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The famous Ettamogah Pub, with attached small theme park and free entry is a
good stopping point on the Bruce Highway and has the advantage of selling some
of the cheapest petrol in the area. Attractions include mini golf, roller coaster,
carnival fairground, giant Ferris wheel, fun luge, dodgem cars and specialty
shops. Frizzo Road, Bruce Highway (07 5494
5444).
Bellingham Maze
Big Kart Track
Drive
around
what
is
claimed
by
the
owners
to
be
Australia's
fastest
and
longest
go-kart
tracks
at
1200m
or
ride
the
Bungy
Bullet
where
you
can
be
shot
50m
into
the
air
in
just
over
a
second.
Located
at
Old
Brisbane
Road,
Landsborough
on
the
route
to
Australia
zoo,
open
every
day
from
9-
5
and
until
10pm
on
Saturday.
An
action
deal
that
combines
30
minutes
of
go
kart
with
a
Bungy
bullet
ride.
Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive, Landsborough (07
5494
1613).
Big Pineapple Plantation
Take a train ride through this working pineapple farm at which a number of additional tours have been added over the years since it opened in 1971. These include a ride on the Macadamia nut mobile where enthusiastic guides explain how Macadamia nuts are processed, the Harvest Boat ride that educates us on hydroponics, the rainforest walk or visit the wildlife gardens. Old Bruce Highway, Woombye and easy to spot with a 16m high fibre glass pineapple marking the entrance. (07 5442 1333).
Ginger Factory
The world's largest high tech Ginger processing plant with historic cane train through native rainforest and gardens. The ginger shop sells the biggest selection of ginger produce in the world. Enjoy the magical adventure ride on "Overboard, Adventures of a Stoaway". 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina (07 5446 7100)
Nut works
The Sunshine Coast has long been known for its Macadamia nuts. You can visit the Macadamia Factory which is located opposite the Ginger Factory in Yandina (07 5472 7777) and experience the nut processing operation and sample the many flavoured nuts in the tourist shop.
Ski and Skurf Cable
Water Ski Park
Water ski using
a cable or enjoy watching.
The Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli
The Sunshine Castle at Bli Bli castle opened in 1973 is a mock mediaeval castle featuring a dungeon, medieval armoury, tower block and collection of 350 dancing dolls representing 57 countries. Relish the views from the 24 metre high tower. The only castle of its kind in Australia. Children can enjoy the Castle treasure hunt. Medieval feasts and theatre nights are organised. 292 - 296 David Low Way, (07 5448 4477).
Top Shots Adventure
Park
Offers mini golf,
rock climbing, blaster
boats and a giant vertical
trampoline, great for kids.
Open all day until late
evening and located at
2 Allora Drive, Maroochydore
(07 5442 7007)
Valley Rafter Railway
A
scenic
80km
steam
rail
journey
along
the
Mary
Valley.
Departs
on
Sundays
(10am)
and
Wednesdays
(10.00am)
arriving
back
at
Old
Gympie
Station
at
4pm..
Along
the
way
stop
at
Kandanga,
Imbil
and
Dagun
and
enjoy
good
old
fashioned
country
hospitality.
Journey
starts
at
Old
Railway
Station, Tozer Street, Gympie
(07
5482
2750).
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