SUNSHINE COAST
Holiday Planner QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA
OFFICIAL VISITOR AND EVENT GUIDE 2018
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A big sunny WELCOME The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and that is what makes it so special. Enviably positioned, the region is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning haven abounding in wonders of nature, beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket list experiences and world-class events just waiting to be explored. From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes over 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages.
Contributors Brent Matthews - @brentmatthews_photography Brett Ross - @360drone_sunshinecoast Damon Newing - @damon_newing Emma Whitney - @em_whitney Fran Campagna - @frangelic_wanderings Jodie Price - @saltimages_ John Holt – Holtys Photos on Facebook Kev Palmer - @kev_palmer_photography Krista Eppelstun - @kristaeppelstun Luke Middlemiss - @lukemiddlemissphotography Matt Lambert - @lambyyyy Max Van Heusden - @maxbeards Mitchell Pettigrew - @shipwreckphotography Nic Morley - @nics_mindset Paul Smith – @paulsmithimages Phill Horne - @decked_out_rainbow_beach Ramer Solis - @i_ram_life Rob Garwood - @robhufnagel Sue Whiteman - @suewhit Taylor Smith - @twsvisuals Tim Booth - @adventureblueprint Tracy Naughton - @letmesea
Feel like a local from the moment you arrive, welcomed by sun-kissed surfers to bohemian artists, with no shortage of friendly people offering easy smiles. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise they’re happy! Come to life on the Sunshine Coast and make your story a reality.
Inside Getting here.............................................................4 Visitor information................................................5 Sunshine Coast map............................................6 Sunshine Coast regions......................................8 Event calendar......................................................10 Sporting events....................................................14 Music events.......................................................... 15 Cultural events...................................................... 16 Food events............................................................17 Beachside culture................................................ 18 Wonders of nature............................................ 22 Immersive encounters.....................................26 Innovative food...................................................30 Market guide.........................................................34 Romance and weddings.................................36 Advertising directory....................................... 37
Disclaimer: Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd trading as Visit Sunshine Coast, publishes the ‘Sunshine Coast Holiday Planner’ as a guide only. Information is provided in good faith based on information supplied from government or reputable companies. Information is subject to change without notice. Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd and contractors cannot be held accountable or liable for any bookings, loss of business, income loss, inconvenience, injury or death as a result of information in this publication. Always check with the relevant authority to confirm the relevant information. Version 1 - 2018.
Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains Front cover - Coolum Beach
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Getting HERE
Darwin Cairns QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST Brisbane Gold Coast
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Road The Sunshine Coast is located one hour’s drive (100 kilometres) north of Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, along the Bruce Highway (A1). All major car rental companies are represented at both the Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Self-driving with either a rental car or your own vehicle is one of the best ways to explore the region and take in the magnificent scenery. The roads are well signed and easy to navigate.
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Taxi A large fleet of taxis services the region 24 hours per day.
Train Air Sunshine Coast Airport, conveniently located in the centre of the region, offers regular domestic flight services with Jetstar from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide; with Virgin Australia from Sydney and Melbourne; and with Qantas from Sydney, plus Melbourne flights during the summer. Air New Zealand also provide annual seasonal direct flights from Auckland during the cooler months of the year. Brisbane Airport is also an international and domestic gateway to the region.
Sunshine Coast CLIMATE
The sunny sub-tropical climate is ideal for year round activity with summer temperatures averaging 28°C (82F) and winter a mild 20°C (68F).
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A rail line connects the region to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the south, and Gympie and beyond to the north, with major stations at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour, Cooroy and Gympie North.
Bus Private shuttle and bus services operate from both Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Intrastate and interstate bus services offer routes to the region, and regular public transport also operates within the region.
Average temperatures Summer (Dec - Feb)
Low 24c
High 28c
Autumn (Mar - May)
Low 17c
High 25c
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Low 10c
High 22c
Spring (Sept - Nov)
Low 15c
High 25c
Visitor Information Caloundra 77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra Ph: 1300 847 481
CENTRES Maroochydore Cnr Sixth Avenue and Melrose Parade, Cotton Tree Ph: 1300 847 481
Caloundra 7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra Ph: 1300 847 481
Montville 198 Main Road, Montville Ph: 1300 847 481
Coolum Beach Cnr Tickle Park and David Low Way, Coolum Beach Ph: 1300 847 481
Mooloolaba Cnr First Avenue and Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba Ph: 1300 847 481
Glass House Mountains Cr Bruce Pde and Reed St, Glass House Mountains Ph: 1300 847 481
Noosa 61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Ph: 1300 066 672
Gympie Bruce Highway, Gympie Ph: 1800 444 222
Noosa Marina Parkyn Court, Tewantin Ph: 1300 066 672
Kenilworth 9 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Ph: 07 5446 0122
Parkyn’s Hut Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Ph: 07 5449 7353
Kybong Matilda Roadhouse, Kybong Ph: 1800 555 444
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre 8 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach Ph: 07 5486 3227
Maleny 2/23 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 07 5499 9033
Sunshine Coast Airport Friendship Avenue, Mudjimba Ph: 1300 847 481
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Mt Moorooreerai 623m
Chatsworth
Bells Bridge
Curra
Gunalda
Theebine
Mt Kaniga 336m
Dagun
Gilldora
Glenwood
Mt. Bauple NP
Tiaro
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Patrolled beach
Golf course Championship golf course National Park Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Winery
Traveston
Kybong
Gympie
National Parks
Great Sandy Biosphere
Noosa Biosphere
Railway
Dirt road
Roads
Highway
Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Mt. Pinbarren NP
Tawa
Boreen Point
Wahpunga
Coondoo 289m
Coondoo
Cooloothin
Lake Cootharaba
Elanda Point
Lake Cooloola
Hook Point
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Double Island Point
Rainbow Beach
Bullock Point
Teewah
Harrys Hut
Cooloola Cove
Toolara
Carlo
Vehicular Ferry Inskip Point
Fraser Island
Elbow Point
Tinnanbar
Tin Can Bay
Kin Kin Junction
Mt.Wolvi 378m
Kin Kin
Mt.Teitsel 454m
Wolvi
Wilsons Pocket
Toolara Forestry
Goomboorian
Whale watching
Turf club
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Dolphin feeding
Lookout
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Sunshine Coast Airport
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Fraser Island (Inskip Point)............1 hr 50 mins
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs
Rainbow Beach......................................1 hr 40 mins
Tin Can Bay..............................................1 hr 20 mins
Gympie.......................................................45 mins
Noosa Heads...........................................30 mins
Eumundi....................................................20 mins
Coolum Beach........................................10 mins
Mapleton...................................................30 mins
Nambour...................................................20 mins
Glass House Mountains....................40 mins
Montville..................................................30 mins
Maleny........................................................45 mins
Maroochydore........................................15 mins
Mooloolaba.............................................15 mins
Caloundra.................................................30 mins
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Discover the natural treasures of the Sunshine Coast
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Pumicestone Passage
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Glass House Mountains
Mt. Coochin NP Coonowrin
Mt.Mellum 406m
Peachester
Glenview
Kawana Waters
CORAL SEA
Kings Beach Bulcock Beach
Caloundra
Buddina Kawana Waters Bokarina Wurtulla Currimundi Dicky Beach
Mooloolaba
Alexandra Headland
Maroochydore
Mudjimba
Mooloolah River NP
Buderim
Palmview
Tanawha
Ewan Dularcha NP Maddock Dam
Landsborough
Tibberoowuccum
Daguilar
Eudlo
Mooloolah Bald Knob
Maleny
Baroon Pocket Dam
Mt.Beerwah 556m
Woodford
Cedarton
Witta
Diddillibah
Palmwoods
Nambour
Woombye Hunchy
Mapleton
Bli Bli
Marcoola
Point Arkwright Yaroomba Beach
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach North
Peregian Beach
Marcus Beach
Castaways Beach
Sunrise Beach
Sunshine Beach
Noosa
Laguna Bay
Noosaville
Maroochy River
North Arm
Eumundi
Doonan
Mt.Cooroy 427m
Yandina
Wappa Dam
Montville
Kondalilla NP
Flaxton
Mapleton Falls NP
Obi Obi
Gheerulla
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Lake Cooroibah
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Borumba Mtn. 624m
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Lake Borumba
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Mt Kandanga 576m
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Fraser Island (Inskip Point).............2 hr 50 mins
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs
Rainbow Beach.......................................2 hr 30 mins
Gympie.......................................................1 hr 45 mins
Noosa Heads............................................1 hr 30 mins
Coolum Beach.........................................1 hr 20 mins
Nambour....................................................1 hr 15 mins
Montville...................................................1 hr 15 mins
Maleny........................................................1 hr 10 mins
Maroochydore.........................................1 hr 15 mins
Mooloolaba..............................................1 hr 15 mins
Caloundra..................................................1 hr 10 mins
Glass House Mountains....................50 mins
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Sunshine Coast REGIONS The Sunshine Coast offers a unique blend of relaxed beach lifestyle and hinterland charm. Pristine beaches sit alongside tropical rainforest and majestic mountains, interspersed with villages steeped in history. Frolic at the beach in the morning, and enjoy afternoon tea in the hinterland, less than 40 minutes easy drive away.
