Maroochy River

Sunshine Coast

Photo by Leah Hinds
Photo by Leah Hinds

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 featuring 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 which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

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 bay or harbor and a beach 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 which includes a 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 featuring marine life and interior views 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

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

￥4,700
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

￥3,427
per adult
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary
Seafood Lunch Cruise

Seafood Lunch Cruise

￥6,757
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seafood Lunch Cruise
Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

￥4,406
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

￥3,525
per adult
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Overboard Boat Ride

The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

￥5,190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
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Maroochy River 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 ￥17,697 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
￥17,697
￥19,467 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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)
"Nice place Nice location"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 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 ￥20,009 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥20,009
￥22,010 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Old and tired. Great location great pool."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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 ￥15,385 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
￥15,385
￥16,924 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 Sep 29, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

4.5 out of 5
9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya, QLD
The price is ￥15,296 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥15,296
￥16,826 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful but the bathroom was not clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is ￥27,782 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥27,782
￥27,782 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,666 reviews)
"Brilliant ocean view and close to everything you need"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
The price is ￥17,682 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
￥17,682
￥19,450 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,652 reviews)
"Great facilities with the water park and pool. Amazing well kept gardens. Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was a little worn. Screen doors didn't slide, few other small things looked a bit shabby/dated. But very clean room and well serviced. Room was not good for sleeping super bright lights ..."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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Other neighborhoods around Maroochy River

Marcoola beach on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia #beachbound

Marcoola

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.

Marcoola
Coolum Beach which includes 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
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Twin Waters

Twin Waters is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while you're in town.

Twin Waters
Maroochydore featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach

Maroochydore

Travelers come to Maroochydore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
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Cotton Tree

When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cotton Tree
Tucked away near the township of Buderim in the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, is a nature reserve and falls. With the area once being private land, it is now available for all to meander by The creek, take a hike, have a picnic or even a splash in the rock pools. A great way to spend your time whilst visiting the area. #green #challenge #sweepstakes #australia

Buderim

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

Buderim

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