Ridgewood Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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.
Things to do
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Top hotels in Ridgewood
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"Bathroom was disgusting. Mould around shower screen and soap scum in the shower soap holder. Room carpet was covered in stains. Staff were generally very nice and polite"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
"Peaceful setting with trees and lake, Food menu disappointing"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
"Fantastic"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
"Solid place to stay, great location, nice setting."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Royal Mail Hotel
"Very clean and tidy, extras like cereal and chocolate complimentary. Great food and staff"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Islander Noosa Resort
"Older style resort. Some things in the room didnt work. Kids enjoyed the pool and spas. Central location to river and cafes and shops."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Keyser Island Conservation Park and Lake Weyba.
Noosa North Shore
Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Montville
Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flame Hill Vineyard and Kondalilla Falls.
Peregian Beach
Peregian Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Peregian Beach or Lake Weyba.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
