Maroochy River Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Maroochy River
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
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.
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.
Activities
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play Taste & Discover
Our pick of the best Maroochy River Hotel Deals
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Everything thing was good and satisfying.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
We had an excellent stay at RACV Noosa Resort. The room was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly, professional, and always happy to help. The facilities were fantastic, especially the pool area and family-friendly amenities. The location is peaceful yet close to everything. ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Staff and amenities
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Clean room staff was wonderful very helpful beautiful location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Clean environment
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Landmark Resort
Friendly staff clean room and great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maroochy River
Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Yaroomba Beach might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
