Heading to Mooloolaba? It's about 100 km — roughly 90 minutes up the Bruce Highway — from the terminal doors to the Esplanade. Public transport up the Sunshine Coast is slow and involves changes, so most travellers just settle in and let us do the driving.
Ways to get from BNE to Mooloolaba
There's no quick public route to the door, so it comes down to comfort and time:
Private transfer
Door to door, one vehicle, driver tracks your flight and waits. No changes, no stairs with bags. Best for groups, late arrivals and families.
Train + bus
Airtrain to the city, then a Sunshine Coast train to Landsborough or Nambour and a connecting bus. Cheapest solo option but slow, with changes and a wait.
Rideshare / taxi
Available at the terminals, but a 100 km metered or surge-priced fare climbs fast — and there's no flight tracking if you land late.
Self-drive hire car
Freedom once you're up there, but you're driving 90 minutes tired after a flight, then paying Mooloolaba parking all trip.
Travelling as a group or landing late? A fixed-fare private transfer is usually the calmest way up to Mooloolaba.
Get my quote →Fixed fares by vehicle
One fixed price for the whole vehicle — not per person — so groups travel better value. Flight monitored, no surge, no surprises.
| Vehicle | Best for | Passengers | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Couples, solo, business | 1–4 | 3–4 bags | $189 |
| Premium (Mercedes/BMW) | A little luxury | 1–4 | 3–4 bags | $239 |
| SUV / Van | Families & groups | 5–7 | 6–7 bags | $259 |
| People mover | Larger groups | 8–11 | 10+ bags | $339 |
Indicative fares for illustration — your exact price is confirmed in the instant quote. Larger vehicles, child seats and extra stops available on request.
The drive: what to expect
From the airport your driver takes the Gateway Motorway and heads north on the Bruce Highway, then the Sunshine Motorway across to Mooloolaba. It's a comfortable, mostly-highway run of around 90 minutes in normal traffic, dropping you right at your Mooloolaba hotel, apartment or address.
The Bruce Highway can bank up on Friday afternoons and through school holidays. We build in a buffer when it matters — and because your fare is fixed, traffic never changes the price you pay.
Want to break the trip? Ask about a stop at the Eumundi Markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) or a coffee on the way — our drivers know the good spots.
What to do when you arrive
Mooloolaba pairs a patrolled beach with one of the Sunshine Coast's best dining strips. A few of our drivers' favourites:
Mooloolaba Esplanade
The beachfront strip of cafés, restaurants and boutiques — steps from the sand.
Mooloolaba Beach
A patrolled, family-friendly beach with a gentle break and a grassy foreshore.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
The aquarium at The Wharf — sharks, rays and a walk-through ocean tunnel, great for kids.
Mooloolaba Spit & La Balsa Park
An easy walk to the rivermouth, with calm water, picnic spots and boats coming and going.
Turn the transfer into the first day of your holiday
We're the ground-transport arm of Cooee Tours, showing people the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland for 30 years. Add a stop at the Eumundi Markets or a hinterland day tour to your transfer — same trusted drivers, same Mercedes fleet, one easy booking.
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Local tips from our drivers
Lock in your airport-bound transfer when you book the arrival — one less thing to sort mid-holiday, and a guaranteed car on checkout morning when Sunshine Coast taxis are scarce.
With your flight number we track the actual landing and adjust pickup automatically. Land early or late and your driver is still there — no calls, no extra charge.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is only about 15 minutes from Mooloolaba. If your flights suit it, we run MCY → Mooloolaba transfers from a few minutes away.