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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alexandra Headland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alexandra Headland

With a population of 4.593, Alexandra Headland is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alexandra Headland has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Alexandra Headland

EcoTekk Sunshine Coast Electric Bike Tours
Tours•Bike Tour

When to visit Alexandra Headland

Alexandra Headland in August
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandra Headland in August
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alexandra Headland

Plane

When flying to Alexandra Headland, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alexandra Headland include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandra Headland departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra Headland is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 89 km from Alexandra Headland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Alexandra Headland, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alexandra Headland include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandra Headland departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra Headland is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 89 km from Alexandra Headland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Alexandra Headland

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Alexandra Headland

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,672 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandra Headland

Most booked hotels in Alexandra Headland

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Alex Beach Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Mandolin Beachfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Alex Seaside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$266+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Hiring a car in Alexandra Headland

Hiring a car in Alexandra Headland costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandra Headland.

Expect to pay $1.72 per litre in Alexandra Headland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.62 and $27.49.

Hiring a car in Alexandra Headland costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandra Headland.

Expect to pay $1.72 per litre in Alexandra Headland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.62 and $27.49.