Boardwalk - Alex Head To Mooloolaba foreshore

A flat coastal boardwalk linking Alexandra Headland to the Mooloolaba foreshore, running past the surf breaks and the beach the whole way. It is around 4.4km out and back, easily shortened to one-way, and it is one of the busiest walking paths on this stretch of coast.

The walk. Paved path and elevated timber boardwalk, very flat and stroller-friendly, with ocean views, dune vegetation and plenty of benches. You can start at either the Mooloolaba Surf Club end or the Alexandra Headland Surf Club end and turn back whenever you like.

Leash status. Dogs must stay on-leash on the boardwalk and pathway at all times. The adjacent beach has timed off-leash access in the early morning and evening rather than all day, and the dune and foreshore bushland reserves are off-limits. Sunshine Coast Council updated its dog rules from 3 July 2026, so the exact access points and times may have shifted - check the on-site signage at each beach access before you unclip.

Water. Drinking fountains, some with dog bowls, sit near the Alex and Mooloolaba surf clubs, and waste-bag stations run along the path. Still worth carrying your own water on a hot day.

Getting there. Metered parking runs along Alexandra Parade on the beach side, with free side-street parking further back. Sunbus routes along Alexandra Parade stop close to the path.

Nearby with the dogs. The Alex Surf Club deck and various Esplanade cafes take leashed dogs in their outdoor areas, so you can fold a coffee into the walk. Check council signage for the current off-leash times.

Best early, before 8am, to catch the quieter path and the morning off-leash beach window. Weekend mid-mornings are heavy with walkers, runners and cyclists, and at high tide the shrinking sand pushes everyone onto the boardwalk.

Sources

• New dog rules start 3 July 2026 | Sunshine Coast Council · sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
• Boardwalk Beach - Sunshine Coast Council · sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
• Alex Heads to Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast Walks · sunshinecoastwalks.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.