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The Sunshine Coast of beautifully temperate Australia is truly paradise. A natural wonder to behold, the Sunshine Coast is home to some of the most incredible National Parks to love and explore. You can find further information about each of these parks either by researching further about the Sunshine Coast on the web or by checking them out by name if you would like to learn more about your upcoming visit to this 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.

The MOUNT COOLUM NATIONAL PARK is a place like no other. It is a region filled with wetlands and flying falcons everywhere you turn.

The NOOSA NATIONAL PARK is a great place to get close and personal with some of the most famous cretures in Australia. Koalas, froglets and black Cockatoos all call this park home.

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK is a group of nine volcanic plugs rising abruptly out of the coastal plain. Experienced rock climbers can these volcanic crags, while others can enjoy a scenic drive or a relaxing bushwalk.

The SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND GREAT WALK is a 58km hike through the Blackall Range. During the hike you are privileged to some of the range’s most scenic areas: warm subtropical rainforest, tall open eucalypt forest and picture perfect waterfalls. This is essentially a three day hike, depending on if you are taking full day walks or half day walks.

COOLOOLA NATIONAL PARK – This park offers many modes of getting around including four wheel drive vehicles, river boat, or just hiking on foot. There are tons of walking trails and many offer picturesque views of the coast line as well as incredible sights throughout the rain forest. Explore in amazement this rugged national park and stay the night if you dare.

While planning your trip to the Sunshine Coast of Australia try to find time to place these National Parks on your itinerary. It will truly provide your trip with fabulous scenery, adventurous activities and relaxing walks.

There are a large array of Sunshine Coast Hotels to choose from when planning your trip to Australia. For a complete listing, at a suitable price, go to www.sunshinecoastinformation.com.au. They have information on Sunshine Coast Accommodation as well as other places of interest.

When visiting the Sunshine Coast of Australia, you will be amazed at all of the wonderful things there are to do on your trip. As is the case whenever you go on a vacation, the most important thing you can do before you visit the Sunshine Coast is to research all of the many sites and attractions there are, so you can be sure that you see everything you want during your stay.

The Sunshine Coast region is very unique in the things that there are to do and perhaps one of the most amazing attractions in this region is the Bellingham Maze. This outdoor hedge maze is quite a sight to see and as you travel through it you will feel like you are on more of a magical adventure than just walking through a maze.

The Bellingham Maze will have you traveling in towards the deepest part of the mazes center, and then back to the outer edges again before you can make your way out. Once you have completed the Bellingham Maze your trip to Bellingham is not complete though. Bellingham offers a wide variety of other mazes and puzzles to keep your mind and imagination occupied for hours. Bellingham also offers a small caf where you can relax at a table and sample the local delicacies, but be warned that the tables in the caf have puzzles on them as well. The caf even has a gift shop, where you can purchase souvenirs or puzzles to remind you of your visit to Bellingham,

With so many puzzles and mazes, Bellingham will be sure to stimulate your brain and your imagination. Bellingham also has a spectacular aviary that houses a wide variety or birds. After you have had your fill of puzzles, it is nice to take a relaxing walk through the aviary, with so many beautiful birds all around you.

Perfect for school trips and family vacations Bellingham is home to Snow White and her cottage and a surprising little puzzle lies there for you as well. A location that is full of fun for the whole family; be sure to include a trip to the Bellingham Maze on your next Sunshine Coast getaway. It is truly different from anywhere else in the world.