| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a kids' pool, as well as a fitness room. most feature whirlpool tubs; upgraded units add rooftop patios with bbqs and hot tubs. covered parking is complimentary. other amenities include mini-golf and a bbq area. featuring balconies or terraces, the informal 1- and 2-bedroom apartments have free-wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and washer/dryers, as well as kitchenettes. in a building complex on a tree-lined street 2 minutes' walk from the beach and the underwater world sea life aquarium, this casual apartment hotel is 14 km from aussie world amusement park
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
Point Cartwright Light (11 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Bulcock Beach (24 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Sunshine Castle (17 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Wildlife HQ (20 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Mooloolaba Beach (3 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (4 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. The Surf Club Mooloolaba (3 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. Aussie World (16 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mudjimba Island (19 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Bellingham Maze (12 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Buderim Forest Park (16 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Mount Coolum National Park (23 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. The Big Pineapple. (20 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Maroochydore Beach (8 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. The Wharf Mooloolaba (4 min) | 
