Lake Macdonald
Sunshine Coast
Visit Lake Macdonald
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
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside 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 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.
Lake Macdonald Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
New building, clean, reasonable value.
Reviewed on 2026/2/1
RACV Noosa Resort
Clean / spacious / amazing for families/children / friendly staff. Very happy with our stay and we will be back! :)
Reviewed on 2026/2/2
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Staff and amenities
Reviewed on 2026/1/29
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean but room probably needs some maintenance. Air ventilation grate near entrance hall requires some cleaning and probably repainting.
Reviewed on 2026/2/3
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Great resort, clean and spacious apartment, convenient location. I accidentally left the headlights on the hire car our final night; the hotel staff were able to jump start it for us so we didn't miss our flight! Thanks for the help!
Reviewed on 2026/1/26
Beach Retreat Coolum
Staff were lovely, room neat and clean Deck chair could be lower you can’t relax on stools. Also hairdryer kept turn off which was annoying when I was running late for a funeral. But all and all a good place x
Reviewed on 2026/2/2
Other neighborhoods around Lake Macdonald
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.
Noosa North Shore
Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Noosa Heads
Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National Park while you're in town.
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the 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.
