The Sunshine Coast offers a laid back environment as well as lots of tourist and natural attractions:
Australia Zoo
Beerwah - 60 minutes north (take the Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive exit off the Bruce Highway)
Aussie World
Frizzo Road, Palmview - 60 minutes north on the Bruce Highway
Underwater World
Underwater World is located adjacent to Mooloolaba Beach on the Wharf complex, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba - 70 minutes north (take the Sunshine Coast Motorway (70) exit off the Bruce Highway and follow the signs)