Mudjimba, Queensland


Mudjimba is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia, and forms part of the Maroochydore urban centre.

History

Mudjimba gets its name from the local plant, the Midyam bush.

Geography

Mudjimba Island sits about off the coast.. The island forms part of the suburb and is protected as part of the Maroochy River Conservation Park. The island is known as Old Woman Island, and is associated with an Aboriginal legend of two women who stranded on the island who gathered the Midyam berries as food.
This is arguably the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast Region.

Transport

is located adjacent to the suburb; the Sunbus depot is near the airport.

Attractions

Recently the ex-HMAS Brisbane was scuttled five kilometres off the coast.

Amenities

Mudjimba is home to the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. The club was founded in 1996.