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RESTAURANTS NOOSA ........................10
Bella Venezia......................30
Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club.........................................7
See........................................ 31
Boathouse .......................... 12
Shalimar .............................. 33
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Bertoni’s .............................. 13
CALOUNDRA ............. 34
NOOSA ........................ 10
Maisies ................................. 14
Indiyum ..................................7
COOLUM ..................... 16
La Vida ................................. 14
Pizza Capers Currimundi..36
COOLUM .................... 16
Club Kawana......................36
MOOLOOLABA ...........28
Coolum Surf Club .............. 2
Amici .................................... 37
CALOUNDRA .............. 34
Harvest ................................ 18
Mooo Char .........................38
HINTERLAND ..............46
Pizza Capers Pacific Paradise .............................. 18
Sandbar ...............................39
Caf @ Coolum ................... 19
FEATURES:
Club India ...........................42
MAROOCHYDORE .... 22
HINTERLAND ............. 46
Editor’s letter .........................6
Yabbi’s .................................... 3
Spicers Tamarind ..............48
Gourmet Trail ........................8
Maroochy Surf Club.........24
Spicers Clovelly .................49
Surf Club highlight ........... 20
Cala Luna ............................ 25
La Relais Bressen ..............50
Meet the local ................... 40
Mulu char............................ 27
Key Bar ................................ 51
Vouchers............................. 43
MOOLOOLABA .......... 28
King Ludwigs...................... 52
MAROOCHYDORE ..... 22
4th Floor ............................. 32
Tides.....................................40
Restaurants in Focus........ 44
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welcome Welcome to the new dining out Sunshine Coast magazine. A unique experience awaits you at one of the many amazing restaurants within this edition. With the sun, surf, sand and the tranquil back drop of the Hinterland, come and enjoy the fabulous food the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Try an award winning restaurant, seafood fresh from the trawler, a classy meal from one of the many Surf Clubs or take home fish and chips.
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Don’t forget to relax and enjoy the new editorials in the magazine. You can read reviews about your favourite restaurant in Meet the Locals or Restaurants in Focus, take a drive along the Gourmet Trail or find the safest spot to cool off during summer with Swim Between the Flags. What ever your taste buds crave, the dining outŽ magazine has it all. Best wishes,
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SPIRIT HOUSE To dine at the Sunshine Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit House is an experience for all five senses - sound, sight, taste, scent and feel! The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s setting is a temple style main building and garden dining courtyards, surrounding a tranquil pond and set in lush tropical gardens dotted with Thai sculptures. The Spirit House is a unique Mecca for lovers of Asian food. The Spirit House is also home to a popular â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hands-onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cooking School offering daily classes which demystify Asian ingredients and cooking techniques. Classes are followed by a long-table lunch with wine so you can enjoy first-hand, the fruits of your labour. A: 20 Ninderry Rd, Yandina, Queensland 4561 1 3FTUBVSBOU $PPLJOH 4DIPPM W: spirithouse.com.au
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THE GINGER FACTORY As one of the Sunshine Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most popular tourist attractions, find out why millions of visitors keep coming back to the Ginger Factory. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to discover, taste, see and do! Drop in and enjoy educational tours, entertaining rides and great shopping facilities. Dine at the all-new cafe with an ever-changing menu featuring the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best produce. The Ginger Factory is the perfect year-round destination to discover the real taste of Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunshine Coast. Free admission Ĺ&#x201D; OPEN: 7 days (except Christmas Day)
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LE RELAIS BRESSAN A French restaurant, Le Relais Bressan in Flaxton on the Blackall Range is operated by chef-owners, Cindy and Thierry Clerc, and offers true provincial French cuisine. Thierry is a French chef with more than twenty years experience, and serves authentic French food in the restaurant overlooking the Sunshine Coast. There is also a mini-museum on site with French classic cars, and you will also find the delicious hand made chocolates from Cocorico, that are produced by Thierryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Sebastien. A: 344 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton, Qld, 4560 P: 07 5445 7157
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noosa Noosa has developed from a small fishing hamlet to become a world-class holiday destination. Enjoy the romance of Noosa with its pristine beaches, amazing restaurants and diverse wine bars.
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Noosa’s reputation as a tourist destination began long before white man settled the region. For almost 40,000 years the Kabi Tribe inhabited the area. By nature’s standards they were a rich, successful tribe who enjoyed the natural abundance and pleasures of the area. It was logging and then gold that first attracted the European settlers to the region in the early 1800’s. Logs were rafted down the Noosa River to Tewantin to meet the ocean going vessels. In the late 1800’s, Tewantin became the Gateway to the Gympie Goldfields. It was then that settlers started to use the beaches and fishing estuaries of Noosa. Noosa has changed significantly since those days.
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Coolum is a sophisticated region attracting local, interstate and international tourists. Its magnificent beaches and laid back attitude continue to be major attractions of this wonderful area. Come and relax and enjoy the friendly feel of Coolum.
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Australia is well recognised as the land of Surf, Sun and Sand.