Gympie to Rainbow Beach
Noosa and surrounds
Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Sunshine Coast Airport
Caloundra to Kawana
Caloundra to Kawana
Glass House Mountains
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Boasting the iconic Glass House Mountains, lush rainforests, inspiring creativity, bountiful local produce and breathtaking scenery, you can lose yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of the hinterland. Discover the art trail, retro vibes, markets and connection with nature as you explore charming villages and towns like Eumundi, Kenilworth, Maleny, Montville, Nambour, Pomona and Yandina, each with their own unique characters. A fantastic new addition is the Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre, a multi-million dollar interpretive centre uncovering the treasures of the unique subtropical remnant rainforest that lies behind it. Complete your walk through the rainforest with a stop at the fantastic cafĂŠ or picnic areas and enjoy stunning views of the Glass House Mountains landscape. 8 #visitsunshinecoast
Known for being one of the Sunshine Coast’s most relaxed and authentic beach destinations, this area is surrounded by a mix of calm water beaches, as well as great surf beaches. The pristine Pumicestone Passage, with views of the Glass House Mountains, dominates the Caloundra landscape, while Currimundi Lake offers a fabulous location to enjoy the water. Sunshine Coast Stadium, located in Kawana Waters, is a premier facility hosting an array of events across sport, community, and music.
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One of Australia’s most vibrant and exciting stretches of coastline, showcasing the laidback, café-worshipping, waterloving way of life. This central area – from Mooloolaba north to Coolum Beach, with Maroochydore at its core – is the hub of the Sunshine Coast. It is known for its clean waterways, stunning swimming beaches, great markets, fabulous dining and night life options, as well as the largest shopping centre in the region. The Wharf precinct in Mooloolaba has been revitalised and reimagined with fantastic retail, food and drink, entertainment, adventure and education services, with further enhancements continuing throughout 2018.
From its white beaches to majestic hinterland and heritage towns, this area features national parks and rainforest by the beach, a stunning coastline, and the Great Sandy Biosphere. Just an hour’s drive north of Noosa is the township of Gympie. Known as the town that saved Queensland in the Gold Rush, Gympie is the golden gateway that leads to the Mary Valley, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and across to Fraser Island. Four wheel drive (4WD) along the Great Beach Drive, boasting pristine sandy beach and amazingly coloured sands, from Noosa North Shore to Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach.
Noosa and surrounds Blend nature at its most unspoiled with culture at its most refined, and you have the rarity that is Noosa and surrounds. This iconic northern section of the Sunshine Coast, from the village of Peregian Beach north to Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads, offers contemporary eateries dotted along cosmopolitan Hastings Street and in Noosaville, as well as the stunning Boreen Point, Noosa Biosphere and the Noosa River. Noosa National Park is fringed by stunning coastline, including picture-perfect coves and inlets where you can have the ocean all to yourself.
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Events CALENDAR 2018 January
Ginger Flower and Food Festival, Ginger Factory
February
Mooloolaba Beach Festival
Queensland Oztag Junior State Cup, Sunshine Coast Stadium
Suncoast Spinners Tournament, Caloundra
U18 Basketball Queensland State Championships, USC Stadium
April
Grape Stomp, Flame Hill Vineyard
May Time Warp Festival, Palmwoods
Big Pineapple Music Festival
Maleny Wood Expo
Australian Body Art Festival, Cooroy Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival, Kenilworth 10 #visitsunshinecoast
Triathlon Pink, University of the Sunshine Coast
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.
Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events March Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships – Juniors, Masters and Seniors Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest
Noosa Festival of Surfing
Mooloolaba Triathlon
Caloundra Triathlon, Golden Beach National Outrigger Sprint Titles, Lake Kawana
Neil Diamond 50 Year Anniversary World Tour, Sunshine Coast Stadium
Australian Dragon Boat Federation National Championships
June Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, Nambour Showgrounds Surfing Queensland Series – Bradnam’s Queensland Lonbgoard Titles & Bodysurfing Titles
Noosa Food and Wine
Downunder Beachfest, Caloundra
Queensland Oztag Tri Series, Sunshine Coast Stadium
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.
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Events CALENDAR 2018 July
August
IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Velothon Sunshine Coast NOOSA alive!
7 Sunshine Coast Marathon
Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival
Gympie Music Muster, Amamoor Creek State Forest
Queensland Garden Expo, Nambour Showgrounds
October
November Aussie World FestEvil
Steve Irwin Day, Australia Zoo
Heart of Gold International Film Festival, Gympie
Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival
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Kawana Triathlon, Kawana Sports Precinct Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival, Caloundra
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.
Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events September
Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture
National Outrigger Titles – Trans-Tasman Gubbi Gubbi Waka Ama and National Junior Titles Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
Maroochy Music & Vis Arts Festival
Surfing Queensland Series – Billabong Parko Grom Stomp
Caloundra Music Festival
December
Woodford Folk Festival
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival
Surfing Queensland Series – Wahu Surfer Grom Competition – Ripcurl Grom Search
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.
Sunshine Coast Masters, Twin Waters Golf Club
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Sporting EVENTS With some of the largest profile sporting events calling the Sunshine Coast home, you can smash your personal best or cheer on the competitors, all with a stunning natural backdrop.
Land and sea Competitors cycle through the undulating hills and rocky outcrops of the Glass House Mountains in the Velothon, participants in the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon take in the views winding between Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore, whilst runners in the Runaway Noosa Marathon make their way through the seaside town of Noosa Heads. Championship golf courses host the the Holden Scramble and Sunshine Coast Masters events, while Sunshine Coast Stadium welcomes competitive sporting events ranging from Oztag to pre-season Super Rugby and national rugby league (NRL) games. An abundance of sparkling beaches and waterways means the Sunshine Coast is the ultimate destination for aquatic sporting events. The pristine white sandy beachfronts pave the way to the competition stage for the World Series Swims and the Noosa Festival of Surfing, whose Surfing Dog Competition annually gains worldwide attention. The region offers also premium rowing conditions for dragon boat racing and outrigging.
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Lightning strikes Nowhere does hometown pride show more than in the region’s very own national netball team, the Sunshine Coast Lightning. The 2017 Suncorp Super Netball champions love to live and play on the Sunshine Coast, and you can watch them wear their colours proudly at any of the seven home games that will played at USC Stadium during the April to August 2018 season.
The Sunshine Coast is a favourite location for triathlon and multi sport events. Mooloolaba is home to IRONMAN 70.3 and the Mooloolaba Triathlon, while other state triathlons, run by the Queensland Triathlon Series, enjoy competing in Caloundra and Kawana, which offer picturesque conditions for competitors. 14 #visitsunshinecoast
Sunshine Coast Lightning
Music EVENTS Soak in the atmosphere and dance to your favourite beats in spectacular natural amphitheatres.
