Cotton Tree Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cotton Tree
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.
Activities
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play Taste & Discover
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Our pick of the best Cotton Tree Hotel Deals
Catalina Resort
"Room with a fabulous sea view. Great pool/spa areas with access to both areas so we could choose the one that suited our needs. The direct connection to the beach was also convenient. Staff were chatty whether it be 5 am on our way to watch the sunrise when he was cleaning the pool or in the evening ..."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"Room was comfy enough with distant water views when lying in bed but when sitting on verandah looked out to a massive white wall and massive white tiled plain verandah. Restaurant was great though and a very close walk to the beach."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"Great hotel - breakfast included and beautiful pool"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
"Nice location. close driving distance to shopping centre , friendly staff members, very clean rooms easily assessable ,only down side was noisy aircon unit had to turn off ,also shower screen leaked like a sieve water all over the floor , and for a 4 star hotel when you pay the big Bickie to stay ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
"Room smelt of urine"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
"Great location and great room. Roomy enough in the 1 bedroom apartment. Bed was comfy. Good views and easy to walk for meals."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Tree
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Suncity Tenpin and Alex Beach.
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.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mooloolah River National Park and Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.
Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Yaroomba Beach might round out your trip.
