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Mooloolaba

The Avani Mooloolaba Beach is the first new full-service hotel to hit the Sunshine Coast in 40 years.

Inside the Sunshine Coast’s first new hotel in almost 40 years

The $250 million property is luxurious but restrained, in keeping with the sun, sand and surf vibes of its surroundings.

  • Julietta Jameson
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Summer is coming: Australia's best beach towns

With summer just around the corner, Ute Junker leaves no grain of sand unturned in her guide to the best beach towns on Australia's east coast.

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach is four-star comfort with a view of the beach from the shower.

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach review: Weekend away

You can't miss the walk-in spa and shower combo with a curved glass wall that lets you stand in the middle of the kitchen while you shower and enjoy the ocean view.

  • Neil Herdegen
Mantra Sirocco at Mooloolaba opens out to an esplanade of shops and entertainment.

Mantra Sirocco, Mooloolaba review: Weekend away

Mantra is right in the heart of Mooloolaba Esplanade with the lift opening to an avenue of clothing shops and eateries.

  • Scott Beveridge

My humps: one journalist's encounter with the beef of the sea - and Terri Irwin

With more than 10,000 humpback whales expected to pass by the Sunshine Coast on their annual migration this year, we're bound to see some of them, right?

  • Christine Kellett
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