Single day From sunny days to magical nights, the Sunshine Coast welcomes a variety of music festivals that boast the most impressive lineups. The musical year kicks off in spectacular style with superstar Neil Diamond bringing his 50 year anniversary world tour to Sunshine Coast Stadium in March. The Big Pineapple Music Festival opens its arms to music lovers from across the country for a magical day of good tunes, rays, a laid-back vibe and infectious energy. Not to be outdone, the Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival tails the year with a music festival like no other. Coinciding with the Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture, this music festival intertwines the best of creative industries with a world-class visual arts program. Music festivals on the Sunshine Coast are a plethora of atmosphere and good vibes.
Caloundra Music Festival
Gympie Music Muster
Multi day Whether set in the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful hinterlands or on sandy backyards, multiday music festivals allow you to soak in the best of music and the best of the region. Every year, Kings Beach transforms as Caloundra Music Festival settles in for four days of good vibes, amazing music and beachside undercurrents. From cruisy coastlines to hinterland wonders, the renowned Gympie Music Muster and Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest will make your toes tap, while the Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival will keep you smiling. The Woodford Folk Festival transports you to another world, where you can immerse your senses in the vibrant atmosphere. Set over the New Year period, this unique folk festival puts on an incomparable colourful celebration, with unique street art, hand-crafted installations, a choice of international performances from circus shows to comedies and a standout line-up of world class musicians.
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
Cultural EVENTS Be inspired and let your creative juices flow with visual art and lifestyle festivals.
Arts The Sunshine Coast region has an abundance of creativity, and its artistic community continuously shifts and shapes the region’s character. The Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture is a ten day long celebration across the Sunshine Coast, promising to connect, disrupt and delight through arts, culture and creativity. The Heart of Gold International Film Festival beats the creative rhythm, with filmmakers from across Australia showcasing the very best of human nature. NOOSA alive! combines dance, music, theatre, and film over 10 days of artistic action. This great event has performances and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Step out of your comfort zone and experience the annual creativity of the Australian Body Art Festival and the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival, showcasing local and international designers’ passions for the human form; everything is art. From the luxe to the relaxed comes YogaFest, set to unwind and rejuvenate from the inside out. With stunning natural wonders to escape to, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect balance between the hive of art events and connecting with the natural world.
Maleny Wood Expo
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Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture
Alternative The Sunshine Coast embraces all events that bring people together who share a passion for the unique and wonderful, or just for a fun day out. From grassroots to major events, there’s something for everyone to get involved with in the region. The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is a great event for all ages, while the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is a fabulous community celebration where you can add some scarecrow spotting fun to your country road trip. In the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast are secret gems of vintage events, that burst at the seams with character. There’s even an event that celebrates the good old days, with the Time Warp Festival kicking it old school with rockabilly music, hot rods, bikes and pin ups! Keeping with the retro feel, Downunder Beachfest is a celebration of everything on four wheels. From the quirky to the informative, events like the Queensland Garden Expo, Maleny Wood Expo, Conscious Life Festival and the Gympie Garden Expo bring together communities of people sharing their passions and passing on their knowledge for generations to enjoy.
Food EVENTS Celebrate and savour the diverse and delicious regional flavours.
Taste sensations The Sunshine Coast is known for its worldclass beaches, stunning hinterland scenery and amazing local farms and producers, providing the perfect location for some of the best food festivals in Australia. These foodie celebrations will challenge your taste buds to experience and pair flavour combinations you haven’t even dreamed of, and savour artisan foods and the culinary talent of some of Australia’s leading chefs and producers, with different cuisines to encounter around every corner. With the coast a hot spot for craft brewers and wine enthusiasts, it’s only natural that they’re celebrated. Noosa Food and Wine is a premier event that brings together people from far and wide to enjoy the finer things in life, the Sunshine Coast Craft Beer and Cider Festival champions fabulous local and national brews, while if you enjoy getting in on the wine making action, make sure you check out the annual Grape Stomp.
Matt Golinski at the Ginger Flower and Food Festival
The Ginger Flower and Food Festival is a great opportunity to learn first-hand from experts on everything ginger; be it flowers and gardening to cooking demonstrations, they’ll show you it all, while the Ignite Chilli Festival turns up the heat with chilli and spice and all things nice. Not only are these food festivals a way for the top producers in the region to bring the very best produce to your plate, it’s a great way to interact directly with the food you’re tasting.
Embrace your love for Asian cuisine by putting the Spicers Tamarind Retreat’s Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival in your calendar, and if discovering the local talent is your passion, what better way for the best of the region to showcase themselves than with cheese, at the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest.
Sunshine Coast Craft Beer and Cider Festival
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Beachside
CULTURE Find your own patch of sand and come to life in, on and under the water, with a tantalising beach menu that is an aquatic playground like no other.
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Life’s a beach Swim, sail, surf, kayak, jet ski, water ski, jet boat, paddle board, kite board – the options to enjoy the clear, clean water are endless! Hire a tinnie or join a charter to catch your next meal, or enjoy the serenity on a cruise or in a kayak and get to know the local birdlife as you explore the region’s quiet lakes and passages, including the Pumicestone Passage, Noosa Everglades and the Mary River.
Other bucket list experiences include swimming with humpback whales (seasonal), learning to surf, or diving the wreck of the ex-HMAS Brisbane. For even more adventure, leave the roads behind and take to the beach highway by horseback or in a 4WD along the Great Beach Drive (conditions and permits apply).
Mudjimba Beach
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Rainbow Beach
Salty skin Sunshine Coast beaches are, quite simply, some of the best in the world, rimmed with wide stretches of clean, white sand, and a choice of gnarly surf or calm bays sparkling with warm water. Kings Beach was voted as the state’s best beach in 2016 by Surf Life Saving Queensland, while Noosa Main Beach came second in 2017, and both feature alongside Mooloolaba Beach in TripAdvisor’s top 20 beaches in Australia in 2017. Mooloolaba and Noosa are also two of very few northern facing beaches on the east coast of Australia, meaning the water is calm and enticing year-round.
Get out and about and take your pick of coastal walks, from Kings Beach to Bulcock Beach, along the boardwalk at Coolum Beach or along the Noosa National Park coastal track. Please remember to enjoy Sunshine Coast beaches by always swimming between the red and yellow flags at one of the many patrolled beaches, and follow the instructions and advice of the surf life savers on duty.
Experience the true spirit of the iconic beach culture by mixing with the locals and soaking in views of the sand, surf and salt from the best vantage points over a meal or cold drink, at one of the many affordable and family-friendly surf clubs.
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Coolum Beach
Beaches GALORE Your guide to the patrolled beaches on the Sunshine Coast • Alexandra Headland
• Kings Beach Pool
• Rainbow Beach
• Bulcock Beach
• Marcoola Beach
• Sunrise Beach
• Coolum Beach
• Maroochydore Beach
• Sunshine Beach
• Coolum North
• Mooloolaba Beach
• The Spit, Mooloolaba
• Currimundi Beach
• Mudjimba Beach
• Twin Waters
• Dicky Beach
• Noosa Main Beach
• Wurtulla Beach
• Golden Beach
• Noosa North Shore
• Yaroomba Beach
• Kawana Beach
• Noosa West
• Kings Beach
• Peregian Beach
Kawana Beach
Noosa Spit
Moffat Beach, Caloundra
Mooloolaba
Wonders of
NATURE The Sunshine Coast is a haven for natural wonders and outdoor adventure. Ancient volcanic peaks, whispering rainforests, awe-inspiring waterfalls and pristine waterways – the natural beauty will take your breath away.
