Sunshine Coast Hinterland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Montville which includes 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 Oak Bushland Reserve or Cooroy Golf Club.

Cooroy
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Hunchy

Visitors to Hunchy enjoy its spas, and if you want to do some exploring, Headwaters Nature Refuge is worth a stop.

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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 Wildlife HQ Zoo and Big Pineapple.

Palmwoods
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 Rp1.759.723 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp1.759.723
Rp1.935.748 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gympie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
"Everything you need for an overnight stay ."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Stay Motel - Formerly Room Motels Gympie
Altitude on Montville
Altitude on Montville
4 out of 5
94-96 Main Street, Montville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy room service, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
"Great communication for after hours checkin. Great facilities and amazing view"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
4.5 out of 5
78 Narrows Road, North Maleny, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury B&B in North Maleny. Enjoy room service, in-room massages and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Egerton Nature Refuge and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"We checked in and was helped by the owners getting all our luggage carried to cottage.... and it was such a wonderful surprise to have espresso martinis already made up with a cheese and cracker platter in the fridge. fresh local foods also were stocked so we didn't have to go anywhere for breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

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Landmark Resort
Landmark Resort
4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,004 reviews)
"Although the building is a little outdated, its location makes up for its 1990s look. All it really needs is a different colour scheme on the outside. You are within walking distance of pretty much everything, shops, Cole’s, pubs, cafes, restaurants and 50m from patrolled swimming areas."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

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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 centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,630 reviews)
"My third time to visit sunny coast. Third time to stay at this hotel. Everything is so good. Had a free bottle of wine. The outdoor pool is amazing. Room is so spacious and staff so friendly. On the last day my flight is in the afternoon. I still got the pass to enjoy the pool after I checked out. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

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Ivory Palms Resort
Ivory Palms Resort
4 out of 5
73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
"We had such a wonderful 3-day stay at Ivory Palms Resort! The place was fully equipped with everything we needed—from a complete kitchen setup to all the little things that made it feel like a home away from home. The atmosphere was fun, relaxing, and peaceful, perfect for a short getaway. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

Australia Zoo which includes zoo animals and hiking or walking as well as children

Australia Zoo

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.

Australia Zoo
Aussie World showing signage and street scenes

Aussie World

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

1/5(1 review)

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

Big Pineapple
Somerset Dam

Somerset Dam

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
Maleny Botanic Gardens which includes a park and a pond

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World

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
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

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

Cities near Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Gympie

Gympie

Roma Street Parkland showing a high-rise building, a park and a river or creek

Brisbane

Maleny Botanic Gardens which includes landscape views and forests

Wootha