Marcoola Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
NZ$48
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
NZ$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
NZ$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
NZ$90
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
NZ$43
per adult
Our pick of the best Marcoola Hotel Deals
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
923 David Low Way Marcoola QLD
The price is NZ$241 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$241
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Loved staying there great location to the beach.. room lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sand Dunes Resort
130 Mudjimba Esplanade Marcoola QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
Loved the pool and the spa in the middle of both pools. Great way to relax of an evening.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
9 Florey Boulevard Birtinya QLD
The price is NZ$192 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$192
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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)
I liked the place that the hotel was situated by the lake. The clean room , the helpful staff and the specious and close by parking, very easy to get into the hotel. Could do with some box of tissues in the room and an extra chair( there was only one chair for 2 people...) Thanks for the gift of ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive Maroochydore QLD
The price is NZ$222 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$222
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
Stay was comfortable & clean / breakfast ok but no bacon served with only 1 egg style scrambled & no other v ariety! $20 - to park car per night was steep but at least we could park safe! Ok for quik overnight stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St Mooloolaba QLD
The price is NZ$349 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$349
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,764 reviews)
Great location close to all the restaurants and bars,lots of secure parking.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast Twin Waters QLD
The price is NZ$272 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$272
28 Apr - 29 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything is Good. Staffs very helpful & friendly. Want to come back next holiday.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Marcoola
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Headland Golf Club.
Marcoola Travel Guide
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- Twin Waters Golf Club
- Sunshine Coast Holidays
- Visit Weyba Downs
- Visit Nambour
- Visit Palmview
- Visit Ninderry
- Visit Sippy Downs
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- Visit Mudjimba
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- Visit Mooloolaba
- Visit Point Arkwright
- Visit Peregian Beach
- Visit Kunda Park
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- Visit Valdora
- Visit Tanawha
- Visit Forest Glen
- Visit Buddina
- Visit Alexandra Headland
- Visit Minyama
- Visit Warana
- Visit Pacific Paradise
- Visit Maroochydore
- Visit Kiels Mountain
- Visit Mountain Creek
- Visit Buderim
- Visit Yaroomba
- Visit Birtinya
- Visit Coolum Beach
- Visit Bli Bli
- Visit Yandina
