Best Parks in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 154 of the best parks in Sunshine Coast right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
154 spots
Noosa National Park
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming.
Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve
Expansive sandy beach with parking & washrooms offering surfing, paddleboarding & swimming.
Kondalilla National Park
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool.
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Parks in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures.
Mount Coolum National Park
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views.
La Balsa Park
Parks in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Point Perry Foreshore Reserve
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Tickle Park
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
Parks in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Mapleton Falls National Park
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas.
Gardners Falls
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination.
Glass House Mountains National Park
Scenic, landmark peaks amid a forested sprawl provide a backdrop for hiking, nature walks & picnics.
Eleanor Shipley Park
Parks in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Tewantin National Park
Parks in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
Happy Valley
Beach park featuring a playground, picnic tables & BBQ grills, plus drinking water & toilets.
Alex Bluff Foreshore Park
Parks in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Buderim Forest Park
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest.
Parks in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best parks in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated parks in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast parks ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter parks by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many parks are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 154 parks across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.