Maroochy River

Sunshine Coast

Photo by Leah Hinds
Photo by Leah Hinds

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

Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

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

P5,872
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise

Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise

P2,401
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

P6,611
per adult
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour

P2,955
per adult
Buderim Forest Flight Owl Encounter and Tour
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

P1,418
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

P1,219
per adult
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Maroochy River

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 P5,442 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,442
P5,987 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (754 reviews)
"The room was modern and had a great bathroom, the area itself was very commercial and there was difficulty for parking, but a parking station closeby had parking by the hour up to a maximum of $15. I did find the aircon blowing on the bed made it difficult to sleep and pillows were strange. Free ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is P11,070 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P11,070
P11,070 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,647 reviews)
"Great location, fantastic views"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is P7,154 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,154
P7,869 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Great ocean view. Great food in the bistro. Heated pool. We will be back👌"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,017 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,017
P7,719 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay in order to attend an event in Maroochydore"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Pelican Waters Resort

Pelican Waters Resort

4.5 out of 5
38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"What an amazing package for flights and stay at such a beautiful resort. So very very happy. We had a wonderful visit and we would definitely do it again."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
The price is P6,438 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P6,438
P7,082 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,625 reviews)
"We stayed many years ago and loved it back then, and have loved it this time also. Traveling backwards and forwards to the RBH, the water park and playground was a welcome return for our 2 children, not to mention the beautiful hot spa for ourselves. Thoroughly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Maroochy River

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Marcoola

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.

Marcoola
Coolum Beach featuring a beach and landscape views as well as a couple

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.

Coolum Beach
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Twin Waters

Twin Waters is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while you're in town.

Twin Waters
Maroochydore showing landscape views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Maroochydore

Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
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Cotton Tree

When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cotton Tree
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Buderim

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

Buderim

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