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8 Family Friendly Things to Do near Alexandra Headland – Captivating Activities for the Entire Family

The attractive Alexandra Headland is always an appealing locality to visit. Here you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of family-friendly activities that all members of the family will enjoy, like those below.

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Walk or alternatively cycle

Walk or alternatively cycle along the coastal pathway stretching across the shoreline from Alexandra Headland to Maroochydore or Mooloolaba. If you proceed at a leisurely pace you will have the opportunity to fully experience the stunning coastal scenery. You may even have the chance to view a breaching whale if you are here during the season for whales which is sure to be a spectacular sight. You will also have the chance to spot other sea creatures like turtles, dolphins and seabirds.

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Observation platform

Visit the observation platform as well as a memorial to the vessel HMAS Brisbane and its crew which is positioned on Alexandra Headland. This memorial offers magnificent views looking over Alexandra Headland as well as Mooloolaba beach whilst indicating the location of the ship's resting place.

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Beaches at Alexandra Headland

Have a look at the rock pools at the beaches at Alexandra Headland or Mooloolaba. These fascinating rock pools are always interesting to explore during the time of low tide. You will see that these pools feature algae, seaweed, anemones, limpets and many different kinds of hermit crabs.

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Bli Bli Aqua Park

Have fun at Bli Bli Aqua Park, which will only cost you $20 for a single session. You will see that this park features a collection of runways, inflated slides, bouncers and blast bags that are inter-connected and located within a section of the local lake. This aqua park is situated a short distance away from Alexandra Headland.

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Suncity Tenpin Bowling

Enjoy Suncity Tenpin Bowling at which the entire family will have the opportunity to display their skills at bowling, perhaps achieving a strike. This bowling centre will provide all of the necessary equipment such as the balls and footwear; just bring your family as well as a pair of socks for each person. This will be a great activity for a day with rainy weather.

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Experience Sea Life Mooloolaba

which has the distinction of being the biggest aquarium cum oceanarium in the entirety of Queensland. Here you will have the chance to observe a vast and varied selection of sea creatures, both above as well as beneath the water that may be considered to be amongst the largest collections of marine life to be found in all of Australia. This will undoubtedly be a highlight of your visit to the Sunshine Coast.Try your hand at surfing at the beach at Alexandra Headland. The entire family will enjoy taking surfing lessons at XL Surfing Academy which is considered to be amongst the most reputed surfing schools to be found on the Sunshine Coast. At this surfing academy, a wide spectrum of surfers ranging from novices to skilled surfers will have the opportunity to hone their skills. A choice of accommodation to consider from which Alexandra Headland beach is a two minute walk away would be_ Oaks Seaforth Resort_ which is amongst the conveniently located _Alexandra Headlands resort _options.

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Try your hand at surfing at the beach at Alexandra Headland

The entire family will enjoy taking surfing lessons at XL Surfing Academy which is considered to be amongst the most reputed surfing schools to be found on the Sunshine Coast. At this surfing academy, a wide spectrum of surfers ranging from novices to skilled surfers will have the opportunity to hone their skills. A choice of accommodation to consider from which Alexandra Headland beach is a two minute walk away would be Oaks Seaforth Resort which is amongst the conveniently located Alexandra Headlands resort options.

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Ascend Point Cartwright

You will see that the tall cliffs at this location are surmounted by a lighthouse positioned at the summit of the headland; these cliffs offer stunning views across the Sunshine Coast stretch. From this position, it is frequently possible to observe turtles and migrating humpback whales in addition to the various ships arriving at and departing from the Brisbane port. The pleasant slopes that you will find here will be a great place for a picnic.