Serenity Falls, Buderim
Oh, the serenity With over 60 national and conservation parks, it’s no surprise that almost half of Australia’s bird species and over 150 rare and endangered species make their homes in the unspoiled wetlands, rainforests and coastal heath. Known for its rich biodiverse habitat, the Sunshine Coast is the only place in the world where there are two adjoining biosphere reserves recognised by UNESCO: the Noosa Biosphere and the Great Sandy Biosphere. Wander among tall open forests, including Conondale National Park, home to Queensland’s tallest tree, a flooded gum Eucalyptus Grandis, standing 73 metres high. Spot platypus in crystal clear creeks in the Mary Valley, take in the thundering power of Kondalilla Falls, Booloumba Falls, Mapleton Falls, Gardners Falls, and Serenity Falls. Camping is also offered in some of the region’s parks and forests. Remember to book your camp sites well in advance at qld.gov.au/camping.
Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains
Lace up and clip in Climb Mount Ngungun, a popular and easily accessible 30 minute summit, coastal Mount Coolum, or one of the other permitted peaks to really gauge the extent and beauty of the Sunshine Coast. Tackle part or all of the 58 kilometre Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk or 102 kilometre Cooloola Great Walk. With rest spots and camping grounds along the way, these walks will take you through some of the area’s most scenic locations. Mountain biking is another fun way to explore, and you’ll be spoilt for choice! Popular trails are at Sugarbag Road in Caloundra, Parklands in Bli Bli, Tewantin State Forest and Victory Heights Recreational Trails near Gympie. Join an escorted tour or hire a bike to get you on your way on the trails. For a more leisurely ride, or even a walk or jog, the nine kilometre stretch of the Caloundra Coastal Pathway will reward you with breathtaking views.
Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough
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One Tree Hill, Maleny
Great Beach Drive Get off the beaten track and head for the Great Sandy National Park to take to the beach in a 4WD. Drive yourself (permits required) or book a tour and enjoy the ride as you cruise along the shoreline and marvel at the coastal cliffs and coloured sands. Camping is a great option, however there are some places where camping is restricted, so be sure to check and book your spot at qld.gov.au/camping. 24 #visitsunshinecoast
Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach
Natural HIGHLIGHTS Glass House Mountains
Pumicestone Passage Marine Park
These magnificent rocky outcrops are remnants of volcanic activity that occurred about 25-27 million years ago. Today, they are iconic landmarks and a popular location for bushwalkers and hikers to explore. Join a small group tour with experienced guides and really make it an experience to remember.
Consisting of 24 islands, 80 percent of this pristine waterway measures under two metres deep. It is the perfect place to explore on a stand up paddleboard, kayak or escorted jet ski tour. Watch dolphins frolic, see incredible bird life, or spot the fascinating dugong in these placid waters (seasonal).
Noosa Everglades
Great Sandy National Park
One of only two everglade systems in the world, this waterway is the ultimate in serene tranquillity. Best explored on an eco cruise or in a kayak, see flourishing bird life, as well as banksias, tea trees, melaleucas, reeds and water lilies reflecting gloriously on the banks of the water. It’s no surprise that Noosa River is often referred to as the ‘river of mirrors’.
Famous for the multicoloured rocks and sand that have been created by iron-rich minerals in the dunes, which have stained the sand into a stunning variety of shades of yellow, red, orange and brown. Worth checking out is the 15 hectare Carlo Sand Blow, with its breathtaking views of Double Island Point, Tin Can Bay, the coloured sands and Fraser Island.
Noosa Everglades
Pumicestone Passage, Caloundra
Immersive
ENCOUNTERS Come eye-to-eye with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures and tick off your bucket list experiences dotted among the Sunshine Coast beach to hinterland paradise.
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Wildlife experiences Swim with whales, kayak with dolphins and dugongs, cuddle a koala, walk with tigers, meet meerkats, swim with rescued seals and sharks, ride a horse under a full moon, walk
amongst birds, hand feed kangaroos … if you want a memorable and unique experience that’s a little more on the wild side, there’s no better place than on the Sunshine Coast.
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Illume Creations, Montville
Creative hub
Release your inner child
There is no doubt the Sunshine Coast attracts a creative class of people, and the expressive originality of the artistic community has helped shape the region’s colour, character and energy.
The fun continues with so many options to amuse both the big and little kids! Get the adrenaline pumping on a theme park ride, race karts on Australia’s largest commercial track, flip out in an indoor trampoline park, find your way out of a hedge maze, battle it out at skirmish, or slide, climb or chill out at an aqua park.
Treat your creative side with myriad of art galleries, studios and theatres spanning the Sunshine Coast, all showcasing the unique and beautiful works of talented local and renowned artists. Venture along the Art Gallery Trail to discover a world of oil and water colour paintings, sandstone and marble sculptures, porcelain and handblown glass, wood and textiles, jewellery and photography, and so much more. Ginger Factory, Yandina
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Aussie World, Palmview
Rainbow Beach Helicopters
Up in the air Nothing beats a birds eye view, and taking in the gorgeous coast to hinterland landscape of the Sunshine Coast is a must. Take to the sky and fly over mountains, green valleys and breathtaking coastline in a seaplane or helicopter, or maybe take in the sights as you skydive your way back to the ground. Bulcock Beach, Caloundra
All aboard! Discover the rich history of the Mary Valley Railway line and its people. The Old Gympie Station has been fully restored to its former historic glory. There is a museum to explore, a gift shop, and a cafĂŠ showcasing the bountiful local produce of the Mary Valley. The full rail service into the Mary Valley will be back on track in autumn of 2018, operating on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. You will be able to begin your journey in either Gympie or Amamoor. Hop aboard a lovingly restored heritage train which will carry you through the charming rural townships of the peaceful and picturesque Mary Valley. For the full Mary Valley Rattler experience, join the afternoon run from Gympie which makes a stop at the quaint Dagun Station where you can meet the locals, shop at the markets and enjoy and cheese and wine tasting.
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FOOD The Sunshine Coast is a foodie paradise, offering a range of world-class restaurants and cafĂŠs, as well as markets where you can chat to the producers behind the locally farmed, home grown, organic and unique produce.
Augello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Mooloolaba
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Taste of the region A natural food bowl, the Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s favourite taste destinations. With its distinctive coast and country geography, the region delights with an appetising variety of producers, waterfront restaurants, wineries, food festivals, cooking schools and farmers markets. The warm climate, rich soil and abundant oceans ensure the Sunshine Coast is suitable for producing an array of goods, such as avocados, ginger, pineapples, strawberries, feijoas, macadamia nuts, tomatoes, passionfruit, lychees, seafood, lemon myrtle, beef, dairy products, and even snails. Mooloolaba is the biggest swordfish port in Australia and is one of the busiest seafood ports on the eastern seaboard. The wharf is a hive of daily activity, with trawlers bringing in boatloads of swordfish, Mooloolaba prawns, lobsters and spanner crabs. Paddock to plate experiences abound, with farm gates, food and wine tours and factory tours available, where you can get up close and see behind the scenes. Pick your own, smell, taste and experience an authentic food spectacle.
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The Tamarind Cooking School, Maleny
Cook up a storm If you’re feeling inspired by the great food in the area, grab an apron and become a cuisine master at one of the region’s many award-winning cooking schools. Learn the art from the masters of Japanese, French and contemporary South East Asian cuisine, and be sure to impress at your next dinner party.
Best brews
Brouhaha Brewery, Maleny
As home to the first Coffee Roasters Guild in the country, championing the burgeoning artisan coffee industry, and a thriving craft microbrewery scene, it’s clear the region is a leader in gastronomic innovation and inspiration. The future is looking bubbly for the ever growing number of craft breweries in the region, all weaving their unique passion and flavours in to their brews. And while you may come to taste the delicious brews, make sure you stay for the vibrant food culture that dominates the region’s cafés and breweries, where seasonal fare and investment in to local producers and growers is championed, with delectable results.
The Pocket Espresso in Moffat Beach, Caloundra
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Market GUIDE
Your comprehensive list of the best produce and artisan markets. Discover fresh local produce, homemade treats, funky jewellery, handmade clothing and talented buskers at markets right across the Sunshine Coast.
During the holiday season, you will find a number of twilight markets where you can enjoy the cool evening breeze, entertainment and a bite to eat as you shop.
