| set in rainforest bedside lake baroon, this tranquil resort is 10 km from kondalilla national park and 19 km from mary cairncross scenic reserve. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. perched in the trees, the rustic cabins are individually decorated with nature themes and feature hand-carved beds and kitchens. there's also a cabin on a 40-acre property with its own streams and waterfalls. parking is free. all have whirlpool tubs, hanging fireplaces, decks with swings and bbqs, as well as complimentary bread baskets and air-conditioning. the resort has a relaxed cafe/bar with panoramic views of the lake and forest, as well as an on-site art gallery
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 21
Aussie World (36 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (20 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (20 min)
This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Australia Zoo (30 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. The Ginger Factory (35 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. The Big Pineapple. (27 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Kondalilla Falls (13 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Conondale National Park (39 min)
Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Mapleton Falls National Park (22 min)
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (26 min)
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Maleny Dairies (21 min)
Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Gardners Falls (20 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Lake Baroon (1 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Kondalilla National Park (13 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. | 
