Brisbane Airport 1 hr 7
Mount Coolum National Park (20 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Kondalilla National Park (23 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Aussie World (18 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Point Cartwright Light (22 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Kondalilla Falls (23 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Eumundi Markets (24 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. The Ginger Factory (18 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Bellingham Maze (11 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Mooloolaba Beach (17 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Lake Baroon (30 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Sunshine Castle (6 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Big Pineapple. (10 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Wildlife HQ (10 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (19 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. | 
