The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast . With over thirty rides and games it's guaranteed to please every one of all ages!
Set in beautiful native Australian gardens Aussie World provides a variety of rides including the Wild Mouse Rollercoaster, Stockshed Speedway Dodgems, the second largest Ferris Wheel in the southern hemisphere, Bizzy Buggies and the classic Swinging Ship and Octopus ride. There is plenty for the little kids including the Tin Lids Tea Party, Tykes Trolley Railway and everyone's favourite - Side Show Alley!
Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub 73 Frizzo Road Palmview Sunshine Coast Qld 4553 P 07 5494 5444
View how nougat is made at this small friendly factory located at 4 Tallgum Avenue, Eumundi. Taste some of the many samples which are exported across the world.
Crikey! Australia Zoo home of the late world famous Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, offers visitors wildlife action and entertainment beyond any other, priding itself on promoting hands on interactive experiences with pythons, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, tigers, elephants and many more intriguing and awesome animals. The wildlife action is endless with 14 LIVE wildlife shows daily. Set on over 70 acres of Australian bush land with more than 1000 animals, Australia Zoo into your ultimate destination.
Australia Zoo is located an easy one hour drive north of Brisbane or an hour drive south of Noosa along the Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, Beerwah. Australia Zoo is easily accessible by car, coach or train. Catch the FREE Courtesy Coach which can pick up from Noosa, Coolum, Maroochydore, Alex Headlands, Mooloolaba and Caloundra, however bookings are essential.
For a full day of action and adventure check out Australia Zoo, it's the wildest show on earth!
Drive around Australia’s fastest and longest go-kart track at 1200m. Big Kart Track has a newly laid Millennium Surface that provides a smooth fast ride. After karting try the Bungy Bullet where you can be shot 50m into the air in just over a second. Located at Old Brisbane Road, Landsborough on the route to Australia zoo, open every day from 9- 5 and until 10pm on Saturday (07 5494 1613).
Take a train ride through this working pineapple farm
at which a number of additional tours have been added
over the years since it opened in 1971. These include
a ride on the Macadamia nut mobile where enthusiastic
guides explain how Macadamia nuts are processed, the
Harvest Boat ride that educates us on hydroponics, the
rainforest walk or visit the wildlife gardens. Located
on Old Bruce Highway, Woombye and easy to spot with
a 16m high fibre glass pineapple marking the entrance.
Open every day 9.30 – 5 with free admission. but
with charges for the tours (07 5442 1333).
Work commenced in 1987 to create some magnificent
botanic gardens on the site of a rubbish tip at Lake
Macdonald. Around 80 per cent of the plants in the garden
are native species and home to tortoises and 40 varieties
of birds make for a very pleasant place to walk around.
The gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive just
before you reach Cooroy from Noosa. Ida Duncan who founded
the gardens had a vision that a rubbish tip was not
the correct use of land and she planted native trees
all over the land.
The gardens cover 20 acres and have
an amphitheatre in the gardens used for concerts and
weddings and other noosa events. Lake MacDonald is used
to breed fish and is a peaceful lake to enjoy picnics.
One every day the Noosa Botanical Gardens are in Lake
MacDonald Drive. Cooroy.
The famous Eumundi market operates every Saturday and
Wednesday morning. Over 250 exciting stores offer handicrafts
local produce and many other delights. With careful
selection ensures only the best items and crafts are
available for purchase. Regular buses operate from Noosa
to Eumundi and also many local tour operators offer
an excursion. Henry's (07 5474 0199) offer a shuttle service direct from your
accommodation to Eumundi Market.
Easy to find in the
centre of Eumundi with parking signposted. (0419 733
468).
Fairhill Native Plants and Botanic Gardens 3ha garden was established in 1974 and aims to
show the variety of Australian plants in the hope of
encouraging all gardeners to grow some. Pathways lead
you through a mix of wildflower and rainforest gardens
containing local and north Queensland species. Plants
can be purchased at the nursery. There is a gift shop,
bookshop and restaurant.
Located at Fairhill Road, Yandina
and open daily from 8.30 – 5 (07 5446 7088).
Garnisha spice gardens are 20 minutes from Noosa at
Boreen Point. Walk around the gardens, view the cooking demonstrations and see the curry factory.
Open Friday and Saturday from 10 - 4pm and Sunday from 10 - 12.30pm.
