Australia Zoo, "Home of the Crocodile Hunter," is a 700-acre zoo on the Sunshine Coast hosting a wide variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles, owned and managed by the family of Steve Irwin.
Wildlife HQ is a zoo with native and exotic animals from around the world, located on the Sunshine Coast.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve hosts easy, relaxing 1.3km and 1.7km walking circuits in subtropical rainforest overlooking the Glass House Mountains National Landscape where you are likely to see pademelons and other wildlife just off the track.
Kondalilla National Park is a rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole and lower rock pool. The main trail, Kondalilla Falls Circuit, will take you from the top of the falls, winding down through the escarpment to the base of Kondalilla Falls in a 4.8km return walk. Beware of leeches (Liora speaks from experience)!
Moreton Island, the third largest sand island in the world, is a national park and a popular destination for snorkeling, kayaking, four wheel driving, camping, recreational angling, and whale watching.
Bribie Island has many national parks (including some with camping facilities), and beaches to explore with a great variety of restaurants and accommodation, making it a perfect location for a family holiday, a weekend getaway, or even a day trip from Brisbane.
Big Dad's Pies (2074 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD)
Eaton's Hill Hotel Bistro
Nando's Peri Peri Chicken
Perspective Dining (Eucalyptus Room)
Sandstone Point Hotel Oyster Shed