Maroochy River Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
Visit Maroochy River
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
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Noosa /Sunshine Coast Region
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Behind the Scenes
Sunshine Coast: High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Top hotels in Maroochy River
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great location. A short walk to shops and Sunshine Plaza. Paid $20.00 for on site overnight parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast provided was a great start for the day :)
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Food choices were very limited and brought out mains just after entrees which hadnt finished. What food we had was good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Poolside not used as we only there overnight
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
We had a wonderful family holiday at Oasis Oaks. Location close to back beach and central shopping area a 20-15min walk. Facilities and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Landmark Resort
Great room - clean tidy and all amenities needed Checkin was quick and easy The position was perfect and central to everything xx We will be regulars ❤️❤️
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maroochy River
Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Yaroomba Beach might round out your trip.
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Yaroomba Beach.
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.
Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
