Helpful Information about Cooloola
Where we are...
Located a comfortable 2½ hour drive north of Brisbane, the Cooloola Coast is very accessible whether your stay is short or long.
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Climate...
The Cooloola region enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate with temperatures averaging 28° Celsius in summer to 21° Celsius in Winter. Water temperatures are warm throughout the year generally ranging from 25° Celsius in summer to 19° Celsius in winter. Spring and Autumn are delightful with beautiful crisp mornings warming to a very comfortable daytime temperature in the mid twenties.
For statistical information on average monthly temperatures, clear days and rainfall visit the Bureau of Meteorology page for the Cooloola region.
What to do while you are here...
For the more “extreme wedding” your groom may want to high tail it to the ceremony by skydiving or parasailing for a memorable unity. You may want your ‘knight in shining armour’ to whisk you away on horse back to the reception. How about exchanging your rings under the sea with your scuba diving buddy!
Going offshore you often get to see dolphins, or you can go cruising the beautiful coastline of the Great Sandy Strait to explore the many tiny inlets and coves. Inland and upstream you can explore the unspoiled bushland.
There’s probably no more personally unique way of uniting in marriage than cruising the Great Sandy Strait on your own houseboat of love, propelling yourself towards the sunset while making a life long commitment.
Eating out...
You will find a lovely way to please your taste buds with a variety of culinary delights from the different award winning restaurants, conference centres and Wine Bars. The famous delectable Cooloola Coast delicacies taste even better when they’re eaten overlooking the waters in which they’re grown. Mouth-watering natural ingredients are just the beginning of the culinary pleasures you can have here on the Cooloola Coast. The range of menu styles available to you is as broad as your own palate, from modern European to traditional Australian casual to haute cuisine overlooking superb water views.
Getting here...
By Air
- Sunshine Coast Airport
- Sunshine Coast Airport is a 1¾ hour drive south with regular daily flights by Jetstar, Virgin and Tiger from Sydney and Melbourne.
- Hervey Bay Airport
- Hervey Bay Airport is a 1½ hour drive north with regular flights by Jetstar, Virgin and QantasLink from Sydney and Brisbane (QantasLink).
- Light Aircraft
- Facilities are also available locally for light aircraft at Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach. For the more adventurous, a helipad is also available at Rainbow Beach.
By Road
- Brisbane / Sunshine Coast
- Take the Bruce Highway to Gympie and turn onto the Tin Can Bay Road - follow the signs to Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach,
- Hervey Bay / Maryborough
- Take the Cooloola Coast Road from Marborough and turn left onto Tin Cay Bay Road and follow the signs for Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach.
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