Experiences

Did you know that Mooloolaba has an escape room attraction? It’s located on Brisbane Road, just a few minutes’ drive from the beach.

 If you’ve ever wanted to test your problem-solving skills under pressure, Escape Room Oz has six escape experiences to tackle with your friends, colleagues or family. These rooms offer a variety of thrills, scares and mental obstacles for ages 14 and above, including “Quarantine”, “The Basement” and “The Cell.”

 For the best escape room experience on the Sunshine Coast, Escape Room Oz Mooloolaba isn’t to be missed.

When it comes to surfing on the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach is among the best destinations to surf as well as learn to surf. It’s well known for its local surf scene, surfing competitions and surf shops on the Esplanade. And for first-time surfers, there is no better place to hop on a board and learn from the best.

 There are a handful of local surf schools offering one-on-one lessons and group surfing sessions. Some of these include Maroochy Surf School, XL Surfing Academy and North Caloundra Surf School.

 No matter your ability or level, start surfing and make the most of your stay!

Prefer jet-skiing to surfing? Mooloolah River and the waterways are perfect for jet-skiing and there are a number of local providers where you can hire a jet-ski and set off in no time.

 For one of the best jet-ski experiences on the Sunshine Coast, head to Sunreef Mooloolaba on Parkyn Parade. Located next to The Wharf Mooloolaba, you can set off straight onto the Mooloolah River before exploring the waterways or letting loose on the Pacific Ocean.

 No license is required, with all life jackets provided. Minimum age 16; ages 12 to 15 must ride with an adult.

Excitement has no limit in Mooloolaba! Another experience you shouldn’t miss is scuba diving, where local Sunshine Coast reefs and island reefs provide a wide choice of scuba diving trips to choose from, guaranteed to make your holiday that much more memorable.

 Sunreef Mooloolaba on Parkyn Parade offers a variety of scuba diving tours, including Mudjimba Island, Wobby Rock, Hanging Rock, night diving, plus scuba diving at Flinders Reef and the EX-HMAS Brisbane. If you’ve ever wanted to see a real-life shipwreck, the last one is an experience that you shouldn’t miss.

Whale watching season generally lasts from July to October and the Sunshine Coast is one of the best destinations in Queensland to see the migrating humpback whales when they pass just off the coast on the famous Humpback Highway.

 During whale watching season, you will find a number of tour operators departing daily in the morning and afternoon, allowing you to witness the humpback whales up close on a 360-degree viewing boat with onboard commentary. And if you’re looking to take your experience to the next level, you can also swim with the whales.

 Sunreef Mooloolaba offers the opportunity to swim with humpback whales from July to October. The experience caters to up to 15 people in one session, with all equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit) provided for. If you’re visiting during spring, whale-watching or swimming with whales is an experience that will make your holiday unforgettable.

For climbing enthusiasts and anyone looking to try bouldering for the first time, indoor rock climbing is another thrilling experience on offer.

 You can find Rockit Climbing Gym and Flow Bouldering within a 15-minute drive from Mooloolaba Beach. Both climbing gyms offer indoor climbing for adults and teens. If it’s your first time, don’t worry as inductions are also included to get you started.

 Rockit Climbing Gym offers both bouldering and wall climbing, while Flow Bouldering features premium bouldering across a range of walls measuring in difficulty. Always wanted to try? Why not give it a go while you’re here?

If seeing the sharks at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast isn’t enough, take it up a notch with shark swimming in Mooloolaba.

 For shark lovers and adrenaline seekers, swimming with sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that isn’t easily forgotten. SEA LIFE itself offers cageless Shark Dives in its Ocean Tunnel exhibit, lasting two hours, for ages 14 and over.

 Another way to swim with sharks in Mooloolaba is with Adrenaline Experiences Sunshine Coast. This world-class tour operator offers a 5-hour Ocean Dive with sharks just off the coast of Mooloolaba, without cages, plus a glass-bottom boat experience to and from the secluded Mooloolaba shark reef.

 If you’ve set your sights on shark diving, just bear in mind that shark season is typically between June and November.

 No matter the experience you’re after, enjoy it by booking with Aegean Mooloolaba Holiday Accommodation Specials.