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: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Pelican Waters
Pelican Waters Resort
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
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Friendly staff, gym, beautiful pool area, restaurant on site. Only complaints were broken hair dryer and no complimentary coffee.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Would not stay here again. It is more of a family place and tthere were tonnes of kids given the holiday season. The property is very tired and given the nightly cost, did not feel it was warranted. Restaurant menu was average at best.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Most comfortable pillows and mattress awesome
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
This place boasts an excellent location, and they also have some really fun facilities for kids.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Waters
Golden Beach
Golden Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bulcock Beach and Caloundra Jet Ski 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.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River 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.
