Brisbane Airport 1 hr 24
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (27 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Conondale National Park (43 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. The Ginger Factory (25 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Kondalilla Falls (12 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Maleny Dairies (27 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Gardners Falls (27 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Kondalilla National Park (12 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Mapleton Falls National Park (8 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Sunshine Castle (28 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Big Pineapple. (25 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (33 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Lake Baroon (22 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Spirit House Cooking School (27 min) Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (27 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. |