| this unassuming motel on a busy street is 5 km from mount coolum national park and a 5-minute walk from marcoola beach. airport shuttle service is complimentary. the basic rooms with simple furnishings and exterior entrances feature kitchenettes and wi-fi access, plus flat-screen tvs and dvd players. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a bbq area and parking, plus guest laundry facilities. sunshine coast airport is 4 km away. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 14
Wildlife HQ (20 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Mooloolaba Beach (15 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. The Big Pineapple. (20 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. The Ginger Factory (24 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Sunshine Castle (12 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mount Coolum National Park (4 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Lake Weyba (23 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Eumundi Markets (29 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Point Cartwright Light (20 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Marcoola Beach (6 min)
Beach and surfing Bellingham Maze (21 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Maroochydore Beach (15 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Aussie World (25 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Mudjimba Island (5 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (17 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. | 
