CALENDAR

Very busy, lots on! Check out a snapshot of the happenings around the coast.

19.03.2023

SUNSHINE COAST CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL

Birtinya

Hard-earned thirst calls for a day spent at Sunshine Coast Craft Beer & Cider Festival. Come March 19 you can enjoy a tasty line-up of live music, mouth-watering bites, and some good ol’ brewskies. You’re guaranteed to find your new fave brew –whether that be cider, pale ale, porter, stout, or specialty beer! craftbeersunshinecoast.com.au

03.03.2023

– 12.03.2023

Noosa Festival Of Surfing

Laguna Bay

From its humble beginnings in 1992, the Noosa Festival of Surfing has become a renowned longboarding contest, attracting a slew of people from far and wide. Thousands of spectators come to see surfing legends and even famous surfing dogs! Expect live music, art shows, activations, and gnarly surfing, of course! noosafestivalofsurfing.com

25.03.2023

Offbeat Music Festival

Eumundi

Picture this: all of your favourite musicians, artists, and performers in just one pub. Your dream just came true thanks to Offbeat Music Festival – it’s an old-school house party hosted in a pub with an amazing line-up. Some acts to expect include Thelma Plum, King Stingray, and Gretta Ray. offbeatmusicfestival.com.au

18.03.2023

Immune House Feast Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads

In the mood for a feast? Look to Immune House and book a ticket to their upcoming event – think DJ tunes, free-flowing drinks, drooling over incredible flavours, and a whole lot of good vibes. The best part? All the dishes are gluten, soy, and seed oil free. It’s no surprise that they’re known for making real food taste really freakin’ good! immunehouse.com

22.04.2023

Taittinger High Tea

Spicers Clovelly Estate

Chilled champagne, lobster on brioche, strawberry macaroons, and freshly baked scones await! Spicers are gearing up to host regular fortnightly high teas (and it’s sure to impress). This is the perfect experience for any special occasion or perhaps no occasion at all. Book tickets online! spicersretreats.com/taittinger-high-tea

27.05.2023

Runaway Noosa Marathon

Noosa

Do you consider yourself to be an athlete? If that’s the case, it’s time to put your skills to the test at Runaway Noosa Marathon. With a flat, fast, and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa, it’s hard to say no to this! Be sure to check out the race options and find out more on their website! runawaynoosamarathon.com.au

23.04.2023

A DOG’S LIFE PET EXPO

Noosaville

Pet-loving locals rejoice because a fun-filled pet expo is hitting Noosa in April (aka the paw-fect excuse to celebrate your furry friend). With a range of pet-related products, services, showcase demonstrations and more, your pup will be wagging their tail with glee all day long! adogslifepetexpo.com.au

Gabriel Gomez may be new to Noosa (he moved here in 2014), but he’s already leaving his mark on the community. Gabriel, who grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, is the owner of organic apothecary Noosa Basics, which stocks everything from aluminium-free deodorant and hand cream to cocoa butters, shea butters, and face wash. Everything is made onsite at his local manufacturing facility in Noosaville with the fewest possible high-quality botanical ingredients.

Gabriel, who originally studied graphic design, has always had a strong interest in healing ailments and plants thanks to his grandmother who would regularly share her knowledge with him. “Since then, a great affinity for natural remedies has stayed with me,” he says. “When I first envisioned this brand, I wanted to make easily accessible aluminium-free deodorants. At the time, there was no aluminium-free options available in pharmacies.”

On a normal day, you’ll find him jumping between his warehouse, shopfront, and liaising with the many departments that make up Noosa Basics. “I oversee the whole operation, making sure it’s running smoothly and maintaining standards.”

As for what motivates him, Gabriel says: “Disrupting the industry and discovering new natural remedies that benefit our bodies.”

“I see this more as a journey rather than a career since it’s a continuous growth and expansion,” he explains. “From a very young age, I’ve always been a curious person, questioning and solving problems my own way rather than following conventional ways or trends.”

And that definitely rings true for Gabriel, who has worn many hats on his journey – he has dabbled in wildlife photography and conservation, even introducing the concept of ‘reusable bags’ to pharmacies in his home country.

As for the perfect day in Noosa? Gabriel says it entails a family day out at the local beach, surfing and having tons of fun.