
Third Bay
A lovely coastal spot at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.5 rating across 15 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Third Bay sits at Coolum Beach, one of the Sunshine Coast's relaxed coastal towns in Queensland. A 4.5 rating from 15 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a beautiful, quieter slice of the coast — a lovely bay with sand, water and coastal surrounds, a genuine favourite for a swim, a walk, a relaxed day or simply soaking up the seaside setting along the lovely Coolum coastline. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches and coastal spots have changing conditions, tides and seasonal considerations, so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Otherwise it's a free spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and swim between the flags where patrolled.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 00:00 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 65
- Popularity
- 36
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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