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
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Byron Bay Gold Coast Brisbane Noosa Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
No exposed hanging hooks in the vanity area or rooms - this should be fixed asap The shower, vanity and toilet area is super small??? The safe was not working
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Bathroom was disgusting. Mould around shower screen and soap scum in the shower soap holder. Room carpet was covered in stains. Staff were generally very nice and polite
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Peaceful setting with trees and lake, Food menu disappointing
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Fantastic
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Royal Mail Hotel
Very clean and tidy, extras like cereal and chocolate complimentary. Great food and staff
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Great villa Would definitely return
Reviewed on Apr 23, 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 Noosa National Park and Laguna Lookout.
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National 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.
