Exploring The rich rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland beckon. The subtropical countryside coupled with impressive old goldfields architecture make for memorable scenic drives. To the west, perched atop the Blackall Range, quaint villages such as Montville and Maleny, offer interesting shopping and dining experiences. The road linking the 4 four villages clinging to the escarpment offers breathtaking views of  the coast and the spectacular Glass House Mountains.

Places like Palmwoods, Buderim, Yandina, Eumundi, Cooroy, Pomona and Kin Kin have made the most of their natural assets, adding markets, coffee shops, craft galleries and other drawcards to their traditional attractions and are well worth visiting.

A little further north, Gympie was born when James Nash struck gold more than 130 years ago. Today, you can still try your luck panning for gold, visit the Historical Mining Museum or see woodworks demonstrations. The Mary Valley Heritage Railway with its Valley Rattler steam train celebrates the town's past. All within an easy drive from Mooloolaba Holiday Apartments.