Brisbane Airport 1 hr 22
The Ginger Factory (23 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Sunshine Castle (26 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Gardners Falls (25 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Maleny Dairies (26 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. The Big Pineapple. (23 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Spirit House Cooking School (25 min) Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Mapleton Falls National Park (6 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (31 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (25 min) This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (25 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Kondalilla National Park (10 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Lake Baroon (20 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Kondalilla Falls (10 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Conondale National Park (42 min) Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. |