Getting to Coolum

Wondering how to get to Coolum? Here are details on flying, the closest airports, driving from Brisbane, and travelling to Coolum by rail.

Flying to Coolum

Coolum's closest airport is the Sunshine Coast Airport at Marcoola near Maroochydore. Most Australian capital cities have flights to the Sunshine Coast Airport which is approximately a 15 minute drive north on the Sunshine Motorway to Coolum. For international travellers, Brisbane is the closest airport. It is approximately a 80 minute drive north on the Bruce Highway to Coolum.
 
Both airports have door to door bus transfer services to your accommodation in Coolum. Taxis, limousine services and car hire are also readily available from the airports.
 
There are three major airline companies that fly to Noosa. These are Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger Airways.
 

Driving to Coolum

Coolum is approximately a 80 minute drive north of Brisbane along the Bruce Highway. Take the Coolum signed exit at Coolum intersection and follow the signs along the North Arm Yandina Creek Road. If you're arriving from the north, Coolum is approximately 1 1/4 hour south of Gympie also on the Bruce Highway. Take the Coolum signed exit at Coolum intersection and travel along the North Arm Yandina Creek Road to Coolum.

Coolum's major bus company is Greyhound Australia which travels to most destinations in Australia including Coolum. For details on schedules and rates visit  Greyhound Australia .
 

Travelling to Coolum by Rail

Queensland Rail offers services with rail bus links from Brisbane Central and Roma Street stations to Nambour on the Sunshine Coast where Sunbus will collect passengers and travel to Coolum. Tickets can be purchased as one ticket through Queensland Rail. Train times and ticket prices can be found on the internet by searching www.translink.com.au

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