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Alexandra Headland — Sunshine Coast Australia
Situated at a magnificent coastal area and featuring a large partolled surf beach, Alexandra Headland is popular amongst families and surfers.
Alexandra Headland is a relaxed town located within the popular Moroochy region on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. To the north of Alexandra Headland is lively Maroochydore with attractive Mooloolaba to the south.
Attractive parkland backs the beautiful beach at Alexandra Headland and is ideal for picnics or a pretty coastal walk. Alexandra Headland is home to Alex Surf Club and a large skate boarding area.
A few small shops can be found at Alexandra Headland, although it is just a short distance from the large shopping centre in Maroochydore and the magnificent shopping boutiques in Mooloolaba.
Climate
The Sunshine Coast has one of the highest sunshine readings in the world, averaging seven hours a day. The variation between summer and winter is much less than you experience in Europe, North America, and northern Asia.
Ocean temperatures range from 26 degrees Centigrade in summer to 19 degrees C in winter (79 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit).
Summer average temperatures between December and February range from a minimum 17 degrees Centigrade to 28 degrees C maximum (63 to 82 degrees F). Though there are warmer days the coastal areas enjoy sea breezes. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) temperatures range from 13 to 25 degrees C (55 to 77 degrees F). Winter (June to August) ranges from 7 to 22 degrees C (45 to 72 degrees F). Temperatures in the Blackall Range can be several degrees cooler.
Getting There
Alexandra Headland is just over 1 hours drive from Brisbane. The Bruce Highway is nearest highway to the coastal town.
* Images courtesy of Queensland Tourism
