Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
The Ginger Factory (20 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Sunshine Castle (11 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Buderim Forest Park (6 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Aussie World (16 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mooloolaba Beach (13 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Bellingham Maze (10 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Wildlife HQ (13 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Big Pineapple. (13 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Maroochydore Beach (12 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (15 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Bulcock Beach (28 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Kondalilla National Park (29 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Point Cartwright Light (18 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Kondalilla Falls (29 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Mount Coolum National Park (19 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. | 
