Brisbane Airport 1 hr 18
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (14 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Lake Baroon (30 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Big Kart Track (26 min) Adult racetrack with karts that reach speeds of 70 kph, plus a kids' track with smaller go-karts. Ewen Maddock Dam (31 min) Trail running, camping, and running Australia Zoo (27 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (16 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Gardners Falls (15 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Mapleton Falls National Park (37 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Conondale National Park (20 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Maleny Dairies (13 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (16 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Kondalilla Falls (28 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Kondalilla National Park (28 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Mount Beerwah (47 min) This 556-m. mountain in Glasshouse National Park features walking trails, hiking & climbing. |