Federal 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.
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.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast
Top hotels in Federal
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families with young children. A little isolated with limited food options for older families or people who want to do things after 9pm
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Beach Retreat Coolum
Great location with a view of the ocean. Everything within walking distance Good facilities - pool and 2 spas Would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Absolutely beautiful property, relaxing atmosphere, and comfy bed. Loved everything!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Ivory Palms Resort
Everything was phenomenal
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Noosa Lakes Resort
Friendly and welcoming reception! It is our 2nd stay and will be back. Great location and a nice stroll to the marina.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Noosa Blue Resort
Very poor checking in process. We arrived at 5.15pm to find the hotel locked and no reception staff on duty. The out of hours( joke) instructions were not clear or obvious.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Federal
Tewantin
Tewantin is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Noosa Marina and Tewantin Noosa Golf Club.
Noosaville
Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.
Noosa North Shore
Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.
Sunshine Beach
Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead while you're in town.
Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caribbean Bushland Reserve and Sunshine Beach.
