Brisbane Airport 1 hr 10
Kondalilla Falls (30 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Sunshine Castle (5 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Point Cartwright Light (15 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. The Big Pineapple. (14 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. The Ginger Factory (18 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Mount Coolum National Park (15 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Maroochydore Beach (11 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Bellingham Maze (14 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (12 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Lake Baroon (34 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Buderim Forest Park (11 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Aussie World (20 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Kondalilla National Park (30 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Wildlife HQ (14 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Mooloolaba Beach (11 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. | 
