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Front & Back Covers: Tourism and Events Queensland This page: Tourism and Events Queensland
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Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of The Shortlist - a quarterly magazine written especially for incentive travel and event professionals. It’s fair to say that 2020 has not been business as usual. As we re-open our doors to events, The Shortlist will keep you up-to-date with what’s happening across the Sunshine Coast - from the best new bars, hottest event trends, locally made gift ideas and insider tips from our industry’s superstars. With the new international-standard runway now open at Sunshine Coast Airport, additional luxury suites at Spicers Clovelly Estate and more bespoke food experiences than before, we’re looking forward to welcoming groups who want to reconnect, recalibrate and inspire their best performers. Like the rest of the world, we’ve had an opportunity to pause, reflect and truly define our events offering. A key part of this is bringing to life our connection to place, community and local food producers. You’ll see this as a recurring theme in The Shortlist including an interview with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chef and Co-Founder of The Ohana Group. Kylie Stever of Spicers Retreats also shares her personal experience of visiting the Hinterland and becoming part of its local community and natural environment. Don’t forget to take part in the Sunshine Coast Quiz at the end of the magazine. There’s three questions from this month’s Quizmaster, Josh Donohoe of Creative Tours, who has inside knowledge of our local watering holes. Email through your answers and you could win a pack of goodies from Noosa-based Saya Skincare. Enjoy this inaugural issue and we look forward to your feedback! Maureen Brennan & Michelle Burgum Business Events Sunshine Coast
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CONTENTS
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Splash Events
What's hot on the coast?
Kokopod
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Eat and drink like a local
10 new openings and trends on the Sunshine Coast for events and incentives
In light of COVID-19, please confirm with individual businesses regarding operations.
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Your one-stop-shop for the ultimate locally made corporate gifts
Heart Therapeutics
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Discover the Sunshine Coast’s best restaurants, bars, cafes and breweries
16 More than four walls Go beyond the four walls at Spicers Tamarind Retreat to
discover its connection to the local community
20 Spotlight on Meet local Chef Ryan Fitzpatrick and learn how he’s bringing
the concept of togetherness and storytelling to life with food
26 The Sunshine Coast Quiz Meet this edition’s quizmaster and take part to win
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27 Little Black Book A handy list of contacts to help you plan your next
incentive trip or corporate event on the Sunshine Coast
72-hours on the Sunshine Coast A ready-to-go active incentive itinerary for groups that love adventure
Noosa Beach House
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IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD This edition we spotlight the undiscovered neighbourhood of Buderim
Aquila Retreat
Aquila Retreat
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Tourism and Events Queensland
Mask Events
What's hot on the coast?
There are plenty of new openings and hot trends on the Sunshine Coast for events and
#1 It's all about the rattan
incentives. Here are just ten to whet your appetite:
Coastal boho event styling is a trend here to stay according to Rebekah at Mask Events. With a huge warehouse stocked full of event styling for all themes imaginable, this is still by far the most popular. It’s seen Mask Events invest in a lot more rattan and natural timbers. maskevents.com.au
Brouhaha
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#5 The Coast's love affair with a cold one
There’s an abundance of craft breweries on the Sunshine Coast, stretching from Caloundra’s Moffat Beach Brewing Co to Land and Sea Brewery in Noosa. Eumundi Brewing at the Imperial Hotel are also introducing a gin distillery in the coming months and have plans to offer exclusive use for 600 guests. Creative Tours take groups behind the scenes to learn how to brew beer. They also have some very cool pop-up bars, including a vintage mobile caravan, that can be hired for events. creativetours.com.au
#2 Stand up paddle yoga
#3 Earthy tones and reloved palm fronds
#4 TribalLink and Saltwater Eco Tours join forces
Splash Events
Event stylists across the coast are reusing disregarded palm fronds and dried plants in big hanging installations. Nicole at Splash Events says groups want earthy tones that suit the focus on the outdoors for most events on the Coast. splashevents.com.au
Tony from Noosa DMC is seeing hot demand for stand-up paddle yoga on the Noosa River. With the sounds of the birds and water, the river becomes a floating yoga studio. Tony assures us that no experience of either SUP or yoga is required. noosadmc.com.au
TribalLink, an Aboriginal owned cultural experiences company, has joined forces with Saltwater Eco Tours to create a journey through the Mooloolaba canals. An Indigenous storyteller shares the creation story of the Glass House Mountains whilst groups dine on a bush tucker inspired menu. triballink.com.au saltwaterecotours.com.au
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What's hot on the coast?
#10 Spacious wellness as health comes into sharp focus It’s little wonder the team at Ikatan Spa in Noosa are busier than ever, with health and wellness coming into sharp focus. They’ve recently opened more of their gardens to offer groups a more spacious experience. All the treatments use organic and vegan products, and body treatments are made onsite using natural herbs and spices from Queensland. ikatanspa.com
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eumundimarkets.com.au
#6 The Coast’s first open air rooftop garden bar
Maroochydore city centre has welcomed its first open air rooftop garden bar. Groups can take in views across the cityscape, to the ocean on the east and the Hinterland in the west, whilst devouring cocktails and canapes. There’s a retractable roof that provides shade from sun and rain when needed, and the venue can be hired exclusively for events between 30 to 100 cocktail style (depending on COVID restrictions in place at the time). facebook.com/ therooftopbarsunshinecoast
#7 Australia's premier artisan markets
Hannah Prewitt travelled the world as a marine biologist before settling on the Sunshine Coast, where she now works as a photographer shooting for sustainable and environmentally conscious brands. She collaborates with these brands on product launches and creative projects, including photography books. hannahprewitt.com
It’s over 40 years since The Original Eumundi Markets opened. It is now recognised as Australia’s premier artisan market renowned for its locally made treasures. Meet the talented hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, cutting-edge fashion and jewellery, and chat to the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights. eumundimarkets.com.au
#8 Creative projects with sustainable brands #9 French provincial inspired luxury
Spicers Clovelly Estate has opened new luxury suites at its estate in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The new six bedroom ‘Montville House’ carries on the estate’s French provincial inspired luxury, reflecting the old-world charm of Montville village. Kylie Stever at Spicers Retreats says more event planners are booking out both Clovelly and nearby Tamarind properties exclusively, to accommodate larger groups. spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-clovelly-estate
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Eat and drink like a local
Food and drink is a big part of the Sunshine Coast business event experience. Here’s a round up of what we’re eating and drinking on the Coast.
