| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 7-minute walk from the beach, this relaxed, budget motel is also 5 km from aviation exhibits at the queensland air museum and 14 km from aussie world amusement park. amenities include free parking, an outdoor pool and a barbecue area. the straightforward rooms have en suite bathrooms, and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffee making facilities
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 4
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (23 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Mooloolaba Beach (23 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Caloundra Cruise (11 min) Aussie World (19 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Big Pineapple. (28 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Big Kart Track (19 min)
Adult racetrack with karts that reach speeds of 70 kph, plus a kids' track with smaller go-karts. Bellingham Maze (24 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast (8 min)
Australian aircraft museum offering history exhibits & a collection of restored historic planes. Australia Zoo (24 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Point Cartwright Light (20 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Maroochydore Beach (24 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Caloundra Street Fair Markets (4 min)
Sunday street market offering arts, crafts, clothing, food vans & live entertainment. Caloundra Lighthouses (13 min) Bulcock Beach (5 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Ewen Maddock Dam (30 min)
Trail running, camping, and running | 
