Cotton Tree beach is the ultimate vacation destination for you and your family. With its warm sun, inviting sand and crystal clear waters, the beach is the perfect place to soak up the sun and make unforgettable memories. But it’s not just the Cotton Tree beach that’s worth exploring, there are also neighboring beaches in Alexander Headlands and Mooloolaba that are worth a visit. Spend time on the river, check out the surf, sand bags, or walk up to the neighbouring beaches.

When you’re done enjoying the beautiful Cotton Tree beach, there are plenty of after-beach activities to enjoy nearby. Take a stroll down Ocean Street, indulge in some delicious food and drinks, and check out the local shops. Or head to the Sunshine Plaza for some indoor fun and entertainment. The RSL, Surf Club, Lawn Bowls, tennis, and other recreational activities are perfect for those looking for a more active vacation. With so much to do and see, Cotton Tree is the ultimate vacation destination with its beautiful beach as the highlight.

Cotton Tree Beach

The seaside suburb view of Cotton Tree is perfect for family adventures. Along its coastal beach, you can enjoy its playground popular for play, picnic and riverside barbecue facilities. It is located right on the Maroochy River’s beach banks, full of popular attractions you can easily access.

Cotton Tree is home to an impressive range of watersport activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, kite surfing, and sailing. The river near Cotton Tree Holiday Park also provides the angler with an all-year-round perfect for catching various fishes. An amazing beach to create new memories.

Sand Bags at Cotton Tree

A controversial issue that divides many locals is the sand bags that have been placed to stop longshore drift at Cotton Tree. These also provide a shelter to the waves and a playground for families with small children. It arguable has created the Sunshine Coast’s best place for people of all ages to learn to surf with its long 200m rides on a good day with the right weather conditions. 

The sand is constantly shifting and at certain times of the year it creates sandy swimming pools with little crossings between each of the sand bags which has kids in a frenzy for hours at end. 

River walk at Cotton Tree

A popular runners/walkers spot is the foreshore along the river banks of the Maroochy River. For those prepared to go that little bit further, you can head North West past Chambers Island and venture inland towards Bli Bli. 

Cotton Tree park facilities

The Cotton Tree park has facilities like swimming pool, basketball court, table tennis, kids playground, Gym equipment and river walk. You’ll often find yoga practise, paddle board lessons and various training groups meeting in the early hours of the morning. 

So many coffee shops including our favourite, The Boat Shed with a kids climbing tree right out the front. 

So Cotton Tree right for you? Relax and Unwind at the Amazing Beaches on the Sunshine Coast

The best of both worlds awaits you at Sunshine Coast, a great holiday destination for everyone! Enjoy a riverside barbecue with family and friends while watching the sunset, or retreat to a quiet spot to relax and enjoy the serenity. Sunshine Coast has over sixty kilometres of manicured beach and riverfront land, and we are sure there is a place for everyone!