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.
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
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
Top hotels in Pelican Waters
Pelican Waters Resort
"I had a late check in, so I followed the after hours process. This was well communicated and easy to follow. The room was nice, clean but needed a little updating. As it was dark when I arrived on the Saturday night, I only got to see the view in the morning, which I was looking forward to as the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"Would love for their to be a hot tub/spa, but overall the facilities were good and we had a good time."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
"Great room and check-in, but a safety nightmare in the jacuzzi Our stay at Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort had a fantastic start. The room itself was excellent—clean, spacious, and exactly what we needed. I also have to give credit where it's due: the young man who checked us in was absolutely spot ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel
"Very very disappointed. We had booked one of the more expensive top floor rooms for our wedding anniversary. We live locally but thought we would make a night of it, check out the hotel, have drinks and a meal on the rooftop etc. I had paid the extra for a late cancellation. My husband is in remission ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"No more"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Landmark Resort
"We requested a marina or Hinterlands view, and got only buildings, and the pool view, not what was requested through EXPEDIA. Was disappointed in no real view."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pelican Waters
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.
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.
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.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.
