Holiday houses in Moffat Beach

The small coastal town of Moffat Beach is located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland — less than a 90-minute drive from Brisbane. A lesser-known holiday destination than other Sunshine Coast beaches like Dicky Beach and Kings Beach, it’s an ideal spot for deep relaxation. Behind the compact main beach, lined with pandanus and palm trees, you’ll find a lawn area with a playground where you can settle down and watch the surf. There are also barbeques and picnic shelters at Eleanor Shipley Memorial Park — a great place to relax, especially in the warmer months. The beach itself has a renowned surf break, and there’s also a safe swimming spot at Tooway Creek.

When you’ve had your fill of beach time, you can also explore the Caloundra Coastal Walk, which runs from Golden Beach to Mooloolaba Beach and includes various heritage-listed historic sights.

Moffat Beach is also known for its quality selection of cafes, restaurants, and bars, including a great local craft brewery.

Moffat Beach enjoys fairly warm and sunny weather year round, making it easy to see how the wider Sunshine Coast got its name. Though it can get hot and humid over summer, this is definitely the most popular time to visit Moffat Beach, especially in the school holidays, when the days are warm and the water is at its most inviting.

Spring and autumn are also very pleasant times to visit this beachside town, as they bring slightly cooler temperatures and less humidity. These months are ideal for visiting a nearby park with a picnic lunch, bike riding, or exploring the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Winter is also a lovely time to visit. Even though it means cooler weather, the beaches are usually fairly quiet, and you may see migrating whales off the coast.

The Beach

Moffat Beach is most renowned for its point break which attracts surfers year round, but if you don’t surf, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy this sunny little beachside town. There is a sandy inlet at Tooway Creek that is a popular spot for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Moffat Beach is also pet-friendly and allows off-leash access between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. daily.

Caloundra Coastal Walk

Soak up the beauty that the area around Moffat Beach has to offer on the Caloundra Coastal Walk, which stretches from Golden Beach to Mooloolaba Beach. The full walk is 25 kilometres, or a 50 kilometre round-trip, but for beginners, it’s easy to join the walk for certain sections, and also possible to stop for a drink or bite to eat along the way. There are some heritage-listed historic sites along the way, including the Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion, which was built in 1937, and a military jetty that was used during World War II.

Caloundra Markets

Nearby Caloundra is home to several outdoor markets where you can pick up some excellent local produce, arts and crafts, fashion and more. The Caloundra Street Fair offers over 120 stalls with a wide variety of wares every Sunday, and the Caloundra Twilight Markets, open once a month, are a great chance to try some delicious street food while watching the sunset.