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The Surf Club Mooloolaba Visual Story

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Arrival at The Surf Club Mooloolaba

The Surf Club Mooloolaba is a large facility constructed with timber, stone, and glass features. The Club is located on The Esplanade in Mooloolaba, overlooking the beach, and surrounded by parks, gardens, restaurants, and shops. Parking consists of 1-hour parking on The Esplanade near the main entrance of the Club. An accessible car parking space is located near the entrance, and one at the back of the Club.

Additional parking includes accessible car parking spaces in car parks within the local area. There is a Courtesy Bus servicing Mooloolaba, Buderim, and Kawana, picking up and dropping off members and guests, 5 days a week. Bookings can be made by contacting 0407 624 667 during Bus operating hours.

A wide-angle view of the entrance to a modern building labelled "Mooloolaba." A flight of stairs with handrails and truncated domes leads up to glass double doors, flanked by stone walls. A ramp with railings is on the left. A wall-mounted sign reads 'Welcome, enjoy your visit!' Below it, a banner displays 'BAYVIEW Bar & Bites'. Palm trees are visible on the left.
The accessible parking is marked with yellow lines. Next to it, bicycle racks and a landscape of plants and trees. To the right, a two-way road with pedestrian markings. On the left, step-free access to a pathway leading to the ramp. Orange metal railings and landscape plants border the left. The facility building, with a modern design and stairs with handrails, bears the facility logo. Tall buildings are visible in the background. Road signs are visible.
In the foreground, a pedestrian crossing leads to a building with a prominent sign reading "The Surf Club Mooloolaba". The architecture showcases dark tones with vertical wood panelling. Entry to the building is provided by stairs and a ramp with handrails. Palm trees and landscape plants flank the front and sides of the building. The ocean fills the backdrop.
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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicles & traffic sounds
  2. Children laughing & playing
  3. Waves crashing
  4. Trees rustling
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Ocean air
  2. Pine trees and grass
  3. Food & drink aromas
  4. Vehicles exhaust (occasional)
  5. Sunscreen scent (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces (bitumen/concrete)
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Anxiety (parking & orientation)
  4. Salt air
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Parked vehicles
  2. Views over beach
  3. Pedestrians
  4. Gardens & trees
  5. People in swimwear

Entrance & Reception

Access to the entrance is via stairs or a ramp that leads to automatic glass sliding doors. Upon entry, members can swipe their card on entry to potentially win a prize. Visitors are greeted by the reception team and are directed to their desired area of the Club. Continuing to right of reception and moving straight ahead, stairs and a lift are located on the left of the wide corridor leading up to Bayview Bar and Bites.

Along the corridor, there are large glass windows on the right offering views over the street, allowing natural light to illuminate the space and guiding towards the entrance of the Boathouse Restaurant and Bar. The walls are adorned with large murals of surf lifesavers and the floor is varnished timber.

The entrance features an automatic glass sliding door equipped with a non-slip mat. A sign reading "Welcome. Enjoy your Visit!" is placed overhead. Posters are affixed to the glass door. Inside, the interior features a wooden wall with posters and timber flooring. A bench chair is positioned before the entrance, along with an automatic wet umbrella wrapper.
To the left is a desk and a small retail shop displaying T-shirts and jackets on a wooden display rack. A machine stands in front with posters placed on top. To the right is a red mat bearing the facility name and logo. The interior features a high ceiling with large posters and imagery decorating the walls and ceiling. The floor has timber and the ceiling has a wooden slat design. Large indoor plants are also visible.
To the left is a small retail shop displaying T-shirts and jackets on a wooden display rack. Digital machines stand in front. To the right is a staircase equipped with handrails and truncated domes. A free-standing banner is positioned on the right. Adjacent is a lift. The interior features a high ceiling with large posters and imagery decorating the walls and ceiling. The floor has timber, and the ceiling has a wooden slat design with light fixtures. Large indoor plants are also visible.
A staircase with handrails and truncated domes. A directional sign reading "Bayview" is painted on the wall alongside another poster. A free-standing banner stands on the right. Adjacent is a lift. The interior has a high ceiling adorned with large posters and imagery of a man in a surfing position. The floor is timber with a red mat featuring the facility name. The ceiling has a wooden slit design with light fixtures. Large indoor plants are visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions from staff
  2. Sliding doors
  3. Beeping & buzzing
  4. Vehicles sounds (faint)
  5. Footsteps
Smell

Smells

  1. Fragrances & perfumes
  2. Food aromas (faint)
  3. Cleaning products (mild)
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Coastal air
Touch

Feel

  1. Handling ID & membership cards
  2. Changing surfaces (tiles/timber)
  3. Interpersonal anxiety
  4. Floor may be slippery when wet
  5. Hungry & thirsty
Sight

Sight

  1. Reception area
  2. Surf lifesaving memorabilia
  3. People queuing
  4. Natural light
  5. High ceilings

The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar

Moving beyond the wide corridor from reception and into the Boathouse Restaurant an Bar reveals a large expansive space that can become crowded on popular days and times. To the immediate left are the amenities including an accessible bathroom. Also further to the left are high top tables and chairs and of comfortable couches.

