Brisbane Airport 1 hr 10
Gardners Falls (34 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Wildlife HQ (11 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Lake Baroon (29 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Eumundi Markets (18 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Mount Coolum National Park (27 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (25 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Sunshine Castle (14 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Aussie World (21 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Ginger Factory (12 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (34 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Mooloolaba Beach (24 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Kondalilla National Park (20 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. The Big Pineapple. (11 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Kondalilla Falls (20 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. | 
