Lake Macdonald
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.
Things to do
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play All Day
Epic Play & Explore, Great Beach Drive 4X4 Adventure
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great location. A short walk to shops and Sunshine Plaza. Paid $20.00 for on site overnight parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast provided was a great start for the day :)
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Friendly staff, gym, beautiful pool area, restaurant on site. Only complaints were broken hair dryer and no complimentary coffee.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Would not stay here again. It is more of a family place and tthere were tonnes of kids given the holiday season. The property is very tired and given the nightly cost, did not feel it was warranted. Restaurant menu was average at best.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Always great stay
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Great staff, room and resort Very happy
Reviewed on 28 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.
