Visit the zoo that is like no other. The world famous Australia Zoo is packed with amazing animals, exciting encounters and fabulous entertainment. Enjoy the spectacular live shows featuring poisonous snakes, fascinating birds and enormous crocodiles at the “Crocoseum”. Get up close to native and exotic animals like the big cats, giant tortoises, friendly dingoes and nosy echidnas. Australia Zoo offers the perfect day out for all the family.

For more information
Where: Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, between Landsborough & Beerwah
Phone: 61 (0)7 5436 2000
Website: www.australiazoo.com.au

Offering fantastic tours in the region, the Booking Box lets you book online and plan your adventures or visit them at the revitalised Wharf in Mooloolaba! Grab a coffee, chill out on the waterfront deck and browse through everything that the Coast has to offer!

For more information
Where: Shop 123, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Phone: 1300 855 843
Website: www.thebookingbox.com.au

Head to Underwater World, where there is always something new to “sea”! Be surrounded by thousands of beautiful tropical fish and come face to face with the predators of the ocean. Watch the friendly seals at play, encounter a mischievous otter and feel marine marvels in the interactive touch pool. Featuring more than 18 feeds, tours and talks each day, Underwater World offers a world of discovery.

For more information
Where: The Wharf, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
Phone: 61 (0)7 5458 6280
Website: www.underwaterworld.com.au

There’s a wealth of things to do in this historic hinterland town – aside from the world famous Eumundi Markets. Eumundi boasts a string of fabulous boutique shops and art galleries, showcasing the finest in contemporary art, Aboriginal art, as well as hot glass art.

For more information
Website: www.visitnoosa.com.au/country-drive-villages/eumundi

The Aussie World family fun park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub. Featuring more than 30 rides and games, Aussie World has something for everyone. Classic carnival rides like the rollercoaster, dodgem cars and ferris wheel sit aside newer rides like the Kicking Mozzie Musta and the fast and fun experience of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebel. Younger visitors will adore Tykes Trolley Railway, Bizzy Buggies and the Tin Lids Tea Party rides.

For more information
Where: 73 Frizzo Road, adjacent to the Bruce Highway, Palmview
Phone: 61 (0)7 5494 5444
Website: www.aussieworld.com.au

The Big Pineapple is a working plantation where you can see how pineapples and macadamia nuts are grown and harvested. Take a ride on the Plantation Train through the pineapple fields and subtropical rainforest to the macadamia nut orchards. Cruise the waterways on the Harvest Boat ride before visiting the animal nursery. The Big Pineapple’s parfaits are legendary and dining here is a real tropical experience.

For more information
Where: Woombye (Take the Nambour Connection Road off the Bruce Highway)
Phone: 61 (0)7 5442 1333
Website: www.bigpineapple.com.au