(07 5485 3386)
The world’s largest high tech Ginger processing
plant with historic cane train through native rainforest
and gardens. The ginger shop sells the biggest selection
of ginger produce in the world. The Ginger factory
now hosts the Buderim Ginger Cooking School. The seasonal program
has something for everyone with hands-on classes and lots of special events.
The
Ginger Factory is open daily 9 – 5, free admission and located at 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina
(07 5446 7096)
Australia's longest continuously running theatre is
located at Pomona - about 30 minutes drive from Noosa
Heads. The Majestic was built in 1921 and still operates
today. The theatre has a pipe organ which accompanies
each performance. Evening screenings are shown most
Thursdays at 8.30pm with other shows as arranged.
Call 07 5485 2330 for the latest times of shows.
Box office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm
The views and ambience of Noosa Marina is
something to be experienced. This complex is a unique
destination for both locals and tourist alike. The
specialty restaurants overlook a forty berth marina,
catering for breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinner
as well as larger functions.
The complex also boasts
a number of specialty shops, a wine bar & fish &
chip shop. Any number of boating activities are available
from the Harbour, from deep sea and river fishing,
cruises and self drive hire boats, even the latest
houseboats for the ultimate Noosa Holiday.
Click here
to read more about Noosa
Marina.
The Noosa area has long been known for its Macadamia nuts. You can visit the Macadamia Factory which is located opposite the Ginger Factory in Yandina (07 5472 7777) and experience the nut processing operation and sample the many flavoured nuts in the tourist shop.
The Sunshine Castle Bli Bli opened in 1973 is a mock mediaeval castle featuring a dungeon, tower
block and collection of 350 dancing dolls representing 57 countries. Located on the David Low Way at Bli Bli.
Much in the tradition of Castles all around the world – the Sunshine Castle
on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia captures the imagination of old
and young alike. A stand out landmark in this location it offers excitement,
enchantment and education as you pass through its doors.
The planning and execution
of the Norman style Castle, with medieval additions, complete with moat, turrets,
towers and drawbridge is unique in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. A
visit to the Castle is ideal for a family outing or a fun experience for young
and old. 90% under cover it is a great option come rain or shine.
Opening hours,
are daily from 9.30am - 4.30pm, Late night Cafe & Bistro opening on Thursdays - until 10pm (07 5448 4477).
A honey factory open to visitors with daily shows every hour. Call 07 07 5445 3544 for details.
Offers mini golf, rock climbing, blaster boats and a giant vertical trampoline as well as a water slide, great for kids you can just pay for mini golf or buy an all inclusive ticket for everything. They also have family tickets, making it a good value fun activity for all the family.
Open all day and until late evening on weekends & holidays.
Located at 2 Allora Drive, Maroochydore (07 5442 7007)
The largest oceanarium in the Southern Hemisphere is located at The Wharf, Mooloolaba and has almost 20,000
sea creatures, an 80 metre walk through tunnel. Shows take place during the day. You can dive with the sharks at Underwater World. Now includes Dinosaur Word with an interactive show.
Open every day 9 –
6 (07 5444 8488)
A scenic full day 80km steam rail journey along the
Mary Valley departs on Sundays and Wednesdays. This
80km return trip commences at historic Gympie Station.
First stop is at Kandanga Station where a selection
of local produce is available. Then, a lunchtime stop
at Imbil which is the Valleys largest town. The journey
is not complete without a stop at Dagun Station to
savour local wine and cheeses, guaranteed to make the
rest of your day a merry one.
On Saturdays there is a half day steam tour, this 40km steam train
visits Amamoor, Dagun and the historic Gympie Station.
Marvel at the splendor of these Stations, restored
to capture the original character of the early 1900's.
Enjoy arts and crafts, wine and cheese tasting and
local produce, experience the friendliness and hospitality
of a bygone era.
For timetable details and prices phone (07 5482 2750).
Wood Works Museum is a Queensland
Museum Campus and operates as a joint venture with
the Department of Primary Industries. The museum features
static displays, working displays and live demonstrations
in traditional hand tools, blacksmithing and woodworking.
It is located on the Bruce Highway in Gympie which
is about 50 minutes drive north of Noosa.
The museum
is open Monday to Friday from 9 - 4 and on Sunday from
1 - 4 . (07 5483 7691).
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