Directly ahead is the main restaurant and bar, with extensive seating options from high bar stool tables and dining table options with direct views over the beach. To the right is the restaurant cashier where orders are placed and paid. Advancing past the cashier on the right is an another corridor to locate the Coffee Spot. The floor changes from timber to tile to carpet including design changes.

To the left is an area with carpet. The bar is in the middle, surrounded by high tables and chairs. An indoor plant decorates the left. To the right is an area with a timber floor and a wooden partition. The reception desk is further ahead. A Keno machine and a free-standing banner are in the middle. Posters, photos, flat-screen TVs, and wall decorations adorn the upper wall. A replica of a man on a surfboard is atop the wooden partition. The ceiling is white with LED lights and a ceiling fan.
The restaurant and bar is a spacious area with arranged high-top tables and chairs. To the left, flat-screen TVs are mounted on the wall. Indoor plants border the middle. To the right, a large framed decoration is mounted on the wall. Posters and decorations surround the area. The floor is timber, transitioning to carpet, and the ceiling is glass.
The bar has a circular counter with large posters on the facade. Behind it, a display rack showcases wines and liquors. A big flatscreen TV is mounted overhead. On the right, there's a seating area with high tables and chairs, adorned with more flatscreen TVs, posters, and a surfing-themed decoration. On the left, a large projection board is present. The floor transitions from timber to carpet and tiles. The ceiling has rectangular accents with LED lights and ceiling fans.
A seating area with high tables and chairs, featuring flatscreen TVs. A signage for accessible toilets is affixed to the middle walls. On the left, a small retail area displays clothing for sale. Wall fans and decorations are visible. The floor transitions from timber to carpet. Posters and signages surround the space. The ceiling has rectangular accents with LED lights and ceiling fans.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Moving of tables & chairs
  3. Clinking of glassware & cutlery
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Waves crashing
Smell

Smells

  1. Food aromas
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Coastal air (when windows opened)
  4. Coffee & alcoholic beverages
  5. Carpet & fabrics
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  3. Hungry & thirsty
  4. Anticipation
  5. Calm & relaxed
Sight

Sight

  1. View of ocean
  2. People eating & drinking
  3. Glare & reflections
  4. Queuing at bar & cashier
  5. Signage & memorabilia

Bayview Bar and Bites

Around the corner from the reception, take the elevator or 15 steps up to an outward opening glass door to level 2. A seating area with couches and high-top tables and chairs is located upon entering this level. To the left of the stairs and elevator is Bayview Bar and Bites. Through the doorway, to the right is the reception and bar area.

Moving straight ahead the timber floor changes to carpet indicating the start of the dining area with low set tables and chairs, high top tables and chairs, and offering views over Mooloolaba beach. To the left are the bathrooms, accessible through an inward-opening manual door. The bathrooms include male and female toilets, as well as an accessible unisex toilet.

To the right is a lift, with a stairway beside it featuring handrails and truncated domes. Adjacent is a wall adorned with artificial foliage decoration. Tables and chairs are arranged in the area. The ceiling is timber with LED lights, and the floor transitions from carpet to timber.
To the left is a reception desk with a white front adorned with foliage decoration. On top are a computer, swiping machines, and indoor plant decoration. Lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling. To the right is a couch with a coffee table, with a mirror hanging on the wall. Curtains are pulled to the sides. The ceiling is timber with LED lights and air conditioning, and the floor transitions from carpet to timber.
In the middle is a reception desk with a white front adorned with foliage decoration. On top are a computer, swiping machines, and indoor plant decoration. A fridge filled with beverages is positioned at the back. To the left is a carpeted area with barrel decorations. To the right, movable chairs and tables are arranged. A decoration of a man on a surfboard position is also visible. The ceiling features white LED lights and air conditioning, and the floor transitions from carpet to timber.
A spacious area with high-top tables and chairs. Further in, low-set chairs are arranged. Light fixtures hang overhead. The floor transitions from timber to grey carpet. A large barrel decoration sits in the middle with a vase and a banner on top. The wall features aqua paint with a surfboard decoration. A large retractable banner is positioned in the middle. The ceiling features white LED lights and air conditioning.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Music
  3. People talking & laughing
  4. Clinking of cutlery & glasses
  5. Beeping & buzzing
Smell

