Aussie
World
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
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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 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!
Open 9am till 4.30pm (everyday except Christmas Day).
For enquiries or bookings please call (07) 5436 2000
or e-mail info@australiazoo.com.au .
Click here to buy tickets
to Australia Zoo before you arrive.
Big Kart Track
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).
Big Pineapple Plantation
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).
Botanical Gardens
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.
Eumundi Market
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
This 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
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)
Ginger Factory
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. Open daily 9 –
5, free admission and located at 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina
(07 5446 7096)
Majestic Theatre
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.
Noosa Harbour
The views and ambience of Noosa Harbour 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. 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 Harbour.
Nutworks
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.
Olympia Theme Park
All ages will have fun at this family water park that
features 5 super slides suitable for ages six to adult,
2 junior slides, laser games and mini golf. Entry to
the park is free with charges per hour for the water
park or for the individual activities on offer. Join
us for a relaxing day out, bring a picnic or use the
bar-b-ques. Located at Alexandra Heads, Wirraway Street
(07 5443 7222).
The Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli
Bli Bli castle 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. The castle has now changed its name to Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli and will be reopening very soon and is currently being renovated.(07 5448 4477).
Superbee
A honey factory open to visitors with daily shows every
hour. Call 07 07 5445 3544 for details.
Top Shots
Offers mini golf, rock climbing, blaster boats and
a giant vertical trampoline, great for kids from $15
per person. Open all day until late evening and located
at 2 Allora Drive, Maroochydore (07 5442 7007)
Underwater World
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)
Valley Rattler Railway
A scenic 80km steam rail journey along the Mary Valley.
Departs on Sundays (10am) and Wednesdays (10.30am) arriving
back at Old Gympie Station at 4pm Sundays and 3.30 Wednesdays.
Along the way stop at Kandanga, Imbil and Dagun and
enjoy good old fashioned country hospitality. Adults
return $29.50; children $15. Journey starts at Old Gympie
Station (07 5482 2750).
Woodworks
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 and has an adult entry price of $4. (07 5483 7691).
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