Buderim Forest Park is a 45 hectare haven of tranquillity less than a kilometre from the north side of Buderim village on the Sunshine Coast –just 15 minutes from the coast. With its towering trees, meandering tracks and stunning waterfall, this sub-tropical oasis is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike. Buderim Falls, also known as Serenity Falls, it’s a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and looks particularly spectacular after rainfall when the waters cascade down the rock face into the waterhole below. The 600 metre walkway from Lindsay Road will take you on...

Step out of your accommodation and onto pure white sands for a morning of calm, sheltered swimming, a lunch of the freshest seafood with spectacular views and an afternoon visiting the region’s leading attractions.

Take the road less travelled on your next break and try something a little different. Here are 13 unexpected things to do right here on the Sunshine Coast.