Sherilyn's Guidebook around Alex
Around Alex
Stunning beach with beachside shops, cafes and restaurants. It’s a definite must see, approx 5 minute drive from the house or if you’re wanting some exercise over a hill, approx 30 minute walk. Or if you’re more adventurous, walk all along the beach to the far rock wall. Many locals do their early morning walk or sunset exercise.
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Mooloolaba
Stunning beach with beachside shops, cafes and restaurants. It’s a definite must see, approx 5 minute drive from the house or if you’re wanting some exercise over a hill, approx 30 minute walk. Or if you’re more adventurous, walk all along the beach to the far rock wall. Many locals do their early morning walk or sunset exercise.
Maroochydore is the CBD of the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine plaza is a shoppers paradise, Myer, David Jones, as well as all the big name brand stores and specialty boutique stores.
Rainy day? No problem with the cinema showing all the latest movies.
Approx 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the house. Also a bus from maroubra street going every hour , the 619 route.
Coming into 2032, with Brisbane hosting the Olympic games, work is still in the process to transform the CBD.
From the front deck, look left and you will see the high rise developments which will make up the CBD
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Maroochydore
Maroochydore is the CBD of the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine plaza is a shoppers paradise, Myer, David Jones, as well as all the big name brand stores and specialty boutique stores.
Rainy day? No problem with the cinema showing all the latest movies.
Approx 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the house. Also a bus from maroubra street going every hour , the 619 route.
Coming into 2032, with Brisbane hosting the Olympic games, work is still in the process to transform the CBD.
From the front deck, look left and you will see the high rise developments which will make up the CBD
Cotton tree is a cute little village, Every Sunday they close off the Main Street for the markets. Plenty of cafes to choose from.
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Cotton Tree
Cotton tree is a cute little village, Every Sunday they close off the Main Street for the markets. Plenty of cafes to choose from.
A local favourite. A quiet spot to go swimming, kayaking and riding your bike. Perfect spot for families with small children. Great spot to bring a picnic and also bbqs/tables/benches around. Or a short walk to duporth ave and there is a bakery, Thai place, seafood takeaway and a convenience store.
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Picnic Point Esplanade
Picnic Point EsplanadeA local favourite. A quiet spot to go swimming, kayaking and riding your bike. Perfect spot for families with small children. Great spot to bring a picnic and also bbqs/tables/benches around. Or a short walk to duporth ave and there is a bakery, Thai place, seafood takeaway and a convenience store.
A 10 minute drive up the hill, you’ll find buderim. A quaint like village atmosphere that has views over the coast. Also home to buderim forest park with a waterfall. A drive around some of the neighbourhood, you’ll notice the beautiful gardens. Now a non active volcano, the plants thrive in the volcanic soil.
Lots of cute cafes, shops and restaurants. Grab a drink or meal from buderim tavern that has views of the coast.
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Buderim
A 10 minute drive up the hill, you’ll find buderim. A quaint like village atmosphere that has views over the coast. Also home to buderim forest park with a waterfall. A drive around some of the neighbourhood, you’ll notice the beautiful gardens. Now a non active volcano, the plants thrive in the volcanic soil.
Lots of cute cafes, shops and restaurants. Grab a drink or meal from buderim tavern that has views of the coast.
Neighbourhoods
Beautiful beach with different cafes and restaurants around. Also famous for the skate park. The hill is great to take a picnic or bbq and sit and watch the surfers do their thing! Great for an afternoon sunset drink.
Alex pantry stocks a range of grocery items. Located at the end of the street, under seaforth resort. You’ll find a fish and chip shop, Elliotts bistro, BWS bottle shop, the Alex hotel and sangs East Asian cuisine.
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Alexandra Headland
Beautiful beach with different cafes and restaurants around. Also famous for the skate park. The hill is great to take a picnic or bbq and sit and watch the surfers do their thing! Great for an afternoon sunset drink.
Alex pantry stocks a range of grocery items. Located at the end of the street, under seaforth resort. You’ll find a fish and chip shop, Elliotts bistro, BWS bottle shop, the Alex hotel and sangs East Asian cuisine.
Food scene
With so many cuisines and budgets to choose from, the coast is a foodie’s heaven!
Popular among the locals and a great variety of food to choose from. Overlooking the Mooloolaba canals.
