Parklands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Hastings Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Hastings Street

4.5/5(1,228 reviews)

Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.

Hastings Street
Mooloolaba showing a beach and a coastal town

Mooloolaba Esplanade

4.5/5(926 reviews)

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 Esplanade
Noosa Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family

Noosa Beach

4.5/5(1,317 reviews)

Enjoy the calm surf of this protected beach located near Noosa’s fashionable town centre and the wilderness of Noosa National Park.

Noosa Beach
Mooloolaba Beach which includes a beach and a bay or harbour as well as a large group of people

Mooloolaba Beach

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.

Mooloolaba Beach
Bulcock Beach

Bulcock Beach

4.5/5(468 reviews)

Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.

Bulcock Beach
Underwater World Sea Life which includes interior views and marine life as well as a couple

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

4.5/5(274 reviews)

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Activities

Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

NZ$201
per adult
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets

Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

NZ$179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience

Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa

NZ$303
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Lesson and Experience in Noosa
Conondale National Park

Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park

NZ$731
per adult
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
Fliteboard eFoil Experience for Two People in Noosa

Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa

NZ$253
per adult
Fliteboard eFoil Group Experience in Noosa
Noosa dolphin sea kayaking tour

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

NZ$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
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Our pick of the best Parklands Hotel Deals

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

4 out of 5
270 Ocean Drive, Sunshine Coast, Twin Waters, QLD
The price is NZ$243 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$243
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great experience for our family. Very family friendly. Lots of free activities. Great having easy food options on site. We have been before and will be back."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG

4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is NZ$194 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$194
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (802 reviews)
"Near the shops"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach

4 out of 5
923 David Low Way, Marcoola, QLD
The price is NZ$237 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$237
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The view was fantastic, the staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

4.5 out of 5
9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya, QLD
The price is NZ$165 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$165
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"easy going check in and check out. Nice views and nice surroundings."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$259 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$259
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,652 reviews)
"Great facilities with the water park and pool. Amazing well kept gardens. Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was a little worn. Screen doors didn't slide, few other small things looked a bit shabby/dated. But very clean room and well serviced. Room was not good for sleeping super bright lights ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
The price is NZ$354 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$354
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,665 reviews)
"Liked - free parking & ability to use the hotel facilities before & after check in. Comfortable bed and spacious apartment area. Disliked - noisy air conditioning system meant we had to turn it off. Balcony still had sand on it from previous guests."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Parklands

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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.

Marcoola
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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.

Twin Waters
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Mudjimba

Mudjimba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaroomba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park.

Mudjimba
Coolum Beach showing a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a couple

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.

Coolum Beach
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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.

Buderim
Maroochydore showing landscape views, a beach and tropical scenes

Maroochydore

Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.

Maroochydore

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