Kawana Waters Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ocean, breaking waves, shoreline and vegetated sand dunes at Buddina beach, Kawana on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Ocean, breaking waves, shoreline and vegetated sand dunes at Buddina beach, Kawana on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Point Cartwright lighthouse view from the rocks area.
Sunset over Mooloolaba
Sun rising at Point Cartwright.

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Where to stay in Kawana Waters

Mooloolaba showing a sandy beach, landscape views and rugged coastline

Buddina

Buddina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buddina Beach and Point Cartwright.

Buddina
Aerial view of a residential district at Bokarina Foreshore Bushland Reserve along the coastline in Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia.

Bokarina

While visiting Bokarina, you might make a stop by sights like Sunshine Coast Stadium and Warana Beach.

Bokarina
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Wurtulla

While visiting Wurtulla, you might make a stop by sights like Currimundi Lake and Currimundi Lake Conservation Park.

Wurtulla
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Warana

While Warana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sunshine Coast Stadium and Kawana Beach.

Warana
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

4.5 out of 5
9 Florey Boulevard Birtinya QLD
The price is NZ$177 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$177
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean the service was great

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

2 out of 5
42 Lowanna Dr Buddina QLD
The price is NZ$176 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$176
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Room was clean and the 2 bedroom apartment was spacious. Really nice mexican restaurant named VIDA We would stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

3.5 out of 5
136 Pt Cartwright Drive Buddina QLD
The price is NZ$178 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$178
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
The room was immaculate and staff were very friendly and accomadating

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective

2 out of 5
42 Lowanna Dr Buddina QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Room was clean and the 2 bedroom apartment was spacious. Really nice mexican restaurant named VIDA We would stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
Aquarius Kawana

Aquarius Kawana

4 out of 5
14 Bright Place Birtinya QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
Had the studio and it was great for 2 people. Nice bathroom, spacious shower, and big bed. Provided with shampoo, conditioner and body wash and were provided with more when asked (including toilet paper, and towels!). also came with basic utensils (spoons, forks, knives) and appliances such as a ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Aquarius Kawana
Property Vine - North Shore Kawana and Waterline

Property Vine - North Shore Kawana and Waterline

3.5 out of 5
15 Shine Court Birtinya QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (513 reviews)
Room was clean but noticed that the some of the cooking equipment and utensils was not clean eg the mugs were disgusting cos they were all brown inside so we had to scrub inside. They hadn’t topped up on tea/coffee facility apart from that had an issue where we noticed the fridge was off so we had ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Property Vine - North Shore Kawana and Waterline
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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