Maroochy River Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Maroochy River
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
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Our pick of the best Maroochy River Hotel Deals
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
Landmark Resort
"Location is great and so much to do, good food nearby, and balcony was a treat!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maroochy River
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.
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Aqua Fun Park or Coolum Beach might round out your trip.
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.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
