Early Bird Newsletter October 2012

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Halcyon Landing

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A publication by Halcyon

October 201 2011 2 January

An ‘OPEN’ invitation

Our first Open Day 27 October 10:00am–1:00pm

Halcyon Landing

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Four display homes open

We call Halcyon home

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Four display homes open for inspection 1 10:0 0am –

You’re invited to Halcyon Landing’s first Open Day on Saturday 27 October from 10:00am -1:00pm. This is your chance to take a look through our display village and inspect the four new display homes that are on show for the first time. In typical Halcyon style, expect a relaxing day with entertainment, refreshments and a preview of the homes within the best new over 50’s lifestyle community that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

1:00 pm

RSVP Contact the Sales Office on 1800 050 050.

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Marengo

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Bli Bli baby boomer boom If recent sales figures are any indication, it

seems that Halcyon Landing has grabbed the attention of switched on baby boomers from not just the Sunshine Coast but from throughout Queensland and interstate as well.

The master planned lifestyle community’s first stage is now already 50% sold out and more than 40 homes in the first stage are occupied

home with a study, large living area and

European appliances as standard inclusions

or under construction.

outdoor entertaining area in the Whistler

in each home. Five of the first nine homes

Home buyers have been securing homes, eager

Release that includes many of Halcyon’s most

in Nature’s Edge have already sold off the

to take advantage of substantial incentives that

popular home designs.

plan and only four remain.

are still on offer. With sales stronger than

If you’re looking further to something extra

To find out more about the latest releases

predicted, a second construction crew has

special, nestled amongst the trees on the

at Halcyon Landing phone now for a private

been put on to keep up with demand, and

northern boundary of the community lies

inspection or come out and join us at the

future releases have been brought forward

Nature’s Edge. This select precinct features its

Open Day on Saturday 27 October and

to the market earlier than anticipated. From

own entry statement, unique contemporary

take a look through the four new display

just $409,000 you can secure a two bedroom

colour schemes, natural textures and upgraded

homes that are now open for inspection.

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Life begins at Halcyon

Geoff and Lyne’s beloved Mudjimba Beach

From Lal Lal to Bli Bli From Lal Lal to Bli Bli, Geoff and Lyne

formula, they were intrigued when they were

Chapman have finally found their Shangri-la!

told plans of a new Halcyon community set

Originally from Victoria, the Chapmans

to be built on the banks of the Maroochy

regularly holidayed on the Sunshine Coast

River at Bli Bli.

and were always determined to one day

“We were actually one of the first to see plans

make the move north. Geoff’s retirement

for the then-proposed community, and even

from his position as a Collins Street Banker

filled out submissions at a communications

in 2002, meant he and wife Lyne could now

day to help make it happen,” laughed Geoff.

follow their dream.

The former banker was also shrewd enough

Having set up a home base at Mudjimba, the

to see the benefits getting in early and the

Chapman’s dream consisted of spending

couple took advantage of the ‘early bird’

lots of time travelling, something they took

savings and incentives on offer.

to like ducks to water. Along with overseas

No stamp duty or exit fees were other

trips to Italy, the Greek Islands, Turkey,

elements of the Halcyon formula that

Vietnam and Cambodia, the Chapmans

interested Geoff. “Being able to sell and

have circumnavigated Australia and also

benefit from the full value of the home is

crossed the Nullarbor 14 times towing

attractive to both us and our family,” he said.

their trusty caravan.

“The staff at Halcyon are 100% committed

Sounds perfect? Almost; but the Chapmans

and have been extremely helpful throughout

always had one nagging problem while they

the whole process,” said Geoff. “We love

were away on their travels, catching up with

that we’ve had choices along the way and

their three children and eight grandchildren

that nothing is a problem for them.”

who live in various parts of the nation.

was that the residential community they

As for the location, the Chapmans couldn’t be any happier. They are living close by their beloved Mudjimba Beach and even closer to the Maroochy River and shopping.

lived in allowed rental properties and their

Even the street names like Waigani and Tasol

It seems like another adventure is about

neighbours were constantly changing.

have an eerily familiar ring for the couple who

to begin for this fun-loving couple that say

A search began for a new home base and the

spent eight years living in Papua New Guinea

this is their last move. “It perfectly suits the

Chapmans looked at all the options including

at one stage. “We think this is another reason

lifestyle that we have become accustomed

units, until they came across Halcyon Parks.

we are meant to be here,” said Lyne.

to and we’ve never felt so comfortable with

Impressed by Halcyon’s award winning

Now settling in to their new lifestyle, they

a decision as we have with this,” said Geoff.

“The house was a major concern, we were always worrying about security, maintenance and the garden while we were away, which was often,” said Lyne. Another problem

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Geoff and Lyne Chapman

The Chapman’s look forward to canoeing on the ‘Maroochy’

plan to keep on travelling, and this time they are looking forward to not worrying about things back home while they are away. The future looks rosy with the Chapmans keen to be a part of the growing community, catching up with neighbours for coffee at the Rec Club, trying out the pool, bowls and gym, maybe talking some new friends into a canoe paddle along the river.

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Halcyon Landing

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A publication by Halcyon

We’re building your dream Rec Club Construction begins this month on the jewel in the crown at Halcyon Landing. Weather permitting, within eight months, home owners will be enjoying the benefits of their own multi-million dollar Recreation Club.

• 25 metre lap pool with spa • Floodlit tennis court • Full size bowling green • Fully equipped gymnasium • Craft room • Library • Separate games room and dance floor • Seated lounge • Private cinema / meditation room You can follow the Rec Club’s construction progress online at lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au

Catch of the day Since many of the new home owners already living at Halcyon Landing enjoy a spot of fishing,

If you’re interested in living at Halcyon’s latest lifestyle community at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, visit the website at

spots to cast a line close by. With its enviable location along the banks of the Maroochy River, Halcyon Landing is just a short stroll down

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to the river for some good fishing. From the

and includes the famous ‘Cod Hole’.

phone 1800 050 050 and speak to Adrian. whiting are taken here at night in the summer using bloodworms. The Cod Hole is just south of the Maroochy River Bridge and is

Sandbanks, rock walls, deep channels and deep

renowned for good hauls.

holes are found throughout this stretch of the

We’ve also heard that dropping a mud crab

river. In summer, large whiting, dusky fathead,

pot baited with fresh mullet under the Bli Bli

mangrove jack, trevally, mud crabs and sand

Bridge is well worth the effort. But if all else

crabs are here in good numbers. In winter, it’s

fails, head just up the road to the Suncoast

bream, large mulloway, tailor and blackfish.

Barra Fishing Park! It’s the only barramundi

Boaties should check out the oyster leases

fishing park in Southern Queensland and is

opposite the Bli Bli boat ramp. This is a great

home to one of the most sought after sports

place for bream in the winter and some huge

fish in the world, the mighty barramundi.

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Halcyon Landing 2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050 Halcyon Parks 42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280 Halcyon Waters 1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488 Photographs and illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Halcyon gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy or sufficiency of any description, illustration, photograph or statement contained in this publication and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice.

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kilometre stretch that yields some great catches

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