As you wander around the region’s markets, it won’t take you long to realise why the Sunshine Coast ranks as one of the top ‘market’ destinations in Australia.
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• Buderim Sunday Markets (2nd and 4th) • Caloundra Country & Farmers Markets, Currimundi • Caloundra Street Fair • Cotton Tree Markets • Eumundi Collectables Market • Fishermans Road Markets, Maroochydore • Gympie Museum Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th) • Gympie Southside Markets (2nd and 4th) • Imbil Country Markets • Kin Kin Creations Markets (1st) • Maleny Art, Craft & Collectables Markets • Mooloolaba Beach Markets (2nd and 4th) • Noosa Farmers Markets • Noosa Marina Markets • Peachester Markets • Peregian Beach Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th) • Sunshine Coast Collective Markets, Coolum Beach (4th)
Thursday • Cooroy Community Market • Nambour Village Square Market Friday • • • •
Marcoola Market, Marcoola (night) Nights on Ocean, Maroochydore (2nd) Noosa Junction Twilight Markets (3rd) Timari Village Markets, Pacific Paradise (night)
Saturday • Beerwah Tower Green Markets (1st) • Big Pineapple Markets • Crystal Organics Farmers Market, Palmwoods • Dagun Growers Market • Havana Nights Twilight Markets, Peregian Springs (2nd and 4th) • Eumundi Markets • Hinterland Harvest Market • Kawana Waters Artisans and Farmers Markets • Landsborough Country Markets • Pomona Country Markets (2nd and 4th) • Timari Village Marketplace, Pacific Paradise (morning) • Yandina Plant and Produce Market
Twighlight Markets Caloundra
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All you need is LOVE The Sunshine Coast offers a tantalising and endless amount of romantic spots to rekindle the flame, get down on one knee, say your ‘I dos’ or honeymoon with your love.
Romantic interludes Sweeping valleys, majestic mountain views, and stretches of golden sand with sparkling turquoise water; from an intimate picnic, where all that’s left to do is enjoy the view and the company, to incredible tree house accommodation in peaceful serenity, you and your special someone will be spoilt for choice on feeling loved up. Deep Love Picnics styling in Moffat Beach, Caloundra
From this day forward Walk down the aisle along a sandy beach entrance, or surround yourself with rustic country elegance at its finest. The dramatic landscapes, sensational sunsets, and iconic and renowned wedding venues will ensure your big day is always magical.
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australiazoo.com.au Avenue J Jewellery Shop 14 Zanzibar Resort, 47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba W: avenuejcouture.com.au E: info@avenuejjewellery.com.au With over 50 years experience in antique and fine jewellery, Avenue J have a comprehensive range of Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco and modern jewellery. Avenue J can also design and handmake a unique item to your specifications or remodel your favourite piece using their in-house jeweller. Laybys and gift vouchers available.
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Experience the beauty, history and wildlife of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park with its pristine waters and abundant birds or enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Glasshouse Mountains. Celebrating Caloundra Jetski Hire and Safaris 10 Years
Cnr The Esplanade & Otranto Street, Caloundra W: caloundrajetski.com.au E: info@caloundrajetski.com.au
Choose between a 25km free-wheeling adrenalin blast, the famous 90 minute Glasshouse Twister eco adventure, or the half day Epic.
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Coolum Surf School Tickle Park, Coolum Beach W: coolumsurfschool.com.au E: info@coolumsurfschool.com.au Their passion is passing on the ‘stoke’ of surfing. Surf lessons for beginners to advanced every day, all year round.
P: 0438 731 503
Cruise Maroochy Eco
270 Bradman Ave, Maroochydore W: cruisemaroochyeco.com.au E: tours@cruisemaroochyeco.com.au This Maroochy River ecosystem cruise is a nature lover’s delight. Relax as the treasures of the river reveal themselves. With entertaining commentary, you won’t miss a thing.
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11 Toolara Street, Boreen Point, Noosa W: kanukapersaustralia.com E: info@kanukapersaustralia.com Enjoy an aweinspiring guided or self-guided day or multi-day kayak tour in to the Noosa Everglades wilderness. From 4-91 yrs.
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Illume Creations Shop 4 Mayfield, 127 Main Street, Montville W: illumecreations.com.au E: info@illumecreations.com.au Come on up and experience the art of colour. Showcasing local artisans and stunning views. Discover handblown glass, unique lamp work, glass pens and funky tea lights, gorgeous beadwork, vibrant dichroic jewellery, raku pottery and more. Open 7 days from 10am-4pm. Near The Edge restaurant, parking available underneath.
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sunshine coast hinterland QLD montvillecommerce.com.au Mystic Mountain Tours PO Box 90, Mapleton W: mysticmountaintours.com.au E: info@mysticmountaintours.com.au An owner-operated company offering tours, charters and transfers in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Specialising in small group local food tours where you meet the growers and producers for a product to plate experience.
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Gardners Falls, Maleny
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Discover a bounty of unique cafés and quirky bars including a craft brewery while exploring the Vintage and Retro Trail. Nambour – Gateway to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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Championship golf course, award-winning spa, first-class dining, accommodation and outstanding conference facilities, Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, has something for everyone. Just a few minutes’ drive from bustling Noosa Heads, Noosa Springs is an oasis of relaxation and style, set amid spectacular tropical woodlands on Queensland’s iconic Sunshine Coast.
Bookings or further information: 07 5440 3333 or email info@noosasprings.com.au OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • 7 DAYS • SHOE & CLUB HIRE AVAILABLE
Golf & Spa Resort - Links Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD www.noosasprings.com.au
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Rainbow Beach Horse Rides 23 Clarkson Drive, Rainbow Beach W: rbhr.com.au E: info@rbhr.com.au
Rainbow Beach Hors
Award winning business offering a variety of unique beach, country and 23 Clarkson personalised rides.Drive, Rainbow Bea M 0412 174 337 All riding experience levels welcomed, from novice to advanced riders.
Award winning business offerin beach and country rides. Caterin professional staff. SEA LIFE Sunshinehorses, Coast, Mooloolaba P: 0412 174 337
Red Hot Chilli Pepper 65-67 Bulcock Street, Caloundra W: redhotchillipepper.com.au E: vicki@redhotchillipepper.com.au
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Book your school holiday cooking classes at Red Hot Chilli Pepper. Two hour classes, for kids aged 6-12 years old.
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Strawberry Fields 133 Laxton Road, Palmview W: strawberryfields.com.au E: info@strawberryfields.com.au Fun for the whole family! Pick your own berries, right from the patch! PYO or buy from the packing shed, where you can also see the berries being packed. Open from 8:00am-4:00pm, 7 days a week during picking season, which is from June until the end of October.
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The Big Boing Indoor Trampoline Park The Cooking School Noosa 24C Innovation Parkway, Birtinya W: thebigboing.com.au E: enquiries@thebigboing.com.au
2 Quamby Place, Noosa Sound W: thecookingschoolnoosa.com E: info@thecookingschoolnoosa.com
Fun for the whole family. Dodgeball, airbag, basketball, soccer, toddler area, giant inflatable. Fully air-conditioned.
The only luxury, purpose built cooking school in the heart of Noosa.
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The Original Eumundi Markets 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi W: eumundimarkets.com.au E: admin@eumundimarkets.com.au Australia’s biggest and best art and craft market. Meet the hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, fashion and jewellery, and the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights. When you need a break, rejuvenate with a massage or lose yourself in the stellar line-up of musicians. It’s an experience like no other.
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Release the rage – a baseball bat, crockery, a printer? A unique adrenaline experience for stress relief or FUN!
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W: noosaalive.com.au E: admin@noosalongweekend.com NOOSA alive! is 10 days of music, theatre, food and thought, from 20-29 July 2018. Full event program released March 2018.
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Brouhaha Brewery 6/39 Coral Ave, Maleny W: brouhahabrewery.com.au E: info@brouhahabrewery.com.au Brouhaha Brewery was founded by locals, for locals in mid-2016, with a mission to educate and introduce the community to the art and world of independent brewing and craft beer. Accompanied by quality, locally sourced food, Brouhaha Brewery is a great spot to settle in with a beer and enjoy the company of great friends.
