| an airy restaurant/bar has a terrace and panoramic ocean views. offering free wi-fi, chocolates and bottled water, the polished studios include flat-screen tvs, minifridges and nespresso machines, plus fireplaces, and balconies with whirlpool tubs and/or views of the coast. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 2- to 3-bedroom apartments have kitchenettes and living rooms; some add washer/dryers. occupying a modern building on a leafy property with sweeping coastal views, this chic apartment hotel is a 10-minute walk from the village centre, 4 km from kondalilla falls and 30 km from sunshine coast airport. parking is complimentary
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 17
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre (15 min)
Reserve’s contemporary museum & educational centre with interactive displays & a viewing platform. Conondale National Park (34 min)
Hiking, camping & picnicking are popular in this tree-covered mountain area with creeks & falls. The Big Pineapple. (20 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Australia Zoo (26 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Gardners Falls (15 min)
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination. Kondalilla National Park (4 min)
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool. The Ginger Factory (27 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Lake Baroon (11 min)
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World (22 min)
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures. Aussie World (29 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve (15 min)
This 55-hectare subtropical rainforest nature preserve offers trails, BBQs & a discovery centre. Maleny Dairies (16 min)
Scenic dairy farm & factory offering daily tours with cow milking & feeding, plus product tasting. Kondalilla Falls (4 min)
Serene, scenic waterfall with a popular swimming hole in Kondalilla National Park. Mapleton Falls National Park (13 min)
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas. | 
