Lake Macdonald

Sunshine Coast

Popular places to visit

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

Hastings Street

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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 which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

5/5(10 reviews)

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 a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a family

Noosa Beach

5/5(48 reviews)

Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach showing a sandy beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

Things to do

Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

€80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Conondale National Park

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

€362
per adult
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

€90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Noosa Heads Kayaking Activity and Wildlife Experience

Noosa Heads: Hidden Waterways & Wildlife Kayak Tour

€33
per adult
Noosa Heads: Hidden Waterways & Wildlife Kayak Tour
Noosa Everglades

Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch

€387
per adult
Noosa Everglades Cruise and Highlights Private Tour Inc. Lunch
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

€78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!
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Top hotels in Lake Macdonald

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 €103 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€103
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (737 reviews)
"Everything was great for a short stay. Room was clean and quiet - only thing I didn't like were the silly little pillows."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is €112 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€112
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to the beach and amentities"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 €115 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€115
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay in order to attend an event in Maroochydore"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is €204 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€204
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,733 reviews)
"Fantastic destination for a family holiday. Perfect for our kids, ages 3 and 6. Really handy to have the shuttle bus down to Hastings st. Very attentive staff, excellent buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat

4.5 out of 5
78 Narrows Road, North Maleny, QLD
The price is €398 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
€398
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury B&B in North Maleny. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Egerton Nature Refuge and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
"We checked in and was helped by the owners getting all our luggage carried to cottage.... and it was such a wonderful surprise to have espresso martinis already made up with a cheese and cracker platter in the fridge. fresh local foods also were stocked so we didn't have to go anywhere for breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Ivory Palms Resort

Ivory Palms Resort

4 out of 5
73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
"Great place - two storey accommodation clean but in need of updating. Our friends were upgraded to 133 which was outstanding and 5 star. Nearer to Tewantin than Noosaville but both walkable. Would definitely visit again"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald

Tewantin which includes 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
Eumundi which includes shopping, signage and fashion

Eumundi

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Eumundi. You might want to make time for a stop at Eumundi Market or Eumundi Conservation Park.

Eumundi
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
Noosa Heads showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve.

Noosa Heads
Sunshine Beach which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Sunshine Beach

Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead while you're in town.

Sunshine Beach

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