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The beer, the food, the live music and all with the best views of Moffat Beach. 12 Seaview Tce Moffat Beach • 07 5491 4023 bookings@moffatbeachbrewingco.beer moffatbeachbrewingco.beer
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Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita 16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Qld 4567 W: noosabeachhousepk.com.au E: beachhouse.noosa@sofitel.com Noosa Beach House Restaurant & Bar provides relaxed coastal dining in a stylishly chic setting with menus reflecting Peter’s unique style of cooking, inspired by his global travels and remarkable destinations. Featuring an open kitchen, the restaurant evolves from a sunny daytime venue in to a sophisticated dining experience in the evening. Pull up a chair and savour the flavours.
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Secrets On The Lake 207 Narrows Road, Montville W: secretscafemontville.com.au E: info@secretsonthelake.com.au
FOOD & DINING
A rainforest restaurant with stunning views of Lake Baroon. Serves delicious food 6 days a week (Tues-Sun), from 8:30am until 4pm. A perfect place to bring visitors or plan a celebration, group function or wedding. Earlybirds dining before 9:30am recieve a free tea or coffee with their breakfast meal. Reservations recommended, conditions apply.
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Spirit House 20 Ninderry Road, Yandina W: spirithouse.com.au E: office@spirithouse.com.au For an Asian food experience to excite all your senses, visit Spirit House restaurant, cooking school, Hong Sa bar and private dining room - just awesome.
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Airlink Transfers W: airlinktransfers.com.au E: info@airlinktransfers.com.au Premium private transfer service between the Sunshine Coast and hinterland to • Sunshine Coast Airport • Brisbane Airport • Brisbane Cruise Ship Terminal • Brisbane CBD
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Maroochydore (07) 5453 1999 74A Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore
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Con-X-ion Sunshine Coast W: cxn.com.au E: bookings@cxn.com.au
Con-X-ion are leaders in the field of transportation on the Sunshine Coast, providing the most frequent and direct airport shuttle transfer service from Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airports to and from your Sunshine Coast accommodation. Con-X-ion have specially tailored day tours that showcase the very best of the Sunshine Coast region, and provide return shuttle transfers daily to the area’s leading attractions. Promo code: quote or enter VSC18 to receive a 10% discount on services.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Arrivals Hall, Sunshine Coast Airport W: enterpriserentacar.com.au E: info@ehiglobal.com.au Create your own Sunshine Coast adventure in an Enterprise Rent-A-Car vehicle. Great cars, rates and service guaranteed.
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W: nationwidemobilityvehicles.com.au E: hire@nationwidemobilityvehicles.com.au CHANGING LIVES. Regain your freedom and hire your disability vehicle to enjoy the Sunshine Coast, for it is best experienced by car! Registered NDIS provider.
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Sunshine Coast Brochure Display
The region’s original and leading brochure service and provider of information displays
Phone: 07 5499 6222 Mobile: 0412 587 288
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Make new holiday memories with Mantra Finding Sunshine Coast accommodation to suit your holiday needs has never been easier. With 4 locations in Mooloolaba and Noosa, Mantra has you covered.
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Amytis Gardens Retreat, Spa & Cooking School
Mapleton Falls National Park
51 Malones Road, Kiels Mountain W: amytisgardens.com.au E: amytis@bigpond.com
A private mountain hideaway amongst 16 acres of peace and tranquillity. Perfectly luxurious yet totally committed to simplicity of nature.
P: 07 5450 0115
Glass on Glasshouse
Award-winning, private, luxurious and romantic self-contained cottages located in the scenic Glass House Mountains with outstanding views. Just 50 minutes from Brisbane and close to the popular hinterland towns of Montville and Maleny, and just 10 minutes from Australia Zoo. If you want something with the wow factor, this is it!
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1 Eudlo Street, Landsborough W: landsbroughpines.com.au E: landsboroughpines@allswell.com.au Set in stunning bushland at the foot of the Glass House Mountains, there is plenty to see and do at Landsborough Pines. Just three kilometres to Australia Zoo, 15 minutes to the famous beaches of the Sunshine Coast and 15 minutes to the Blackall Range, it’s the perfect destination for your next holiday! Landsborough Pines Caravan Park
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Landsborough Pines Caravan Park
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HINTERLAND
182 Glass House-Woodford Rd, Glass House Mountains W: glassonglasshouse.com.au E: info@glassonglasshouse.com.au
Maleny Tropical Retreat 540 Maleny-Montville Rd, Maleny W: malenytropicalretreat.com E: unwind@malenytropicalretreat.com Ranked 3rd for accommodation on the Sunshine Coast and 24th for Queensland by Trivago. This unique Balinese luxury retreat creates tranquillity and harmony, including private walking tracks to the Obi Creek. Providing spectacular views, the accommodation ranges from new villas to B&B suites and cabins. Highly ranked on TripAdvisor.
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Montville Getaways W: montvillegetaways.com.au E: stay@montvillegetaways.com.au
Escape to the hinterland to refresh and renew, with walks, cafĂŠs and restaurants. There is art and shopping to discover and explore. Montville Getaways is your personal invitation to five of the very best hinterland accommodation properties, from luxury private cottages to quality self-contained apartments. All are owner-operated and located close to the iconic villages of Montville and Maleny. Montville Getaways also brings you great local food, outstanding day spas, a unique cafĂŠ, and a wedding venue second to none. The very best romantic hinterland escapes begin at montvillegetaways.com.au. Montville Getaways |
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Boutique Accommodation | Full hearty breakfast included | Pool Full-sized tennis court | W iFi | Friendly farm animals and abundant birdlife Only 800 metres to the famous Eumundi Markets For bookings, call (07) 5442 7942 or visit www.thefarmhouseeumundi.com.au visitsunshinecoast.com 65
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Tranquility and luxury all within minutes of the main tourist attractions and beaches.
Beachside Resort
Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Hotel
101 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina W: beachsideresort.com.au E: info@beachsideresort.com.au
9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya W: lakekawanahotel.com.au E: lakekawana@bestwestern.com.au
Beachside Resort is located next to peaceful Buddina Beach, Kawana Surf Club and Kawana Shoppingworld. ‘Close to everything yet far enough away.’
Sunshine Coast’s newest full-service hotel on Lake Kawana, opposite the University Hospital and closest accommodation to Sunshine Coast Stadium.
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Caloundra Holiday Centre 1/78 Bulcock Street, Caloundra W: caloundraholidaycentre.com.au E: enquiries@caloundraholidaycentre.com.au Offering a huge range of self-contained beachside holiday accommodation starting from just $380 per week for the whole family. No booking fees! Whether it’s a romantic getaway or an affordable family holiday, they are sure to have the perfect base for your well-earned break.
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Monaco Resort 12 Otranto Avenue, Caloundra W: monacocaloundra.com.au E: reception@monacocaloundra.com.au 12 Otranto Avenue, Caloundra Luxurious 4.5 star P 07in5490 resort the 5490 heart of
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Caloundra, boasting picturesqe water Luxurious 4.5 star resort in the heart of Caloundra, views andpicturesqe a unique water views and a unique holiday boasting holiday experience like experience like no other. no other.
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Point Cartwright, Kawana P:E 07 5490 5490 reception@monacocaloundra.com.au W monacocaloundra.com.au
Military Jetty in Golden Beach, Caloundra
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OAKS OASIS RESORT 2 Landsborough Parade, Caloundra QLD 4551
Join MyOaks 10% off selected rates | Free Wi-Fi | Early check-in | Late check-out Kids eat free at Oaks Oasis Resort Visit oakshotels.com or call 13 67 52 to book Visit website for full MyOaks conditions. Price is subject to availability & change without notice.