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However many would not know that in the 1830’s there was by-law which banned swimming during daylight hours. This may seem unthinkable to us today, however our forefathers felt otherwise. Thankfully public opinion claimed that it was immoral, and this by-law was overruled in early 1902.
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Australia’s passion for enjoying some of the best that the Australian landscape has to offer, subsequently created the need for Surf Lifesaving. The first Australian volunteer Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) were formed in 1907 on Sydney beaches. They then rapidly popped
up throughout Australian beaches. The Maroochy Surf Club is the oldest Surf Club on the Sunshine Coast, being incorporated in 1916. Many of the locals would have grown up with surf lifesaving as an integral part of their lives, however for those of you who are unaware of who Surf Lifesavers are and what they do, they are men and women who generously volunteer their time to provide supervision on our beaches throughout Australia. Currently, Surf Lifesaving in Queensland has over 8,500 active lifesavers who patrol the beach through community based volunteer clubs.
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dining out® sat down with Keith Jackson, the Manager of The Maroochy Surf Club to find out a little more about the Coast’s longest running clubs. Many may not know that the Maroochy Surf Club is actually the oldest Surf Club on the Sunshine Coast, being incorporated in 1916. Keith goes on to mention that “with no loss of life on the beach since incorporation, the Maroochy Surf Club has become one of the most iconic surf clubs in Australia, as well as being well known and respected in National and International Life Saving circles”. The Supporters Club also offers an award winning 220 seat functions room, fully equipped TAB, delightful Bistro with outside dining, bar and gaming that is the ideal venue to relax in while watching some of the best views from Noosa to Mooloolaba. We also stopped off to have a delicious meal with Mal Wright, the General Manager of the Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Another long-established club, which has been serving the local community and tourists visiting Coolum Beach beach each year since 1919. Coolum Beach is known for its spectacular setting with the cliffs of Point Perry framing the vista from the south of the club to distant views of Noosa Heads to the North. Coolum Beach SLSC has a proud record of no drowning’s between the Red and Yellow flags and is placed in the top three clubs for patrolling on the Sunshine Coast in 2011/12.
Stay safe and swim between the red and yellow flags! Here’s where they’re located: SLSQ SUNSHINE COAST W. rescuesunshinecoast.com P. 07 5444 1919 NOOSA HEADS SLSC W. noosasurfclub.com.au P. 07 5474 5688 SUNSHINE BEACH SLSC W. sunshinebeachslsc.com.au P. 07 5447 5491 PEREGIAN BEACH SLSC W. peregianslsc.com P. 07 5448 1728 COOLUM BEACH SLSC W. coolumsurfclub.com.au P. 07 5446 1148 MARCOOLA SLSC W. marcoolaslsc.com.au P. 07 5448 7311 MUDJIMBA SLSC W. mudjimbasurf.com.au P. 07 5448 7080 MAROOCHYDORE SLSC W. maroochysurfclub.com.au P. 07 5443 1323 ALEXANDRA HEADLAND SLSC W. alexsurfclub.com.au P. 07 5456 7804 MOOLOOLABA SLSC W. thesurfclub.com.au P. 07 5452 3723 KAWANA WATERS SLSC W. kawanasurfclub.com.au P. 07 5444 8642 DICKY BEACH SLSC W. dickybeachsurfclub.com P. 07 5491 5742 METROPOLITAN CALOUNDRA SLSC W. caloundrasurfclub.com.au P. 07 5491 1081
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maroochydore Maroochydore is known for its sensational beaches, river precincts, shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities. This is the life style of holidays you dream about, enjoy naturally refreshing Maroochydore.
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mooloolaba Why not meet the fisherman as they unload their bounty, or sample the famous Mooloolaba King Prawns. Mooloolaba restaurants source fresh produce locally and their world-class cuisine and reputation defines the dining experience of Mooloolaba.
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regional history Caloundra is named after the Aboriginal word “Callanda” which means beautiful place in Kabi language. However, there are some discrepancies that it may be derived from the word “Cullowundoor” meaning beach tree, because of the trees that grow on Caloundra Heads. The first permanent settler was John Ballinger, who selected land for sheep farming south of Lake Currimundi. During the 1880’s, Caloundra began to acquire its reputation as a seaside resort. The first hotel was built in 1885 on Shelly beach, and by 1905 Wilson’s Guest House was built on Dicky Beach.