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Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadePopular among the locals and a great variety of food to choose from. Overlooking the Mooloolaba canals.
To die for views overlooking the maroochy river. Enjoy a meal or go for a sunset drink!
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The Boat Shed
To die for views overlooking the maroochy river. Enjoy a meal or go for a sunset drink!
Great Mexican food and a 15 minute walk from the house, opposite Alex surf club.
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Juan Fifty
150 Alexandra ParadeGreat Mexican food and a 15 minute walk from the house, opposite Alex surf club.
A vegan lovers paradise! The best cafe on the coast for vegan food. Plenty of choices on the menu as well as sweet treats. Many non vegans rave about this place too, the food is just that delicious!
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Cafe Vie
2 Main StA vegan lovers paradise! The best cafe on the coast for vegan food. Plenty of choices on the menu as well as sweet treats. Many non vegans rave about this place too, the food is just that delicious!
Great coffee and food. A short 5 minute walk from the house, opposite MacDonalds. There is a short cut on maroubra street next to the bus stop.
Criminal Coffee Company
110 Sixth AvenueGreat coffee and food. A short 5 minute walk from the house, opposite MacDonalds. There is a short cut on maroubra street next to the bus stop.
What’s not to love about a French Patisserie! Located at the end of the street, turn right then left going towards the beach. On your left you’ll come across a set of shops, underneath the seaforth resort, including La petite souris
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La Petite Souris
98-110 Alexandra ParadeWhat’s not to love about a French Patisserie! Located at the end of the street, turn right then left going towards the beach. On your left you’ll come across a set of shops, underneath the seaforth resort, including La petite souris
The most tranquil and peaceful place to breathe in nature. The food is outstanding and enjoy the magnificent views over the lake. Approx 45 minute drive from the house.
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Secrets on the Lake
207 Narrows RdThe most tranquil and peaceful place to breathe in nature. The food is outstanding and enjoy the magnificent views over the lake. Approx 45 minute drive from the house.
The Rooftop Bar & Garden
8 Maroochydore RdViews over maroochy CBD
THE PRICKLY PINATA
45 The EsplanadeGreat Mexican food with view over maroochy river
Tea and coffee emporium. Lovely afternoon tea set, heavenly cakes and sweets. Opposite the maroochydore pool centre.
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The Silva Spoon
27-29 Cotton Tree ParadeTea and coffee emporium. Lovely afternoon tea set, heavenly cakes and sweets. Opposite the maroochydore pool centre.
Raw Energy
20 Memorial AveHealthy food, smoothies and coffee.
Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co.
164 Horton ParadeEnjoy the great Aussie burger!
Elixiba - Sunshine Coast
11-13 Ocean StDelicious vegan food, located in Ocean street.
Try the famous “coffee in a donut”, you won’t be disappointed! Or the 1 kg challenge, sausage roll or donut.
Kenilworth Coastal Bakery
123 Parkyn ParadeTry the famous “coffee in a donut”, you won’t be disappointed! Or the 1 kg challenge, sausage roll or donut.
Cheap and cheerful, the portion sizes will blow your mind! Grab your order and eat it by the river. 5 min walk from the house, near 7-11 petrol station, Aerodrome road maroochydore.
59 Fish
59 Aerodrome RdCheap and cheerful, the portion sizes will blow your mind! Grab your order and eat it by the river. 5 min walk from the house, near 7-11 petrol station, Aerodrome road maroochydore.
A few minutes walk down Wrigley street and this pizza place is down a side alley. Great pizza’s!
GOODSLICE | Pizza Napoletana
48 Aerodrome RdA few minutes walk down Wrigley street and this pizza place is down a side alley. Great pizza’s!
Located at the end of our street, under seaforth resorts, you’ll find elliotts bistro. Perfect for breakfast and lunch.
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Elliott's Bistro
98-110 Alexandra ParadeLocated at the end of our street, under seaforth resorts, you’ll find elliotts bistro. Perfect for breakfast and lunch.
Sang's East Asian Cuisine
110/98 Alexandra ParadeNext door to Elliotts bistro, at Alex shops.
Hathi Indian Restaurant
140 Alexandra ParadeGreat Indian cuisine, not far from Alex surf club
View over Mooloolaba canals, perfect place to unwind and watch the boats go by.
