Brisbane Airport 1 hr 8
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (7 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Mount Beerwah (37 min) This 556-m. mountain in Glasshouse National Park features walking trails, hiking & climbing. Kondalilla Falls (13 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Conondale National Park (26 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (13 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (7 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. The Big Pineapple. (27 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Gardners Falls (7 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Maleny Dairies (8 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Lake Baroon (15 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Aussie World (26 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Australia Zoo (17 min) Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Mount Ngungun (27 min) Scenic peak in the Glass House Mountains featuring a summit walking trail & rock-climbing routes. Kondalilla National Park (13 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. |