Photo of Marcoola Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Marcoola Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Marcoola Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Marcoola Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Marcoola Beach and the settlement

Photo of Marcoola Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

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Marcoola Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marcoola Beach?

The bar is located right on the Marcoola Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.CUBA ST. Coffee Roasters Cafe OPEN 6AM 7DAYS is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

Marcoola, Australia

#101 out of 187 in Queensland

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Coolum Beach • 6.5 km

Map of beach

Bar High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe

9 - Excellent 180m

Italian Restaurant Florentina's Trattoria + Las Tapas Bar

9 - Excellent 190m

Coffee Shop The Island Surf & Espresso

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Cafe Flawsome Café

9.4 - Excellent 190m

Bar Surfair Beach Hotel

8.4 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Off Tap Tapas Marcoola

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Restaurant Aloha poke' bowls

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Cafe Patrón Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Cafe CUBA ST. Coffee Roasters Cafe OPEN 6AM 7DAYS

9.2 - Excellent 310m

Park شاطئ

50m

Park Power Memorial Park

130m

Park Maroochy River-Mudjimba Foreshore Bushland Conservation Reserve

140m

Park North Shore Road Park

220m

Park Mudjimba Esplanade Bushland Conservation Reserve

280m

Park North Beach Park

320m

Park Cottonwood Street Bushland Conservation Reserve

390m

Park Maroochy River Conservation Park

740m

Park Maroochy River Esplanade-Twin Waters

860m

Dog Park Off leash beach

50m

Playground Playground

130m

Playground Marcoola Reserve

130m

Dog Park Off Lead Dog Park

370m

Supermarket Food N vegi convenience Store

290m

Supermarket FoodWorks

1.5km

Supermarket Coles North Shore

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Mount coolum walking trail

900m

Tourist Attraction The Wharf Mooloolaba

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Point Cartwright Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Point Cartwright Lighthouse

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Kawana Beach

7km

Tourist Attraction Amaze World

9.8km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.3km

Amusement Park Bli Bli Watersports Complex

5.1km

Amusement Park Blast Aqua Park Coolum

5.6km

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About

Marcoola Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 15th place out of 18 beaches in the Sunshine Coast Regional region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Marcoola Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Yaroomba Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Marcoola Beach is located in Sunshine Coast Regional within Coolum Beach, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Coolum Beach • 6.5 km

Map of beach

Bar High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe

9 - Excellent 180m

Italian Restaurant Florentina's Trattoria + Las Tapas Bar

9 - Excellent 190m

Coffee Shop The Island Surf & Espresso

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Cafe Flawsome Café

9.4 - Excellent 190m

Bar Surfair Beach Hotel

8.4 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Off Tap Tapas Marcoola

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Restaurant Aloha poke' bowls

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Cafe Patrón Coffee

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Cafe CUBA ST. Coffee Roasters Cafe OPEN 6AM 7DAYS

9.2 - Excellent 310m

Park شاطئ

50m

Park Power Memorial Park

130m

Park Maroochy River-Mudjimba Foreshore Bushland Conservation Reserve

140m

Park North Shore Road Park

220m

Park Mudjimba Esplanade Bushland Conservation Reserve

280m

Park North Beach Park

320m

Park Cottonwood Street Bushland Conservation Reserve

390m

Park Maroochy River Conservation Park

740m

Park Maroochy River Esplanade-Twin Waters

860m

Dog Park Off leash beach

50m

Playground Playground

130m

Playground Marcoola Reserve

130m

Dog Park Off Lead Dog Park

370m

Supermarket Food N vegi convenience Store

290m

Supermarket FoodWorks

1.5km

Supermarket Coles North Shore

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Mount coolum walking trail

900m

Tourist Attraction The Wharf Mooloolaba

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Point Cartwright Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Point Cartwright Lighthouse

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Kawana Beach

7km

Tourist Attraction Amaze World

9.8km

Aquarium SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.3km

Amusement Park Bli Bli Watersports Complex

5.1km

Amusement Park Blast Aqua Park Coolum

5.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

What to do in Marcoola Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Marcoola Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Marcoola Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

3.9km

Mudjimba Beach Mudjimba Beach

8 Very good

4km

Yaroomba Beach Yaroomba Beach

8.1 Very good

5.6km

First Bay Coolum Beach First Bay Coolum Beach

8.3 Very good

5.8km

Mudjimba Dog Beach Mudjimba Dog Beach

8.6 Excellent

7km

Coolum Beach Coolum Beach

8.5 Excellent

7.3km

Cotton Tree Beach Cotton Tree Beach

8.4 Very good

7.5km

Maroochydore Beach Maroochydore Beach

8.3 Very good

9.2km

Alexandra Headland Beach Alexandra Headland Beach

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Coolum Beach • 6.5km

Transport

Airport

MCY • 1.9km

Bus Station

Maroochydore station • 7.5km

Train Station

Yandina Station • 14.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Marcoola Beach?

The Marcoola Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Marcoola Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Marcoola Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Marcoola Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Marcoola Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Marcoola Beach are usually strong. The open water currents in this area can be strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Marcoola Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Marcoola Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Marcoola Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Marcoola Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marcoola Beach?

The bar is located right on the Marcoola Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.CUBA ST. Coffee Roasters Cafe OPEN 6AM 7DAYS is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Marcoola Beach from parking?

The Marcoola Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Marcoola Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Marcoola Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mount coolum walking trail located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Marcoola Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Marcoola Beach is December. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is June with air temperature 21°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Marcoola Beach (Sunshine Coast Regional) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Marcoola Beach (Sunshine Coast Regional) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.