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Arrival at Mooloolabah Beach

Due to ocean conditions, the event will be held exclusively at Mooloolaba and will consist of 4 loops, each 2.5 kilometres long, in 2024. Mooloolabah Beach is a popular tourist destination with significant urban development.

The Mooloolabah Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is the prominent landmark and influences arrival to Mooloolabah Beach. An extended accessible car parking space is available on the southern side to the Mooloolabah SLSC.

Extensive step free pathways from either side of the Mooloolabah SLSC direct pedestrians to the beach access points.

Satellite image of Mooloolaba Beach with labels for the Island Charity Swim. The markings are red dots for additional bins, sky blue rectangular markings for assigned disability parking, red broken lines for mobility mats, and yellow arrows for temporary vehicle access. Designated sections are labeled in green and yellow. The finish line is marked by orange lines and is near the medical section and time zone.
The Mooloolabah Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is a prominent landmark and influences arrival to Mooloolabah Beach. The extended accessible car parking space available on the southern side of the Mooloolabah SLSC is full of cars. To the right is a yellow sign for a pedestrian lane and next to it are shrubs and bushes used in the landscaping of the area. Trees that have abundant foliage offer shade to the surrounding area.
Driveway to the accessible car parking space of the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club building. Parking spaces are marked by white lines to assist drivers in parking their cars accurately. Trees that have abundant foliage offer shade to the surrounding area. The rear end of the building is visible in this image.
The driveway to the accessible parking sign close to Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club's rear side is close to the shore. The accessible parking space can be distinguished by the yellow marking lines. Before this space is two no-stopping parking signs with a strikethrough S. On the wall of the venue is a red Towaway Zone. There is a bike parking zone on the right, while at the end of the driveway are two transport vehicles with yellow rescue boards on top.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Rustling trees & leaves
  3. Moving vehicles
  4. Birds screetching
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Salt
  3. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  4. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Traffic congestion anxiety
  3. Excitement
  4. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Urban environment
  2. People exercising
  3. Congested vehicle parking
  4. Coastal shrubs & mowed grass
  5. External weather conditions

Finish line at Island Charity Swim

Access to the finish line and festival of activities of the Island Charity swim is down the concrete ramp and accessible beach matting directly in front of the Mooloolabah SLSC. Moving onto the blue accessible beach matting the finish line and festival activities are toward the right and situated underneath the Life Saving Tower. As a popular tourist location large numbers of swimmers, surfers and sunbathers frequent the beach. During the event the Radio Station Mix FM will be live broadcasting with amplified music and announcements.

Cemented pathway at the back of Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club building. Several people are sitting on the edges of this pathway, witnessing the beautiful sunset. In front of them is a landscape with blue flags that have fish, coral, and water bubble graphical designs. There is a staircase with metal handrails on the left. Directly opposite this position is the Mooloolaba Lifeguard Tower. Found on the beach sand are other designs of flags, tents, water scooters, and more.
A closer view of the Mooloolaba Lifeguard Tower. There are two tents near it that are full of people for the Island Charity Swim event. On the metal fence of this area are Island Charity Swim posters which contain relevant information and the sponsors of this exciting event. A sloping platform going down connects to the beach sand. Found on the beach sand are blue tents, water scooters, signboards, and transport vehicles with yellow rescue boards on top.
The image shows the white beach communication board placed near the tent within the Mooloolaba Lifeguard Tower. On the left side are metal rubbish bins with canopy covers, and the coffee machine with coffee cups on top of it of Hustle and Flow can be seen from this position. Next to them is the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club (MSLSC) members-only entrance. In front of the venue is a small landscape with blue flags that have fish, coral, and water bubble graphical designs.
View in front of the Mooloolaba Lifeguard Tower. The tower is elevated by the stonewall and is protected by a metal fence. There is a narrow blue pathway that forms a T line. Just below the Mooloolaba Lifeguard Tower is a section with a small tent with red bags and orange safety cones. There are a number of tents at the tail of the T blue pathway.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Crashing waves
  2. Birds screeching
  3. Radio broadcasts
  4. Directional instructions
  5. People cheering
Smell

Smells

  1. Coast air
  2. Salt
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Damp clothing
Touch

Feel

  1. Sand
  2. Occasional sea spray
  3. Close proximity anxiety
  4. Excitement
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Sunbathers
  2. Surfers & swimmers
  3. Glare & reflections
  4. Colour contrasts (ocean, sky, sand)
  5. External weather conditions

Bathrooms at the Finish Line (Mooloolaba Beach)

The closest public bathrooms to the finish line are located on the southern side of the Mooloolabah Surf Life Saving Club. The facility includes an accessible bathroom with a baby change table. Step free entrance from the car park joins the pathways leading to these bathrooms.

