Lake Macdonald Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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
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Noosa National Park

4.5/5(612 reviews)

Hike through dense forest or sit on an unspoiled beach in this nature park, where koalas and dolphins are common sights.

Noosa National Park
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Big Pineapple

3.5/5(114 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Big Pineapple during your stay in Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Big Pineapple

Activities

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Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network

NZ$299
Per adult
Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network
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1 Hour Self Guided Water Bike Tour of the Noosa River

NZ$54
Per adult
1 Hour Self Guided Water Bike Tour of the Noosa River
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Full Day E Mountain Bike and Kayak in Noosa

NZ$353
Per adult
Full Day E Mountain Bike and Kayak in Noosa
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Sunshine Coast & Noosa Private Wine Tour Inc. Lunch & Tastings

NZ$682
Per adult
Sunshine Coast & Noosa Private Wine Tour Inc. Lunch & Tastings
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Sunshine Coast: Country to Coast Luxury Day Tour

NZ$462
Per adult
Sunshine Coast: Country to Coast Luxury Day Tour
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Sunshine Coast: Tipple & Tide: Distillery Tour & Cruise

NZ$343
Per adult
Sunshine Coast: Tipple & Tide: Distillery Tour & Cruise
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Our pick of the best Lake Macdonald 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$185 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
NZ$185
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (373 reviews)
"Staff where excellent facilities great and overall stay was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$231 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
NZ$231
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great property bedding option didn’t work out otherwise very good"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel
RACV Noosa Resort
RACV Noosa Resort
5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$395 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$395
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,655 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

RACV Noosa Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is NZ$225 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$225
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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)
"Excellent staff, clean & tidy"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
5 out of 5
14-16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$510 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$510
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Hastings Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"Enjoyed happy hour and the friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
4 out of 5
Little Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$338 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$338
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Peppers. Best location for Hastings Street and Main beach."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
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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
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 Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.

Noosaville
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Noosa North Shore

Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Park Noosa North Shore 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 Noosa National Park while you're in town.

Sunshine Beach
Peregian Beach which includes a sandy beach

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.

Peregian Beach

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