| there's an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, as well as a hot tub and a sundeck, plus a covered bbq area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. casual studios come with free wi-fi, cable tv, minifridges and balconies or patios, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. parking is complimentary. an 8-minute walk from the beach, this low-key resort in multiple buildings surrounded by coastal bushland. it lies 7 km from both the aqua fun park and mount coolum national park. modern apartments add kitchens and separate living rooms, while the villas also have sofabeds, washers and patios with bbqs
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 21
The Ginger Factory (20 min)
Theme park with displays about ginger, train & boat rides, a tropical garden walk & concessions. Mooloolaba Beach (22 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. Laguna Lookout (22 min)
Circular overlook boasting sweeping views of the coast amid picturesque national parkland. Sunshine Castle (18 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (23 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Fairy Pools (25 min)
Snorkeling in natural saltwater pools on a dramatic headland with a stone beach & coastal forest. The Big Pineapple. (27 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Eumundi Markets (20 min)
Lively open-air market with locally made arts & crafts, plus street food, twice weekly since 1979. Lake Weyba (14 min)
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing. Makepeace Island (23 min)
Lush, heart-shaped island resort with posh villas, a swimming pool, tennis courts & gourmet dining. Noosa National Park (25 min)
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming. Noosa Heads Main Beach (21 min)
Wide, sandy beach backing up to a nature reserve & gardens, with relatively calm water for the area. Point Cartwright Light (26 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. Blast Aqua Park Coolum (11 min)
Water park Mount Coolum National Park (8 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. | 
