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.
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.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Very clean hotel, nice pool, would stay again
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
staff very helpful. Room comfortable. View excellent. Atmosphere very relaxing.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great location with lots of activities included for the price including kayaking and little caterman boats. Other options such as bike hire onsite at a reasonable price. Kangaroos around the grounds, right outside the apartment door. Staff were courteous and accommodating. The room itself was simple, ...
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families with young children. A little isolated with limited food options for older families or people who want to do things after 9pm
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
This was a very pleasant and relaxing place to stay. And good value too. We were fortunate to be in an apartment a fair way back off the fairly busy road, & also not too near the onsite restaurant & reception Pavilion, meaning it was quiet where we stayed. Our place was ground floor, the deck overlooked ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Ivory Palms Resort
Absolutely amazing accomodation to fit anyone’s needs. Travelling with our adult children and they were all wanting to extend our stay. Had a great time at the pool. 20 min walk to Gympie terrace and we hired a BBQ Pontoon boat and spent half the day on the water. Super easy check in, staff were ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
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.
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.
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 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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve.
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.
