Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World sits high in the Sunshine Coast hinterland near Maleny, combining beautifully landscaped gardens with one of the region's great attractions — a large walk-through aviary known as Bird World. Set against sweeping views of the Glass House Mountains, it's a genuinely special destination that blends nature, scenery and wildlife.

The appeal is that combination of immersive gardens, the chance to walk among free-flying birds in the aviaries, and some of the finest hinterland views around. It's a wonderful day out for families, nature lovers and anyone after a scenic escape from the coast, with plenty to see across the grounds and the bird enclosures.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 4,300 reviews, it's a much-loved attraction. Admission, opening hours, the aviary experiences and any guided options vary, and it's a sizeable site that takes time to explore, so it's worth checking current details and any booking requirements before you make the trip up — and allowing a good few hours to enjoy both the gardens and the birds, plus the spectacular mountain views.