The Big Pineapple

is a day of fun and discovery for everyone, providing the unique opportunity to visit the only working Pineapple and Macadamia Plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. Five tours are available;The Plantation Train Tour travels through tropical fruit orchards pausing for an informative Pineapple information session and planting demonstration and then continues onto the Australian Animal Sanctuary to visit koalas, kangaroos and other Australian native birds and animals.The Macadamia and Rainforest Tour is a fun journey aboard the Nutmobile, travelling through tranquil rainforest and macadamia orchards onto the Southern Hemispheres largest Macadamia factory.Discover the history and future of hydroponics on the Harvest Boat Ride and visit The Nocturnal House and take a close up look at unique creatures that inhabit the nocturnal rainforest beautifully displayed under a replica Southern Hemisphere Sky -now including some of the worlds deadliest reptiles.

Enjoy Australia’s best sundaes or parfaits on Sunshine’s Restaurant’s wide verandahs which overlook undulating pineapple fields and tropical rainforests.Browse through our Plantations Gift Shop for that special souvenir, gift or one of our Plantation made confectionery items.

COMPLEX OPEN 9AM TO 5PM DAILY.
FIRST TOUR COMMENCES 9.30AM.
FREE ENTRY TO SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.
SPECIAL TOUR PRICES FOR FAMILIES AND GROUPS.
PLEASE CONTACT 07 54421333 TO ENQUIRE.

Australia Zoo

Awarded Australia’s Best Major Tourist Attraction for 2003-2004, Australia Zoo offers a whole day of wildlife action and adventure!Get your adrenalin pumping as you watch crocodiles launch a strike in our brand new 5000 seat Crocoseum. Now, in this amazing stadium you can catch our thrilling free flight bird show, giving you the chance to witness the graceful flight of a Macaw, or the powerful Wedge Tail Eagles.Other exciting daily shows include the cheeky Asian Otters, the cuddly koalas, snakes, crocodiles, tigers, and we can’t forget the amazing Giant Galapagos Tortoise called Harriet, who hatched in 1830 and is the worlds oldest living resident.Throughout your Zoo adventure keep your eye out for our wandering wildlife program for the chance to have your photo taken with one of our furry, feathered or scaly friends.Don’t miss the chance to meet our gorgeous Bengal Tigers, and also our newest addition to the tiger family, our Sumatran Tiger cubs.Call Australia Zoo for all the details on our brand new animal experiences. These include majestic Wedge-tail Eagle flights, drop dead gorgeous Tigers, possums, Naughty wombats, dingos, giant tortoises, and you can even get amongst the Tassie Devils!Jump on our Courtesy Coach on the Sunshine Coast for your FREE ride to the Zoo.

Call Australia Zoo on (07) 5436 2000 for bookings and details or go to www.crocodilehunter.com for further information.

Crikey, you’ll love it!

Ginger Factory Tourist Attraction

Taste, touch, smell and explore…..there's nothing like the Ginger Factory anywhere else in the world. This multi award winning tourist attraction is a true Australian original and makes a great day out the whole family will enjoy.Find out about the use of ginger in food, health and beauty. Visit the remarkable Ginger Shop and a village of other shopping outlets focussing on Australian-made products and gift lines, many locally made. Taste some of Queensland’s finest wines, relax in beautiful gardens or ride a historic cane train through subtropical rainforest.Visit the factory itself - the world's largest - from which Australian ginger is exported to every corner of the globe. Enjoy lunch in the courtyard café nestled in the gardens.

All this and admission is free.

Located in a delightful rural setting in the hinterland of the famous Sunshine Coast. An easy 90 minute drive from Brisbane or just 25 minutes from the famous resort town of Noosa.

(Ticket prices apply to all tours)

Underwater World

Come face to face with 25,000 creatures in Queenslands largest Oceanarium and Aquarium.UnderWater World offers an amazing experience for people of all ages, come face to face with predators and cave dwellers, be enchanted by seals, gasp at crocodiles, feel what it’s like living beneath the waves, feed stingrays and sharks, be part of the otter encounter and marvel at sea jellies. Experience our 80-metre transparent tunnel underwater water walk way and our newest exhibit a Fish called Honda.Don’t forget to see our Seal famous show " Seals Behaving Badly".