| modern 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ceiling fans, as well as kitchens with washer/dryers. nestled in lush gardens opposite point perry lookout, this laid-back beach resort is a 3-minute walk from first bay and 15 minutes' walk from coolum beach. other amenities include a bbq area, an outdoor tropical pool and a spa. there's free secure parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a boardwalk which leads to the shops and restaurants on coolum beach. the nearest bus stop is a minute's walk away. all also have balconies with ocean views, plus living rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 19
Sunshine Castle (17 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. The Ginger Factory (19 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Lake Weyba (17 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (22 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. The Big Pineapple. (25 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Mudjimba Island (13 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Noosa National Park (28 min)
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming. Point Cartwright Light (25 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Eumundi Markets (23 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Maroochydore Beach (20 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mount Coolum National Park (5 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Blast Aqua Park Coolum (9 min)
Water park Noosa Heads Main Beach (24 min)
Wide, sandy beach backing up to a nature reserve & gardens, with relatively calm water for the area. Mooloolaba Beach (20 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Laguna Lookout (25 min)
Circular overlook boasting sweeping views of the coast amid picturesque national parkland. | 
