Not only is the Sunshine Coast one of the most beautiful places to visit, with some of the nicest weather year round, but it is also home to many wonderful National Parks for you to enjoy and explore. Here is a list of some of National Parks in the Sunshine Coast region.
MAPLETON FALLS NATIONAL PARK - A place to view the most incredible waterfall by the same name, Mapleton Falls pours from the western portion of the Blackall Range.
A region of wetlands and flying falcons MOUNT COOLUM NATIONAL PARK is an amazing adventure for all.
NOOSA NATIONAL PARK - One of the few coastland National Parks in the world, this unique park is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Hastings Street and is home to some amazing creatures including cuddly koalas, froglets and incredible black cockatoos.
The GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK has distinctive volcanic plugs which rise abruptly out of a patchwork of farms and forests. It makes for an excellent day of rock climbing, scenic drives or taking a bushwalk.
SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND GREAT WALK - A web of trails that runs through 58 kilometers of Maleny Forest Reserve land, this walk will actually take you from the Mapleton Falls Park to the Kondalilla National Park . This type of hike is only for those who are prepared for a long journey and who are physically fit.
The main features of the COOLOOLA NATIONAL PARK are the high sand dunes, areas of blown sand and multicolored sand cliffs. This National Park can be explored with a 4WD, vehicle, riverboat or by hiking on foot. It is one of the most amazing areas in the region and they even offer lodging options so you can spend more time taking it all in.
If you would like more information on any of these parks you can look it up on the internet at www.sunshinecoastinformation.com. The Sunshine Coast region is a place for families, couples and even those that are seeking a little adventure. We hope to see you soon.
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