Cotton Tree Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

4.5/5(1,228 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

4.5/5(926 reviews)

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 Esplanade
Noosa Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

4.5/5(1,317 reviews)

Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(468 reviews)

Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.

Bulcock Beach
Underwater World Sea Life which includes interior views and marine life as well as a couple

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.5/5(274 reviews)

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Activities

Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

AU$179
per adult
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
Conondale National Park

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

AU$650
per adult
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience

Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa

AU$269
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

AU$161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Fliteboard eFoil Experience for Two People in Noosa

Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa

AU$225
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa
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Our pick of the best Cotton Tree Hotel Deals

Verve on Cotton Tree

Verve on Cotton Tree

4 out of 5
92 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is AU$326 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$326
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (622 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay. Beautifully set out unit with a great outlook. Views of the city and the ocean. Highly recommend this property."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Verve on Cotton Tree
Catalina Resort

Catalina Resort

4 out of 5
47 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is AU$262 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$262
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Catalina Resort
Argyle on the Park

Argyle on the Park

4 out of 5
31 Cotton Tree Parade, Maroochydore, QLD
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (603 reviews)
"The couch in the lounge needs replacing foam cushions have lost there support . Inside frige door is broken. Needs a small coffee table in front of couch to put your coffee or tea on Floors need cleaning . My wife walk around in white socks and they were filthy are just one day"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

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Argyle on the Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is AU$163 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$163
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (768 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised by this hotel, reception area always smelt lovely and the room was surprisingly quiet, no noise from other guests at all. Staff incredibly helpful, really can’t fault it."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$210 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$210
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
The price is AU$190 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$190
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,644 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and the Happy Hour idea is great."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Tree

Maroochydore showing landscape views, a beach and tropical scenes

Maroochydore

Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore
Alexandra Headland showing general coastal views, a coastal town and landscape views

Alexandra Headland

Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

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Twin Waters

Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.

Twin Waters
Mooloolaba featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and views

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.

Mooloolaba
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Buderim

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Gum Tree Drive Bushland Conservation Reserve.

Buderim
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Marcoola

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.

Marcoola

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