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.
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.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Top hotels in Parklands
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Proximity to the university hospital a plus. Ideal having a restaurant available. Complex feels a bit tired as though a refurbishment may be needed. Water station on the floor was out of order.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Comfortable room. Great views. Friendly and helpful staff. Very convenient stay close to the airport.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Needs new furniture and more blanket
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
RACV Noosa Resort
Excellent room, got a free upgrade and staff also gave us a bottle of champagne for our anniversary. Restaurant was great. Courtesy buss into town is very convenient. Ammenities are perfect, pool is great and perfect for families.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Room was clean and very comfy, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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.
