| parking is free. a 3-minute walk from mantra mooloolaba beach and the coral sea, this relaxed apartment complex is also a 12-minute walk from the underwater world sea life aquarium. featuring french doors leading to sea-view balconies, the streamlined 1- to 3-bedroom apartments have conservative, simple decor. they all include living areas, kitchens and washer/dryers, as well as free wi-fi, tvs and ceiling fans. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include bbqs with granite tables, plus an outdoor pool, a sauna, a tennis court, and a game room
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 6
Bellingham Maze (13 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Buderim Forest Park (13 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. The Big Pineapple. (19 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Point Cartwright Light (12 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. The Surf Club Mooloolaba (8 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. Sunshine Castle (15 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Bulcock Beach (26 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Aussie World (17 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. Maroochydore Beach (4 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Mount Coolum National Park (21 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Mooloolaba Beach (7 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (7 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Mudjimba Island (17 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach The Wharf Mooloolaba (6 min) Wildlife HQ (19 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. | 
