Maleny & Montville, cosy Hinterland villages (25-30 mins) with art and craft shops and wineries. And nearby is the fascinating Mary Cairncross Rainforest.
The golden beaches of Caloundra (25 mins).
The beaches and cafes of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore (45 mins)
Steve Irwin’s legacy lives on at the Australia Zoo, which holds its place as a national treasure and is only a short 10 mins drive.
Visit Historical Bankfort House a short 5 min drive away.
Tours through Glasshouse Country with Judy are a great way to see and experience "our place". https://glasshousecountrytours.com.au
Noosa (50 mins), famous for shopping and eating.
The famous Eumundi Markets (40 mins).
Bribie Island is just 25 mins away.
Australiazoo.com.au (15 mins), Caboolture Warplane Museum (20 mins), Aussieworld (25 mins), Underwater World (30 mins), Nutworks and The Ginger Factory (40 mins).
Do some walks around (or up) the Glasshouse Mountains (see Qld National Parks and Wildlife), with a favourite being the 40 minute walk up Mt. NgunGun. You can even walk from the cottages in 10 minutes to the main scenic lookout for the Glasshouse Mountains.