Ridgewood 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Epic Surf Safari Beach 4WD Day Tour -Noosa to Double Island Point
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Top hotels in Ridgewood
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great set up in the room with seperate storage / suitcase area
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Ours was a very basic motel room. No biscuits to have with cuppa.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
The room was clean and adequate
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Overall, we had a good stay, but there is definitely room for improvement. Firstly, the description on Expedia states that the resort is a “5-minute walk” away. This wording is misleading, as it implies a short and easy walk. In reality, the walk is quite long, uphill, and not practical for many ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Elysium Noosa Resort - MGallery Collection
service at pool non existent Room not set up for 3… towels, bed cups glasses etc tea coffee milk etc not topped up bin overflowing and not emptied Had to constantly ask reception for items water not replaced daily. no turn down on 3rd night Hotel bar closed entire 3 nights Although recently renovated ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Belmondos Organic Market and Keyser Island Conservation Park.
Noosa North Shore
Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.
Montville
Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla 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.
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 Yunaman Bushland Reserve.
