Things to do in Maleny

No. 9 of Family-friendly Attractions in Queensland

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is located near Glasshouse Mountain on the Sunshine Coast and was founded by private investment from Steve Irwin, an Australian national treasure known as "Mr. Crocodile". There are crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, devils, snakes, tigers, leopards, Asian elephants and other animals in the zoo, and there are performances at fixed times every day.

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, located in Queensland, Australia, is a tropical botanical garden that combines natural beauty with recreational activities. Spanning 20 hectares, the garden features over 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, making it an ideal destination to explore Australia's native flora and rare plants from around the world. Visitors can stroll along meticulously designed pathways to observe various flowers, trees, and shrubs up close, experiencing the changing scenery through the seasons. The garden also includes a children's adventure zone, picnic areas, and bird-watching platforms, perfect for family outings. Additionally, the annual spring flower festival attracts numerous plant enthusiasts, becoming a major cultural event in the region.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Mooloolaba

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is located north of Brisbane and includes holiday beaches, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Noosa, and the Kurula coast, stretching for more than 100 kilometers. The climate here is pleasant, perfect for surfing, swimming and vacationing. 1. Climb to the top of the Glasshouse Mountains and overlook the mountains and beaches. The 16 volcanic peaks of the Glasshouse Mountains are towering into the clouds, and there are many hiking routes. Usually tourists will take the lookout loop. This steep trail is about 800 meters through open eucalyptus forests and wet ravines along the way. 2. Noosa – a trendy resort town on the Sunshine Coast North of Noosa is a trendy resort town on the Sunshine Coast, with white sandy beaches and tropical rainforest. Hastings Street in Noosa Heads is full of stylish restaurants and boutiques, and is just a short walk from Noosa Beach, where you can surf, swim and pass the time along the coast. On weekends and school holidays, it gets crowded. East of Noosa Heads is Noosa National Park, where you can enjoy spectacular coastal views and an abundance of native Australian wildlife. The beaches of Alexandria Bay are a swimmer's paradise. 4. Lake Kuroba, Lake Kusaraba North of Noosa is the Kurula Coast, where Lake Kuroba and Lake Kusaraba are good places for kayaking, camping and bushwalking. 5. There are many beaches along the coast with beautiful sea views. From Noosa Point to the south, there are also Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Pireggi Beach and Coolum Beach along the coast, which are all surfing beaches with few tourists. , with sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand. 6. Surf, fish, dive, watch seal shows in Mooloolaba Central Mooloolaba has steady waves, a large harbor, and you can spend a day on deep-sea fishing or take part in a seasonal whale-watching cruise. For diving enthusiasts, there is also a dive site for the wreck of the "Brisbane" nearby. The underwater world next to the beach is the largest aquarium in Queensland, suitable for parents and children to visit together. 7. If you have enough time in various towns on the Sunshine Coast, you can go to Maleny to taste local cheese and wine, have afternoon tea in Montville, browse antique shops, or go to Umdi Market to appreciate the works of local artists, choose Favorite artworks and handicrafts are all good choices.

Kondalilla National Park

Gardners Falls

Gerrards Lookout

Clock Shop

Montville

Montville is a 120-year-old town on the west side of the Sunshine Coast, and tourists who don't like wet beaches might come here for a short trip. There are antique clock shopping malls, candy-making exhibition centers, cafes and old museums in the town, so you can shop for gadgets and have a cup of coffee. 3 kilometers northwest of the town is the Kondalilla National Park (Kondalilla National Park), and there is Baroon Lake in the southwest.

McCarthy's Lookout