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.
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Top hotels in Federal
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families with young children. A little isolated with limited food options for older families or people who want to do things after 9pm
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
The place was beautiful. very tranquil heaps to keep families entertained Pin pong. Swimming, walks, movies Only thing was the amount of money we spent on two nights I expected the apartment to be emaculate but there was dirty dishes there were stains a dead bugs all over the back roller curtains. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Noosa Lakes Resort
yes all good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Beach Retreat Coolum
Very quiet, no noisy guests.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Ivory Palms Resort
Room was well appointed
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Noosa Blue Resort
Great location and very well appointed
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Federal
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 Hastings Street 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 Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead 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.
