Brisbane Airport 1 hr 20
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (27 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. The Ginger Factory (22 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Kondalilla Falls (7 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Maleny Dairies (22 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. The Big Pineapple. (22 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Conondale National Park (40 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Mapleton Falls National Park (5 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Eumundi Markets (28 min) Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Sunshine Castle (25 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Kondalilla National Park (7 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Spirit House Cooking School (24 min) Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Lake Baroon (16 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (21 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Gardners Falls (21 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. |