Cotton Tree 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
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Top hotels in Cotton Tree
Maroochy Sands
We had an excellent view of the ocean.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Argyle on the Park
parking easy.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Everything was nice and clean. The only thing we didn’t like was room was a little bit small. Couldn’t swing a cat but it was comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Nice villa, lovely pool, friendly staff, fantastic amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
The room was very clean and tidy. Very comfortable bed. Lovely staff, very friendly. I only stayed one night but I loved it and will be back and will recommend to others
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
The bar offer a good selection. Staff very friendly and helpfull..clean room acceptable = 3 stars
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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 Headland Golf Club.
