Buderim Forest Park

Buderim Forest Park sits on Quorn Close at Buderim, the leafy hinterland town above the Sunshine Coast. A much-loved rainforest park, it's a lovely natural escape — combining beautiful rainforest, walking tracks, a boardwalk and a gorgeous waterfall and swimming hole, the kind of refreshing, picturesque spot that's a genuine local treasure.

The appeal is that combination of beautiful rainforest, lovely walking tracks and a gorgeous waterfall: wandering the boardwalk and trails through the lush forest, taking in the cascade and the natural surrounds makes for a refreshing, scenic escape right by Buderim village. It's a wonderful spot for a walk, a swim at the falls or simply immersing yourself in the rainforest.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The park is generally free and open, but track and water conditions, access and facilities vary — and as a rainforest park with a natural swimming hole it pays to wear sturdy footwear, take care on the tracks and rocks and check conditions before swimming — so it's worth checking local information before you go, then enjoying the rainforest and falls at Buderim Forest Park.