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Sunshine Coast Attractions
The Sunshine Coast region has many family attractions.
But which ones are worth visiting?
This page reviews a few of the places that we've visited and lets you know what to expect, how much it will cost you, if the attraction represented good value and if the kids enjoyed it.
We visited in October 2001.
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is located at Beerwah which is on the Glass House Mountains Tourist Route. The admission price is around $40 for two adults and two kids. The place was having some renovations done when we visited, including a new entrance area and new enclosures.
There are plenty of native animals to see as well as some American alligators and plenty of snakes and lizards. There are lizards running all around the zoo so watch your step. There's a playground area for the kids and an outdoor diner for lunch.
The highlight of the day is the crocodile feeding (at 1.30pm). Its amazing to watch these huge reptiles launch themselves out of the water to take their food. You can hear the fear in the handlers voice as they attempt to get the crocs to jump up. Other things to see are the camels, the snake demonstration, the land tortoise, and the otters. The kids enjoyed seeing the crocs and snakes and got to meet Terri (Steve's wife).
Check the Australia Zoo website at
www.australiazoo.com.au
Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub
 The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With over thirty rides and games, including a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, dodgems and mini-golf, it’s guaranteed to please every one of all ages. With great eateries and plenty to do, Aussie World has quickly gained a reputation for fun, service and good value for money. Aussie World is open every day, except Christmas Day, from 9am to 5pm. Rides starts at 10am. The Ettamogah Pub is open from 9am to 8pm and is one of Queensland's leading tourist attractions. The bar & grill upstairs serves up huge delicious Aussie meals. A trip to the Sunshine Coast isn't complete without a visit to Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub. See
www.aussieworld.com.au for further information and prices.
Underwater World
 Located on the wharf at Mooloolaba is Underwater World. The admission price was $55 for two adults and two kids. This is definitely on of the better aquariums we've visited.
The place is well laid out with plenty of room to move around and plenty to see and do. A huge underground walkway with sharks and stingrays inches from you're face, crocodiles, otters, seals, displays, touch pools, jelly fish on four levels. The seal show is great - very informative and goes for a good half hour.
Your admission price also entitles you to a ride on the Subsonic Adventure Ride, a simulated underwater roller coaster. (There are minimum height restrictions on this ride). The kids enjoyed themselves. Check out the Underwater World web site at
www.underwaterworld.com.au
The Big Pineapple
The Big Pineapple features a Train ride through the pineapple plantation, a Macadamia and Rainforest tour and the Harvest boat ride. The train ride also includes information on how the pineapples are grown. The cost for an individual ride is about $36 for a family of four or you can get a combined tours package for about $83.
There's an animal nursery where you can pat and feed the young animals and an enclosure with kangaroos and wallabies and Koalas in the Australian Wildlife Garden. The train ride stops near the animals or you can as easily just walk down the hill.
There's also the big pineapple to climb, a rainforest walk, fantastic desserts and fruit salads in the cafe. There are a number of shops including the Macadamia Factory shop and the Plantation shop where you can pick up clothing, arts and crafts, Macadamia products and fresh pineapples.
Plenty for the kids to do and see but we found it a bit pricey.
Check out the Big Pineapple web site at
www.bigpineapple.com.au
Links
Sunshine Coast Accommodation
Sunshine Coast Tours & Attractions
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