Ridgewood 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

The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise

Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Our pick of the best Ridgewood Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great value. Included buffet breakfast was better than some paid options. Facilities solid for the class of hotel. Reception did feel understaffed when in busy periods of the day. Overall great experience
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Nice villa, lovely pool, friendly staff, fantastic amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
The bar offer a good selection. Staff very friendly and helpfull..clean room acceptable = 3 stars
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Location
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Noosa Lakes Resort
Lovely resort, the bedroom upstairs was too hot to sleep in, we ended up sleeping on the lounge room. Nice pool with bbq facilities and short walk to Tewantin.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
I had an amazing time at South Pacific Resort & Spa. I asked for a quiet apartment and that’s what I got. A spacious, beautiful, luxurious apartment with everything one might need.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood

Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve 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.

Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.

Montville
Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.

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.

Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
