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.
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Top hotels in Federal
RACV Noosa Resort
The room was clean and adequate
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Elysium Noosa Resort - MGallery Collection
This property is gorgeous and so very clean. Excellent location and the staff was so pleasant. Champagne on check in was such an elegant touch. We will stay again!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Noosa Lakes Resort
Amazing room and pool!! Really was much better than we expected having stayed in a few places on the East Coast. Apartment was as described and didn’t have any issues, missing things etc. exactly as described and more. Good location to get int the Main Street after a short drive. Parking was ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Islander Noosa Resort
Yes,been staying there for many years,close to everything,but it’s looking tired!!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Federal
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.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Yunaman Bushland Reserve 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 Ed Webb Park while you're in town.
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.
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.
