Sorry Chrispy didn't read this till this morning I could have offered ET's downstairs.
French Quarter is a good choice as Macaha says as it is right next tho First Point. I suggest that you take a walk around the corner though as FP is full of wankers and try hards.
Sorry Jas I didn't mean you.
Drive up is between 3.5 and 4 hours depending on traffic and stops. Take the highway all the way to Eumundi and go in from there. Unless you want a bit of a coast drive then take the Coolum exit at Yandina go into Coolum and drive up the coast road. Slower but nicer.
If you need some boy time give me a pm and I will meet you for coffee.
Have fun.
ET.