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.
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.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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.
Things to do
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Noosa Ocean & Dolphin Adventures: on board Thriller
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Top hotels in Lake Macdonald
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Staff are so very helpful and efficient.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Nothing stood out. Quite an old motel due for renovation. My room had a loud air conditioner. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families Friendly staff Only one restaurant with limited food choices As a couple having an adult only pool would have been more relaxing
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Everything was perfect for our cousin’s birthday party. Best showers ever when not over a tub. Our room was excellent and maintained very well. All staff were excellent and very helpful. Would return any time.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 8 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
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Macdonald
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.
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.
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 Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Yunaman Bushland Reserve and Noosa National Park.
Sunshine Beach
Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National Park while you're in town.
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.
