Lake Macdonald

Sunshine Coast

Popular places to visit

Hastings Street which includes 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 coastal town and a beach

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 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 featuring a beach and a bay or harbor 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 showing 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

Things to do

Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

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

RM440
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience

Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa

RM742
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
Conondale National Park

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

RM1,793
per adult
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
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Private Double Island Point Wildlife Kayak or Surf Tour - Noosa

RM2,427
per adult
Private Double Island Point Wildlife Kayak or Surf Tour - Noosa
Fliteboard eFoil Experience for Two People in Noosa

Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa

RM621
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

RM444
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
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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 RM525 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
RM525
RM577 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Good size room with comfortable king bed but no kitchen pantry. Shower screen dated. No ocean view (despite booking saying otherwise). One bar phone cover. No supermarket nearby. But good beach access and quiet. Nice pool and reasonable gym."

Reviewed on 28 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 RM552 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM552
RM608 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great experience for our family. Very family friendly. Lots of free activities. Great having easy food options on site. We have been before and will be back."

Reviewed on 24 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 RM450 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM450
RM494 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Fantastic property,clean,spacious room comfortable bed. Helpful friendly staff. Great that breakfast was included in the price. Lots of good food selection. The property was walkable to the RSL club for dinner or to fast food places. We enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed on 27 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 RM1,061 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM1,061
RM1,061 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)
"Very clean and pleasant apartment. Easy check-in and good communication about departure procedure. Comfy bed. Shops and restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on 22 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 RM1,431 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
RM1,431
RM1,575 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,749 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
The price is RM629 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM629
RM629 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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

Noosaville showing 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 Keyser Island Conservation Park.

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 showing a beach and tropical scenes

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 street scenes and markets 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
Peregian Beach which includes a sandy beach

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.

Peregian Beach

Lake Macdonald