Sunshine Coast

The Glass House Mountains are eleven isolated pinnacles sticking up from a flat plain in the hinterland. The tallest is Mount Beerwah at 556 metres. It is highly recommendable to climb one of them to look at the fantastic view.

This is an excellent national park that covers 4,000 hectares of land, and is easily accessible from the centre of Noosa Heads. The park has great beaches, as well as wildlife, including the ever-lovable koala.

At Queensland’s biggest oceanarium and aquarium you can swim with sharks, kiss a seal and watch amazing sea animals. Discover thousands of different marine and freshwater animals at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.

Nicknamed 'The Jewel of Maleny', these beautiful gardens are surrounded by rainforest and views over the Glass Mountains. They are situated over eight acres of land, and serve as home to over 1,000 different plants and 4 kilometres of walking trails.

You’re in for a challenge at Amaze World. Make your way through this hedge maze, full of brain-teasing puzzles, mini tile mazes, and a huge walk-through aviary. Take the family to “get lost” in this living hedge maze with two metre high rows of fragrant cypress pine hedges.

This zoo was made world famous by The Crocodile Hunter himself — Steve Irwin. Although best known for its crocodiles and crocodile feedings, the zoo also features wildlife from all around Australia and the world over, including koalas, tigers, and even the possibility of hand-feeding a kangaroo.

Point Cartwright Lighthouse offers stunning views of Mooloolaba, Mooloolah River, Mount Coolum and Kawana Beach. Popular for its surf break, the area features grassy slopes perfect for picnics. Spot whales, turtles and ships entering the Port of Brisbane.

The wonderfully ridiculous Big Pineapple in Woombye is a 16-metre fibreglass pineapple and a heritage-listed attraction. Enjoy the quirky souvenir store, a popular zoo, and the TreeTop Challenge high ropes course. Entry is free; the cute choo-choo train rides are $10.