| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, as well as a private jetty with beach access. theres also a game room with a pool table, in addition to a picnic area with bbq grills. individually decorated, modern 2-bedroom apartments feature living rooms, dining areas and river- or ocean-view balconies, plus wi-fi (fee) and cable tv. set on the maroochydore river in a contemporary building, these bright holiday apartments are a 13-minute walk from the sunshine plaza shopping centre and 8 km from the sunshine coast airport. a 3-bedroom penthouse is also available. parking is free
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 11
Aussie World (21 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Bellingham Maze (17 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. The Wharf Mooloolaba (13 min) Sunshine Castle (9 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Point Cartwright Light (16 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Wildlife HQ (16 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Maroochydore Beach (5 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mount Coolum National Park (16 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (14 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. The Big Pineapple. (16 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. The Ginger Factory (22 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Mudjimba Island (12 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Mooloolaba Beach (11 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Buderim Forest Park (14 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Bulcock Beach (30 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. | 
