Brisbane Airport 1 hr 21
Eumundi Markets (27 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Sunshine Castle (19 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Big Pineapple. (27 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Noosa National Park (33 min)
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming. Spirit House Cooking School (23 min)
Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Noosa Heads Main Beach (29 min)
Wide, sandy beach backing up to a nature reserve & gardens, with relatively calm water for the area. Mooloolaba Beach (22 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Lake Weyba (20 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Point Cartwright Light (27 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. The Ginger Factory (21 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Mount Coolum National Park (4 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (24 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Blast Aqua Park Coolum (12 min)
Water park Maroochydore Beach (23 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mudjimba Island (12 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach | 
