Federal 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
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Top hotels in Federal
RACV Noosa Resort
Nice villa, lovely pool, friendly staff, fantastic amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
I had an amazing time at South Pacific Resort & Spa. I asked for a quiet apartment and that’s what I got. A spacious, beautiful, luxurious apartment with everything one might need.
Reviewed on 15 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
Ivory Palms Resort
The place is good to kids. They have a lot of fun.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Villa Noosa Hotel
Stayed here for two nights and we had a lovely stay. Very convenient location with two bus stops within walkable distance. Area felt safe and supermarket nearby to grab snacks etc. We also had a drink in the bistro area which was also nice and airy and clean. Staff were friendly and attentive - ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Beach Retreat Coolum
A perfect size for the two of us. Clean room, ocean glimpses and walking distance to many restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Federal
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.
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.
Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sunshine Beach and Noosa National Park.
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.
