Attractions

Discover Coolum

The perfect base

When you stay at Pandanus Coolum Beach Resort you’re minutes from beaches, lookouts, cafés and coastal walks. It’s the perfect base for exploring Coolum and the wider Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re here for a family holiday, a weekend escape or a long stay, everything you need is close by.

Beaches & Lookouts

Coolum’s best views are right outside your door.

Point Perry Lookout: directly opposite Pandanus Coolum Beach Resort, with sweeping ocean views north to Sunshine Beach and south to Maroochydore. Perfect for whale watching and surf checks.
First Bay: 2 minutes’ walk. Perfect for swimming, playing in the sand, exploring rock pools at low tide and a sheltered surf.
Coolum Beach: 5 minutes’ flat walk along the boardwalk to the Surf Club and patrolled area.
Scenic Boardwalk: a beautiful coastal walk with sea views and seating along the way. Pram-friendly and ideal for sunrise strolls.
Point Arkwright: It’s 20 minutes walk to this famous cliff-top lookout

Golf

Tee off with some of the Sunshine Coast’s best courses nearby.

Coolum is an excellent base for golf lovers, with several quality courses only a short drive away.

Palmer Coolum Resort: 5 minutes
Mount Coolum Golf Club: 5 minutes
Peregian Springs Golf Course: 10 minutes
Twin Waters Golf Club: 15 minutes

Local Eats & Shops

Fantastic food and shops are a relaxed stroll away.

Coolum offers a great mix of cafés, casual eats, seaside dining and everyday essentials all within a 5-10 minute flat walk from your apartment at Pandanus Coolum Beach Resort.

You’ll also find local shops, services and conveniences nearby, including groceries, wellness and beauty, and all the little things you might need during your stay.

Walks & Nature

Mount Coolum: a 7-minute drive to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most iconic walks (1.5 hours).
Coastal walking track: links Coolum to nearby beaches and parks.
Emu Mountain: a 7-minute drive to a short, easy hill walk (45 min)
National parks: Coolum is surrounded by bushland, lookouts and quiet picnic spots.

Family Activities

Easy activities that make a Sunshine Coast holiday memorable.

Tickle Park: playground, skate park and grassy beachfront space. 10-minute walk.
Salty Saturdays: Local Coolum markets with food, music and community vibes. Check Facebook for dates.
Coolum Library: Perfect for quiet time and rainy days.
Coolum Civic Centre: Hosts regular shows and events.
Peregian Beach Markets: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. 10-minute drive.

All simple, close and family-friendly.

Day Trips

Explore the Sunshine Coast at your own pace.

Noosa Main Beach: 25 minutes drive or 35 min direct bus trip (bus stop is 50 m from the resort) a simple bus ride.
Eumundi Markets: 25 minutes drive.
Hinterland towns: Montville, Mapleton and Maleny
Pandanus Coolum Beach Resort gives you a peaceful Coolum base with easy access to everything.

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