About Coolum
Hyatt Regency Coolum with Mount Coolum in the background
Coolum is one of the largest beach side resorts on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with over 17kms of white sandy beaches. Its location south of Noosa and just North of the airport and the bustling town centre of Maroochydore is a holidaymakers dream.
Coolum Beach is a perfect seaside escape for lazy holidays that still have that authentic Australian beach town feel. The surf beaches are well known locally and across the surfing fraternity and the family friendly main beach is well patrolled to ensure safe swimming. In the heart of Coolum Beach is the low-key, friendly beach village, providing a variety of quality and unique shopping and small cafes and eateries making it the perfect place to relax after enjoying time in the water.
South of the township is Mount Coolum which sits within the Coolum National Park. The Mountain dominates the landscape from miles around and is a popular hiking and lookout point. The views are unrivalled across the coast the hike is the perfect activity to build up an appetite.
Deciding where to eat in Coolum is not easy as there is a great selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs to choose from including the iconic surf club and Beach Hotel. For fine dining Eliza's is nestled in a grove of Angophora trees close to the Village Square at the Hyatt Regency Coolum. The restaurant is a favourite as it offers simple yet well executed dishes that follow a Modern Australian theme. Many of the dishes are crafted with local produce like Bendelle Farm duck, Mooloolaba king prawns and Hervey Bay scallops.
Accommodation choice is never a problem Coolum has everything from beach front caravan parks to the five star Hyatt and everything in between and all within walking distance to the beach.
So no matter what you desire from an Australian holiday Coolum has it all, international events, friendly small town atmosphere and all the activities you and your kids could ever want.
To find out more go to www.visitsunshincoast.com.au or www.coolum.com.au