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Lovely sculptures created by artists from around the world. A tranquil garden off the beaten track well worth exploring. 51 Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha QLD 4554 Phone: (07) 5475 7272 https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Beaches-and-Parks/Maroochy-Regional-Bushland-Botanic-Garden
46 locals recommend
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
51 Palm Creek Road
46 locals recommend
Lovely sculptures created by artists from around the world. A tranquil garden off the beaten track well worth exploring. 51 Palm Creek Rd, Tanawha QLD 4554 Phone: (07) 5475 7272 https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Beaches-and-Parks/Maroochy-Regional-Bushland-Botanic-Garden
A short scenic drive via Palmwoods gets you to the Sunshine Coast's Hinterland towns of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. https://visitsunshinecoasthinterland.com.au/towns/
277 locals recommend
Maleny
277 locals recommend
A short scenic drive via Palmwoods gets you to the Sunshine Coast's Hinterland towns of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. https://visitsunshinecoasthinterland.com.au/towns/
A quieter locals beach. 1 Pacific Blvd, Buddina QLD 4575 Also Mudjimba and Marcoola beaches are quiet.
6 locals recommend
Point Cartwright
1 Pacific Blvd
6 locals recommend
A quieter locals beach. 1 Pacific Blvd, Buddina QLD 4575 Also Mudjimba and Marcoola beaches are quiet.
Pub, food, bar, canal sightseeing tours, canoe, bike and SUP hire, sailing club.
115 locals recommend
The Wharf Tavern
123 Parkyn Parade
115 locals recommend
Pub, food, bar, canal sightseeing tours, canoe, bike and SUP hire, sailing club.
Nice walks and great rockpool to cool off. Kondalilla Falls Rd, Flaxton QLD 4560 https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalilla/about
174 locals recommend
Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls Road
174 locals recommend
Nice walks and great rockpool to cool off. Kondalilla Falls Rd, Flaxton QLD 4560 https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalilla/about
Historic town with walks, food, and shopping
36 locals recommend
Buderim
36 locals recommend
Historic town with walks, food, and shopping
The great walks of the Sunshine Coast start here. Get in early for parking and lookout for the 4 hour parking spots. Palm Grove Cct, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Phone: 13 74 68
840 locals recommend
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park Rd
840 locals recommend
The great walks of the Sunshine Coast start here. Get in early for parking and lookout for the 4 hour parking spots. Palm Grove Cct, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Phone: 13 74 68
Original Eumundi Markets. Wednesday and Saturday 7am - 2pm Memorial Drive, Eumundi. No trip to our Coast is complete without a visit to this market!
700 locals recommend
Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial Dr
700 locals recommend
Original Eumundi Markets. Wednesday and Saturday 7am - 2pm Memorial Drive, Eumundi. No trip to our Coast is complete without a visit to this market!
The little ones should enjoy this place.
22 locals recommend
Buderim Ginger
50 Pioneer Rd
22 locals recommend
The little ones should enjoy this place.
Hire fishing / bbq pontoon boats and explore the Maroochy River
24 locals recommend
Swan Boat Hire
71 Bradman Ave
24 locals recommend
Hire fishing / bbq pontoon boats and explore the Maroochy River
Local Zoo, made world famous by the legend himself - the late Steve Irwin. RIP
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
867 locals recommend
Local Zoo, made world famous by the legend himself - the late Steve Irwin. RIP
Just 10 minutes from us. A Short bush walk leading to an inviting waterfall where you can cool off in summer.
169 locals recommend
Buderim Forest Park
Quorn Close
169 locals recommend
Just 10 minutes from us. A Short bush walk leading to an inviting waterfall where you can cool off in summer.
Sunday Market just a 12 minute drive away. Cnr Bradman Ave & Fisherman’s Rd Maroochydore. Fresh produce, 2nd hand stuff. Food to eat. Beware of the parking inspectors, park legally and avoid fines!
45 locals recommend
Fishermans Road Sunday Market
Fishermans Road
45 locals recommend
Sunday Market just a 12 minute drive away. Cnr Bradman Ave & Fisherman’s Rd Maroochydore. Fresh produce, 2nd hand stuff. Food to eat. Beware of the parking inspectors, park legally and avoid fines!
