| amenities include an infomal restaurant and a bar, plus a heated outdoor pool and a bbq area. some feature whirlpool tubs. set on landscaped tropical gardens, this unpretentious aparthotel is 2 minutes' walk from dicky beach and 15 km from aussie world amusement park. the relaxed 1-3 bedroom apartments offer wi-fi (fee) and flat-screen tvs, plus balconies or terraces with garden or pool views. there's also complimentary parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all apartments have airy open-plan living areas with full kitchens
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
Mooloolaba Beach (23 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Aussie World (20 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Big Pineapple. (29 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast (7 min)
Australian aircraft museum offering history exhibits & a collection of restored historic planes. Caloundra Street Fair Markets (6 min)
Sunday street market offering arts, crafts, clothing, food vans & live entertainment. Australia Zoo (26 min)
Zoo owned by Steve Irwin's family with a varied collection of world animals, including crocodiles. Point Cartwright Light (20 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Bellingham Maze (24 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Maroochydore Beach (24 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. The Wharf Mooloolaba (23 min) Currimundi lake (5 min)
Lake and outdoor recreation Bulcock Beach (7 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Big Kart Track (20 min)
Adult racetrack with karts that reach speeds of 70 kph, plus a kids' track with smaller go-karts. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (23 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Caloundra Cruise (11 min) | 
