Lake Macdonald Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Enjoy the calm surf of this protected beach located near Noosa’s fashionable town centre and the wilderness of Noosa National Park.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
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 Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Activities
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Noosa River: Mangroves and Mansions Guided Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Lake Macdonald Hotel Deals
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Better than we expected, beautiful big apartment. Well stocked with plates and beach towels. Beautiful view and pool and great beach access.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Lovely breakfast. Parking was easy in the carpark across the road. Staff were extremely helpful. Easily accessible to nearby restaurants (walking distance). The only criticism- the bed was very firm. Other than that it was exceptional value for money and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great food, reasonable price and clean room
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
We had a great time at the resort. The accommodation was clean, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. The staff were all helpful and kind. The pool is sweet with a little beach entry. My son found it a little young for him (age 11) as there were so many younger kids but may have been the time of ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Breakfast was amazing Cocktails tasty Room - so much room for 9 ladies Clean & staff were always friendly
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
The pool and spa where awsome, room very clean and comfortable, had everything we required, so very happy with our stay Definitely stay here again, Absolutely a beautiful resort 😀
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
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.
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Keyser Island Conservation Park and Lake Weyba.
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 Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.
Sunshine Beach
Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Ed Webb Park 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.
Lake Macdonald Travel Guide
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- Visit Weyba Downs
- Visit Nambour
- Visit Dulong
- Visit Ninderry
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- Visit Point Arkwright
- Visit Peregian Beach
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- Visit Black Mountain
- Visit Yandina
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- Cooroy Golf Club
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- Teewah Beach
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