Sunshine Coast Nature & Outdoor Attractions

Crikey! The Crocodile Hunter's Australia Zoo is on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. An easy one hour drive, just north of Brisbane, Australia Zoo offers a full... read more

The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub. Incorporating over 30 rides and games it is guaranteed to please everyone of all ages... read more

If your looking for something different, why not spend the day experiencing the delicious food, fabulous shopping and entertaining tours at The Ginger Factory... read more

Amamoor State Forest produces some of the finest hoop pine in Queensland. More than 120 bird species live in its riverine rainforests and plantations of hoop and bunya... read more

Also known as 'Jowarra', Beerwah Forest Reserve, on the banks of the Mooloolah River, protects one of the few remaining coastal rainforest areas in this region... read more

The Bellingham Maze is a unique outdoor maze and puzzle attraction with lots of fun activities for families, adults, retirees and groups. First you have to get through... read more

The Big Kart Track and the Bungy Bullet are both situated at the one location on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. You can either race your friends... read more

Visit Blind Man's Bluff Vineyards and Cellar Door in Kenilworth for a wonderful experience of wine tasting. Enjoy a glass of wine with a gourmet cheese platter, bread... read more

Book Farm is a 56 acre property in the Maleny area's part of the Blackall Range. There is a six acre pristine rainforest on Obi Obi Creek, and a number of areas under... read more

Rhyolite cliffs and a mix of tall open eucalypt forest with spotted gums feature at Brooyar State Forest. Pockets of riparian rainforest may be enjoyed along the creeks... read more

This pathway stretches 25 kilometres along some of the most scenic shorelines on the Sunshine Coast, at Caloundra. The pathway is a continuous coastal link from Golden... read more

Caloundra Cruise is one of the most popular activities and attractions on the waterways, suitable and enjoyed by all ages. Experience pristine sand cays, abundant bird... read more

Located in the stunning surrounds of Golden Beach, Club Pelican is the first ever Greg Norman-designed course on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast... read more

Conondale National Park is home to over a quarter of all Queensland's wildlife species some unique to the area. The Park has long been considered one of the premium... read more

This trail in the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park offers walkers a wilderness experience of wildflowers, chattering birds, cool clear waterways and... read more

Cooloola is nature's sand sculpture. Massive dunes, towering cliffs of coloured sands and wide ocean beaches have been etched by wind and water. Tall forests, fragrant... read more

Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park, this natural gem still survives, in spite of its proximity to busy Sunshine Coast developments. A pocket of the... read more

Delicia Road Conservation Park protects remnant forest communities of the scenic Blackall Range. It is a refuge for wildlife and a special place for visitors to enjoy... read more

Double Island Point is located just south of Rainbow Beach. The point is a magnet for marine life of every description. Dolphins and whales (the latter from July to November)... read more

The Eumundi Market is one of Australia's leading tourist attractions and is held every Saturday and Wednesday of the year come rain, hail or shine. Situated in the heart... read more

Eumundi's Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast is a magical property overlooking 4-acres of landscaped gardens. The property offers two styles of accommodation: The Grand... read more

The Ex "HMAS Brisbane" nicknamed "The Steel Cat", is a Royal Australian Navy destroyer that served in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Sunk in July 2005... read more

Dive the Brisbane and experience this historical treasure and budding environmental wonder. The ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park is an artificial reef and dive site... read more

Named by Lieutenant Cook in 1770, the 'Glass Houses' are distinctive volcanic plugs rising abruptly from a patchwork of farms and forests. The park is made up of several... read more

Inskip Peninsula separates open ocean surf from the sheltered estuary waters of Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. This sand spit is clad in casuarina, cypress pine... read more

Jew Shoal is a large reef complex of ridges, canyons, bommies, and a solitary 11 metre pinnacle. The Caves has rugged rocky outcrops and swimthroughs; the gutters are... read more

Kabi Organic Golf Course and Orchard was created to provide a place for recreation while preserving the environment. The organic aspect of the course makes it completely... read more

Visit long established Kenilworth Bluff Winery and cellar door for a unique wine tasting experience in a superb location. Relax on the new scenic deck underneath the... read more

Kenilworth Forest Reserve in the Conondale Range offers wonderful views, deep gorges, mountain streams and waterfalls. It protects rare and threatened plants and animals... read more

The scenic waterways of the upper Noosa River and its tributaries are one of the Great Sandy National Park's, Cooloola section most outstanding features... read more

Kondalilla Falls got its name from an Aboriginal word meaning "rushing waters", a good description of this waterfall during the summer wet season... read more

Kondalilla is an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters'. In this cool haven, Skene Creek plummets 90 metres over the falls to a rock pool below. The park shelters five... read more

The Little Morgue Winery is the most unique cellar doors in Australia. The winery is a landmark in the area and a favourite tourist attraction on the Sunshine Coast... read more

The Magic Mountain dive site is located on the Outer Gneerings Reef on the Sunshine Coast. Magic Mountain is a large group of rocky outcrops from a sandy ocean floor... read more

Just west of Mapleton, Pencil Creek cascades 120 metres over an escarpment in this small day use only park. It shelters many bird species, including the peregrine falcon... read more

Mapleton Forest Drive winds through deep forest, past Cooloolabin Dam to Point Glorious lookout, where great coastal and hinterland views await. Picnic near Cedar Creek's... read more

In the rugged Conondale Range are some of Queensland's most popular and picturesque forests, including Kenilworth Forest Reserve. Luxuriant rainforests, tall eucalypt... read more

In the Glass House Mountains, remnants of the open eucalypt woodland and mountain heath vegetation, which once covered the coastal plains, provide a home for an interesting... read more

Dominating the skyline of the Sunshine Coast lowlands is the green-cloaked dome of Mount Coolum. After rain, waterfalls cascade down steep craggy cliffs to open eucalypt... read more

Named by Cook during his epic voyage along Australia's east coast, the Glass House Mountains are rhyolitic volcanic plugs left by volcanic activity millions of years... read more

Named by Cook during his epic voyage along Australia's east coast, the Glass Houses are rhyolitic volcanic plugs left by volcanic activity millions of years ago... read more

Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island is on the Sunshine Coast just off from Mooloolaba. Snorkellers can enjoy the coral gardens off Mudjimba Island which start at just 2 metres... read more

Spectacular views can be seen from several lookouts along the track. You will also see coastal rock formations such as the Boiling Pot and Hells Gates... read more

Noosa National Park, with its wild coastline jutting into the ocean is one of Australia's most visited parks. Wallum heaths, woodlands and pockets of rainforest with... read more

Strawberry Fields is open to the public seven days a week during the strawberry season which is from June to November each year. The aim is to ensure all enjoy the best... read more

Winding through the spectacular Blackall Range, a cool retreat in the hinterland of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the Sunshine Coast Great Walk traverses some of Queensland's... read more

Distinctively shaped Mount Tinbeerwah (265 metres) stands out in Tewantin Forest Reserve, which protects ancient flooded gum forests, wallum heaths and cabbage-tree palms... read more

Set over 6,101 metres of easy walking, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club is the pioneer of golf in the Noosa area. Accessible in every way, Tewantin Noosa welcomes all standards... read more

The Big Pineapple has been recognised by the National Trust of Queensland as a national icon in recognition of its significant role in the tourism industry... read more

Experience the Cooloola Region's Mary Valley aboard the 'Valley Rattler' - easily one of Queensland's most scenic railway lines. The Red Rocket Rail Motor departs Gympie... read more