| set on a bustling beachfront esplanade with shopping and restaurants, this unpretentious apartment hotel is a minute's walk from mooloolaba beach and 4 km from horton park golf club. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. they all also feature washer/dryers, separate dining/living areas, flat-screen tvs/dvd players and wi-fi (fee). free private parking is available. all the airy, individually decorated 1- to 3-bedroom apartments provide fully equipped kitchens, balconies and ocean views. there's a restaurant with italian cuisine, a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a game room, plus a tennis court and bbq facilities
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 7
Mudjimba Island (18 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (9 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. The Surf Club Mooloolaba (5 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. The Big Pineapple. (20 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Wildlife HQ (20 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Bulcock Beach (26 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Buderim Forest Park (15 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. The Wharf Mooloolaba (9 min) Sunshine Castle (17 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mount Coolum National Park (23 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Bellingham Maze (14 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Maroochydore Beach (6 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. Point Cartwright Light (13 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. | 
