Alexandra Headland

Alexandra Headland - or Alex as the locals call it - is a seaside village with a whole lot of heart. It’s the perfect place to slow down and soak up the small-town warmth, filling your days with beach hangs and sundowners at the local surf club.

Picnics and sundowners at Alexandra Headland

Head out the door of your apartment, luxe beach house or cabin and in just a few minutes you’ll be sinking your toes in the sand or strolling on the many paths that weave along the coastline - don’t be surprised if you’re greeted with a friendly smile and G’day from the locals. 

Cool off with a dip in the pristine ocean, which is patrolled year round by the legends at the Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club, then throw a towel down and score a front row seat as local surfers seek out that magic point break where they can ride a perfect barrel. 

Surfer walking along at Alexandra Headland

Make the most of our beautiful front yard with a game of beach cricket and be sure to stick around for sunset as the sky turns into a technicolour rainbow of purple, orange and yellow. The sight is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. 

Fun on the sand, Alexandra Headland

Aspiring Tony Hawks will want to flex their skills at the Alex Skate Park, while just a few steps away you won’t find a better beach bar than The Alex Surf Club. Perched on the edge of the ocean so close you’ll taste the salt on your lips, bliss out to live music and sip on a cold craft beer or cocktail seven days a week. 

Foodies can get their coffee fix at Francis Bean Cafe and Milk and Beans, and fill up on delicate pastries and artisan bread at La Petite Souris. With the restaurants and bars of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore only a few minutes drive down the road, you’ll never go hungry in this stunning spot. 

Runners in the Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival, Alexandra Headland

Fitness junkies and aspiring athletes will want to bookmark The Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival - one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia. The event is timed to make the most of the ideal Queensland winter running conditions. Think: blue skies, low humidity and mild temperatures combined with a flat course.