Explore & Experience
For many guests, Starry Nights is a place to slow down — sleep in on plush pillow-top king beds, enjoy a lazy breakfast on the verandah, spend a few hours at the beach with a good book, then return for an afternoon snooze before relaxing under the stars.
For others, it’s the perfect base to explore the spectacular Sunshine Coast — from pristine beaches to the lush hinterland, with national parks and mountain villages like Montville, Mapleton and Maleny offering endless opportunities for adventure.
TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast
Get Ready to Push your fears to the limit and get your adrenaline racing at the Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. The Adventure Park is suspended amongst 10 acres of stunning coastal rainforest where your taken sky-high (over 30m on thier highest courses!!!) to experience stunning views from the tree canopy. Throughout your epic half-day adventure you will experience 120 exciting high ropes games while gliding along 12 ziplines spanning from 20m to 140m in length. Featuring six unique courses which start off easy and working up to heart-pumping extreme and with totally new challenges crafted just for the Sunshine Coast our high ropes courses will appeal to the dare-devil in everyone in your group!
Montville
Montville has a true village charm, fusing wonderful cultural pursuits with spectacular natural wonders. First settled in 1887, it has grown into a thriving shopping village with a wonderful array of quality art galleries, stylish cafes and restaurants, gift shops and beautiful fashion stores, set in the picturesque surroundings of a shady tree-lined street with incredible views all the way down to the coast.
Don’t miss the thriving village with its quaint European architecture and unique character. Some might say Montville is the creative soul of the region with a myriad of art galleries, pottery studios, craft cottages, gift and antique shops, specialty shops and more.
Kondalilla Falls
Kondalilla Falls (80m) is one of the most spectacular and accessible falls on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
The walk down to the falls is ‘family friendly’ with some rock stairs and a maintained path. Great views of the rainforest valley from the natural rock pools at the top.
You can swim in the rock pools at both the top and bottom of the falls.
Kondalilla National Park
Just behind the Sunshine Coast, in the scenic Blackall Range, Kondalilla National Park is a cool mountain retreat. The park is named after the spectacular Kondalilla Falls, where Skene Creek drops 90m into a rainforest valley.
Kondalilla, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘rushing waters’, describes this park’s waterfall during the summer wet season.
Maleny
This unique rural community is perched high above the Sunshine Coast with amazing views to the Glasshouse Mountains in south-east Queensland.
Locals say the rolling green hills, deep pockets of rain forest and spectacular views in all directions is what makes Maleny so special.
Make sure you visit Gardners Falls & Maleny Cheese Factory while you’re there.
Mapleton
In Mapleton Forest Reserve and Mapleton Falls National Park, you’ll feel lost inside a land before time as you walk among lush piccabeen palm groves, grandiose bunya pines and tall blackbutt forests. This is a true paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and birdwatchers.
In fact, the highly-anticipated annual Blackall 100 ultra marathon winds its way through these rainforest trails.
When the hunger starts to bite, be sure to pop into Mapleton Public House, a local favourite for its paddock-to-plate goodness and seasonal menu, which is inspired by what’s flourishing in The Falls Farm (only 3km away!).
Australia Zoo
With a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!
Sea Life / Underwater World
No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without visiting the Sea Life aquarium, which is a multi-award winning, all weather visitor attraction.
Take a fascinating journey from the coast to the ocean depths and get up close to over 10,000 creatures including one of Australia’s largest collections of jellyfish. With lots of different fun aquarium talks and animal feeds, including our family favorite Seal Presentation, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.
Mooloolaba Beach
Have fun, or just relax on the pure white sand of Mooloolaba Beach or cycle up the road to Mooloolaba Spit for calm, sheltered swimming and excellent seafood cafes.
Eumundi Markets
Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures, there’s no other market quite like it. Mark it in your diary – open rain, hail or shine every Saturday and Wednesday.
Step into an ever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world.
The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best art and craft market in Australia.
Meet the talented hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, cutting-edge fashion and jewellery, and chat to the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights.
When you need a shopping break, rejuvenate with a massage or lose yourself in the stellar line-up of musicians and street performers.
It’s an experience like no other.
Bird Watching
The property is a bird-watcher’s haven: grab our binoculars and set out with a picnic lunch and see how many species you can spot.
Horse Riding
A relaxing ride through the lake; enjoy the serenity and beauty of an un-spoilt wilderness right on Noosa’s doorstep, look out for stingrays, kangaroos, goannas and the abundant birdlife in and around the lake.
Throughout your ride enjoy views to the famous Noosa Heads south to Sunshine Beach and down to Peregian Beach and Noosa National Park before returning to Starry Nights.
Catering for beginners to experienced riders. Learn more about this amazing full day experience at noosahorseriding.com.au