Sunshine Coast Attractions

When holidaying at The Duporth Riverside, with its central location, you are only a short drive to many of our local attractions. From the beautiful river and beaches of Maroochydore to the hinterland, with its majestic rainforests, there are many places of interest and adventure along the way.

Just a 5 minute drive from The Duporth Riverside, take a break from the pool or surfing and visit Sea Life at Mooloolaba which offers an amazing 4 interactive levels and the Oceanarium and transparent tunnel and be surrounded by stunning live corals and thousands of creatures of the deep including large rays & giant sharks. A 10 minute drive to Top Shots Adventure Park, with 2 mini golf courses to challenge you, a rock climbing wall and cool off in the Blaster Boats and many other activities to keep you entertained for hours, regardless of age.

For total adventure, why not go off shore and experience scuba diving at one of Queensland’s best dive sites. The Brisbane, an Australian war ship, now forms an artificial reef 5 miles off the coast of Maroochydore. Covered in corals and sea grasses, it is the home of vast numbers of reef and tropical fish and scuba divers have been awed by this new attraction to the Sunshine Coast. From The Duporth Riverside, a half hour drive to enjoy a tour of Steve Erwin’s famous Australia Zoo with a crocodile feeding show and be amazed by our native animals, reptiles and animals from many countries of the world. A must see for all the family. Our tour desk can arrange a bus pick-u, a short walk from our complex. Just a short drive to the newly Heritage Listed, Glass House Mountains, where you will find a huge variety of locally grown fruit and nuts including lychees, pineapples, avocados, bananas, custard apples and huge macadamia nut plantations.