favorites  

Churches can be like ATMs

Churches can be like ATMs, Maroochydore

 wise23girl Says:  You can go to church but churches can be like ATMs difficult to find when you need one.So I have compiled a list on my Buderim page of all the Churches I could find in the Buderim area. So if you are in Maroochydore, Mooloolaba or Cotton Tree you will find Buderim is not far... 

 
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 Australia is home of arguably the most deadly animal in the world, the Box Jellyfish. Its venom is the most toxic in the animal kingdom. As a result of this one... 

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Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

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 Well first we are the Sunshine Coast and I am hoping VT will soon add our title into the data base. To call this whole area Maroochydore does not apply now. Sunshine Coast takes in the whole strip... 

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MAROOCHYDORE & MOOLOOLABA

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 Maroochydore I love! To me, it is situated centrally on the Sunshine Coast, which makes it a good place to stay, and then go exploring the Sunshine coast. The name Maroochydore comes from the... 

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Sweetberry's Maroochydore Page

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 Maroochydore.. Maroochydore has to be one of my most favorite places in Australia. It is part of the beautiful 'Sunshine Coast' and a place where it is all happening. It is also not too far from... 

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Maroochydore

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 Maroochydore is a small town with a popular surf beach right on the Sunshine Coast and is located about 100km's north of Brisbane. 

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SUNSHINE COAST

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 Central Sunshine Coast River Town. Several very good restaurants attract us to Maroochy a couple of times a year. Derivation of the Name - "Maroochdore" Maroochydore/Maroochy The name Maroochydore... 

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