Experience
Discover the charm of Buddina and its surrounding areas, where pristine beaches, nature, local eateries, and vibrant shopping spots await your exploration.
Home of The Crocodile Hunter
Located less than half an hour’s drive from our villa, at Sunshine Coast’s Beerwah, Australia Zoo has a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other.
Distance
28 km
Driving Time
25 min
Accessibility
Accessible
Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Conveniently located in the heart of Mooloolaba, just a 15-minute drive from our villa, a magical underwater world awaits for you to explore. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast also offers a number of incredible experiences. From swimming with our resident seals to tours behind the scenes at our aquarium, we’ve got the Sunshine Coast’s most unique experiences.
Distance
10 km
Driving Time
15 min
Accessibility
Accessible
The return of the icon
The Big Pineapple is a national tourism and food icon based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Featuring a 16m fibreglass pineapple structure, historically the Big Pineapple drew over a million visits a year, being the most popular tourism attraction in Australia.
Distance
25 km
Driving Time
20 min
Accessibility
Limited
One of the most loved national parks in Australia
Noosa National Park features the spectacular coastal scenery of Noosa Headland, and nearby areas around Lake Weyba, Peregian and Coolum. A perfect pocket of lush forest, hidden rockpools and stunning coastal views, this national park’s interconnected walks are easily accessible.
Distance
50 km
Driving Time
45 min
Accessibility
Limited
A vibrant and iconic market
The Original Eumundi Markets is the perfect place to look for something completely handmade and special. You will find a vast range of locally made artworks, fashion, jewellery, homewares, and woodwork – complete with live music and a variety of delicious foods! Needless to say, you won’t leave diasppointed!
Distance
40 km
Driving Time
35 min
Accessibility
Partial
Seafood lovers unite!
One of our favourite places to have lunch, THE DECK on Parkyn is a place where patrons can enjoy fresh local wild caught seafood seafood overlooking the Mooloolah River and seafood industry at work. They also have a seafood market on the ground floor where you can take home some of the finest quality Queensland seafood like king Mooloolaba prawns, fresh wild-caught barramundi and Sydney rock oysters.
Distance
7 km
Driving Time
15 min
Accessibility
Limited
Mooloolaba’s glamorous beachfront esplanade
Enjoy the shopping and foodie delights along Mooloolaba’s glamorous beachfront esplanade and The Wharf full of outdoor cafes, juice bars, alfresco restaurants, and fashion boutiques. With attractions like the exciting SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and the marina, as well as some of the Sunshine Coast’s best dining, there is non-stop entertainment available for any age.
Distance
10 km
Driving Time
15 min
Accessibility
Accessible
Distinctive volcanic peaks rising above the Sunshine Coast hinterland
The Glass House Mountain peaks are a distinctive landmark in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Craggy peaks tower over a scenic patchwork of pine plantations, bushland and cultivated fields. Many of the peaks are protected in Glass House Mountains National Par, and are listed on the Queensland and National Heritage Register as a landscape of national significance.
Distance
40 km
Driving Time
35 min
Accessibility
Limited
A perfect day out for the whole family
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is a perfect day out for the whole family. Experience the guided interactive tours amongst 600 native and exotic birds in Maleny Bird World – most of them unwanted, donated pets to the sanctuary.
The new Farm Friends Petting Zoo area is a great way to connect with nature and loveable miniature animals! And to get around in style over the 23 acres of stunning gardens and rainforest, simply hire one of the golf buggies!
Distance
40 km
Driving Time
35 min
Accessibility
Limited
One of the most spectacular and accessible falls on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Kondalilla National Park features one of Blackall Range’s most spectacular waterfalls. From the top of Kondalilla Falls, Skene Creek drops 90m into the lush rainforest valley below. Walking tracks lead to features including rock pools, lookouts and waterfalls. Step into the Sunshine Coast hinterland to discover a local gem nestled into the rainforested beauty of Kondalilla National Park.
Distance
45 km
Driving Time
50 min
Accessibility
Limited