Guide to Mooloolaba Events
What's happening, when & where

Mooloolaba hosts some really cool sporting events throughout the year. These events add a carnival atmosphere to the beach & sometimes, like during the Mooloolaba Triathlon, they involve closing the Mooloolaba Esplanade for a few hours as the event is run at the beach, right in the heart of town.

Many people consider these as prime sporting events not to missed; they are sensational to watch live from Mooloolaba, being so close to the action on the beach, or your balcony or along the kerb, cheering the champions on.

Other folks book their holiday for a relaxing getaway, preferring a quieter holiday without all the fuss, hype & extra people. That's why we've listed these Mooloolaba events & a few others along with their dates here, so you can make an informed choice before you book. Queensland school holidays will be listed here soon. Other states of Australia also have different school holiday dates, so please be aware when booking — if you don’t wish to share your pool with the schoolkids.

The Christmas Lights Boat Parade is an annual event to bring the spirit of Christmas to Mooloolaba. Mooloolaba also hosts a fantastic family-friendly New Years Eve event each year with music, entertainment, & 2 fireworks displays, so put Mooloolaba on your calendar when you want to see the New Year in with a big bang & a beach party!

Event Calendar 2010—2011

Sat 4 Dec 2010

Christmas Lights Boat Parade at Mooloolaba

Get there at dusk to see the Christmas Lights Boat Parade as it winds its way along the Mooloolaba waterways & canals from 6.30pm.

What to Bring: Radio tuned to Hot 91.1 FM, torches or glow sticks or anything that lights up for the mexican wave, plus your family & friends!

Thu 9 to Sun 12 Dec 2010

PGA Championship Australia 2010, Hyatt Coolum

An impressive line up of professionals is being assembled, including defending champion Robert Allenby & 2-time major winner John Daly of the USA.

The Hyatt Regency Coolum will again host Australia’s oldest golf professional tournament & the flagship event of the Professional Golfers Association Australia. The Championship attracts some of the biggest names in professional golf.

The PGA Championship provides golfing fans a chance to get up close to the leading Australian & overseas professionals in a spectacular Sunshine Coast setting. The Championship boasts a proud reputation for being ‘Australia’s favourite tournament’.

With a family friendly atmosphere, players & spectators alike are able to enjoy the stunning surrounds of Coolum & with an endless array of activities for both locals & visitors. The PGA Championship Australia is 1 golf tournament not to be missed.

Fri 31 Dec 2010 — Sat 1 Jan 2011

New Years Eve Spectacular at Mooloolaba

Welcome in 2011 & enjoy (2) fireworks displays at 8.30pm & midnight + awesome FREE NYE entertainment on the beach. Mooloolaba’s New Year’s Eve spectacular will feature 2 fireworks displays, 1 at 8.30pm, & another at midnight.

Activities will kick off from 2pm & go into the evening with children’s entertainment, a beachside carnival, fire shows on the beach & roving performers.

There will be 2 stages of entertainment — 1 at the southern end of the beach & another at the northern end of the beach at Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

MORE INFO: Phone Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 07 5475 7272.

NOTE: This is an alcohol & glass-free family-friendly event.

Fri 25 Mar 2011 — Sun 27 Mar 2011

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 2011 / Mooloolaba ITU World Cup 2011

The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is an end of season tradition, & what better way to see out another Australian summer than this festival long weekend.

160 of the world’s best triathletes will come together on Sunday to contest the first leg of the International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) global series. Since the first Mooloolaba Triathlon in 1992, the event has grown to become the second largest triathlon in Australia behind its counterpoint Noosa, which opens the triathlon season. The Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) Mooloolaba Triathlon is the centrepiece of a 3-day Multisport Festival that celebrates the best of the Australian summer lifestyle, at one of the world’s premier beachside resort locations.

Why not stay from Friday to Monday to make an engaging & entertaining long weekend of it all?