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Variety of rooms from $149* per night
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The award winning family resort boasts ten sprawling acres with world class kids activities. The water park, mini-golf course, kangaroo jumping pillow, climbing frame and BMX track are a hit with the kids. Parents can relax and enjoy with the onsite restaurant and pool bar. Go to oakshotels.com for more information and to book.
Rolling Surf Resort 10 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach W: rollingsurfresort.com.au E: res@rollingsurfresort.com.au Located directly opposite Kings Beach in Caloundra, Rolling Surf Resort is an excellent choice for couples and families looking for comfortable and secure accommodation. Offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained and individually furnished apartments, as well as modern guest facilities, you can’t go wrong at Rolling Surf Resort!
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2 & 3 bedroom Apts Fully furnished & Self Contained Central to Everything on the Sunshine Coast
Paradise Found
Absolute Beachfront Apartments Buddina
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Atlantis Marcoola
Baywatch Coolum Beach
903 David Low Way, Marcoola W: atlantismarcoola.com.au E: info@atlantismarcoola.com.au
1768 David Low Way, Coolum Beach W: coolumbaywatch.com.au E: info@coolumbaywatch.com.au
Atlantis Marcoola is an award-winning beachfront resort. Outstanding 5 star TripAdvisor reviews. Incredible pool, spa and amazing onsite facilities.
Located opposite Coolum Beach. 1 and 2 bedroom self-contained ocean view apartments, with private balcony. • Rooftop terrace • Pool • Sauna • Restaurant • Parking
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Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba 87-97 First Avenue, Mooloolaba W: beachclub.com.au E: reception@beachclub.com.au
Beach Club offers a casual escape with 1 bedroom units. Boasting a heated lap pool, sauna, gym and barbecue area, just a short stroll from the Mooloolaba Esplanade.
P: 07 5478 3000
Mooloolaba Beach
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Luxury 2 & 3 bedroom ocean front apartments • Heated pool & spa • Full size tennis court Luxury 2 & 3 bedroom ocean front apartments • Heated pool & spa • Full size tennis court Wi-Fi • Gym & games room • On-site restaurant • Barbecues & undercover parking Wi-Fi • Gym & games room • On-site restaurant • Barbecues & undercover parking
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First Light Mooloolaba 25 First Avenue, Mooloolaba W: firstlightmooloolaba.com E: info@firstlightmooloolaba.com First Light Mooloolaba is the perfect accommodation choice for guests wanting boutique, coastal living on the Sunshine Coast. These luxurious self-contained apartments are furnished with modern dĂŠcor and designed with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening onto your own private balcony, the ideal area to soak up the Queensland climate.
P: 07 5377 0133 |
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Grand Palais Beachside Resort 188 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland W: grandpalais.com.au E: info@grandpalais.com.au Situated opposite one of the Sunshine Coast’s safest, most beautiful beaches and mere steps from fabulous dining and entertainment options. Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, most with spa baths. Accessible rooms available. With a heated pool onsite and free WiFi, this is the perfect home away from home. Spoil yourself and upgrade to one of the oceanside apartments for magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean!
P: 07 5451 4100 |
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Cnr Esplanade & Burnett Street, Mooloolaba W: landmarkresort.com.au E: stay@landmarkresort.com.au Landmark Resort is ideally situated right on Mooloolaba Esplanade, providing a variety of shops, eateries and more all within walking distance. Offering a choice of studio suites and fully self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments all perfect for both couples and families seeking a relaxed getaway.
P: 07 5444 5555 |
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30-32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba W: nautilusmooloolaba.com E: reception@nautilusmooloolaba.com Nautilus Mooloolaba offers comfortable 1 and 2 bedroom self-contained apartments that are located within a short stroll to the beautiful Mooloolaba Beach. The central location, as well as the guest facilities, make Nautilus Mooloolaba the perfect choice for couples and families seeking home away from home accommodation.
P: 07 5444 3877 |
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Nautilus Mooloolaba
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Landmark Resort Mooloolaba
Newport Mooloolaba W: newportmooloolaba.com.au E: info@newportmooloolaba.com.au
Newport Mooloolaba is only one minute walk from Mooloolaba Beach, perfectly situated next to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and The Surf Club, and offers the ideal base from which to explore the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and marina from the balconies of your well-appointed apartment, designed for comfort and relaxation. FREE Newport Mooloolaba Indulgence pack with each stay* FREE breakfast for two upon booking* *Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
• Free parking • Heated pool and sauna • Free Wifi • Barbecues
P: 07 5444 4833 Newport Mooloolaba |
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Novotel Twin Waters Resort 270 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters W: novoteltwinwatersresort.com.au E: stay@twinwatersresort.com.au An all encompassing 4 star destination nestled beachfront to the Pacific Ocean and the Maroochy River, amongst 36 hectares of natural bushland surrounding its own private beach-lined lagoon. The Novotel Twin Waters Resort features 361 guest rooms in an idyllic location and set as one of the top Sunshine Coast resorts for family holidays, group getaways, conference and events, weddings or weekend escapes.
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P: 1800 072 277 |
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OAKS SEAFORTH RESORT 98-110 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headlands QLD 4572
Join MyOaks 10% off selected rates | Free Wi-Fi | Early check-in | Late check-out Visit oakshotels.com or call 13 67 52 to book Visit website for full MyOaks conditions. Price is subject to availability & change without notice.
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Variety of rooms from $159* per night
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Beachside location with an amazing lagoon pool and tropical grounds as the centre piece of the resort. Walk along the esplanade to Mooloolaba in one direction or Maroochydore in the other. The apartments are spacious and modern. Go to oakshotels.com for more information and to book.
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Osprey Apartments Cnr The Esplanade & Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba W: osprey.com.au E: reception@osprey.com.au
Raffles Mooloolaba 65-69 First Avenue, Mooloolaba P 07 5444 0077
Spacious apartments, great views and high level guest satisfaction make Osprey Apartments number one on TripAdvisor for a very good reason! Book direct and save! A short walk from everything, including Mooloolaba’s beach, restaurants, cafés and boutique shopping. • Spacious living areas • Fully equipped kitchens • Full laundry facilities • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Free WiFi • Large private balconies/ courtyards • Free secure parking • Heated pool, spa and gym.
P: 07 5444 6966 |
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Raffles Mooloolaba
Spacious apartments, great views and high level guest satisfaction 65-69 First Avenue, Mooloolaba make Osprey Apartments number one on TripAdvisor for a very good W: rafflesmooloolaba.com.au reason! Book direct and save! A short walk from everything you E: info@rafflesmooloolaba.com.au Unwind, relax and rejuvenate in these modern 1 or 2 bedroom double spa need, including Mooloolaba’s beach, restaurants, cafés and boutique bath apartments, including reverse cycle air-conditioning, complimentary shopping. All rooms include: WiFi, Foxtel, 2 flat screen TVs, free parking and heated pool.
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• Large private balconies or chemist, bakery, newsagent, bottle shops and only a short stroll to iconic Mooloolaba Beach. courtyards For a great rate, book online and enter SCDL in the promotional code box. nr River Esplanade & Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba • Full laundry facilities • Free secured parking 07 5478 0666 • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Heated and P: 07 pool, 5444 spa 0077 | gym Raffles Mooloolaba | @raffles_mooloolaba • Free WiFi
Sandcastles Mooloolaba
Just 30 steps from the world-class Mooloolaba Beach and
Locality PLUS - within 125 metres there are 6 top restaurants, vibrant shopping and dining precinct, Sandcastles Mooloolaba is ideal for couples, offering fully self-contained 1 bedroom supermarket, chemist, bakery, newsagent, bottle shops and only a apartments, including unlimited free WiFi, daily service, free short stroll to iconic Mooloolaba Beach. secure parking and a heated pool and spa. For a great rate, book online and enter SCDL in the promotional code P: 1800 801 649 | Sandcastles Mooloolaba Resort Accommodation | box.
