Doonan 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
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Top hotels in Doonan
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
"I’d like to start by saying the staff are great! This is the reason I’ve given any stars and its location to the beach (I didn’t go but it was close and great view). Now for the actual room, do yourself a favour and book elsewhere. This place is a $99 Motel with a view and close proximity to the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
"Room was clean and sufficient to needs of stay. Very convenient regarding the location- is within walking distance to major shopping centre. Daily breakfast is a good draw card. Plenty of coffee and eating places close by too. Bathroom is roomy and positive with having the body wash/shampoo/conditioner/ ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
"Just excellent as usual room, staff and dining"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
"Excellent location and brilliant staff. I’ll definitely return."
Reviewed on 28 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
RACV Noosa Resort
"We booked a one-bedroom unit as a couple with two small children. The one bed plus a cot would have suited us perfectly, but instead the living/kitchen area was taken up by a second large double bed (sofa bed). It occupied most of the space (around 70%), making it difficult to cook, dine, or properly ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Doonan
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Keyser Island Conservation Park and Lake Weyba.
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.
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.
Sunshine Beach
Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National Park while you're in town.
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.