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Pier 33
33/45 Parkyn ParadeView over Mooloolaba canals, perfect place to unwind and watch the boats go by.
Market Bistro
8 Market LaneExceptional food, located in the new CBD area, maroochydore
Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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The Milk Bar Coffee Co.
68 Sixth AvenuePerfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Overlooking Mooloolaba beach, this is a favourite with the locals. Great food and great atmosphere
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Pavilion Mooloolaba
121 Mooloolaba EsplanadeOverlooking Mooloolaba beach, this is a favourite with the locals. Great food and great atmosphere
Overlooking the maroochy river, Perfect place for Sunday brunch or try the Friday night burger night.
Cotton Tree Beach Bar
Overlooking the maroochy river, Perfect place for Sunday brunch or try the Friday night burger night.
Sightseeing
From the great outdoors, to spectacular beaches, the coast is blessed with an array of activities to choose from.
Home to Rice Boi and kenilworth bakery plus a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. Enjoy the sunshine and grab a drink from one of the many places.
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The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn ParadeHome to Rice Boi and kenilworth bakery plus a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. Enjoy the sunshine and grab a drink from one of the many places.
Admire all the wonderful sea life then walk directly across to the wharf, to enjoy all the great restaurants and shops.
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeAdmire all the wonderful sea life then walk directly across to the wharf, to enjoy all the great restaurants and shops.
Cruise the canals and admire all the stunning houses.
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Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeCruise the canals and admire all the stunning houses.
Grab your walking shoes and trek down to see the waterfall.
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Будерим шумски парк
Quorn CloseGrab your walking shoes and trek down to see the waterfall.
Home to the famous Buderim ginger. Located in Yandina, approx 30 minute drive from the house. The gift shop is filled with all things ginger. Have a meal and definitely try the ginger scones!
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Фабрика за ђумбир
50 Pioneer RdHome to the famous Buderim ginger. Located in Yandina, approx 30 minute drive from the house. The gift shop is filled with all things ginger. Have a meal and definitely try the ginger scones!
The famous Eumundi markets, approx 45 minute drive from the house. This quaint, little town in the hinterland is worth visiting. The markets are on every Wednesday and Saturday with Saturday being extremely busy. Enjoy local made goods from clothing to food.
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Пијаца у Еумундију
80 Memorial DrThe famous Eumundi markets, approx 45 minute drive from the house. This quaint, little town in the hinterland is worth visiting. The markets are on every Wednesday and Saturday with Saturday being extremely busy. Enjoy local made goods from clothing to food.
The beautiful Hastings street in Noosa. enjoy dining and retail shops. Grab a meal at Bistro C. while looking over the famous Noosa beach.
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Downtown Noosa Heads
The beautiful Hastings street in Noosa. enjoy dining and retail shops. Grab a meal at Bistro C. while looking over the famous Noosa beach.
Grab your exercise gear and from Hastings street it’s approx 10-15 minute walk along the boardwalk to the entrance to the park. Be sure to take your camera to capture all the views.
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Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdGrab your exercise gear and from Hastings street it’s approx 10-15 minute walk along the boardwalk to the entrance to the park. Be sure to take your camera to capture all the views.
The famous ocean pools are a must for swimmers! The kids will love all the playgrounds. Some great cafes to enjoy lunch. Feeling adventurous, take the boardwalk all the way to bullcock beach, approx 30 minute walk in each direction
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Kings Beach
The famous ocean pools are a must for swimmers! The kids will love all the playgrounds. Some great cafes to enjoy lunch. Feeling adventurous, take the boardwalk all the way to bullcock beach, approx 30 minute walk in each direction
Located just behind the shopping precinct bullock street, enjoy all the restaurants and cafes overlooking the beach. Catch the Ferris wheel for the perfect sunset.
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Bulcock Beach
Esplanade Bulcock BeachLocated just behind the shopping precinct bullock street, enjoy all the restaurants and cafes overlooking the beach. Catch the Ferris wheel for the perfect sunset.
This village like atmosphere is a must if you’re staying on the coast. Approx 40 minute drive from the house, you’ll enjoy the views all over the coast. Plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, enjoy the famous fudge place “fudgyboombahs” and montville country chocolate shop.
