Parklands Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hastings Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Noosa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Noosa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
During your visit to Sunshine Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Mooloolaba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mooloolaba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Bulcock Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bulcock Beach during your travels in Sunshine Coast? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium during your holiday to Sunshine Coast. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Parklands
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Clean room, great service and good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Quite Lux
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Beautiful resort. Would have loved a longer stay.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
RACV Noosa Resort
Great family holiday destination, accommodating to little ones and able to keep them entertained all day.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Landmark Resort
The room was clean, it was a lovely location but the towels were terrible, they need to spend some money and upgrade there thread bared towels.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Pelican Waters Resort
Resort was great. Our room was spacious and had a great view
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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 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 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.
