Lake Macdonald Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast

Popular places to visit

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

Hastings Street

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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 showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

5/5(10 reviews)

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 which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

5/5(48 reviews)

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

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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 which includes interior views and marine life 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

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 ₹10,075 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹10,075
₹11,082 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place Nice location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 ₹10,928 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
₹10,928
₹12,021 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Old and tired. Great location great pool."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 ₹9,115 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
₹9,115
₹10,027 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
"Was a lovely experience thanks to all the staff"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 ₹18,249 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
₹18,249
₹18,249 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"Central, peacful and full of activities All the family enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 ₹28,484 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
₹28,484
₹31,362 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,751 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay at the RACV. We will def be returning"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Beach Retreat Coolum

Beach Retreat Coolum

4 out of 5
1750 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,388 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
₹12,388
₹12,388 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 26 Sept 2025

Beach Retreat Coolum
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald

Tewantin showing general coastal views and a bay or harbour

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 featuring general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.

Noosaville
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Noosa North Shore

Travellers 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 featuring tropical scenes and a beach

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 National Park.

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

Sunshine Beach

Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like 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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