Brisbane Airport 1 hr 11
Point Cartwright Light (17 min) Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Mooloolaba Beach (12 min) Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. The Big Pineapple. (17 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mount Coolum National Park (17 min) Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Wildlife HQ (17 min) Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Chambers Island (10 min) Sunshine Castle (10 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Ginger Factory (23 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Buderim Forest Park (15 min) Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Maroochydore Beach (7 min) Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Bellingham Maze (18 min) Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Bulcock Beach (31 min) Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Mudjimba Island (13 min) Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (14 min) Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Aussie World (22 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. |