New Sixty6 Acres retreat brings ‘Hay-Cation’ stays to the Sunshine Coast

Andrew and Jo Pitcher have transformed a formerly rundown farm in Woombye and established six individual luxe ‘quarters’ overlooking a lake and lawns, each with its own large veranda, from which guests can soak up the wide, open spaces as the sun sets.

Sixty6 Acres country retreat echoes the Sunshine Coast’s rich agricultural legacy and brings luxury accommodation and pineapples back to an area just five minutes from the famed Big Pineapple.

The self-contained, twobedroom architecturally designed quarters feature wood-burning fireplaces, freestanding baths, full kitchens, and the very best of stylish furnishings and facilities. Every room makes the most of the landscape, including the master bedroom with a free-standing bath that offers both privacy and a spectacular view.

While serenity and relaxation might be the preference for many visitors, guests have plenty of opportunities for exercise and activities on the property, which includes large, forested areas and creeks, inhabited by platypus. Guests can also take a stroll up to The Stables to pat and feed a menagerie of friendly farm animals including miniature English donkeys, belted Galloway steers, babydoll Southdown sheep, and a Chicken Caravan with a range of fluffy and feathered breeds.

The Pitchers are welladvanced in reviving the farm’s productive capacity, with 7200 pineapples planted in recent weeks, a homage to Woombye’s once prolific pineapple industry. They will be producing fruit in nine to 18 months. They have also planted a small sugar cane crop, a feature of the area in earlier times. In addition, grapes are being grown in the mini winery, citrus, coffee, macadamias and mangoes are under cultivation, and over 2000 native trees have been planted across the property. The project was managed from inception to completion by Andrew and Jo, who bought the site after viewing and staying in dozens of similar farm stays around Australia as well as in Canada and England.

Andrew said: “The beauty of Sixty6 Acres is that it is both set in a lovely country environment but is just 15 minutes from beaches and the airport, thirty minutes to Noosa, and just five minutes to the Big Pineapple, which has the Sunshine & Sons distillery, Treetops Ropes Adventure, and Wildlife HQ.”

Cocktail lovers check in to Australia’s first margarita suite

The Herradura Hacienda at The Pink Hotel in Coolangatta has been transformed into a tequila and margarita-lovers paradise with decor to match. The room design is inspired by ‘cosmic disco’ and ‘neon jungle’, making it the perfect setting to celebrate all things margaritas.

The margarita-inspired hotel room from Mexico’s last tequilaproducing Hacienda, Herradura is a one-of-a-kind experience paired with the world’s most gold medal-awarded tequila. Included in the booking fee, guests will be treated to bespoke Herradura margaritas from the in-room bar (and other tequila serves, including Capi mixers, with instructions on how to make them). In addition, guests can add a one-hour bartender service to their booking.

Hotel General Manager, Freya Frenzel said: “The room has all elements of The Pink Hotel that people know and love, with a fun twist!”

Dion Workman, Head of Marketing and Experiences at Destination Gold Coast said: “The Pink Hotel in Coolangatta is an iconic hotel experience and a favourite amongst domestic and international visitors looking to explore the Southern Gold Coast region.

“We are excited to see this collaboration between two brands come to life showcasing a mixture of entertainment, art, culture and a unique Gold Coast experience.”