Lake Macdonald Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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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 spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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 relaxing 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 family-friendly 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 Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Clean room staff was wonderful very helpful beautiful location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
staff were friendly and helpful, amenities were great and family friendly, pool area was great and meals we had there were up to or above expected. One waitress in the breakfast area, Bridgit, stood out with excellent customer service as I had laryngitis and couldn't talk much and as soon as she ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Staff and amenities
Reviewed on 29 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
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean but room probably needs some maintenance. Air ventilation grate near entrance hall requires some cleaning and probably repainting.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Beach Retreat Coolum
Staff were lovely, room neat and clean Deck chair could be lower you can’t relax on stools. Also hairdryer kept turn off which was annoying when I was running late for a funeral. But all and all a good place x
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
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 Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead 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.
