Brisbane Airport 1 hr 15
Lake Baroon (9 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Australia Zoo (24 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Gardners Falls (14 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. The Ginger Factory (27 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (20 min)
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Kondalilla National Park (5 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Conondale National Park (33 min)
Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Maleny Dairies (15 min)
Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (14 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Aussie World (28 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mapleton Falls National Park (14 min)
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. The Big Pineapple. (18 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Kondalilla Falls (5 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (14 min)
This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. | 