Smells

  1. Food aromas
  2. Controlled air environment
  3. Coastal air (when windows are opened)
  4. Coffee & drink aromas
  5. Carpets & fabrics
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing surfaces (timber/carpet)
  2. Elevated heart rate (stairs)
  3. Hungry & thirsty
  4. Close proximity to others (when busy)
  5. Feeling of elevation
Sight

Sight

  1. Ocean views
  2. Nautical themed decorations
  3. People eating & drinking
  4. Reflections & glare
  5. Downlights & fairy lights

Beach Access

To access the beach in front of The Surf Club Mooloolaba, there is a concrete ramp and beach matting. The beach matting is typically available, except in severe weather. To use the Mobi-Chair beach wheelchair, pre-register on the Sunshine Coast Council website or visit the lifesaving club’s website.

Pre-bookings aren’t essential, but recommended to ensure availability. On arrival, approach the Lifeguards at the Patrol Tower to retrieve the beach wheelchair. The closest public bathrooms are 40m on the south side of the clubhouse via a step-free pathway and include an accessible bathroom.

A paved pathway leads to a two-storey building with a balcony adorned with colourful banners. A tropical tree stands tall beside it. Flags on poles flank the building, with two red structures resembling phone booths or information stands nearby. A blackboard sign is on the left. The sky is overcast, with buildings in the background. Bicycle racks are visible.
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Front view of a two-storey facility building with a spacious concourse and glass railings. A drink retail shop is on the left next to the first aid room. Beside it, a tractor and an entrance sign read "MSLSC Members Only," with an orange bollard. The upper floor has arranged seating chairs. To the right is a grass area with landscaped plants.
Entrance for members. On the left, a tractor; on the right, an entrance with a sign "MSLSC Members Only," marked by an orange bollard. A beach wheelchair is positioned nearby. To the right, is a grass area with landscaped plants. Inside, two rubbish bins are on the left.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Music (distant)
  3. Announcements from lifeguards
  4. Sudden shouts
  5. Wind
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal & ocean air
  2. Humidity (seasonal)
  3. Sunscreen
  4. Sand
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Sandy feet
  2. Anxiety & fear
  3. Wet (when swimming)
  4. Excitement & anticipation
  5. Wet & sandy clothes
Sight

Sight

  1. Ocean & water
  2. Beach matting
  3. Aquatic wheelchair
  4. People swimming & sunbathing
  5. Waves crashing

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

At 5:00 am on the 25th of April each year, around 10,000 community members gather at Mooloolaba Beach for the ANZAC Day Dawn service to honour all Australians who have served or are currently serving. The event includes the Nippers and features the laying of wreaths. During the minute silence, surf boats off the shore raise their oars and the event also features the appearance of a lone light horseman patrolling the shoreline.

Veterans wanting to participate in the march should meet at the southern club car park by 4:30 am. A gate to the left of The Surf Club entrance (north side) provides access for wheelchair users or with mobility issues. The gate enters into a restricted area, so will be attended by a security member.

A ramp with handrails and truncated domes, bordered by landscape plants and a wooden fence. Signages affixed to a pole, including a large feather signage with the facility name. A metal louvre and gate secure the entrance, bearing a banner that reads "MSLSC MEMBERS ONLY". Palm trees are visible. An orange metal railing secures the space. The ocean is in the background.
A shaded structure in front of a facility building with wooden beams and corrugated roofing, facing the beach. Metal railing, trees, and grass border the front. Stools are arranged in front, and rubbish bins are placed against the wall.
A shaded structure stands in front of a facility building, featuring wooden beams and corrugated roofing, facing the beach. Metal railing, trees, and grass border the area. Stools are arranged upfront, with rubbish bins against the wall. The beach, with a few swimmers, is visible in front, and further ahead, the patrol tower can be seen.
An image showing the ANZAC Day Dawn service with a crowd gathered on the beachfront. The crowd stood on the shore with the sea in the background.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Announcements
  2. Trumpets
  3. Solemn speeches
  4. Waves crashing
  5. Quiet talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Ocean smells
  2. Fresh air
  3. Coffee & food aromas (distant)
  4. Damp sand
  5. Fragrances and deodorants
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others (crowds)
  2. Aching legs & feet (standing)
  3. Anxiety (crowds & noise)
  4. Nervousness
  5. Change in floor surfaces (sand, bitumen)
Sight

Sight

  1. Large crowds
  2. People in military uniforms
  3. Light horseman
  4. Barricades
  5. Large digital screens
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