Brisbane Airport 1 hr 16
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (28 min) Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. The Big Pineapple. (17 min) This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (21 min) Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Aussie World (27 min) Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Kondalilla Falls (7 min) Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Lake Baroon (17 min) Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Wildlife HQ (17 min) Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Ginger Factory (20 min) Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Kondalilla National Park (7 min) Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Eumundi Markets (25 min) Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Mapleton Falls National Park (10 min) Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Maleny Dairies (22 min) Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Gardners Falls (22 min) This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Sunshine Castle (22 min) Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. |