| a 3-minute walk from mantra mooloolaba beach, this apartment hotel in a curved modern building is also 6 minutes' walk from underwater world sea life aquarium and 14 km from aussie world theme park. some add balconies and/or whirlpool baths, and upgraded units offer ocean views. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. ranging from 1- to 3-bedroom units, the casual apartments all come with kitchens, separate living rooms and private balconies, as well as washer/dryers, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 6
Mount Coolum National Park (25 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. The Big Pineapple. (21 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mudjimba Island (20 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Maroochydore Beach (8 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Aussie World (17 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Sunshine Castle (19 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (8 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Mooloolaba Beach (5 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Bulcock Beach (26 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Point Cartwright Light (12 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Wildlife HQ (21 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Wharf Mooloolaba (8 min) The Surf Club Mooloolaba (5 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. Buderim Forest Park (17 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Bellingham Maze (13 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. | 
