Sunshine Coast Hinterland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Glasshouse Mountains National Park showing tranquil scenes and touring
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Glasshouse Mountains National Park showing landscape views and general coastal views
Maleny Botanic Gardens showing a park and a pond
Aussie World showing signage and street scenes

Where to stay in Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Montville showing a house

Montville

Montville is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kondalilla Falls and Kondalilla National Park.

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Nambour

Cafes and churches are just a few things travellers like about Nambour. A stop by Ferntree Creek National Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Nambour
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Yandina

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Yandina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ginger Factory or Wappa Falls Astronomical Observatory.

Yandina
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Cooroy

You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Cooroy. You might want to make time for a stop at Cooroy Golf Club or Oak Bushland Reserve.

Cooroy
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Palmwoods

While Palmwoods may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eudlo Creek National Park and Wildlife HQ Zoo.

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Woombye

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in Woombye. You might want to make time for a stop at Wildlife HQ Zoo or Big Pineapple.

Woombye
Yandina Caravan Park

Yandina Caravan Park

3 out of 5
1519 Nambour Connection Rd, Yandina, QLD
The price is NZ$171 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$171
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Ginger Factory and Ginger ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"Place is clean and nice. There is no internet which should be noted and the receptionist was not the greatest. She said just use your phone when I asked about the internet. I also asked for a charging cable and she said she had one and would drop it over but then locked up about 10 mins later never ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Yandina Caravan Park
Stay Motel - Formerly Room Motels Gympie

Stay Motel - Formerly Room Motels Gympie

3.5 out of 5
16 Wickham St, Gympie, QLD
The price is NZ$194 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$194
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gympie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and the perfect size and location. Loved how compact and clean these were. The location was easy to find and get to. Perfect for unwinding at the end of a long day driving."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Stay Motel - Formerly Room Motels Gympie
Altitude on Montville

Altitude on Montville

4 out of 5
94-96 Main Street, Montville, QLD
The price is NZ$268 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$268
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy room service, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (579 reviews)
"Great view"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Altitude on Montville
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sunshine coast retreat

sunshine coast retreat

3 out of 5
15 Gibbs Ct, Diddillibah, QLD
Stay at this 3-star golf cabin in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Big Pineapple and Wildlife HQ Zoo are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"My husband and I and the dogs have been to this place 3 times now. We love it. So quiet and peaceful. Play golf whenever you want. The beach is just down the road. Would highly recommend. The owner, Andy, is very attentive and easy to contact."

Reviewed on 29 July 2025

sunshine coast retreat
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,673 reviews)
"The location near beach & shops,walking distance to a lot of things."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa

4 out of 5
179 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"Central, peacful and full of activities All the family enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa
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Popular places to visit

Australia Zoo featuring zoo animals and hiking or walking as well as children

Australia Zoo

4.5/5(341 reviews)

Cuddly koalas, cute kangaroos and amazing crocodile shows – get up close to Australia and the world’s most amazing animals in Brisbane’s famous wildlife park.

Australia Zoo
Aussie World showing signage and street scenes

Aussie World

4/5(124 reviews)

Twist and turn on exciting rides, climb great heights, fall at high speeds and thrill yourself in a day at this popular theme park north of Brisbane.

Aussie World
Big Pineapple

Big Pineapple

3.5/5(114 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Big Pineapple during your stay in Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Big Pineapple
Somerset Dam

Somerset Dam

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Somerset Dam when you take a trip to Somerset Dam. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.

Somerset Dam
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve during your travels to Maleny. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Maleny Botanic Gardens showing a park and a pond

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Have an up-close experience with macaws and Australian parrots in this aviary and garden surrounded by rainforest, which overlooks the Glass House Mountains.

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World

Cities near Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Roma Street Parkland showing a garden, a city and a river or creek

Brisbane

Sunshine Coast which includes a river or creek, a house and boating

Sunshine Coast

Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains

Mapleton which includes a lake or waterhole, a park and wetlands

Mapleton