The Sunshine Coast hinterland is a nature lover’s paradise with its diversity of flora and fauna. Pristine, sub tropical rainforests, are easily accessible, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy towering trees and sparkling waterfalls, along with an abundance of native plants and wildlife on one of the many well maintained nature trails and walks.

The gentle Obi Obi boardwalk in Maleny is both  wheelchair accessible and pram friendly,  providing a calm and tranquil experience for all, and even the chance to see the elusive platypus early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve offers spectacular views of the ancient volcanic outcrops that make up the awe-inspiring iconic Glasshouse Mountains, as well as an interpretive centre that gives a deeper understanding of the complex wet sclerophyll environment that provides home for many of Australia’s unique birds and wildlife. Keen walkers can experience firsthand life under the rainforest canopy on one of the many safe walks, complete with clean eco sensitive campsites for those wishing to sleep under the stars on a longer trek. The area is home to many unique Australian species; animals such as koalas, platypus and kangaroos; birdlife including whipbirds, kookaburras and wedge tailed eagles; and of course ancient rainforest trees and plants.

The perfect place to spend a few days with your walking boots and binoculars, discovering the lush green paradise that is the Sunshine Coast hinterland.