| amenities include free parking, as well as a swanky outdoor pool and a fitness room. they also have sleek kitchens, whirlpool tubs and open-plan living rooms a penthouse apartment offers 2 bathrooms and a powder room. set along cornmeal creek and close to the maroochy river, this stylish hotel is also 5 km from mooloolaba beach. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. contemporary and airy 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments feature wi-fi (fee) and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, plus furnished balconies with city or water views
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 11
Aussie World (22 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Big Pineapple. (19 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Wildlife HQ (19 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Bellingham Maze (18 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Point Cartwright Light (16 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Mount Coolum National Park (19 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Mudjimba Island (15 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach The Wharf Mooloolaba (12 min) Bulcock Beach (30 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Mooloolaba Beach (9 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (12 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Buderim Forest Park (16 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. The Ginger Factory (25 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Maroochydore Beach (7 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Sunshine Castle (12 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. | 