The pathway leading to the closest public bathrooms to the finish line is grey and has a rough-looking surface. Bathrooms can be found on the southern side of the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. There is a string of triangular flags with bright colors on the left of this pathway that is laced upon tree trunks and metal posts. On the right side are metal handrails and rubbish bins. The bathrooms have green, brown, and grey paint.
Side view of the public bathrooms closest to the finish line of Island Charity Swim at Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. The bathrooms are concealed by the white fence and brown metal bars on top of the green wall. On the sides of this public bathroom are large Pandanus shrubs, a type of plant from the palm family that has parallel leaf venation. Seen to the back is the accessible parking space of the venue.
A closer view of the space in front of the toilets. Separating the bathroom doors and the white fence is a grey-tiled floor. The ceiling is cream white and has brown wooden roofing frames. Each toilet has blue-painted doors and white walls. Aside from the natural light that can pass through the white metal fence, there are artificial lights mounted close to the ceiling, illuminating the entire area.
Inside look at the accessible bathrooms closest to the finish line of Island Charity Swim at Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club. There is a metal toilet seat with grab bars. On the left corner are rolls of tissue paper close to the metal toilet seat. There is a small sky-blue rubbish bin, a metal wash basin, and a baby change table in the right corner. The room has white walls and a grey-tiled floor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Excited peopled
  2. Children playing
  3. Running water
  4. Flushing toilets
  5. Bowel movements
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Damp
  3. Coastal air
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Bowel & bladder movements
  2. Splashing water
  3. Sanitary anxiety
  4. Relief
  5. Change in floor surface
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Decorative flags
  3. People queuing
  4. Reflective surfaces
  5. Trees & gardens

Arrival & Registration at Mudjimba Beach

In most Island Charity Swim events the main Registration and start line is at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club, but due to ocean conditions the event will be held exclusively at Mooloolaba.

The low swept cream coloured building sits in the middle of a recreational reserve next to the Harry Stuart Memorial Park. Car parking separates the surf life saving club from the park and the public toilet facilities.

A satellite image of the registration area and the start line of Island Charity Swim at Mudjimba Beach from Google Maps. The satellite image can be divided into three: a residential area and the main highway, a green forest, and the Mudjimba beach sand and waters. The registration area can be accessed through Mudjimba Esplanade Road, which leads to Mudjimba Life Saving Club (marked by a red pin), the registration center. The start line is at Mudjimba Lifeguard (marked by a grey pin).
Open space park area next to Mudjimba Esplanade Road and in front of Mudjimba Life Saving Club. The park area is separated by the main highway through a grey cemented section and white edge line pavement marking and can be identified by the pine trees lined in front. Each parking bay is separated by a white line and a yellow bump in front. The club is a low-swept cream-colored building that sits in the middle of a recreational reserve next to the Harry Stuart Memorial Park.
White zebra crossing that leads to a cemented pathway next to the Power Memorial Park sign within the beautiful, healthy landscape and large trees. The pathway leads to the side of Mudjimba Life Saving Club, which has bike racks, indicated by the inverted steel curves. A number of cars can be seen on the driveway to the left that connects to the Mudjimba beach park run and public toilet facilities. The entire venue is adorned with lush greenery, creating a refreshing atmosphere of nature.
A closer look at the bike rack and the side of the Mudjimba Life Saving Club following the grey cemented pathway that is composed of square granite blocks. There is a wooden post on the right with a Coastal Pathway signboard showing a graphical drawing of the coastal area of Mudjimba Beach. There is a spacious grassland area behind the cream-colored club building where chickens can be seen grazing.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Excited people
  2. Birds chirping
  3. Rustling leaves
  4. Moving vehicles
  5. External weather conditions
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Café & cooking smells (occasional)
  3. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
  4. Sunscreen
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Anticipation
  3. Physical movement
  4. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Tall trees & green grass
  2. Shaded areas
  3. Children playing
  4. Parked vehicles
  5. People with surfboards

Start line at Charity Island Swim

Access to the start line of the Charity Island swim is via the beach track from the left of the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. The beach track is a 50m soft sand pathway to the life saving tower overlooking the Mudjimba Beach. The start line will be set up on the hard sand with Mudjimba Island (Old Woman Island) a dominant feature situated 1km directly offshore.

