Lake Macdonald
Sunshine Coast
Visit Lake Macdonald
Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Bathroom shower leaked water had to ise the towels every time we had a shower only 2 sachets of coffee for a weekend stay carpets were stained and bubbled
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Everything was wonderful, breakfast, pool and staff but I didn’t give a 5 out of 5 because the bed was so hard.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Overall property has a lot of features, things to do and beautiful lobby. The yard and pool could use a good cleanup
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
If you have small children then this is a great resort. We didn’t go swimming as there were always so many children in the pool and spa. The buffet breakfast was great. I didn’t personally like the other food options that much. Lacked taste and appeared to be mass cooked. Check-in process was easy ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Keyser Island Conservation Park and Lake Weyba.
Noosa North Shore
Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Noosa Heads
Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Yunaman Bushland Reserve and Noosa National Park.
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Ed Webb Park while you're in town.
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the area.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.
