Doonan 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
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
From Noosa: Stand Up Paddle Wildlife & Beach 4X4 Adventure
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Doonan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great value. Included buffet breakfast was better than some paid options. Facilities solid for the class of hotel. Reception did feel understaffed when in busy periods of the day. Overall great experience
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Friendly staff and clean room were great. I’m not great with air con and couldn’t get it to go any warmer than 24.5.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Nice villa, lovely pool, friendly staff, fantastic amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean room, updated room, staff helpful & friendly. Loved the pool, location & bicycles. Wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great stay great location will come back
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Landmark Resort
Great internet connection. Air conditioning worked perfectly. Room very clean with everything we needed. Another great stay.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Doonan
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.
