Cotton Tree Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Epic Surf Safari Beach 4WD Day Tour -Noosa to Double Island Point
Top hotels in Cotton Tree
Catalina Resort
Apart from a sliding door that was tough to open all the amenities of a small home were available with an underground car park plus visitor parking! Very clean tiled floors although the bed on castors moved a little too easily
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Parking was easy, staff were lovely, rooms were tidy and clean. Overall a nice staycation.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Better than we expected, beautiful big apartment. Well stocked with plates and beach towels. Beautiful view and pool and great beach access.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Lovely breakfast. Parking was easy in the carpark across the road. Staff were extremely helpful. Easily accessible to nearby restaurants (walking distance). The only criticism- the bed was very firm. Other than that it was exceptional value for money and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Clean room, perfect location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great food, reasonable price and clean room
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Tree
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Mooloolaba
A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Headland Golf Club.
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.
