Cotton Tree Travel Guide

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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

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission

AU$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket

AU$36
per adult
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary

AU$35
per adult
Mooloolaba: Canal Cruise with Commentary
Canoe and emmerse yourself in nature

Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

AU$165
per adult
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba

Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba

AU$89
per adult
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba
The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting

Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast

AU$48
per adult
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
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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$314 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$314
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (632 reviews)
"Staff very efficient, and property was excellent, will stay again!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Verve on Cotton Tree
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! (608 reviews)
"Great location, easy access to everything, restaurants, beach, fishing, parks and all these are in walking distance."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Argyle on the Park
Catalina Resort

Catalina Resort

4 out of 5
47 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is AU$280 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$280
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (527 reviews)
"Staff = Amazing!!! 3 bedroom apartment was perfect for our stay. Locked our toilet door ( not sure how ) but staff were only to happy to come sort it out. Will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Catalina Resort
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$205 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$205
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, resort is well setup but needs a pressure clean and the tv's are samsung only so its impossible to cast or stream from your iphone."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is AU$180 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$180
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"This was out first time staying here and everything was perfect. Restaurant was close and all the facilities were amazing. We will be back."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$173 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$173
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (819 reviews)
"The staff were all excellent and helpful. Rooms are lovely and comfortable. The hotel overall very clean."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
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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 Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

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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