To the left of Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club is an unpaved, 50-meter soft sand pathway leading to the Mudjimba Lifeguard tower overlooking the Mudjimba beach. Before entering this narrow pathway, metal rubbish bins with canopy covers and an infographic poster can be seen close to each other on the right side. The lush green forest that separates the beach from the main building is barricaded by a hip-high wooden fence.
The lifeguard tower at Mudjimba Beach is a white structure with two glass windows and a balcony that provides lifeguards with a closer view of the shore and allows for easy movement. Below the tower is a black and yellow transport vehicle with a yellow lifeguard rescue board on top. The tower can be accessed through a ladder. Right after the tower is a Pandanus shrub, a type of plant from the palm family. The blue water of the beach is visible from this position.
Mudjimba Beach has lots of visitors, as seen by several footmarks that create small shallow holes in the sand. The hard sand, which is a dominant feature situated 1km directly offshore, is the start line at Charity Island Swim. This starting line can be identified by the orange safety cones, a yellow signboard, and a small machine that holds a small yellow surfboard.
A closer view of the orange safety cones, yellow signboard, and a small machine that holds a small yellow surfboard close to Mudjimba beach water. The mesmerizing rhythmic rise and fall of the water’s surface is also captured in this image. On the right side is an elevated section with a few grasses. From this location, you can catch a glimpse of Mudjimba Island in the distance.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Crashing waves
  2. Rustling leaves
  3. Bird screeching
  4. Aircraft sounds (occasional)
  5. Directional instructions
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Salt
  3. Sunscreen
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Damp clothing
Touch

Feel

  1. Sand
  2. Walking exertion (soft sand)
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Ocean spray (during windy conditions)
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Ocean & waves
  2. Coastal trees & shrubs
  3. Expansive beach line
  4. Open space
  5. External weather conditions

Bathrooms at registration & start line

Public bathrooms are located across from the carpark at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club in the Harry Stuart Memorial Garden. The facility includes an accessible bathroom with baby change table plus an accessible bathroom with shower.

A step free entrance from the carpark joins a ramped access to the public facility. Surrounding the bathroom facility is an extensive children's playground, picnic tables and BBQ's.

Accessible sign in white and blue and diagonal yellow-line marks at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club carpark. A step-free entrance from the carpark joins a ramped access to the Mudjimba Park Toilets situated within the Harry Stuart Memorial Garden. The name of the memorial garden is etched on a green signboard behind the two white ”Disabled excepted” parking signs. Underneath the tall trees with large canopy covers are plant boxes full of shrubs and leaf litter.
Narrow pathway with rough surfaces connected to the public bathrooms at Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club in Harry Stuart Memorial Garden. The bathrooms have blue-painted walls with accessible signs. There is a blue Power Park shade sails with ropes in front of the bathrooms as well as on the playground filled with red slides, a jungle gym, and climbers. A number of picnic tables with BBQ grill plates are accessible near the playground. Tall trees are on the boundaries of the memorial park.
Accessible bathrooms at Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. Directly opposite the bathroom doors are light blue walls with mini ribs. On the white wall to the right of the door are Unisex & Accessible Toilet signs and a Baby Change sign. The floor is made of black tiles. Most of the bathroom doors are open, signaling that there were no guests currently using the toilet rooms.
Inside the public bathrooms at Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club. There is a metal accessible toilet with grab bars, a metal wash basin, a liquid hand soap dispenser mounted on the white wall, a grey rubbish bin, and a baby change table inside. The floor is made of black tiles, and the ceiling is high.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Excited people
  2. Occasional shouting
  3. Running water
  4. Flushing toilets
  5. Aircraft sounds (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  2. Damp
  3. Coastal air
  4. External weather conditions
  5. BBQ aroma (distant, occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Bowel & bladder movements
  2. Sanitary anxiety
  3. Wet
  4. Relief
  5. Change in floor surface
Sight

Sight

  1. Children playing
  2. Adults with prams
  3. Reflections
  4. Parked vehicles
  5. External weather conditions
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