Maroochydore Beach Holiday Park: Your Ultimate Beachfront Escape
The convenience of this location is simply unparalleled. A leisurely stroll along the beach or coastal path will lead you to the renowned Maroochydore Surf Club, an array of vibrant cafes, and local restaurants. Just a little further, and you’ll find yourself in the heart of Maroochydore’s revitalised CBD, with the massive Sunshine Plaza shopping centre offering endless retail and entertainment options. You can easily walk to Cotton Tree, with its calm river waters and charming parklands, or head south towards the equally famous Alexandra Headland. The park itself is well-maintained with clean amenities, a camp kitchen, and laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. It’s the perfect spot for surfers, swimmers, beach fishers, and families who want to maximise their time in the sun and surf. If a classic, sun-drenched Aussie beach holiday is what you’re looking for, it simply doesn’t get any better than this.
1 Melrose Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558
- Website: Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks Website
- Phone: (07) 5443 1167
- GPS Coordinates: -26.66082, 153.10418
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: Absolute beachfront location in the heart of Maroochydore.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed road access.
- Site Surface: Grass and concrete slab sites available.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management, popular park so booking ahead is essential.
- Facilities: Amenities blocks, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQ areas, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes, available to sites.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
- TV Reception: Good.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, for registered guests.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes, provided.
- Open Fires: Not permitted.
- Generator Use: Not permitted.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Surfboard, bodyboard, beach towels, fishing gear, and walking shoes.
- Pet Friendly: No, pets are not permitted at this holiday park.
- Fishing: Excellent beach fishing right on your doorstep, plus river fishing in the nearby Maroochy River.
- Short Walks: Direct access to the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway for walks to Cotton Tree, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Maroochydore Surf Club: Approx. 400 m
- Alexandra Headland Surf Club: Approx. 1 km
- The Duporth Tavern: Approx. 1.5 km
Local Attractions
- Maroochydore Beach: 0 m
- Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre: Approx. 1.8 km
- Cotton Tree Park & Pier: Approx. 1.5 km
- Sea Life Sunshine Coast Aquarium (Mooloolaba): Approx. 4 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Cotton Tree Holiday Park (approx. 1.5 km), Alexandra Headland Holiday Park (approx. 1 km).
- Next Free Camps: No official free camps nearby. Rest areas on the Bruce Highway.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite at the park.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several options within a 1-2 km radius.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests. Multiple public facilities along the beachfront.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Sunshine Coast
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm and humid, perfect for the beach. Average temperatures range from 21°C to 29°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Pleasant, sunny days with lower humidity. Temperatures average 17°C to 27°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Average temperatures from 10°C to 22°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Beautiful weather, warming up with clear skies. Temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C.