There is plenty of free parking everywhere .... along the beach area. If staying for long term would need to ask Council. 2 Excellent caravan parks in Mooloolaba. Enjoy

Sunshine coast airport (MCY) or Brisbane Airport (BNE). From Brisbane you have to catch a train and a bus.

No roos in Mooloolaba, try Australia zoo

Not far on Kawana beach they do

No you won't be able too bring your own barby. Best to have some kind soul go and claim a vacant one, if there is one, at around 3pm. You could also try the river front at Cotton Tree, there are a few more there. Or further north of Maroochydore, on the Maroochy River front.....bonus....amazing sunsets. Happy Christmas. ... Sharon

Dogs are no longer allowed on the beach at all, even on leash, this has been a recent change by the local council. But the park along the beach and the walking track is on leash dog friendly and so are most of the cafes.

Hi - yes there are a limited number of BBQ's on the beach. If you google image Loo with a View, Mooloolaba, you will see the main tourist structure, built around the public toilets! The BBQ's are in the park just south of the Loo. I don't believe there are any opportunities to book them - first in, first served. Most people are happy to share them. There is a walkway/cycle path that extends (with a couple of detours) for 20km south to Caloundra, and effectively 50km north to Noosa. There are BBQ's at various spots along the path. If you are here in summer holidays, and you are driving a car, get to the beach early - definitely before 10.00 am to get a carpark. School holidays are december - mid January. Lots of people come up from Brisbane so it gets crowded. Don't expect good accomodation deals at this time. As for the BBQ, if you can't get one at Mooloolaba beach, walk south along the path towards the Spit (good fish and chip shops too), as there are more BBQ's there. Enjoy your visit.