Brisbane Airport 1 hr 20
Mooloolaba Beach (21 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Point Cartwright Light (26 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Laguna Lookout (22 min)
Circular overlook boasting sweeping views of the coast amid picturesque national parkland. Lake Weyba (14 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. The Ginger Factory (20 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. The Big Pineapple. (26 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Fairy Pools (26 min)
Snorkeling in natural saltwater pools on a dramatic headland with a stone beach & coastal forest. Noosa National Park (26 min)
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming. Blast Aqua Park Coolum (10 min)
Water park SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (23 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Spirit House Cooking School (21 min)
Contemporary Thai dining with dishes to share, served in tranquil tropical gardens. Eumundi Markets (21 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Noosa Heads Main Beach (22 min)
Wide, sandy beach backing up to a nature reserve & gardens, with relatively calm water for the area. Sunshine Castle (18 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mount Coolum National Park (7 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. | 
