Lake Macdonald
Sunshine Coast
Visit Lake Macdonald
Popular places to visit
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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.
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
Epic Play & Explore, Great Beach Drive 4X4 Adventure
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Absolute brilliant, well worth the experience
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Convenient location to beach and nice pool area.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great staff location away from things but plenty to do at the hotel menu needs improvements
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Wonderful engaged staff created us and loved that they sent us an email prior to our arrival date and asked what we would like for our suite and they upgraded us to the top floor of a two bedroom suite absolutely lovely the bathroom products were great and the coffee and milk frother were fantastic ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
I checked with the property re parking and was told each unit had an allocated parking space. What they failed to mention was that it was underground and height restricted. I arrived in a small camper and was unable to park!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Royal Mail Hotel
The room was tiny! No drawers, only a very small open wardrobe with 2 coat hangers. Nowhere to put cases. Bed right up against the wall so very awkward. There was a courtesy bus into Noosa but we only found out by talking to a staff member, lack of information off anyone . No lift so we had to carry ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.
Noosa North Shore
Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Laguna Lookout.
Sunshine Beach
Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National Park while you're in town.
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Peregian Beach or Lake Weyba.
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.
