Forest Glen

Forest Glen is a small residential suburb in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, located 15 minutes west of Mooloolaba.

With many natural attractions in and around this township, Forest Glen is a great place for weekenders to come and spend some time in the great outdoors.

Located just 5 minutes from Forest Glen is the Buderim Conservation Park. This is a beautiful piece of rainforest that houses over 45 hectares of land and is best known for the Buderim Falls, a gorgeous waterfall that is the centrepiece of the beautiful landscape.

For those coming to view the forest and rainfall, there is a wheelchair and pram accessible boardwalk that is 500 metres long with viewing platforms that give access to stunning views. Walking trails have been created from two main entry points: The first is Lindsay Road via Harrys Lane, and the second is via Quorn Close, which runs off Lindsay Road at the top of Buderim. The Quorn Close entry point has a memorial garden as well as picnic tables and BBQ facilities.

Forest Glen is located only 2.5kms from the most famous attraction on the Sunshine Coast; the Big Pineapple. There are many things to see and do at the Big Pineapple, with recent renovations adding even more attractions, including a boutique zoo that houses native and exotic animals. Hop on the Pineapple Train, which departs every half hour, and enjoys the trip around the Big Pineapple, exploring the rainforest, orchids, and bamboo forest and passing by the onsite zoo. Get off at Koala Station if you want to visit the zoo.

Forest Glen is home to many holiday resorts, caravan parks and camping grounds. There are plenty of family-friendly options that have large playground areas for kids and self-contained cabins or campsites for you to enjoy. Click the link below to find the best accommodation deals in and around Forest Glen.