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What do you do? Owner Manager of Tides Waterfront Dining in Caloundra What is your favourite restaurant? Ultimo, Italian restaurant in Bali Why do you love it? Great food, great value and fantastic location which normally means your on a holiday! A dish to die for? Scallop Risotto or a rich chocolate tart Your favourite bevvie to go with this? Mojito or a nice Semillon Your favourite foodie precinct on the Sunshine Coast? Noosa Farmers markets You will find the best coffee? sandbar CafĂŠ, Caloundra Favourite Coastal or Hinterland experience? Seafood BBQ at parents house in Maleny with a nice bottle of red
What do you do? General Manager: See Mooloolaba What is your favourite restaurant? See, of course! Why do you love it? Always the freshest local seafood and views to die for! A dish to die for? The seafood platter is legendary, yet it takes a while to get through! Your favourite bevvie to go with this? A Pinot Gris Your favourite foodie precinct on the Sunshine Coast? Mooloolaba offers all, from a great selection of breakfast restaurants open early every day to more formal restaurants You will find the best coffee? Velo Project, Good Bean and Hot Pipis Favourite Coastal or Hinterland experience? Walking the beach-side paths all over the coast
What do you do? I am a student studying a Bachelor of Business and working for a Marketing firm What is your favourite restaurant? Noosa Surf Club Why do you love it? The views, staff and atmosphere provide a breath of fresh air and time out from Uni A dish to die for? Warm lamb salad Your favourite bevvie to go with this? Apple Strongbow Cider Your favourite foodie precinct on the Sunshine Coast? Maroochydore You will find the best coffee? Sunshine Coast Brewery Bar and Restaurant Favourite Coastal or Hinterland experience? Buderim rainforest walk
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Positioned on the pristine Noosa River, The Boathouse provides a unique waterfront dining experience capturing panoramic river and hinterland views. Comprising of three levels, The Boathouse offers a restaurant, GVODUJPO WFOVF DPDLUBJM CBS BOE boasts arguably the best sunset views in Noosa.
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This hidden gem in Maleny offers modern Asian cuisine. The indoor outdoor setting is perfect for a long lunch with friends, an intimate dinner for two or a perfect setting for a memorable wedding. 5IF 5BNBSJOE $PPLJOH 4DIPPM offers a Taste of Thailand! These classes are hands-on, DPPLJOH ĹŁWF SFDJQFT GSPN scratch followed by lunch on UIF EFDL PWFSMPPLJOH UIF GPSFTU We rotate through four menus which gives you the opportunity to return and extend your LOPXMFEHF BOE TLJMM PG 5IBJ DPPLJOH 0VS HPVSNFU HFUBXBZ QBDLBHF UIBU JODMVEFT MVYVSZ accommodation for two nights, five course degustation and DPPLJOH TDIPPM GPS UXP
The restaurant has a fantastic relaxed feel with a seasonal modern Australian menu and a focus on the freshest MPDBM TFBGPPE BOE TUFBL 5IF Boathouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature dish is their seafood experience for two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a decadent three-tiered platter of seafood delights that includes Moreton Bay bug, Mooloolaba prawns, Hervey Bay scallops, Pacific Oysters and more. The Boathouse is also a QPQVMBS WFOVF GPS TVOTFU ESJOLT weddings and functions. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
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A truly unforgettable dining experience awaits you at The 4th Floor.
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The 4th Floor embraces its coastal beach front location, with its interior of shades highlighting ocean blues with warm sandy overtones.
The dining and social centrepiece of Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa is View on Little Hastings Restaurant. Relaxed dining and spectacular bush to bay WJFXT BSF UIF IBMMNBSLT PG this restaurant beside Noosa /BUJPOBM 1BSL KVTU NFUSFT from Hastings Street. The luscious, contemporary cuisine is brimming with the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best produce and locally caught seafood.
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P. 07 5438 9688 W. indiyum.com.au
This waterfront restaurant in the heart of the Sunshine Coast provides a relaxed fine dining experience, fabulous food and UXP MFWFMT PG CSFBUIUBLJOH WJFXT from Point Cartwright to Noosa.
You will experience Modern Cuisine of the highest quality chosen for its seasonal freshness. An extensive, carefully planned wine list complements the dining experience. Incredible views, fantastic food, great service.
P. 07 5477 7844 W. 4thfloor.com.au
Passionate executive chef, .JDIBFM +FOLJOT JT B ĹŁSN CFMJFWFS JO LFFQJOH GPPE uncomplicated so the produce is the star. The new summer menu is imaginative, yet simple, to reflect Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to quality produce, presentation and superb flavour combinations. Open daily from 7am to 7pm BOE CPPLJOHT BSF SFRVFTUFE
P. 07 5455 2209 W. outrigger.com.au/view
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The lush green hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland are the host to guesthouses and restaurants, offering all styles of accommodation and local foods. Try our listed restaurants as you wander through the Hinterland villages. The experience will fill your body, mind and soul with an enduring sense of warmth.
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The Kabi tribe from the coast would use a small track to climb up to gather and feast on the Bunya tree fruit. It was a place of celebration where they exchanged songs, stories, tools and ornaments.Dularcha
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The sub tropical climate then led to fruit and diary farming. 1904 the Maleny Butter factory opened. From the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the Hinterland had become a thriving mountain holiday resort with many guesthouses. In 1970, as the roads improved, the area became a pleasant daytrip from coastal towns and Brisbane, changing the focus of local industries from farming to tourism.
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The first settlers were in 1887, and their first task was to clear some land. Huge hardwood trees were prized in Europe and locally, making logging the local industry.
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