Title: Visit Federal: 2026 Federal, Sunshine Coast Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Federal](https://expedia.com/Federal-Hotels.d553248634382351088.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sunshine Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sunshine-Coast.d180069.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sunshine Coast](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sunshine-Coast.d180069.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Federal](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Federal.d553248634382351088.Car-Rental-Guide)[Federal Vacations](https://expedia.com/Federal.d553248634382351088.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Federal ## Sunshine Coast ## Visit Federal Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sunshine Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast.dx180069) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217115/ef628a20-5bca-4bac-9691-b64b1dc0a5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Street-Noosa-Heads.d6217115.Vacation-Attraction) ![Noosa Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086883/aa18e900-e9ee-4408-a9db-d12269657054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Noosa Beach Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town. [](https://expedia.com/Noosa-Beach-Sunshine-Coast.d6086883.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mooloolaba featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345622/55d27573-40e7-4eb3-9c23-2bff29c90bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Mooloolaba-Esplanade-Mooloolaba.d6345622.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mooloolaba Beach showing a bay or harbor and a beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086887/eb48cefd-9f63-4843-a196-c97e5fddc9b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mooloolaba Beach Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks. [](https://expedia.com/Mooloolaba-Beach-Mooloolaba.d6086887.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bulcock Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6279702/9313c87f-2657-44fd-98bb-c1904d5aadbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Bulcock-Beach-Caloundra.d6279702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Underwater World Sea Life featuring marine life and interior views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126185/c983284c-b944-4450-8944-682899d185e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/SEA-LIFE-Sunshine-Coast-Aquarium-Mooloolaba.d6126185.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50468242/576b8748-c68b-4436-a8e1-5e485f2cc980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting $12 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-sunshine-coast-the-ginger-factory-tour-tasting.a50468242.activity-details) ![Canoe and emmerse yourself in nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45301498/05709fb2-7edf-4a02-b273-6cedffbc79f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour $110 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/everglades-explorer-noosa-everglades-tour.a45301498.activity-details) ![ Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46298208/6762635f-3d68-4b7b-b165-103b6331bdeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane $120 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/australia-zoo-day-trip-from-brisbane.a46298208.activity-details) ![The freshest seafood shared with friends](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/708174/b0bf0243-de5d-4afe-b524-61babea21576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seafood Lunch Cruise $50 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/seafood-lunch-cruise.a708174.activity-details) ![The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play Taste & Discover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50473613/8490392c-562a-4719-bba0-8163d45156af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Play Taste & Discover $35 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-sunshine-coast-the-ginger-factory-play-taste-discover.a50473613.activity-details) ![Double Island Point surf safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2140167/3d683a64-9762-4cb7-9415-23edeac21e74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Epic Surf Safari Beach 4WD Day Tour -Noosa to Double Island Point $80 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/epic-surf-safari-beach-4wd-day-tour-noosa-to-double-island-point.a2140167.activity-details) [See all activities in Sunshine Coast](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sunshine-Coast.d180069.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Federal Hotel Deals ![RACV Noosa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3424900/3424854/9b32269d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RACV Noosa Resort 94 Noosa Drive Noosa Heads QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $223 nightly $246 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,771 reviews) Clean / spacious / amazing for families/children / friendly staff. Very happy with our stay and we will be back! :) Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=3424854&PinnedHotelID=3424854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) ![South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6170000/6161900/6161847/5af177a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa 179 Weyba Road Noosaville QLD $187 nightly $187 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) Great resort, clean and spacious apartment, convenient location. I accidentally left the headlights on the hire car our final night; the hotel staff were able to jump start it for us so we didn't miss our flight! Thanks for the help! Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=6161847&PinnedHotelID=6161847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) ![Beach Retreat Coolum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519200/519121/9f460b27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Retreat Coolum 1750 David Low Way Coolum Beach QLD $170 nightly $170 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Staff were lovely, room neat and clean Deck chair could be lower you can’t relax on stools. Also hairdryer kept turn off which was annoying when I was running late for a funeral. But all and all a good place x Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=519121&PinnedHotelID=519121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) ![Ivory Palms Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1397500/1397416/a34dd595_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ivory Palms Resort 73 Hilton Terrace Noosaville QLD $186 nightly $205 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (828 reviews) The location, staff friendliness and how spacious and comfortable the house was the only down side was the burnt and mould Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=1397416&PinnedHotelID=1397416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) ![Noosa Lakes Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/984500/984495/708d2159_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Noosa Lakes Resort 3 Hilton Terrace Tewantin QLD Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,735 reviews) Room was clean, amenities were good, room was a little small, but overall a nice place to stay Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=984495&PinnedHotelID=984495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=984495&PinnedHotelID=984495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) ![The Sebel Noosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/542000/541999/b8efb1aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Noosa 32 Hastings Street Noosa Heads QLD $245 nightly $269 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,475 reviews) Everything is great at the Sebel , super convenient Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=541999&PinnedHotelID=541999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382351088) [See all 1,943 properties in Federal](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=553248634382351088) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Noosaville.dx6047727) ![Beaches are beautiful bluebottles not so much in Queensland Australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131761/fc3d08ab-3043-495d-bf6e-42cead2e4036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Noosa North Shore Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-North-Shore.dx6131761) ![Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181632/7bbd2106-c031-4ce0-b6f5-d47c7fa825f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Noosa Heads Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Noosa National Park and Hastings Street. [](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Noosa-Heads.dx181632) ![Sunshine Beach featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131504/ce3c7304-e978-4048-9a48-6cd4530c59d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunshine Beach Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Noosa National Park while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Sunshine-Beach.dx6131504) ![Peregian Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084467/8ac82882-35e2-4282-98a2-580c6fe2e570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Peregian Beach Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Peregian-Beach.dx6084467) ![Coolum Beach which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260/522ae452-dd6d-42f6-a481-eed92c8cb32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast-Coolum-Beach.dx6260) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Coast.dx180069.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Federal