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)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Hastings Street, a popular shopping spot in Sunshine Coast. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

5/5(10 reviews)

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 Esplanade
Noosa Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

5/5(48 reviews)

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 spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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)

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 relaxing area.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Bulcock Beach
Underwater World Sea Life which includes interior views and marine life as well as a couple

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.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Top hotels in Lake Macdonald

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 2.871.042 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.871.042 ₫
3.158.146 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (727 reviews)
"Great cost / benefit."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is 2.949.059 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.949.059 ₫
3.243.965 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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)
"We had moved and was exhausted. We booked in the last few nights and an extra night and it felt spaceous, a relief from the chaoticness of our moving mess, takeaway, sunset, a wine and relax. The staff were great. The book in simple. Lovely view and relaxing."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.413.263 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
3.413.263 ₫
3.754.589 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms need a refurb - we have stayed various times & have noticed a lot of deterioration"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
4 out of 5
73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
"Great place - two storey accommodation clean but in need of updating. Our friends were upgraded to 133 which was outstanding and 5 star. Nearer to Tewantin than Noosaville but both walkable. Would definitely visit again"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Ivory Palms Resort
RACV Noosa Resort
RACV Noosa Resort
5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is 5.679.670 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
5.679.670 ₫
6.247.637 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,732 reviews)
"Fantastic destination for a family holiday. Perfect for our kids, ages 3 and 6. Really handy to have the shuttle bus down to Hastings st. Very attentive staff, excellent buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
4.5 out of 5
78 Narrows Road, North Maleny, QLD
The price is 11.058.972 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
11.058.972 ₫
12.164.869 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury B&B in North Maleny. Enjoy room service, in-room massages and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Egerton Nature Refuge and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
"We checked in and was helped by the owners getting all our luggage carried to cottage.... and it was such a wonderful surprise to have espresso martinis already made up with a cheese and cracker platter in the fridge. fresh local foods also were stocked so we didn't have to go anywhere for breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
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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
Eumundi showing signage, fashion and shopping

Eumundi

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Eumundi. You might want to make time for a stop at Eumundi Market or Eumundi Conservation Park.

Eumundi
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 Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
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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 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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