ATTRACTIONS CABOOLTURE QLD

Have the experience of a lifetime with a free falling Sunshine Coast tandem skydive, by making your own tandem skydive from two miles high above the Brisbane landscape, securely harnessed to your personal tandem instructor. We’ve carved out a great name for tandem skydiving in Brisbane, built on fun and excitement.

Encounter total exhilaration in Brisbane as you skydive from the aircraft and free fall in excess of 200kph for up to one minute, then take pleasure from seeing the remarkable Queensland scenery the way birds do; by the peace and tranquillity of the parachute ride making your unique experience back to earth one you will never forget.

The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 100,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres. There is something for everyone at the Village. Train rides for the kids; historic homes and furnishings for Mum; antique machinery, cars and tractors for Dad; a rainforest garden for keen horticulturalists and hours of reminiscing for older generations. See demonstrations of historical skills such as the village blacksmith, wood crafting and others. Wash this down with refreshments from the modern cafe, old fashioned tea rooms or bring a picnic and the Village is a wonderful budget day out only 50 minutes from Brisbane. The perfect stopover on the way to the Sunshine Coast. The Village is set on 12 acres and is only two kilometres north of the Caboolture Central Business District. There is a free shuttle bus that can be booked by phoning the village and will pick up passengers from the Caboolture Railway Station. Because of the size of the Village it is recommended that at least three hours is taken to really enjoy the collection and grounds.

Wild Horse Mountain Lookout stands out against the skyline as one drives north. The turnoff is located 30 kilometres north of Brisbane just off the Bruce Highway near Caboolture . Named after the wild brumbies which roamed the area, Wild horse Mountain stands 123 metres above sea level. Telstra and the Department of Primary Industries jointly provided this wonderful and informative viewing and fire tower platform. Walk the steep 700 metres paved uphill pathway and when you reach the top be rewarded with breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views across Pumicestone Passage and Bribie and Moreton Islands. The forest stretches below as a sea of green and the unique shape of the Glasshouse Mountains stretches across the horizon. On a clear day you can see to Brisbane. Interpretive boards inform the visitor of the features of the surrounding area, and this is a great spot to take a rest and soak up the view before the leisurely (but steep) stroll back down to the car park. Take your belongings with you and a bottle of water!

Can your curiosity resist a death mask from ancient Egypt or a rare armoured shoe from Olympia, Greece? The Abbey Museum is a priceless collection of antiquities and fine arts from around the world, located in Caboolture. The Museum has won international acclaim for the quality of its displays and the scope of its collections, from many different civilisations and cultures. Its European collections of medieval art have a premier place in Australia. You will find the Abbey Museum is divided into two halves. A time-passage explores the exciting history of Western Europe over the last half-million years to modern times.

A number of shared paths meander around lakes and gardens, with viewing platforms doted along the way where you can rest and watch the abundant birdlife. Fun outdoor exercise equipment can be found in some areas. Bridges cross over streams and lead into rainforest areas which offer another dimension in experience in this diverse location....

Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, the Caboolture Regional Art Gallery has something on offer for everyone. In a modern, state-of-the-art space with four distinct exhibition spaces, the Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is home to several temporary exhibitions that range from drawings and photography through to dynamic multi-media pieces that transcends the boundaries of canvas. Supporting and nurturing local artists, the Caboolture Regional Art Gallery exhibitions run for a month and can often see the artists hosting a workshop within this period so that guests receive the chance to learn more about the artist and their work....

The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 110,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres. There is something for everyone at the Village. Train rides for the kids; historic homes and furnishings for Mum; antique machinery, cars and tractors for Dad; a rainforest garden for keen horticulturalists and hours of reminiscing for older generations. See demonstrations of historical skills such as the village blacksmith, wood crafting and others. Wash this down with refreshments from the modern cafe, old fashioned tea rooms or bring a picnic and the Village is a wonderful budget day out only 50 minutes from Brisbane. The perfect stopover on the way to the Sunshine Coast. The Village is only two kilometres north of the Caboolture Central Business District. There is a free shuttle bus that can be booked by phoning the Village and will pick up passengers from the Caboolture Railway Station. Because of the size of the Village it is recommended that at least three hours is taken to really enjoy the collection and grounds. ...

With stage one open, stage two under construction and stage three in planning, the Caboolture to Wamuran Rail Trail is about to make cycling or walking between the two suburbs a whole lot easier. 3-3.5 metres wide and currently stretching 10.5 kilometres, this rail trail was designed to showcase the history of the Caboolture to Kilcoy railways corridor, closed since 1964. This project is due to be completed in 2020....

Australia's most unique Aviation Museum! Queensland's premier flying museum. It houses the only collection of flying WWI aircraft in Australia. It is the only museum that concentrates solely on the first 30 years of powered flight. It has a full size replica of the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight – two years before the Wright brothers did. See a 100 per cent accurate reproduction of the first ever true fighter aircraft of all time - it is one of only two in the world. (This one is painted in the colours of the one to shoot down the last Australian to die at Gallipoli). Examine two flying aircraft that represent ones flown by interesting Australian Aces of WWI. Learn about one of the flying WWI aircraftthat is literally powered by a 100 year old rotary engine. Of all the aircraft in the museum, one can’t be found anywhere else in the world, three of them can’t be seen anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere and another two aircraft are the only ones of their type in the country. The front wall of the museum is dedicated to all of the Australian airmen who became aces during WWI. ...

Wild Horse Mountain Lookout stands out against the skyline as one drives north. The turnoff is located 30 kilometres north of Brisbane just off the Bruce Highway near Caboolture. Named after the wild brumbies which roamed the area, Wild horse Mountain stands 123 metres above sea level. Telstra and the Department of Primary Industries jointly provided this wonderful and informative viewing and fire tower platform. Walk the steep 700 metres paved uphill pathway and when you reach the top be rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views across Pumicestone Passage and Bribie and Moreton Islands. The forest stretches below as a sea of green and the unique shape of the Glasshouse Mountains stretches across the horizon. On a clear day, you can see to Brisbane. Interpretive boards inform the visitor of the features of the surrounding area, and this is a great spot to take a rest and soak up the view before the leisurely (but steep) stroll back down to the car park. Take your belongings with you and a bottle of water!...

The Abbey Museum is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is situated in Caboolture, an hour north of Brisbane. It has one of the finest collections of European and Classical artefacts open to the public in Australia. The collection covers over 500000 years of world history and endeavours to educate and inspire through its displays and public programs. The Museum’s collection includes prehistoric artefacts, ceramics, glass, stained glass, metalwork, woodwork, lacquer, sculptures, manuscripts and rare books, Renaissance and Baroque paintings, watercolours, icons and frescos. The annual Abbey Medieval Festival – which is a vital fund raiser for the museum - brings to life the colour, pageantry and excitement of Medieval Europe. Medieval re-enactors, musicians and street performers from across Australia and overseas join in a vibrant display of life in the Middle Ages. This tells just one of the stories of the Abbey Museum collection, but they have many stories to tell. Vision Statement of The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology: ‘To enrich people’s lives through the stories created from their collection’. ...

On the banks of the Caboolture River, just off Morayfield Road, Centenary Lakes is a beautiful parkland teeming with wildlife. A popular spot for events, picnics, lakeside running, and great nature photography, Centenary Lakes sits at the heart of Caboolture’s busy town centre, offer a slice of paradise and a relaxing atmosphere when you simply need a break. Park facilities include: - Picnic shelters - Barbecue - Playgrounds - Toilets - Wheelchair and Pram Accessible...