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
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
Mooloolaba: Seafood Lunch Cruise
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Parklands
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
good place, close to beach
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
The Breakfast was very good and a variety to select from
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
The staff were excellent the chefs delivered sensational meals. The proximity to the hospital was a great advantage to us.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Great location, fabulous gym & pool, and easy access to a beautiful beach. The grounds were lovely. The rooms & bathrooms however do need a facelift in the non executive section. Bonuses were seeing the sunrise from your room and wild kangaroos grazing at dawn and sunset.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Landmark Resort
Great view from Superior one bedroom apartment. Good undercover parking. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Good breakfast, although chaotic over the Easter weekend| Rooms require a lot of maintenance - very old and worn out | Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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.
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 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.
Cotton Tree
When in Cotton Tree, you can plan a visit to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
