Brisbane Airport 1 hr 4
The Big Pineapple. (21 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Lake Baroon (32 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Mount Ngungun (23 min) Scenic peak in the Glass House Mountains featuring a summit walking trail & rock-climbing routes. Ewen Maddock Dam (12 min) Trail running, camping, and running Kondalilla Falls (28 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Australia Zoo (13 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Maleny Dairies (23 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Mooloolaba Beach (23 min) Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (28 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Kondalilla National Park (28 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (20 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Big Kart Track (7 min) Adult racetrack with karts that reach speeds of 70 kph, plus a kids' track with smaller go-karts. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (23 min) Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Gardners Falls (22 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Aussie World (11 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. |