JohnW1

Coolum Beach is where the Pacific Ocean greets the Coral Sea!

Coolum is a superb tourist escape from the hustle bustle of major cities and a refreshing alternative to the glitzy overpopulated Gold Coast located at northern reach of the Sunshine Coast. From our natural environment to our shopping experiences the Coolum area offers a diverse array of amenities to suit everyone.

Our pristine beaches, numerous walking trails and parklands and community sporting clubs provide an abundance of fun outdoor activities. The water is warm all year round, and there are always patrolled beaches for your safety. At the beach lifeguards patrol the beach year-round. During the summer months, the Coolum Beach Surf Club also provide voluntary lifesavers for your safety.

Coolum Beach is filled with restaurants and cafes Coolum Beach is the centre point of activity in the region. Local shops and supermarkets also offer convenient shopping. Coolum offers diverse living with ever changing streetscapes.

A little secret is Stumers Creek is located at the north end of Coolum Beach and is usually a calm creek area for wading. The" tea" colour is indicative of the tannins from the local trees and is brackish as fresh rain water meets the ocean. We will often times see families and pets playing at Stumers Creek as it is a popular place for locals. Dogs are allowed off-leash on this beach north of the Coolum caravan park to south of Peregian Beach.

There are several quaint and charming coastal communities hug the Pacific Ocean, and many names of our towns having historical and aboriginal origins- Mudjimba, Marcoola, Mount Coolum, Yaroomba, Point Arkwright, Coolum Beach and Peregian Beach. The area is also home to the master-planned residential communities of Peregian Springs and Twin Waters and the smaller beachside communities of The Boardwalk, Town of Seaside and Mount Coolum Shores.

Several special events are scheduled throughout the year from fun festivals and markets to local contests and major sports competitions providing entertainment for the whole family.

For your food fix and fashion experience check out a number of shopping precincts offering cafes, take aways, restaurants and numerous home wares and clothing shops. Our eating and dining choices range from Australian to Asian and Mediterranean to Indian cuisines. A variety of alfresco cafes are dotted throughout our coastal towns for your coffee buzz and sweet and savoury appetite.