First Bay Coolum
A lovely beach at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.7 rating across 384 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
First Bay is a lovely beach at Coolum Beach, on the Sunshine Coast. A strong 4.7 rating from 384 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved local spot.
The appeal is a beautiful, relaxed cove — a sheltered bay popular for swimming, surfing and soaking up the sun, framed by the headland and the coastal walk, right by the easygoing town of Coolum. It's a genuine local favourite and a lovely spot to spend part of a day.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal patrols, so check current details and swim between the flags where patrolled. Otherwise it's a free, easygoing spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 78
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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