Brisbane Airport 1 hr 19
Conondale National Park (39 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Wildlife HQ (20 min) Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Ginger Factory (24 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Maleny Dairies (21 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Lake Baroon (15 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (26 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Gardners Falls (20 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Mapleton Falls National Park (8 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. The Big Pineapple. (21 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Sunshine Castle (26 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (20 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (20 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Kondalilla Falls (6 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Kondalilla National Park (6 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. |