Coolum Beach

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Beaches in Sunshine Coast
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Coolum Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Sunshine Coast, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.


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Coolum Beach gets a ranking of 72 out of a possible 100.

Coolum Beach is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Coolum Beach.

It is located in the area of Sunshine Coast, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Coolum Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Coolum Beach with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Coolum Beach makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Coolum Beach

Sunshine Coast is a place in QLD that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Coolum Beach.

Camping in Coolum Beach

If you intend on camping in Coolum Beach it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Coolum Beach is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Sunshine Coast.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Coolum Beach have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Coolum Beach

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Sunshine Coast require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Coolum Beach it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Coolum Beach

Througout Australia and in places such as Sunshine Coast, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Coolum Beach, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Coolum Beach where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Coolum Beach to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Coolum Beach

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Sunshine Coast can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Coolum Beach can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Coolum Beach

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Sunshine Coast.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Coolum Beach may include:

Marine life in Coolum Beach: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Coolum Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Surfing in Coolum Beach

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Coolum Beach alone.

Boating in Coolum Beach

Please enquire directly with Coolum Beach or the office of Sunshine Coast to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Coolum Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Coolum Beach is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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