Pelican Waters Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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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
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included
Top hotels in Pelican Waters
Pelican Waters Resort
Amazing resort with great amenities! The location is stunning, and we really appreciated having an affordable restaurant with lots of choices right in the hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Great location
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Proximity to the university hospital a plus. Ideal having a restaurant available. Complex feels a bit tired as though a refurbishment may be needed. Water station on the floor was out of order.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean great staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Needs new furniture and more blanket
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Room was clean and very comfy, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Waters
Golden Beach
Golden Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach while you're in town.
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
Kings Beach
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kings Beach. A stop by Kings Beach or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.
Moffat Beach
Unique features of Moffat Beach include the beaches and cafes. Make a stop by Moffat Beach or Shelly Beach while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
