On your next visit to the Sunshine Coast, make sure to get up close and personal with animals at Australia Zoo. Their team of passionate conservationists work around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. Cuddle a koala, feed the gorgeous kangaroos, walk a wombat, and don’t miss the daily shows in the Crocoseum.
Keen for some more wildlife fun? Wildlife HQ in the Nambour region also features an array of native and exotic animals, while Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is home to over 700 birds from around the world.
Wildlife HQ, Woombye
Indulge your inner child at fun park Aussie World, or get your heart rate up at the Big Kart Track: the largest commercial go-kart track in the country. Alternatively, check out the underwater adventure at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. The aquarium here is home to the Sunshine Coast's only colony of Little Blue Penguins, as well as seals, sea horses, and an amazing array of marine life.
Amaze World, Tanawha
For a one-stop-shop that offers food, entertainment, and education, you can’t go past The Ginger Factory. If you've got a competitive side, you'll love getting lost amongst the twists and turns of the star shaped living hedge at Amaze World. Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler, or discover Australia’s largest and most diverse historic aviation display at the Queensland Air Museum.
Queensland Air Museum (QAM), Caloundra West
Get the adrenaline racing at TreeTop Challenge, where you can experience 120 high ropes games while gliding along 12 ziplines over a rainforest canopy. Or, take on Australia’s largest high ropes course on poles at Next Level - High Ropes Adventure Park at Sunshine Coast Plaza.
All that is just the tip of the iceberg!