Sightseeing
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 RoadLovely 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
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 BlvdA 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 ParadePub, 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 RoadNice walks and great rockpool to cool off.
Kondalilla Falls Rd, Flaxton QLD 4560
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalilla/about
Buderim
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
839 locals recommend
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdThe 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 DrOriginal Eumundi Markets. Wednesday and Saturday 7am - 2pm
Memorial Drive, Eumundi. No trip to our Coast is complete without a visit to this market!
Buderim Ginger
50 Pioneer RdThe little ones should enjoy this place.
Swan Boat Hire
71 Bradman AveHire 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
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 CloseJust 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 RoadSunday 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
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 ParadeAsian fusion - be prepared for long queues, best to get in early.
Mooloolaba Wharf. They do not accept bookings
98 Fish
347 Mons RdGreat local fish and chips just down the road.
The Fabulous Forest Glen Bakery
354 Mons RdGreat bakery and breakfast spot just down the road.
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons RdOrganic 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 StYummy 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 RdFor 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 Lanesimilar 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 Fresh made to order Sushi and yummy Japanese.
2/132 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba
5444 6366
Tziki Bar
Our go to for yummy Greek food just down the road at Kunara. 😀
Thai Lotus
20 Brisbane RdCheap 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
Forest Glen Artisan Cafe
Great selection of pies