Festive sparkle: explore our festive lights
Celebrate the season with a touch of magic as the Sunshine Coast lights up with a spectacular display of festive trees.
Council has adorned 26 trees across the region with eco-friendly LED lights and vibrant decorations, creating perfect destinations for family outings.
Whether you stroll beneath the glowing branches in Buderim, picnic under the twinkling lights in Montville or cruise past the dazzling display in Mooloolaba, there’s a festive stop near you to explore this holiday season.
Plan your trail and make the most of this enchanting time of year.
Christmas tree locations:
| Suburb | Address |
| Alexandra Headlands | Alexandra Parade, next to the surf Club |
| Birtinya | Sportsman Parade, roundabout near aquatic centre |
| Buderim | Burnett St, Buderim Village Park |
| Caloundra | The Esplanade, next to Bulcock Beach car park |
| Conondale | Maleny – Kenilworth Road, next to swimming pool |
| Coolum | David Low way, near Park Street |
| Cotton Tree | Cotton Tree Park (west of swimming pool), Cotton Tree Esplanade |
| Currimundi | Crummunda Park, Coongarra Esplanade |
| Eudlo | Rosebed Street opposite the general store |
| Eumundi | Dick Caplick Park, Memorial Ave |
| Glasshouse | Rotary Park, Reed Street |
| Kenilworth | Kenilworth Town Park, Maleny- Kenilworth Road |
| Kings Beach | Ormonde Terrace, park opposite Amphitheatre |
| Landsborough | Railway Park, Cribb Street |
| Maleny | Roundabout at Maple and Coral streets |
| Mapleton | Montville-Mapleton Road, opposite Mapleton RSL Park |
| Marcoola | Felix Parry Park, Marcoola Esplanade |
| Maroochydore | Foundation Square Park, Lightning Lane |
| Montville | Village Green, Main Street (south of Memorial Close) |
| Mooloolaba | Mooloolaba Esplanade, Brisbane Road roundabout |
| Mudjimba | Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba Esplanade |
| Nambour | Nambour Town Square, Lowe and Queen streets |
| Palmwoods | Margaret Street opposite the Memorial Hall |
| Palmview (Harmony) | Tranquillity Way, park near cafe |
| Woombye | Blackall Street, Opposite SPAR |
| Yandina | Railway Street Park, Railway Street |
Stay for a picnic, play or barbecue and enjoy some of our top parks:
Buderim: Village Green Park
This Green Flag award winning park is truly special and offers something wonderful for all to enjoy. Perched atop the Buderim plateau, this park offers sweeping views of our coastline, making it a favorited spot for locals and visitors. The gardens are vibrant and lush, changing with the seasons – perfect for a summertime picnic.
A central pavilion provides a shaded space for gatherings and events, while children can experience adventure in the playground. Pack a Christmas themed picnic and enjoy the open green space, play ball, fly a kite or just take in the expansive south-easterly vistas.
Amenities: scenic viewpoint, toilets, barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, playground.
Location: 2 King Street, Buderim.
Cotton Tree: Cotton Tree Park
A family favourite, Cotton Tree certainly has plenty to offer with a playground stretching along the riverfront park and sheltered by the namesake cotton trees that grow abundantly along the banks of the river here.
With easy access to the calm waters of the riverfront, stay for swim, play or stroll along the Coastal Pathway and setup a picnic to bask in the beauty of the sunset. After sunset wander over to the sparkling tree near the Aquatic Centre for some Christmas cheer.
Amenities: toilets, barbecues, drinking fountain, showers, shelter, picnic tables and playground.
Location: The Esplanade, Cotton Tree
Mudjimba: Power Memorial Park
Nestled along the Mudjimba Esplanade, Power Memorial Park is a serene coastal escape perfect for festive family outings. This picturesque park offers shaded picnic areas, a spacious playground and direct beach access, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening under the glow of festive lights.
Stroll along the beachfront, enjoy a picnic by the dunes and take in the magical sparkle of the illuminated tree, creating a memorable holiday experience in this tranquil seaside setting.
Amenities: barbecues, toilets, barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, playground.
Location: 20 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba
Discover more of the Sunshine Coast’s parks via the Beaches and Parks Directory.
Our Sunshine Coast community and visitors have access to:
- 1,180 recreation parks and open spaces
- 372 playgrounds
- 74 basketball courts
- 59 exercise equipment nodes in parks
- 21 (fenced) dog exercise areas 14 (unfenced) dog exercise areas
- 31 skate parks
- 1,358 shelters
- 383 drinking fountains
- 329 barbecues
- 201 public amenities
- 182 showers