Parklands
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Top hotels in Parklands
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Staff are so very helpful and efficient.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Friendly staff and clean room were great. I’m not great with air con and couldn’t get it to go any warmer than 24.5.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Clean room, updated room, staff helpful & friendly. Loved the pool, location & bicycles. Wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Great for families Friendly staff Only one restaurant with limited food choices As a couple having an adult only pool would have been more relaxing
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Everything was perfect for our cousin’s birthday party. Best showers ever when not over a tub. Our room was excellent and maintained very well. All staff were excellent and very helpful. Would return any time.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Plenty of choice for breakfast . Fresh fruit and yoghurts as well as hot option , tea and coffee
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
Mudjimba
Mudjimba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaroomba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park.
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 Headland Golf Club.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
