Lake Macdonald Travel Guide
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.
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"The property was average. We booked a room with a pool & ocean view, only to find the furniture in the room was situated to look away from the pool view. There was nothing unique or especially outstanding about the property. It was quite tired looking. Best feature: It's just a walk through the trees ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"No more"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
"Beautiful property, highly recommend"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
"Location exceptional. Room clea"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
"We booked 3 rooms over a year ago & requested to be near each other. On arrival rooms had not been allocated & we could not be near each other. The bathroom in renovated room smelt of sewer. Buildings are very tired, needs an upgrade. Suite very dated. Not a kitchen, just a microwave. Rooms not worth ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Villa Noosa Hotel
"Toilet was blocked. They sent someone on check in to plunge it but this morning the same problem.....not flushing"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lake Macdonald
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa Beach.
Mooloolaba
A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.
