Sunshine Coast'taki Doğal Yaşam ve Parklar

Wildlife & Nature

Explore the Sunshine Coast's diverse natural landscapes, from the 700-acre Australia Zoo in Beerwah to the ancient rainforests of the hinterland. This collection features notable cascades including the 90-meter drop of Kondalilla Falls and the swimming holes of Gardners Falls. Significant conservation areas like the 55-hectare Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve offer views of the Glass House Mountains, while coastal spots like La Balsa Park provide access to the Mooloolah River and local walking tracks.

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is a 700-acre zoo in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.

Kondalilla Falls

Located within Kondalilla National Park, these falls feature a 90-meter drop into a rainforest valley. A 4.7-kilometer circuit track leads to a deep rock pool at the top of the falls.

Booloumba Falls

Situated in Conondale National Park, these falls feature a series of cascades and a deep turquoise swimming hole reachable via a 3-kilometer return walking track.

Gardners Falls

A short walk from Maleny leads to these falls on the Obi Obi Creek. The area includes several shallow rock pools and a deeper swimming hole with rope swings.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

This 55-hectare remnant of subtropical rainforest overlooks the Glass House Mountains. It includes a discovery center and a 1.7-kilometer looped boardwalk through ancient canopy trees.

Peters Falls

A remote waterfall located within the Conondale National Park near Booloumba Creek, accessible via hiking trails.

Serenity Falls

Located in Buderim Forest Park, these falls are reached via a boardwalk and forest trail. A high arch bridge spans the top of the falls, providing views of the pool below.

Baxter falls

Part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk near Flaxton, these falls are accessible via a track that includes a suspension bridge crossing Baxter Creek.

Gheerulla Falls

Located in Mapleton National Park, these falls are a key stop on the Gheerulla Valley section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Wappa Falls

Found near Wappa Dam, these falls consist of rocky cascades and a large swimming hole surrounded by native bushland.

La Balsa Park

A riverside park in Buddina along the Mooloolah River, featuring picnic facilities, a boat ramp, and access to the Point Cartwright walking track.

Vandrieke Park

A local park in Maleny situated near the banks of the Obi Obi Creek, offering open green space and picnic areas.

Russell Family Park

Located in Montville, this park features large grassy slopes, lily-filled lagoons, a nature-themed playground, and walking paths through restored rainforest.

Buderim Village District Park

A 3.4-hectare park on the site of a former nursery, offering expansive panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast coastline and large open lawns.