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Cnr River Esplanade & Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba Unwind, relax and rejuvenate in any one of these modern and E reception@osprey.com.au W: sandcastlesmooloolaba.com inviting 1 or 2 bedroom double spa bath apartments. Features W osprey.com.au E: reception@sandcastlesmooloolaba.com include reverse cycle air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, Foxtel, 2 Relax on your private balcony or rooftop terrace and enjoy flat screen TVs, free parking and gas heated pool. stunning beach views and sea breezes.
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort 106 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree W: silversearesort.com.au E: info@silversearesort.com.au
Surround yourself in luxury by the sea. Walking distance to the lively village of Cotton Tree. Heated pools, spa, steam room and direct beach access.
P: 07 5451 1200
Coolum Beach Boardwalk
The Duporth Riverside 6 Wharf Street Maroochydore W: theduporth.com.au E: stay@theduporth.com.au Luxury holiday apartments, CBD convenience with waterfront tranquillity. All apartments are self contained, stylishly furnished, air-conditioned, with a spa bath, fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Features: 23 m heated swimming pool and spa, childrens’ pool, gym with steam room, fishing pontoon and jetty, secure parking and on-site management.
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Beachfront apartments in Maroochydore
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Enjoy the perfect family getaway at The Sebel Maroochydore. Our spacious 2 Bedroom Apartments feature an ensuite, spa bath, gourmet kitchen, oversized living and dining areas, laundry, private balcony and resort facilities. Call us direct on 07 5479 8000 14 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore www.thesebelmaroochydore.com.au
Bali Hai Noosa 20 Edgar Bennett Avenue, Noosa Heads W: balihai-noosa.com.au E: holiday@balihainoosa.com.au Bali Hai Apartments Noosa offer extra large 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses with wonderful views over Noosa, from Laguna Bay to Noosaville, the Noosa River and out to the hinterland. Sit back and relax in style on your balcony and take in Noosa’s magical sunsets!
P: 07 5447 2381 |
Bali Hai Noosa
Coral Beach Noosa Resort 12 Robert Street, Noosaville W: coralbeach.com.au E: info@coralbeach.com.au Enjoy spacious 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses set in idyllic tropical gardens. Full resort facilities include three swimming pools, three spas, two saunas and a full-size tennis court. A great location for cafés, shops and the river. This is a perfect, friendly, relaxing and affordable holiday destination.
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Culgoa Point Beach Resort
Located on the longest private waterfront beach in Noosa and nestled on four acres of tropical gardens. Feel the sand between your toes! Offering a choice of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments with beachside or marina views. Resort facilities include fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle boards, bike riding, tennis, heated pool, spa and sauna.
P: 07 5449 6400 |
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73 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville W: ivorypalmsresort.com.au E: stay@ivorypalmsresort.com.au Ivory Palms Resort is accommodations spread over 7.5 acres of tropical gardens and ponds. A perfect holiday for families, groups and couples who are looking for a peaceful few days away. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, 20 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport, close to beautiful Noosa River and 5 minutes’ drive to Hastings Street and Noosa Beach. Ivory Palms Resort |
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Ivory Palms Resort
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5 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads W: culgoapoint.com.au E: reception@culgoapoint.com.au
NOOSA RESIDENCES
Noosa Crest 2 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads W: noosacrest.com.au E: stay@noosacrest.com.au
Luxurious two & three-bedroom architect-designed holiday homes capturing the best of coastal living with rainforest, ocean and hinterland views, only a 2-minute stroll to Hastings St & Main Beach.
Noosa Crest is nestled on a secluded hilltop, perfectly positioned to ensure panoramic views of Laguna Bay and the picturesque hinterland.
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Ocean Breeze Resort 52 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads W: oceanbreezeresort.com.au E: bookings@oceanbreezeresort.com.au In the heart of Noosa, Ocean Breeze Resort offers a range of spacious self-contained apartments just a short stroll to Noosa’s famous main beach and national park. The central Hastings Street location offers an array of restaurants, cafés, boutique shopping and the very best of Noosa right on your door step.
P: 07 5447 4977 |
Ocean Breeze Resort Noosa |
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On The Beach Noosa NOOSA AND SURROUNDS
49 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads W: onthebeachnoosa.com.au E: stay@onthebeachnoosa.com.au Located on Noosa’s Main Beach, On The Beach Noosa offers a range of elegant, relaxed, absolute beachfront accommodation. All suites are cleverly designed to take advantage of the essence of Noosa with stunning ocean views. Relaxation is paramount with all suites featuring a private balcony, spa bath and sun lounges. Direct access to the beach and Hastings Street. The perfect location for your holiday, this is Noosa at its very best.
P: 07 5449 5000 |
On The Beach Noosa |
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Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort 14-16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Qld 4567 W: sofitelnoosapacificresort.com.au E: ha617@sofitel.com Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort offers a relaxed experience in high style, drawing inspiration from local culture while celebrating innovation and the French art de vivre. Ease into luxury in one of their 176 guest rooms, indulge with 24 hour room service or enjoy an elegant l’apéritif in one of the three bars. Savour sophisticated haute cuisine at Peter Kuruvita’s Noosa Beach House restaurant and pamper yourself in the enriching and bespoke pleasures of the AQUA Day Spa.
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The Islander Noosa Resort
Well known for offering the best facilities and amazing pools. Good value in the heart of Noosaville opposite the Noosa River. Self-contained with air-conditioning, Foxtel, DVD, and two TVs. Three pools (one heated all year), three spas, two saunas, barbecues and guest clubhouse, gym, two tennis courts, free WiFi and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Guests enjoy a 5% discount at participating Islander shops.
P: 07 5440 9200 |
The Islander Noosa Resort |
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32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads W: thesebelnoosa.com.au E: h8776@accor.com Ideal for couples or family holidays, The Sebel Noosa is perfectly positioned on Noosa’s famous Hastings Street amongst a plethora of superb shopping galleries, restaurants and cafés. Offering luxuriously appointed 1 or 2 bedroom apartments featuring spacious living and dining areas, guests can relax by the pool or stroll along the boardwalk to Noosa’s Main Beach. The Sebel Noosa |
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The Sebel Noosa
P: 07 5474 6400 |
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187 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville W: islandernoosa.com.au E: info@islandernoosa.com.au
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Mary Valley Views B+B
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments
38a York Street, Imbil W: maryvalleyviews.com.au 38a York Street, Imbil E: stay@maryvalleyviews.com.au P 07 5488 6740
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Mary Valley Views2-4B&B Double Island Drive, Rainbow Beach
Modern country B&B providing luxury, spaciousness and Modernfor country B&B providing luxury, spaciousness privacy the ideal and privacy for the getaway. Panoramicideal getaway. Panoramic views overlooking the Mary views overlooking theValley. Meals available. Mary Valley. Meals available. E stay@maryvalleyviews.com.au
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These self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom quality apartments are renowned for cleanliness and comfort. Enjoy the air-conditioning, Foxtel and free WiFi.
P: 07 5486 3500
Plantation Resort at Rainbow 1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach W: plantationresortatrainbow.com.au E: stay@plantationresortatrainbow.com.au
P: 1800 556 423 |
Plantation Resort at Rainbow |
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Kingfisher Bay Resort Group W: kingfisherbay.com E: reservations@kingfisherbay.com
P: 1800 372 737 Kingfisher Bay Resort |
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Fraser Island, like no other place on the planet. Kingfisher Bay Resort provides the perfect base to explore World Heritage wilderness of Fraser Island. Eurong Beach Resort on Fraser Island’s famous 75-Mile Beach is right in the action for beach fishing and 4WD adventures. Fraser Explorer Tours offers up the best of Fraser Island – cool off in Lake McKenzie and travel between the beauty spots in a custom-designed, 4WD coach.
GYMPIE TO RAINBOW BEACH incl FRASER ISLAND
The Plantation Resort is the newest luxury resort in Rainbow Beach. Offering ultra modern and contemporary styled self-contained apartments with ocean views, spa baths, barbecues and more. Terrace apartments are available with private rooftop access, offering amazing views from Fraser Island to Double Island Point. The terraces are ideal for special occasions, including weddings.
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