| a 5-minute walk from the beach, this relaxed apartment resort is 4. 5 km from sunshine plaza shopping centre and 17 km from aussie world amusement park. amenities include a lounge bar, a fitness room and a game room, as well as an outdoor pool with a hot tub. some apartments add whirlpool baths. there are also bbq facilities and a sauna. the modern 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature ocean-view balconies, full kitchens and lounge rooms as well as washer/dryers and flat-screen tvs. wi-fi is available for a fee. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 6
Bulcock Beach (26 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Mount Coolum National Park (21 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. The Surf Club Mooloolaba (10 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (9 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Wildlife HQ (18 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Point Cartwright Light (12 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Aussie World (17 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Wharf Mooloolaba (9 min) Mudjimba Island (17 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Buderim Forest Park (13 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Sunshine Castle (15 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Big Pineapple. (18 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mooloolaba Beach (9 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Maroochydore Beach (4 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Bellingham Maze (13 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. | 
