| parking is complimentary. there's also an outdoor pool. opposite a hospital, this relaxed hotel on the shore of lake kanawa is 3 km from the nearest white-sand beach on the coral sea. the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes, separate living/dining rooms and balconies; some have lake views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and wet bars that have minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. it's 4 km from currimundi lake (kathleen mcarthur) conservation park and 10 km from the m1 highway
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 1
Australia Zoo (22 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Point Cartwright Light (15 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Aussie World (16 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Big Kart Track (16 min)
Adult racetrack with karts that reach speeds of 70 kph, plus a kids' track with smaller go-karts. Bellingham Maze (17 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Ewen Maddock Dam (28 min)
Trail running, camping, and running Sunshine Castle (24 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Bulcock Beach (15 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. The Big Pineapple. (25 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (18 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast (13 min)
Australian aircraft museum offering history exhibits & a collection of restored historic planes. Mooloolaba Beach (18 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Maroochydore Beach (19 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Buderim Forest Park (21 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. The Wharf Mooloolaba (18 min) | 
