| some add full kitchens, while upgraded cabins have views toward the sea. all have flat-screen tvs and wood-burning fireplaces. the air-conditioned cabins mix casual and rustic-chic decor, and have kitchenettes, bathrooms with whirlpool baths, and balconies with rainforest views. parking and an evening shuttle to a local restaurant are complimentary. cheese platters and picnic baskets are also available (fee). a 3-minute walk from kondalilla national park, this resort with upscale cabins is 11 km from mapleton falls national park and 17 km from the big pineapple tourist attraction. other amenities include an outdoor pool and an art gallery. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 19
Conondale National Park (37 min)
Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (18 min)
This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Kondalilla National Park (4 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Aussie World (32 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mapleton Falls National Park (13 min)
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Gardners Falls (18 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (18 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (24 min)
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Kondalilla Falls (4 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Lake Baroon (13 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. The Big Pineapple. (23 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Wildlife HQ (22 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Ginger Factory (27 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Maleny Dairies (19 min)
Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. | 
