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
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Top hotels in Parklands
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
The gentleman on reception when I checked in was just lovely.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Clean / spacious / amazing for families/children / friendly staff. Very happy with our stay and we will be back! :)
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Staff and amenities
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Everything was absolutely amazing Friendly helpful staff. Livy atmosphere throughout the perfect stay. Could not fault a single thing.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Clean environment
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Landmark Resort
Friendly staff clean room and great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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.
