Cotton Tree Markets is a Sunday morning market on King Street in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, open every week from 7 am to 12 pm. It sits beside the Maroochy River and a short walk from the beach.
Expect handmade jewellery, art, homewares and plants, with food stalls and coffee to fuel the lap.
When are the Cotton Tree Markets on?
The markets run every Sunday from 7 am to 12 pm, weather permitting. The organisers do not publish a wet-weather policy, so look at their website or email them if the forecast is poor.
What you will find at Cotton Tree Markets
The organisers describe a mix of makers and food stalls.
- Fashion and accessories: handmade jewellery, accessories and fashion.
- Art and homewares: art, prints and creative designs, plus homewares, candles and gifts.
- Plants: plants and garden items.
- Food and drink: fresh food stalls, sweet treats, coffee and locally produced specialty foods. Cotton Tree cafes are also close by.
A relaxed Sunday walk
The market is built for a slow lap. With art, homewares, plants and handmade pieces rather than a heavy produce focus, it suits browsing for a gift or something for the house. If you want fresh food, check the stalls on the day, as the organisers describe fresh food stalls and specialty foods without listing them.
Start with a coffee from the market, wander the length of King Street, then decide whether to head to the river or the beach.
Where are the Cotton Tree Markets?
The markets are on King Street, Cotton Tree, beside the Maroochy River. Cotton Tree is the riverside end of Maroochydore, with the beach a short walk away, so the market combines easily with a swim or a stroll along the water.
Parking at Cotton Tree Markets
There is street parking and nearby public parking throughout Cotton Tree. The organisers advise arriving early on busy Sundays, or walking or cycling if you are staying nearby.
King Street runs beside the river, and the organisers describe the market as a short walk from the beach. That makes it easy to leave the car for a few hours, wander the market, and then take a stroll along the water before you head home.
Getting to Cotton Tree Markets by public transport
Translink’s route 600 stops on King Street at Cotton Tree Caravan Park. Check the Translink stop page or the journey planner for Sunday times, as services can be cancelled at short notice.
Making a morning of it
Cotton Tree is the riverside end of Maroochydore, and the market has coffee on site, so you can start with a coffee and decide on breakfast afterwards. The beach is a short walk away, so bring swimmers if the weather is good.
The market finishes at 12 pm. Aim to arrive between 7 am and 9 am for the best choice of stalls and a calmer pace along King Street.
Contact the organisers
The only contact the organisers list is [email protected], which they use for market days, stallholder applications, events and general questions. They say they aim to reply as quickly as possible, so email ahead if you have a question the website does not answer, such as whether dogs are welcome.
Tips for a good morning
- Bring a reusable bag, as many stalls sell homewares and plants that are awkward to carry.
- Walk or cycle if you are staying in Cotton Tree, as the organisers suggest on busy Sundays.
- Check the Translink stop page if you plan to take the bus, as the Sunday timetable can change.
- Look at the market’s website before you go, as the markets run weather permitting.
Planning your visit
- How long: about 1 to 2 hours for the stalls and a coffee; longer if you add the beach.
- Best time: early, when it is cooler and parking is easier.
- What to bring: a bag, a hat and sunscreen.
- Getting there: about 101 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, roughly 1 hour 25 minutes by car without traffic.
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Nearby
- Caloundra Street Fair – another Sunday market, a short drive south, from 8 am.
- Mooloolaba Beach – swimming, parking and the Esplanade.
- Eumundi Markets – the Sunshine Coast’s best-known market, inland.
- Things to do on the Sunshine Coast – more for the rest of the weekend.
- More in Markets and Sunshine Coast, and see What’s on for other regular markets.
Quick answers
What day are the Cotton Tree Markets on?
Every Sunday, from 7 am to 12 pm, weather permitting.
Where are the Cotton Tree Markets?
On King Street in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, beside the Maroochy River and a short walk from the beach.
Where do I park for the Cotton Tree Markets?
Use street parking or nearby public parking around Cotton Tree, and arrive early on busy Sundays.
Can I catch a bus to the Cotton Tree Markets?
Route 600 stops on King Street at Cotton Tree Caravan Park. Check Sunday times on Translink before you go.
What do the Cotton Tree Markets sell?
Handmade jewellery, fashion, art, homewares, candles, plants, specialty foods, sweet treats and coffee.
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