Samantha's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdAustralia Zoo
Fabulous venue to see wildlife.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
1638 Steve Irwin WayFabulous work being carried out at this venue.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdDelightful day out.
Fabulous for children, tractor rides and see the cows up close. Buy some cheese on your way out.
82 locals recommend
Maleny Dairies
70 McCarthy RdFabulous for children, tractor rides and see the cows up close. Buy some cheese on your way out.
Great nature walk, that isn’t long or difficult. Beautiful setting.
239 locals recommend
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View RdGreat nature walk, that isn’t long or difficult. Beautiful setting.
Magnificent views, great eco centre and cafe. A self sufficient building designed by award winning architect Norman Richards. Must see. Plenty of parking.
37 locals recommend
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre
148 Mountain View RdMagnificent views, great eco centre and cafe. A self sufficient building designed by award winning architect Norman Richards. Must see. Plenty of parking.
Great at sunset, take a cheese platter and drinks and watch the sunset.
53 locals recommend
Laguna Lookout
5 Viewland DrGreat at sunset, take a cheese platter and drinks and watch the sunset.
One Tree Hill Maleny
329 Mountain View RdMount Coolum
Pretty steep climb, suited to experienced walkers or hikers.
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdWell worth the effort to walk this track.
Fabulous town, with cute shops and cafes, Fabulous views of the coast and hinterland. Very pleasant drive to get there.
401 locals recommend
Montville
Fabulous town, with cute shops and cafes, Fabulous views of the coast and hinterland. Very pleasant drive to get there.
Caloundra
Lovely beaches and township with cafes etc alone the sea.
Glasshouse Mountains Lookout Cafe
182 Glass House Woodford RdGreat views.
Glass House Mountains Lookout
Glass House Woodford RoadProbably for experienced fit hikers.
Views to enjoyed. Easy walk from the guest house. 800 metres. Across the road from great coffee.
Lions Park
Gympie TerraceViews to enjoyed. Easy walk from the guest house. 800 metres. Across the road from great coffee.
Walking distance to the guest house. For experienced walkers.
169 locals recommend
Buderim Forest Park
Quorn CloseWalking distance to the guest house. For experienced walkers.
Great venue to visit for all ages. Has a little train which is great for getting around.
22 locals recommend
Buderim Ginger
50 Pioneer RdGreat venue to visit for all ages. Has a little train which is great for getting around.
Kondalilla Falls
74 Kondalilla Falls RdGreat place, need to be reasonably fit and agile.
The Surf Club Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba EsplanadeGreat venue for views and food.
Buderim Historical Society Inc.
Pioneer CrescentMust see, beautiful venue.
Buderim Village Park
5 Church StAlex Bluff Foreshore Park
278 Alexandra ParadeFabulous walk, beach and surfing
This is truly the most stunning park in the heart of Buderim. Originally a tree lined driveway to on old homestead. Now-preserved. I like to buy a coffee across the road and sit in the stillness under the amazing canopy.
9 locals recommend
Wirreanda Park
12 Short StThis is truly the most stunning park in the heart of Buderim. Originally a tree lined driveway to on old homestead. Now-preserved. I like to buy a coffee across the road and sit in the stillness under the amazing canopy.
Whites Lookout and Park
10 Fountain RdViews for days !
E J Foote Sanctuary
Park LaneBuderim - Palmwoods Heritage Tramway
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba
123 Parkyn ParadeHighly rated and a fabulous thing to experience .
This is a fabulous venue to see Aussie wildlife. Well run and very popular.
46 locals recommend
Wildlife HQ Zoo
76 Nambour Connection RdThis is a fabulous venue to see Aussie wildlife. Well run and very popular.
Eudlo Creek National Park
Established in 1951. 43ha . Stunning.
Food scene
Great funky brewery with up to the minute menu, well priced. Book to avoid disappointment.
45 locals recommend
Copperhead Restaurant & Brewery
52 Kauri StGreat funky brewery with up to the minute menu, well priced. Book to avoid disappointment.
My favourite of all places to eat on the Sunshine Coast. Fast, fabulous, fresh and not expensive. Licensed. No bookings taken. Jump on the queue, wait, you won’t be disappointed.
