Ridgewood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

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 Esplanade
Noosa Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

Enjoy the calm surf of this protected beach located near Noosa’s fashionable town centre and the wilderness of Noosa National Park.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

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.

Bulcock Beach
Underwater World Sea Life which includes interior views and marine life as well as a couple

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.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Activities

Overboard Boat Ride

The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Canoe and emmerse yourself in nature

Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

NZ$186
per adult
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Smiling wahles

Noosa Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

NZ$107
per adult
Noosa Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

NZ$41
per adult
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

NZ$39
per adult
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise

Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise

NZ$39
per adult
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
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Our pick of the best Ridgewood Hotel Deals

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is NZ$227 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$227
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,012 reviews)
"The view was fantastic, the staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is NZ$240 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$240
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great experience for our family. Very family friendly. Lots of free activities. Great having easy food options on site. We have been before and will be back."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is NZ$197 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$197
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
"Was a lovely experience thanks to all the staff"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

4 out of 5
179 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$335 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$335
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)
"Very clean and pleasant apartment. Easy check-in and good communication about departure procedure. Comfy bed. Shops and restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$517 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$517
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,748 reviews)
"Loved everything about property. Lovely clean apartments, great staff service & wonderful food"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Beach Retreat Coolum

Beach Retreat Coolum

4 out of 5
1750 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$229 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$229
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay, proximity to the beach and shops was incredible- so close! The front desk staff were all lovely, cheerful and helpful! Would stay here again for sure!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Beach Retreat Coolum
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Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood

Tewantin featuring 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 which includes general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

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

Noosaville
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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 North Shore
Coolum Beach showing a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

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.

Coolum Beach
Montville showing a house

Montville

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

Montville
Peregian Beach featuring 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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