7 Must-Visit School Holiday Attractions Near Aegean Apartments
If you’re planning to escape with the kids during their summer school holiday, you won’t find a better destination than Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast! Mooloolaba is a hive of tourist activity with one of the most attractive beaches the Sunshine Coast has to offer, topped by a location that puts the best Sunshine Coast attractions – such as Aussie World and Australia Zoo – just a short drive away.
With our Mooloolaba accommodation for families, situated in the heart of Mooloolaba near Mooloolaba Beach, Sea Life and the best Mooloolaba restaurants, enjoy your perfect Sunshine Coast family getaway in a spacious two-bedroom holiday apartment – modern and fully self-contained with everything you need. Aegean Mooloolaba is your ideal base for exploring the region’s must-visit attractions, and here are seven that you can enjoy during your stay with us!
Aussie World
Aussie World is the Sunshine Coast’s official theme park, offering a world of fun for kids and adults alike in just a 15-minute drive from Mooloolaba. With the kids at your side, get ready for a wide assortment of rides and roller coasters, both big and small, with family-friendly shows, roving entertainers in costume and interactive activities and attractions that promise an action-packed, fun-filled day out to remember long after the school holiday.
Bellingham Maze
After all the excitement at Aussie World, wind down with a day out at Bellingham Maze – a unique Sunshine Coast attraction that offers a variety of outdoor mazes to explore at your leisure. Find your way through an 80 x 80-metre hedge maze, timber maze, tyre maze, book maze and rope maze – to name a few – with 18-hole mini-golf to enjoy and an onsite café for the best way to finish the day. Bellingham Maze, located in Tanawha, is a 10-minute drive away.
Sunshine Castle
Sunshine Castle is another must-visit attraction with the kids, where their imaginations are sure to run wild with lots to see and interact with. Situated in Bli Bli – 15 minutes’ drive from Mooloolaba – this large, 45-year-old castle offers a fairytale-like experience with activities that include kids’ treasure hunts and medieval dress-up, to enjoy over a self-guided tour of the grounds that boast an authentic moat, drawbridge, dungeon and tall castle towers with spectacular views.
The Ginger Factory
In Yandina – 25 minutes from Mooloolaba – The Ginger Factory is a fantastic day out where you can taste the Sunshine Coast’s famous ginger, walk through rainforest gardens, catch a live bee presentation and hop aboard a scenic train tour of the grounds. For spoiling the kids, Sunshine Coast Ginger Factory offers mouth-watering regional food and honey tastings, in addition to an ice creamery, a musical boat ride with moving puppets and a large kids’ play area.
Wildlife HQ
All kids love animals and Wildlife HQ at the Big Pineapple won’t disappoint with its magnificent residence of koalas, dingoes, tamarins, snakes, meerkats, alligators, marmosets and more. Home to native and exotic species from Australia, Asia, Africa and South America, there are lots to be amazed by at Wildlife HQ Zoo – reachable in a 20-minute drive from Mooloolaba – complete with close-up interactive encounters and a Zoo Keepers Café to stop in at the end of the day.
Australia Zoo
Just a 25-minute drive from our Mooloolaba apartments, the world-famous Australia Zoo offers another unforgettable wildlife experience for animal lovers that are owned by the Irwin family themselves. This leading Sunshine Coast attraction boasts crocs, alligators, tigers, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, tortoises and more, with up-close feeding experiences, behind-the-scenes tours and a host of hands-on activities that include Bindi’s Bootcamp challenges.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
After visiting Wildlife HQ or Australia Zoo, dive into the underwater world at Sea Life Sunshine Coast, which has 11 oceanic zones, daily marine life presentations and a number of up-close encounters such as swimming with seals. Seal Island, Seahorse Sanctuary, Jellyfish Kingdom and Ocean Tunnel are just a few of the exciting exhibits that Sea Life Marine Park has to offer, yours to explore in just a 3-minute walk from Aegean Apartments Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast!
Our Mooloolaba Apartment Accommodation for Families
Enjoy all the above with Aegean Apartments, where we offer one of the best places to stay in Mooloolaba near Sea Life, Mooloolaba Beach and the top attractions to visit on the Sunshine Coast. For families, our 2 bedroom Mooloolaba apartments offer an ideal Sunshine Coast holiday, providing all the comforts of home with guest access to facilities that include an onsite swimming pool, heated spa and barbecue area.
All two-bedroom apartments at Aegean Sunshine Coast are modern, spacious and fully self-contained, featuring a comfortable open-plan living and area, a fully equipped kitchen, contemporary bathroom and a private balcony with ocean or marina views. Air conditioning and WiFi is provided in each apartment, furnished with sofa seating, one Queen-sized bed and two single beds to accommodate 5 guests – ideal for families with up to 3 kids.
Save By Booking Directly with Aegean Mooloolaba
Save for your school holiday escape by booking directly with us, where we offer the cheapest rates available on all our Mooloolaba apartments beachfront accommodation. Our booking system is quick and secure, so you can start looking forward to your family holiday from the minute you make your booking.
Our prime location in Mooloolaba is ideal for treating the kids this summer, offering Mooloolaba Beach, Sea Life Sunshine Coast Marine Park and the best choice of family-friendly Mooloolaba restaurants within walking distance. For all the above attractions that the Sunshine Coast has to offer – each reachable in a short drive – make sure to book in advance so your family doesn’t miss out!
Find more information, view our exclusive direct rates and secure your family holiday today – visit Aegean Mooloolaba.