Federal Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
Popular places to visit

Hastings Street
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hastings Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Noosa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Noosa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mooloolaba Esplanade
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mooloolaba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Bulcock Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bulcock Beach during your travels in Sunshine Coast? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium during your holiday to Sunshine Coast. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Federal

RACV Noosa Resort
We stayed in a 3 bedroom with rooftop spa and it was very spacious and clean. Only constructive feedback would be to put a ceiling fan on the downstairs balcony. The free shuttle into town was awesome and a great service to have since the resort is out of town. Staff were great and helpful also. ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Noosa Lakes Resort
Lovely resort and friendly staff. The rooms could do with modernising. The kitchen had burn holes in the bench top and the upstairs balcony screen door was completely broken & unusable. Apart from that it was clean & spacious.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Great resort, clean and spacious apartment, convenient location. I accidentally left the headlights on the hire car our final night; the hotel staff were able to jump start it for us so we didn't miss our flight! Thanks for the help!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Ivory Palms Resort
The location, staff friendliness and how spacious and comfortable the house was the only down side was the burnt and mould
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Beach Retreat Coolum
Good sized room and very tidy. Great location
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Noosa Shores Resort
Clean, modern apartments, quiet location with great views
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Federal

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.

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 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 Hastings Street.

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 Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.
