MARCOOLA, Queensland

1175 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND

The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity. It is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island. It abounds in wonders of nature, beachside culture and fresh local food. FROM: Queensland Australia - Official visitor and event guide. TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1176 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is a nature lover’s paradise with its diversity of flora and fauna. Pristine, sub tropical rainforests offer trees and sparkling waterfalls, along with an abundance of native plants and wildlife on one of the many maintained nature trails and walks. FROM: https://www.hinterlandtourism.com.au/nature/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1177 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Council’s vision for this pathway is to be a world-class scenic route connecting the coast. FROM: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1178 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

People can explore the beautiful coastline by walking, jogging or cycling. The pathway runs beside beaches, parks and leisure areas. Some sections of the Coastal Pathway are on-road for cyclists. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1179 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

With sights such as a lighthouse, lakes, creeks and surf beaches cropping up along the Coastal Pathway, this scenic trail is a great reason to get out. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1180 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Marcoola Beach is located just north of Maroochy River and boasts quiet uncrowded beaches, which are best suited for serious surfers and walkers. FROM: https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Marcoola-Beach-1 TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1181 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Marcoola Beach is a great escape for a quiet barbecue or picnic with open grassy parkland, shady trees and children's park. FROM: https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Marcoola-Beach-1 TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1182 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Beach Access points are numbered to assist visitors. There are several hundred access points listed. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1183 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Marcoola is a coastal town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1184 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

It includes part of the pristine Mount Coolum national park, borders with the Maroochy River and is part of the Maroochy River Catchment Area and includes urban developments of the Town of Seaside and Mount Coolum Shores. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1185 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

The name Marcoola was a coined name and reflects its location between MARoochydore and COOLum. FROM: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1187 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Marcoola Beach is a great escape - unwind for a quiet barbecue or picnic with open grassy parkland, shady trees and children's parks at Marcoola township and also Mudjimba. FROM: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel- TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1186 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Marcoola Beach is close to the Sunshine Coast Airport, and about 10 minutes' drive south of Coolum. Fast, easy access from the Sunshine Motorway. Close to Mudjimba, Twin Waters, Town of Seaside. FROM: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel- TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1188 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

The pristine beach and sand dunes attract the yearly Hawksbill Turtle laying and hatching season. FROM: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1189 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

This is a prime position to watch the Humpback Whale migration every winter. Daily sightings can be almost guaranteed. FROM: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel- TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1190 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

For Birdwatchers, the annual migration of the Black Cockatoos enjoy a feed from the local Banksia Trees. FROM: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Travel TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1191 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

Many species of birds persist in this region, including flora such as paperbark open forest and woodland, Banksia aemula (Wallum Banksia) woodland, and open heathland. FROM: https://en.wikipedia.org/ TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

1192 MARCOOLA, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland

The sunny sub-tropical climate is ideal for year round activity with summer temperatures averaging 28 degrees C and winter a mild 20degrees C. FROM: Official Visitor and Event Guide. TAKEN: July 2019 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth