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Cotton Tree, Maroochydore

Cotton Tree
Holiday Park

discover. play. relax.

Riverside and beachfront park at Cotton Tree with waterfront powered sites, cabins and a beach house — the Aquatic Centre is right next door. Surf the beach or paddle the calm Maroochy River, then watch the sunset over the water from a riverside BBQ. 9 cabins, a 4-bedroom beach house and 24 absolute-waterfront sites make this the most complete stay option of our 6 parks.

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Cotton Tree Holiday Park
Cotton Tree Holiday Park
Cotton Tree Holiday Park
Cotton Tree Holiday Park
Cotton Tree Holiday Park

About Cotton Tree Holiday Park

The only one of our parks right on the river

Cotton Tree is the only one of our six parks with sites directly on the Maroochy River. Surf the beach out front or paddle the calmer river water, then watch the sunset from a riverside BBQ. At over eight hectares, it's also the biggest and most spacious of the six.

Why stay at Cotton Tree

  • Guests who want it all in one place — powered, unpowered, waterfront, villas and a beach house, all in one park.
  • Families who want the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre right next door (50m and 25m pools).
  • Anglers and paddlers drawn to the Maroochy River, good fishing year-round.
  • Groups needing space — 9 cabins and a 4-bedroom beach house, including 2 step-free villas with accessible bathrooms.
  • Guests who like dining and shopping close by — Cotton Tree's cafes, restaurants and boutiques are a walk away.

What's on site at Cotton Tree

  • Camp kitchen — shared cooking space for easy meals.
  • BBQ — riverside BBQs, watch the sunset while you cook.
  • Laundry — three laundry blocks with washing machines and dryers.
  • Beach access — walk to the beach or the river, your choice.
  • Dump point — handy for caravan guests.
  • Accessible amenities — four amenity buildings, with a baby bath and accessible toilet/shower facilities.
  • River / waterfront — 24 absolute-waterfront powered sites and unpowered waterfront tent sites.

Also on site: LPG, party ice and bait for sale; free Wi-Fi; boom gate and pedestrian gate access.

What's nearby Cotton Tree

  • Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre right next door (50m and 25m pools).
  • Cafes, restaurants and boutiques, walking distance.
  • Maroochy Surf Club and Maroochy RSL.
  • Sunshine Plaza shopping centre.
  • Maroochydore Beach Bowls Club, 100 metres from the entrance.
  • Bike paths along the coast.

Good to know

Pets: Dogs on application at Mudjimba, Coolum and Maroochydore only.

Where to stay

Accommodation options

View 4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house
4 Bedroom beach house

4 Bedroom beach house

This four-bedroom beach house is ideal for larger families who need space to move around in.

View 2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin
2 Bedroom cabin

2 Bedroom cabin

There are 9 modern cabins in the park; 6 x two-bedroom cabins and three one-bedroom cabins. Two of the two bedroom cabins are easy-access PWD compliant, one of which is open plan and has the bunks located off the main living area.

View 1 Bedroom cabin
1 Bedroom cabin
1 Bedroom cabin
1 Bedroom cabin
1 Bedroom cabin

1 Bedroom cabin

There are 9 modern cabins in the park; 6 x two-bedroom cabins and 3x one-bedroom cabins. Two of the two-bedroom cabins are easy-access PWD compliant, one of which is open plan and has the bunks located off the main living area.

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Powered sites
Powered sites

Powered sites

The largest park in the Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks group, this park has powered camping sites for tents and powered caravan sites with concrete slabs for your annex. 24 powered caravan sites have prime waterfront positions overlooking the banks of the Maroochy River.

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Unpowered sites
Unpowered sites
Unpowered sites
Unpowered sites

Unpowered sites

The largest park in the Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks group, the park has unpowered tent sites, some which have prime position right on the 'point' waterfront looking out to the mouth of the Maroochy River.

What to do

What's on around Cotton Tree

Fri 13 NovFrom $215

Southern Cross Sheds Diamond Lunch

Venue 114

Get your crew together, dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of diamonds, drinks, dancing - all while helping Wishlist and local health services, in partnership with 92.7 MixFM's Give Me 5.

Sat 14 Nov

Functional Market Day 2026

Venue 114

Functional Market Day 2026 is a welcoming and inclusive community event celebrating people with disability, local makers, small businesses and creativity across the Sunshine Coast.

Sun 15 Nov$3

Sunshine Coast Kite Festival

Sunshine Coast Stadium

A family day featuring colourful kites, jumping castles, face painting, food trucks, and live DJ music!

Sun 22 Nov

Manly Dragon Boat Club Regatta

Sunshine Coast Stadium

The Manly Dragon Boat Club are hosting a regatta on Lake Kawana this November

Sun 22 Novfrom Free or by donation to Free or by donation

Workshops: Design Wilds - Textile flower making with Fiona Harding

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden

Bringing the Design Wilds exhibition to life, a selection of artists involved are offering workshops for you to learn their craft and get inspired.

Mon 23 NovFrom $52.33

Motov8ing Boys

Venue 114

Motov8ing Boys' is an event for Boys aged 11-17 and their parents. The goal is to help them to understand the power of a positive attitude, how to develop competence & confidence, how to change destructive behaviour, how to identify personal potential, understanding self-respect & respecting others, especially their parents.

Tue 24 NovFrom $52.33

Savage Angels

Venue 114

Savage Angels is an event for girls aged 11-17 & their parents. Focused on Inspiring, Informing & Instructing them how to make smarter, informed decisions in life to empower girls to hold core values that allow them to stand strong in the face of social media & peer group influences.

Fri 27 Nov

2026 Queensland Touch Football State Cup

Sunshine Coast Stadium

The 2026 edition of Queensland Touch Football's State Cup is heading to the Sunshine Coast!

Fri 27 Nov

Footworks Dance - Spirit of Australia

Venue 114

The 2026 FootworksDance Annual Concert, The Spirit of Australia will hit Venue 114 at the end of November.

Sat 28 Nov$60

Workshops: Design Wilds - Wild ink mark-making with Joolie Gibbs

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden

Bringing the Design Wilds exhibition to life, a selection of artists involved are offering workshops for you to learn their craft and get inspired.

Sat 28 Nov$35

Workshops: Design Wilds - Analogue surface pattern design

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden

Analogue surface pattern design with Dr Grace Smith. Bringing the Design Wilds exhibition to life, a selection of artists involved are offering workshops for you to learn their craft and get inspired.

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Cotton Tree Holiday Park

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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

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The park has direct access to the Maroochy River and is a short walk to Maroochydore Beach. 

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