Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
Point Cartwright Light (17 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. The Big Pineapple. (15 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Kondalilla Falls (32 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Kondalilla National Park (32 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Buderim Forest Park (5 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Bellingham Maze (9 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Mount Coolum National Park (22 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. The Ginger Factory (22 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Aussie World (16 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Bulcock Beach (27 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Mooloolaba Beach (12 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (14 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Maroochydore Beach (11 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Australia Zoo (26 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Sunshine Castle (14 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. | 