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeMy favourite of all places to eat on the Sunshine Coast. Fast, fabulous, fresh and not expensive. Licensed. No bookings taken. Jump on the queue, wait, you won’t be disappointed.
Great venue for dining, up to the minute menu, prices medium to high.
34 locals recommend
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnGreat venue for dining, up to the minute menu, prices medium to high.
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn ParadeFood venue and some specialty shops. Food to suit every person.
Maleny Cheese
1 Clifford StDo yourself a favour, and try the cheese 🧀
Fabulous markets, every Wednesday and Saturday, arrive early (before 8:30am), does get very busy.
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial DrFabulous markets, every Wednesday and Saturday, arrive early (before 8:30am), does get very busy.
Great variety of meals, pokies, bars, sports bar, parking, air conditioned and magnificent views. Kids play area. Walking distance to the guest house.
59 locals recommend
Buderim Tavern
81 Burnett StGreat variety of meals, pokies, bars, sports bar, parking, air conditioned and magnificent views. Kids play area. Walking distance to the guest house.
Fabulous restaurant. Do put this on your must see places. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
240 locals recommend
Bistro C
49 Hastings StFabulous restaurant. Do put this on your must see places. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Rue Bourbon CoffeeⓂ
89 Burnett StPop up container coffee shop
Milans Pizza & Pasta
Pizza and pasta, very nice.
Great bakery. Been open for years and there’s a good reason, great pies, coffee, cakes and bread.
The Fabulous Forest Glen Bakery
354 Mons RdGreat bakery. Been open for years and there’s a good reason, great pies, coffee, cakes and bread.
Mooloolaba Fish Market
201 Parkyn ParadeSeafood, yes please.
Fish on Parkyn
25 Parkyn ParadeFisheries on the Spit
21 Parkyn ParadePier 33
33/45 Parkyn ParadeFabulous venue.
HIKARU BUDERIM
12 King StGreat Japanese. Not a sushi train.
Great food for take away. Fabulous chef. Not really great for dining in. Well priced.
CB Thai cuisine
2-4 Melaleuca StGreat food for take away. Fabulous chef. Not really great for dining in. Well priced.
Fabulous to visit. I suggest you arrive by 9am, it’s very popular and parking is at a premium. North facing beach, surfing, shops, cafes, restaurants , exclusive shops.
8 locals recommend
Noosa Beach Queensland
Fabulous to visit. I suggest you arrive by 9am, it’s very popular and parking is at a premium. North facing beach, surfing, shops, cafes, restaurants , exclusive shops.
Great locally owned venue, beautiful food and great cakes. Call in for lunch or a coffee and a treat.
16 locals recommend
Hungry Feel Eating House
29 Main StGreat locally owned venue, beautiful food and great cakes. Call in for lunch or a coffee and a treat.
Go on try the 1kg donut challenge . Fabulous bakery. Well worth the lively drive.
33 locals recommend
Kenilworth Bakery
8 Elizabeth StGo on try the 1kg donut challenge . Fabulous bakery. Well worth the lively drive.
Fitness
Swim Fit Buderim
44 Main StHeated 25 metre pool
The Anzac memorial is with this park. Yoga spots, walking paths, 50 metre pool, open lawn areas, BBQ’s, cafes, play areas for kids, basket ball hoops, View, swimming, little sandy beaches and relaxation.
Maroochydore Rotary Park
37 The EsplanadeThe Anzac memorial is with this park. Yoga spots, walking paths, 50 metre pool, open lawn areas, BBQ’s, cafes, play areas for kids, basket ball hoops, View, swimming, little sandy beaches and relaxation.
Mooloolah River National Park
Bellingham Maze
274 Tanawha Tourist DrThis maze is really fabulous.
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdThis is fabulous for the adventurous person.
Health
Emergency department, public health facility. Fees may apply to non Australian residents.
Nambour Hospital
62 Netherton StEmergency department. Private hospital. Specialist consulting rooms. Paid parking facilities. Fees may apply to non Australian residents.
29 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
6 Doherty StEmergency department. Private hospital. Specialist consulting rooms. Paid parking facilities. Fees may apply to non Australian residents.
Buderim Medical Centre
62-64 King StGP practice, not all bulk billing.