Brisbane Airport 1 hr 20
Conondale National Park (38 min)
Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. Gardners Falls (19 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Lake Baroon (14 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Kondalilla National Park (4 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (25 min)
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (18 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Maleny Dairies (19 min)
Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Wildlife HQ (23 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Ginger Factory (26 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. The Big Pineapple. (23 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Sunshine Castle (28 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mapleton Falls National Park (11 min)
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (19 min)
This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Kondalilla Falls (3 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. | 
