Parklands 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
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
Top hotels in Parklands
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
8pm close for room service. Not good for business travel arriving late, not much else around as options, rooms just ok
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Great location with lovely views. Special mention to Darian at the front desk with the care taken to ensure we had a nice stay and his communication overall. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
I had a friend stay from Sydney so when looking through where to spend my.money & as swam in pool there so booked Check in was fine. ROOM WAS OLD TIRED & AT $205 a night.RIPPED OFF OVER CHARGED ETC. RIDICULOUSLY DISSSPOINTED
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Breakfast was great. Parking across the Rd was a pain, next time I would prefer to park in hotel parking, but none available.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
We found roaches and blood stained sheets! The beds are very uncomfortable! The property needs updating! The best part is the breakfast! They are delicious and the staff welcoming us were amazing. Sometimes, the service was iffy - not even water was given to us ;-(. Roos and wild birds were around ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Pelican Waters Resort
The room was great the only problem was there was take away cups to drink out of
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parklands
Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.
Mount Coolum
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Coolum. You might want to make time for a stop at Mt Coolum Golf Club or Mount Coolum National Park.
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.
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.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
