Australia Zoo
in nearby Beerwah, at the foot of the Glass House Mountains, Tel: +61-7-5436-2000, (http://www.australiazoo.c...). Run by the family of the late, much-loved ecologist and entertainer Steve Irwin, 'the Crocodile Hunter.'Buderim Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Road, Yandina. Tel: +61-7-5446-7096, (http://www.buderimginger....). Unusual free theme park based on ginger. Cane Train through rainforest and various rides and features to entertain children. Claims to be biggest selection of ginger products anywhere in the world. Cafe for meals & snacks.Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
(http://www.epa.qld.gov.au...) - 58 km walk through the Blackall Ranges, about a 30 minute drive from Landsborough, starting from Lake Baroon near Montville. Subtropical rainforest, tall open eucalypt forest and picturesque waterfalls. Entire walk takes 4-6 days. Tel: 13 13 04 to book campsites, which have water, toilets and platforms.Maleny
Montville
