So many things to see and do!

The Sunshine Coast not only has plenty of sunshine, but also, beautiful beaches, fabulous restaurants and cafe's, award winning golf courses,fishing.kayaking, horse riding. fantastic bush walking tracks, art galleries, boutiques and breath taking veiws of  the rolling pastures of the Sunshine Coast's Hinterland .

The Sunshine Coast's white surf beaches stretch for about 40 miles, broken only by an occasional headland or the clear water of a river estuary.  

 In the green, subtropical hills behind the Sunshine Coast, among the pineapple and sugar cane farms, are country hamlets. Old pubs serve excellent counter lunches on open verandas that overlook green valleys. Painters, potters and other artisans are drawn here by the tranquillity, the easy pace and the natural beauty.

Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba is a local Sunshine Coast town by the Mooloolah River that boasts coastal and river frontages. It has an all-weather port which is home to the Auckland-Mooloolaba and Sydney-Mooloolaba Yacht races.Mooloolaba also hosts numerous triathlons. This area offers a harmonious mix of beach, harbour, parks and shopping with prime coastal strip panoramas.

Mooloolaba is home base to International standard marinas, the "Under Water World" oceanarium and a pilot station for Moreton Bay River, coastal, deep sea and game fishing. The local trawling fleet keep the restaurants, from beachfront cafes to fine dining, supplied with the freshest of seafood.

Noosa and Noosa National Park are legendary in Australia. The protected cove beach virtually guarantees perfect surf year round and the stroll around the headland through the National Park rewards you with spectacular seascapes. Hastings Street, the hub of Noosa, is a mecca for designer label shoppers and discerning diners.

Eumundi Market

The Eumundi Market is one of Australia's leading tourist attractions and is held every Saturday and Wednesday of the year come rain, hail or shine. Situated in the heart of the historic town of Eumundi is the original world-renowned Eumundi Market, established 1979. This otherwise sleepy hinterland town springs to life in the early hours of the morning, transforming into a vibrant Mecca for shoppers looking for something different. The iconic and towering heritage listed fig trees rise above the 600 plus stall market. Wide shady walkways make strolling among the stalls and old quirky buildings a pleasant experience. A plethora of all things locally handmade, the market sells everything from delicately constructed craft to organically grown produce. Their policy of make it, bake it, design it, sew it or grow it, ensures that they select the very best of items and crafts.

Stay for lunch at one of the fantastic food areas. Asian, Mediterranean and classic Australian cuisine will tempt your taste buds and satisfy your appetite. And don't forget the local restaurants and traditional pubs

Hinterland
Beyond the brilliant white beaches, the rolling surf and the resort towns of the Sunshine Coast lies a hinterland of lush green landscapes that invite discovery.

Take some time to explore the long and winding roads through some of Queensland's most picturesque countryside. Your journey will take you down country lanes that ride the crests of rolling hills, offering panoramic views of the distant coast then twist down into wooded valleys.

Along the way you'll visit historic towns and villages, see the natural treasures within national parks, find cool relief beside lakes and waterfalls and discover an enticing mix of rustic charms and country style. With their handmade fudge shops, fromagerie, café’s, galleries and boutiques. Montville and Malaney are made for meandering.

If it's fresh air you crave make a beeline for the walking tracks of Kondalilla National park and waterfalls. The pick of picnic spots is Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with its panoramic views to the Glasshouse Mountains.

Glasshouse Mountains 

The Glasshouse Mountains are the remnant cores of volcanoes active about 25 million years ago. They were formed as molten rock was forced out of vents from within the earth. As these flows of magma cooled over a period they solidified into conal shapes of hard rocks (rhyolite and trachyte). Erosion of the surrounding softer sand stone over millions of years has lowered the ground level to where we live to day. The only testimony to this violent volcanic era are the Mountains we see. Mount Beerwah at 556 metres high is the "Mother by legend" and the grandest of all the mountains. Mt.Tibrogargan is relatively smaller at 364 metres but still impressive with it's distinctive Aboriginal face looking east towards the Pacific being very visible from Glasshouse Mountains Road. At 375 metres high Mt.Coonowrin (Crookneck from the legend) is possibly the most striking of the group with a bare tooth like appearance. Very photogenic from the Old Gympie Road area. To the south are The Tunbubudla Twins at 338 and 294 metres. Somewhat smaller but still very dominant in size.

A total of 15 mountains of various sizes cover an area of over 600,000 hectares from Mt.Mellum in the north to Round Mountain south of Elimbah, to the lesser Wild Horse Mountain at 123 metres high on the Bruce Highway to the east.  One of the most accessible places to view the mountains from is lookout 589 - just a short drive off Old Gympie Road and from most of the local tourist attractions, the magnificent views are worth every kilometre. Many bushwalking opportunities exist in the Glass House Mountains and several of the mountains can be climbed. Mt Beerwah 556 m is 2.6km climb and recommended for experienced climbers only. Mt Tibrogargan is 364m and a challenging 3-4 hours. Mt Ngungum at 253m is the easiest Glass House mountain to climb.  

Australia Zoo (20 minutes away from Forest Glen) 

Established in 1970 by the Irwin family, Australia Zoo is continuing to build Steve's dream, and this year, their 40th year anniversary, so come check out the size of it! Formally known as the Beerwah Reptile Park, the once four acre reptile park is now a 70 acre entertainment mecca, with over 1,000 animals and is Australia's Number One Tourist Attraction!

You can get up close and personal to our gorgeous wildlife and check out their spectacular Wildlife Warriors show in the world famous Australia Zoo Crocoseum and you'll see their motto in action - conservation through exciting education! Cuddle a koala, feed their elephants, see the tigers play, have a snake slither up to you, watch a crocodile launch itself from the water's edge, take a tour of the world's largest wildlife hospital, enjoy a Bindi Burger at the Feeding Frenzy Food Court or shop in our award winning retail stores! Crikey!  

 The Zoo is accessible for people who are mobility impaired. There are wheelchairs, motorised scooters, prams and wagons available for hire.

 
Forest Glen Resort is a short drive to the local beaches of the Sunshine Coast, as well as the country villages of the the hinterland. We are also nearby to very popular attractions such as: