| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. pets are welcome by prior arrangement (fee). featuring brickwork, the down-to-earth rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges. some have bunk beds, and/or tea and coffeemaking equipment. amenities include an outdoor pool and bbq facilities. in a low-rise redbrick building, this modest motel off state route 6 is 2 km from sunshine coast airport, and 3 km from the closest beach and the coral sea
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 9
Maroochydore Beach (10 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mooloolaba Beach (10 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Wildlife HQ (15 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Point Cartwright Light (15 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Mudjimba Island (5 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Chambers Island (5 min) Lake Weyba (21 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Mount Coolum National Park (11 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Bellingham Maze (16 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. 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 (13 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Sunshine Castle (6 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Ginger Factory (17 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. The Big Pineapple. (15 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Aussie World (20 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. | 