Away from the hustle and bustle. About 30 minutes from us. BYO Kayak / canoe, BYO Bicycles / mountain bikes, walking, swimming enclosure, picnics, Horse ridding (don't forget the horse :-) No motorized craft being a water supply.
Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough QLD 4550, Australia
Away from the hustle and bustle. About 30 minutes from us. BYO Kayak / canoe, BYO Bicycles / mountain bikes, walking, swimming enclosure, picnics, Horse ridding (don't forget the horse :-) No motorized craft being a water supply.
Ever popular and needs no further explanation! nice walks around the foreshore. For a longer walk or bike ride try Cotton Tree park to Mooloolaba Pier and back. 11kms
Mooloolaba beach
Ever popular and needs no further explanation! nice walks around the foreshore. For a longer walk or bike ride try Cotton Tree park to Mooloolaba Pier and back. 11kms
Much quieter than popular Mount Coolum. Easy walk exploring the Glasshouse Mountains. Being in the same area can combine with a visit to either Australia Zoo or Ewan Maddock Dam.
Mount Ngungun Summit Track Carpark
Much quieter than popular Mount Coolum. Easy walk exploring the Glasshouse Mountains. Being in the same area can combine with a visit to either Australia Zoo or Ewan Maddock Dam.

Food scene

Asian fusion - be prepared for long queues, best to get in early. Mooloolaba Wharf. They do not accept bookings
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn Parade
136 locals recommend
Asian fusion - be prepared for long queues, best to get in early. Mooloolaba Wharf. They do not accept bookings
Great local fish and chips just down the road.
6 locals recommend
98 Fish
347 Mons Rd
6 locals recommend
Great local fish and chips just down the road.
Great bakery and breakfast spot just down the road.
The Fabulous Forest Glen Bakery
354 Mons Rd
Great bakery and breakfast spot just down the road.
Organic marketplace and café just down the road.
47 locals recommend
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons Rd
47 locals recommend
Organic marketplace and café just down the road.
Yummy take-away pizza. Shop 6/18 Margaret St, Palmwoods QLD 4555 PH: 07 5445 0099 Open Wednesday to Sunday 4:30pm – 8pm
10 locals recommend
PIZZA PIZZA PALMWOODS
18 Margaret St
10 locals recommend
Yummy take-away pizza. Shop 6/18 Margaret St, Palmwoods QLD 4555 PH: 07 5445 0099 Open Wednesday to Sunday 4:30pm – 8pm
For that special occasion. the atmosphere changes from lunch to dinner. The watermelon salad and deep fried whole fish in tamarind is to die for......... 20 Ninderry Rd, Yandina 5446 8994
50 locals recommend
Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry Rd
50 locals recommend
For that special occasion. the atmosphere changes from lunch to dinner. The watermelon salad and deep fried whole fish in tamarind is to die for......... 20 Ninderry Rd, Yandina 5446 8994
similar vibe to Rice Boi and by the same owners. Asian Fusion food. walk-ins only. 1 Koorawatha Ln, Palmwoods 5412 1553
17 locals recommend
Piggyback
1 Koorawatha Lane
17 locals recommend
similar vibe to Rice Boi and by the same owners. Asian Fusion food. walk-ins only. 1 Koorawatha Ln, Palmwoods 5412 1553
Fresh made to order Sushi and yummy Japanese. 2/132 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba 5444 6366
10 locals recommend
Flaming Sushi House
132 Brisbane Rd
10 locals recommend
Fresh made to order Sushi and yummy Japanese. 2/132 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba 5444 6366
Our go to for yummy Greek food just down the road at Kunara. 😀
Tziki Bar
Our go to for yummy Greek food just down the road at Kunara. 😀
Cheap and tasty thai fix. 2/20 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba 5444 2144
21 locals recommend
Thai Lotus
20 Brisbane Rd
21 locals recommend
Cheap and tasty thai fix. 2/20 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba 5444 2144
Choices and more choices! Try the vegetarian Thali for lunch $16 yummm... 74 Kingsford Smith Parade, Maroochydore 5370 8241
Sankalp Indian Restaurant Sunshine Coast
Choices and more choices! Try the vegetarian Thali for lunch $16 yummm... 74 Kingsford Smith Parade, Maroochydore 5370 8241
Great selection of pies
Forest Glen Artisan Cafe
Great selection of pies