Brisbane Airport 1 hr 18
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (23 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Maleny Dairies (17 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Kondalilla National Park (10 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Conondale National Park (36 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Lake Baroon (6 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (16 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Kondalilla Falls (10 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. The Big Pineapple. (23 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Gardners Falls (17 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Australia Zoo (27 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (17 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. The Ginger Factory (32 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Aussie World (33 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mapleton Falls National Park (19 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. |