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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.

Experience Oz

Guests of Cotton Tree Holiday Park can book great-value tours, attractions and experiences through Experience Oz. From family-friendly activities and theme park passes to Sunshine Coast attractions and adventures, there’s plenty to see and do during your stay. 

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.

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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.

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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 21 Aug

2026 Sunshine Coast Business Women of the Year Awards Gala

Venue 114

A spectacular evening that celebrates the incredible achievements of women in business across our region. They'll be honouring finalists and announcing winners across a number of categories. Expect an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, entertainment and a few surprises as the women driving our local business community forward are highlighted.

Sat 22 Aug

Hostplus Cup Round 22 Falcons vs Hunters

Sunshine Coast Stadium

Sunshine Coast Falcons host the PNG Hunters in Round 22 of the Hostplus Cup at Sunshine Coast Stadium (Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina).

Sun 23 Aug

Redcliffe Red Dragons Regatta

Sunshine Coast Stadium

The Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club will host a Dragon Boat Regatta on Lake Kawana this August

Sun 23 Aug

Card Exchange Australia

Venue 114

Officially the biggest card show the Sunshine Coast has never seen! A show bringing in some of the biggest names in the TCG space Australia wide! From sports, Pokemon, One Piece, Magic: the gathering, and more. With a packed floor of vendors, huge variety, and constant buying, selling, and trading.

Fri 28 AugFrom $40

Fire Up & Golden Rose DanceSport Open 2026

Venue 114

A premium international DanceSport championship experience. Fire Up & Golden Rose DanceSport Open 2026 brings together Jively Events, Golden Rose, DanceSport Australia, confirmed WDSF-aligned opportunities through the official event framework and Australia's growing DanceSport community.

Sat 29 Aug

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Junior Grand Final Day

Sunshine Coast Stadium

Sunshine Coast Stadium and the Kawana Sports Precinct will host the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Junior Grand Finals this August

Sun 30 Aug

Hostplus Cup Round 23 Falcons vs Jets

Sunshine Coast Stadium

Sunshine Coast Falcons host the Ipswich Jets in Round 23 of the Hostplus Cup at Sunshine Coast Stadium (Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina).

Sun 6 Sept

The Big Dig - Treasure Hunt

Bulcock Beach

Designed to bring families together while supporting local community causes, The Big Dig invites children, parents and grandparents to take part in an exciting search for buried treasure hidden beneath the sands of Bulcock Beach.

Sun 6 Sept

Kawana Community Aquathlon

Sunshine Coast Stadium

Hosted at Lake Kawana, The Community Aquathlon is an opportunity for athletes to compete in a relaxed racing environment.

Sun 13 Sept

Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League Grand Finals 2026

Sunshine Coast Stadium

The SCGRL Grand Finals are coming to Sunshine Coast Stadium this September, featuring the final two teams across all the senior divisions.

Fri 25 Sept

2026 Sunshine Coast Expo

Sunshine Coast Stadium

Caravans, campers, 4x4's and everything outdoors will be on show at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Expo

Fri 2 Oct

Queensland vs Brisbane Roar

Sunshine Coast Stadium

The Queensland women's state team take on the Brisbane Roar women's side in a showcase match at Sunshine Coast Stadium

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Cotton Tree Holiday Park

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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers about staying with Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks — from booking and check-in to pets, facilities, and what’s on at our 6 coastal parks. Can’t find what you need? Our team is here to help.

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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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Have a question about this park, an existing booking, or accessibility needs? Send us a message and the team will get back to you.