What to do in Flaxton

Activities, attractions and tours

Flaxton Attractions

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Activities and Tours

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Flaxton Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is a good place to see the iconic wildlife of “Down Under,” such as pouched marsupials and scaly reptiles. What makes the zoo so unique is that the world-famous crocodile wrestler Steve Irwin called it home. Come and see his legacy: a thrilling Australian animal kingdom that also includes species from around the globe.
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Australia Zoo showing zoo animals and dangerous animals as well as an individual child

2. Mooloolaba Esplanade

Come to the bustling Mooloolaba Esplanade to dine or shop with a view of the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Along with the beach, the boat harbor and rock wall of The Spit, this central strip is a highlight along the scenic Mooloolaba waterfront.
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Mooloolaba showing a coastal town and a sandy beach

3. Aussie World

Turn your world upside down with thrilling rides at Aussie World. Play arcade games, explore the sideshow and discover bizarre and curious rooms. With more than 30 rides, games and activities, this theme park provides an exhilarating day out for the young and the young at heart.
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Aussie World showing signage and street scenes

4. Mooloolaba Beach

The north-facing Mooloolaba Beach, with its pristine white sand, calm lapping water and surrounding grassy knolls, is a great spot for a day of rest by the seaside. Lounge about on the grassy areas, sunbathe on the beach, snorkel, swim or body board over the surf and scuba dive on the sunken HMAS Brisbane.
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Mooloolaba Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

5. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

Discover the array of creatures that live below the surface of the ocean at Underwater World SEA LIFE Mooloolaba. This indoor marine park has 16 themed zones and habitats, from Jellyfish Kingdom to Seal Island. Walk through a tunnel surrounded by deadly sharks and colourful fish. You can touch starfish and other friendly creatures in a shallow pool. Watch your favourite animals being fed and seals interact with their trainers.
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Underwater World Sea Life featuring interior views and marine life as well as a couple

6. Bulcock Beach

This flawless beach, with its picturesque waterfront and views of Bribie Island, is a perfect spot to enjoy the serenity of the Sunshine Coast. Warm waters lead south into the Pumicestone Passage, between the mainland and Bribie Island. The beach is popular with families because of its shallow waters, grassy knolls and seaside picnic areas. Away from the water enjoy the esplanade’s shade, viewing platforms and seats to rest upon.
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Bulcock Beach showing a beach

7. Glasshouse Mountains National Park

Named by Captain James Cook, who thought the peaks resembled glass furnace chimneys, the Glass House Mountains are 12 huge rock formations. This national park includes the forest around the roughly 26-million-year-old volcanic peaks. For thousands of years Aboriginal people have held spiritual ceremonies here and some sites are protected. The area is listed on the National Heritage Register. Book a horse-back tour, hike the trails, enjoy a picnic with a view, or go abseiling or rock climbing.
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Walk the bushland trails, climb to the peaks or just look out over rugged volcanic rock formations in this unique nature reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

8. Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park is an area of protected bushland with beaches, walking trails and a large population of koalas. Stop at lookouts dotted throughout the park to spot dolphins in the ocean and surfers riding the breaks.
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Noosa National Park which includes rugged coastline, landscape views and tropical scenes

Recommended things to do in Flaxton

Number of things to do
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Things to do from
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Cheapest thing to do
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Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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Day trip destinations from Flaxton

Mooloolaba showing surf and a coastal town

Sunshine Coast

Mapleton which includes wetlands, a lake or waterhole and a garden

Mapleton