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Popular places to visit

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Hastings Street

4.5/5(1,228 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street
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Mooloolaba Esplanade

4.5/5(926 reviews)

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 Esplanade
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Noosa Beach

4.5/5(1,317 reviews)

Enjoy the calm surf of this protected beach located near Noosa’s fashionable town centre and the wilderness of Noosa National Park.

Noosa Beach
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Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
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Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(468 reviews)

Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.

Bulcock Beach
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.5/5(274 reviews)

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Activities

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Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba

NZ$92
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

NZ$52
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
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Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour

NZ$54
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour
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Whale Watching and Swim with Whales Cruise from Mooloolaba

NZ$269
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching and Swim with Whales Cruise from Mooloolaba
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Sunset Abseiling with panoramic views of Noosa's Hinterland and Sunshine Coast

NZ$103
Per adult
Sunset Abseiling with panoramic views of Noosa's Hinterland and Sunshine Coast
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Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

NZ$194
Per adult
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
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Our pick of the best Cotton Tree Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is NZ$195 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$195
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (461 reviews)
"The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was decent, offering a good variety to start the day. The location is very convenient, close enough to key attractions and public transport. The rooms and facilities are near new, which made the experience even better—everything ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Catalina Resort
Catalina Resort
4 out of 5
47 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Maroochydore Beach and Mooloolaba ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Spacious apartment in great condition with amazing views from the 11th floor. Lots of dining options and shops in walking distance. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2024

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Catalina Resort
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is NZ$233 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$233
per night
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good stay. Relax. Premises are good."

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$228 per night from 30 Sep to 1 Oct
NZ$228
per night
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I found the property, room, facilities, gym,bar to be quite good.Access to the beach was very handy as well.I did miss having a microwave to reheat food items.Also a key to the back of room for the sliding screen door would enable acess to the pool area and facliites would be handy.Enjoyed stay"

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is NZ$320 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$320
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,529 reviews)
"I like the location and facilities at the Mantra"

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$275 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$275
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,537 reviews)
"Convenient area , lots of cafes restaurants shopping close to the beach"

Reviewed on 16 Sep. 2024

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Tree

Maroochydore showing landscape views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Maroochydore

Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
Alexandra Headland which includes a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

Alexandra Headland

Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Alexandra Headland
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Twin Waters

Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.

Twin Waters
Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach

Mooloolaba

A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
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Mudjimba

Mudjimba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaroomba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park.

Mudjimba
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Buderim

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

Buderim

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