| in a tropical setting overlooking marcoola beach, this plush all-apartment resort is 2. there's also a gym. 3 km from sunshine coast airport and 4 km from twin waters golf club. airy apartments, villas and beach houses feature full kitchens, 2 flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee). some offer patio doors that lead to a pool deck. parking is complimentary, and the gardens include lagoon-style pools, a hot tub and bbq areas. the villas add roof terraces and patios with bbqs, while the beach houses provide whirlpool tubs and private rooftop hot tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 12
Aussie World (23 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Sunshine Castle (9 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Bellingham Maze (19 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. The Ginger Factory (21 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Lake Weyba (22 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Mooloolaba Beach (13 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (14 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. The Wharf Mooloolaba (14 min) Mount Coolum National Park (7 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Wildlife HQ (17 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. Buderim Forest Park (15 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Point Cartwright Light (17 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Maroochydore Beach (13 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mudjimba Island (17 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach The Big Pineapple. (18 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. | 
