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
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Second time staying here, great accommodation, easy parking and great staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
I was upgraded to none of the bungalow’s and it was amazing and I’m very appreciative of that offer thank you kindly
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Great family holiday destination, accommodating to little ones and able to keep them entertained all day.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Landmark Resort
Close to everything
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Pelican Waters Resort
Room was spacious and clean. Had foxtel and smart tv. Pool area was nice but could use some more sunbeds. Very lovely staff and a nice stay.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 Coolum Beach or Peregian 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.
