Palmwoods Travel Guide
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
Surf Safari & Beach 4WD Day Tour (Noosa to Double Island Point)
Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa
Top hotels in Palmwoods
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
A reasonable express hotel. The free breakfast was good, top floor had good views, and top floor facilities such as the pool / fitness room / $2 laundry were much appreciated. WiFi issues were sorted quickly when asked. However, there was also some confusion from staff around the process for parking ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Room was spacious and ready when we arrived. Breakfast was good but not much selection of cooked items. Staff were great. Only complaint is that the toilet in our room hadn’t been cleaned from the previous person.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Clean room.. friendly staff and Yummy brekky Great location, kids loved the boat’s & activities. Would happily stay again
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
The amenities are exceptional
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Landmark Resort
Very friendly staff and well equipped room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Pelican Waters Resort
Nice quiet spot good restaurant and gym equipment
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palmwoods
Montville
Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.
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.
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.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.
Alexandra Headland
Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
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.
