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Coolum Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 18 beaches in the Sunshine Coast Regional region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
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 partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Coolum 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. 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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is First Bay Coolum Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Coolum Beach is located in Sunshine Coast Regional within Coolum Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Coolum Beach 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Coolum Beach 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Peregian Beach 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Coolum Beach 6.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sunrise Beach 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sunshine Coast 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Sunrise Beach 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Sunshine Coast 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Sunshine Beach 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maroochydore 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maroochydore 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Noosa Heads 1.3 km
What to do in Coolum 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 Coolum 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!
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The Coolum 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Coolum Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Coolum Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
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 Coolum Beach are usually strong. The open water currents in this area can be strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Coolum Beach for swimming is positive.
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.
The region of the Coolum 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Coolum Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Coolum Beach.
The Coolum 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Coolum 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.
Coolum 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.Coolum 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
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