Brisbane Airport 1 hr 18
Kondalilla Falls (28 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (14 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Bellingham Maze (43 min) Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Australia Zoo (27 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. 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. Wildlife HQ (41 min) Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. 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. Conondale National Park (14 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. The Big Pineapple. (41 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (16 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Kondalilla National Park (28 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Lake Baroon (30 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. |