Lake Macdonald

Sunshine Coast

Popular places to visit

Hastings Street featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba featuring a sandy beach and a coastal 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 Esplanade
Noosa Beach featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a family

Noosa Beach

Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach featuring a beach and a bay or harbor as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

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.

Bulcock Beach
Underwater World Sea Life featuring marine life and interior views as well as a couple

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.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Things to do

Smiling wahles

Noosa Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

P3,632
per adult
Noosa Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Canoe and emmerse yourself in nature

Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

P6,309
per adult
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Eumundi Markets, Sunshine Coast

Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa

P1,802
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting

Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast

P1,802
per adult
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

P6,079
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

P6,156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
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Top hotels in Lake Macdonald

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is P6,963 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P6,963
P7,659 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Good size room with comfortable king bed but no kitchen pantry. Shower screen dated. No ocean view (despite booking saying otherwise). One bar phone cover. No supermarket nearby. But good beach access and quiet. Nice pool and reasonable gym."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is P7,348 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P7,348
P8,082 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great experience for our family. Very family friendly. Lots of free activities. Great having easy food options on site. We have been before and will be back."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is P6,053 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P6,053
P6,659 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Fantastic property,clean,spacious room comfortable bed. Helpful friendly staff. Great that breakfast was included in the price. Lots of good food selection. The property was walkable to the RSL club for dinner or to fast food places. We enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

4 out of 5
179 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD
The price is P13,163 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P13,163
P13,163 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)
"Very clean and pleasant apartment. Easy check-in and good communication about departure procedure. Comfy bed. Shops and restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is P18,545 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P18,545
P20,399 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,749 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay at the RACV. We will def be returning"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Beach Retreat Coolum

Beach Retreat Coolum

4 out of 5
1750 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, QLD
The price is P8,706 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P8,706
P8,706 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay, proximity to the beach and shops was incredible- so close! The front desk staff were all lovely, cheerful and helpful! Would stay here again for sure!"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Beach Retreat Coolum
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald

Tewantin which includes general coastal views and a bay or harbor

Tewantin

Tewantin is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Noosa Marina and Tewantin Noosa Golf Club.

Tewantin
Noosaville showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
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Noosa North Shore

Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Noosa North Shore
Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

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 Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.

Noosa Heads
Sunshine Beach featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead while you're in town.

Sunshine Beach
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Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caribbean Bushland Reserve and Sunshine Beach.

Sunrise Beach

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