Doonan 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
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Noosa Heads: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Sunshine Coast
From Noosa: Stand Up Paddle Wildlife & Beach 4X4 Adventure
Top hotels in Doonan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Stayed here for the night with my friend, room was small but perfect for the both of us, we were both amazed with the bathroom set up! We’ve never seen a bathroom like it before, ventilation in the bathroom was amazing also, air con was nice and cold, bed was comfortable, room was bright and well ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Very convenient location especially for SCUH. Stafg were very friendly and check in/out was easy. Car park was tight but was able to find a park. Would recommend and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
The property in general is very nice. Lobby looks sleek and aesthetically pleasing. There are activities available to do for the whole family. The room however that we stayed in is quite dated, and can use some much-needed renovation. Other rooms or units are quite nice and looks new.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Little bit dated. Spa bath had random brown stains in it so I was not putting my sheriff's badge anywhere near that! Good location. Plenty of eateries, supermarket and pub all within very close walking distance. Pool area was nice but our balconey overlooked the street so no beach views. Overall ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Doonan
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.
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.
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 Noosa National 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.
Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caribbean Bushland Reserve and Sunshine Beach.