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Montville
This village like atmosphere is a must if you’re staying on the coast. Approx 40 minute drive from the house, you’ll enjoy the views all over the coast. Plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, enjoy the famous fudge place “fudgyboombahs” and montville country chocolate shop.
Recommend doing this if you plan on visiting montville. Approx 30 min walk down to see the waterfall.
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Кондалила Национални парк
Kondalilla Falls RoadRecommend doing this if you plan on visiting montville. Approx 30 min walk down to see the waterfall.
Made famous by Steve Urwin and his family, enjoy the day exploring the park and seeing all the exotic animals. A must see for any animal lover.
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Australia Zoo
Made famous by Steve Urwin and his family, enjoy the day exploring the park and seeing all the exotic animals. A must see for any animal lover.
If you’re on your way to Noosa, stop off at coolum beach. Enjoy the boardwalk up the hill. Lots of cafes and restaurants to enjoy the cool breezes and views of the beach.
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Coolum Beach
If you’re on your way to Noosa, stop off at coolum beach. Enjoy the boardwalk up the hill. Lots of cafes and restaurants to enjoy the cool breezes and views of the beach.
Another great beach to check out on the way to Noosa. A variety of retail stores, cafes and restaurants to eat at.
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Peregian Beach
Another great beach to check out on the way to Noosa. A variety of retail stores, cafes and restaurants to eat at.
Climb the big rock! Approx 20 minute drive from the house, the views over the Sunshine Coast airport and coastline are just superb! Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and take a bottle of water.
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Национални парк Маунт Кулум
Climb the big rock! Approx 20 minute drive from the house, the views over the Sunshine Coast airport and coastline are just superb! Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and take a bottle of water.
If you’re venturing up to montville, why not check out the surrounding areas of Maleny, Mapleton and Flaxton. Some brilliant cafes and restaurants in each of the towns.
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Maleny
If you’re venturing up to montville, why not check out the surrounding areas of Maleny, Mapleton and Flaxton. Some brilliant cafes and restaurants in each of the towns.
Сценички резерват Мери Кернкрос
148 Mountain View RdMaleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdNoosa Botanic Gardens
Lake MacDonald DriveNoosa River Mouth
Водопади Гарднерс
Obi Lane SouthGetting around
Download the app and hire from one of the many places around the coast. Charged per minute, it’s a fun way to sightsee!
Oggy E-Scooters
168 Brisbane RdDownload the app and hire from one of the many places around the coast. Charged per minute, it’s a fun way to sightsee!
Car Next Door
608 Harris StreetDownload the app and hire privately owned cars. Priced per kilometre.
The house is centrally located and local shops and cafes are within a 5-10 minute radius to walk. If you plan on visiting caloundra, Noosa etc, the fastest way to get there is driving.
Download the Uber app. Quick way to get around and fares are reasonable. Most will arrive at the house within a few minutes of booking though do expect to wait if it’s a peak time.
Download the translink app. If you want to sit back and not in a hurry to get to your destination, buses are an inexpensive way to get around. There is a bus stop in the next street (maroubra) that goes every hour and will connect you to most routes at maroochydore station. Get a Go card from a news agency and top it up as your fare will be deducted when you tap when boarding the bus
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Sunshine Coast
The house is centrally located and local shops and cafes are within a 5-10 minute radius to walk. If you plan on visiting caloundra, Noosa etc, the fastest way to get there is driving.
Download the Uber app. Quick way to get around and fares are reasonable. Most will arrive at the house within a few minutes of booking though do expect to wait if it’s a peak time.
Download the translink app. If you want to sit back and not in a hurry to get to your destination, buses are an inexpensive way to get around. There is a bus stop in the next street (maroubra) that goes every hour and will connect you to most routes at maroochydore station. Get a Go card from a news agency and top it up as your fare will be deducted when you tap when boarding the bus
Fine dining
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnSet amongst the forest, enjoy some fine dining in buderim.
Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry RdFine dining against a superb back drop.
French fine dining in montville. Perfect place to celebrate.
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The Long Apron Restaurant
68 Balmoral RdFrench fine dining in montville. Perfect place to celebrate.
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
2 Quamby PlVineyard
A short drive from montville, sit back and relax over these stunning views. Enjoy a meal and a glass of vino.
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Flame Hill Vineyard
249 Western AveA short drive from montville, sit back and relax over these stunning views. Enjoy a meal and a glass of vino.