Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
Mount Ngungun (23 min) Scenic peak in the Glass House Mountains featuring a summit walking trail & rock-climbing routes. Australia Zoo (14 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Aussie World (19 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Big Pineapple. (26 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Glass House Mountains National Park (28 min) Scenic, landmark peaks amid a forested sprawl provide a backdrop for hiking, nature walks & picnics. Kondalilla National Park (23 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Lake Baroon (25 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (9 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (9 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Kondalilla Falls (23 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Maleny Dairies (12 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (17 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Gardners Falls (12 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Mount Beerwah (34 min) This 556-m. mountain in Glasshouse National Park features walking trails, hiking & climbing. |