Cotton Tree Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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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.
Activities

Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa

The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play Taste & Discover

Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast

The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Our pick of the best Cotton Tree Hotel Deals

Burlington Holiday Apartments
Place was clean, well set out and just a great place to stay
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
8pm close for room service. Not good for business travel arriving late, not much else around as options, rooms just ok
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
No kitchen, shower leaks ,tv set up ? Location excellent
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Great location with lovely views. Special mention to Darian at the front desk with the care taken to ensure we had a nice stay and his communication overall. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Breakfast was great. Parking across the Rd was a pain, next time I would prefer to park in hotel parking, but none available.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
We found roaches and blood stained sheets! The beds are very uncomfortable! The property needs updating! The best part is the breakfast! They are delicious and the staff welcoming us were amazing. Sometimes, the service was iffy - not even water was given to us ;-(. Roos and wild birds were around ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

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.

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 Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.

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.