#1 Gelato year round
Hello Gelato has just wheeled into town offering locally made treats at events year round, thanks to the Coast’s climate. The specially made bikes can hold up to 300 servings of gelato made locally by Maleny Food Co. Our favourite flavour is salted caramel and hazelnut roche. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan options are available. hellogelato.com.au
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Instagram.com/wildforaustralia
#5 Wild and edible plants
Sunny Coast local Nick Blake is the founder of Wild Forage Australia. He calls himself a ‘Foraging Chef’ who supports his peers by supplying them with edible native, wild, and indigenous plants such as wild elderflowers, baby watercress, raspberries and lemon myrtle. Nick only picks what is ordered by restaurants and event caterers, like Ryan Fitzpatrick from The Ohana Group. wildforageaustralia.com.au theohanagroup.com.au
#2 Chocolate and cheese grazing Yes, it’s a thing! The team at Kokopod have created a grazing chocolate, with specially created flavours to combine with cheese. Flavours include lemon myrtle infused dark chocolate with macadamia nuts perfectly paired with cream cheese or goat’s chevre. There are 10 flavours including vegan friendly options. kokopod.com.au
#3 Fruity beers
Brouhaha brewery in Maleny is a must for locals and corporates alike. We love the strawberry rhubarb sour beer that is both dry and sharp. Local strawberries and rhubarb are pureed and added into the fermenter in secondary fermentation. Brouhaha have also developed some very cool experiences for business events including a mobile bar, brewer for the day experience and master classes. Companies can even put their own brand on Brouhaha beer cans, or better yet, create their own company brew. brouhahabrewery.com.au
#4 Fraser Isle Spanner Crabs
Instagram.com/fispannercrab
You’ll find these sustainably sourced Queensland Spanner Crabs on the menu at some of the Sunshine Coast’s best restaurants and catering companies. The crab meat is sweet with a firm flesh and works superbly in a range of dishes, from omelettes to Asian style broth, sushi, or stirred through pasta with chilli and garlic. The crabs are caught off the UNESCO World Heritage listed Fraser Island, just north of Noosa. fraserislespannercrab.com
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Daydream
with
us
Make the dream a reality with First Class Functions and escape to this exclusive luxe tipi on Noosa Beach. Melinda from First Class says it’s one of their most popular offsite event settings as groups can take in the natural magic of the region. That magic includes golden sand beaches, lush Hinterland, Noosa National Park and the Noosa Everglades - one of only two Everglades in the world. Melinda and her team take care of everything, including council permits, so all groups need to do is eat and drink the night away (barefoot of course!). Sky Pix, Tipi Luxe Noosa Main Beach, Sperry Tents Sunshine Coast and First Class Functions
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Shop local
We spoke to event companies on the Sunshine Coast to source inspiration for the perfect locally made gifts. Here are five gems that will remind participants of their experience once they return home.
#5 ADAM GORMLEY COFFEE TABLE BOOK Awarded Sunshine Coast photographer Adam Gormley, and regular at Eumundi Markets, is often found chasing sunrise and sunset moments to capture on camera. Some of his best shots have been curated into a coffee table book of coastal and Hinterland scenery. adamgormley.com.au
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#1 SAYA SKINCARE Saya Skincare harnesses the power of Australian botanicals with a purely plant-based collection which includes every type of oil, serum, scrub, lotion, body wash and cream you could think of. The travel set, along with Noosa Summer candles with coconut, lime, verbena, and vanilla are the top favourites for business event groups. sayaskin.com
#2 MONOGRAMMED LEATHER STATIONARY Sunshine Coast company Miss Monogram creates personalised compendiums, notebooks, travel wallets, keyrings, and card holders. Groups can check in to their hotel and discover their names or initials monogrammed on these luxury leather goods. missmonogram.com.au
#4 EARTHY HANDMADE CERAMIC TABLEWARE Sarah Sheppard makes a range of earthy ceramic tableware which can be safely packaged for event attendees to take home. Sarah’s work is organic, with each piece crafted by hand and inspired by the Coast’s natural environment. She uses Australian porcelain and stoneware clays, matched with a natural pallet of colours. sarahsheppardceramics.com
#3 LOCALLY MADE THERAPEUTIC TEA Heart Therapeutics loose-leaf teas are beautifully packaged by hand, in apothecary style vessels with traditional cork stoppers. Not only are they great for wellness, there are two blends with a strong local flavour; Hinterland Bush Tea with eucalyptus and aniseed myrtle is rich in antioxidants, whilst Noosa Mint Tea was created in Noosa using the native lemon myrtle shrub. hearttherapeutics.com.au
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More than four walls
A natural choice for companies wanting to recalibrate
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Fortunately for Spicers Retreats, it seems social distancing and COVID safe events come naturally at their two Sunshine Coast Hinterland properties where privacy, space and exclusivity have long been a drawcard for corporate groups.
“Exclusive use of Tamarind is really popular and well suited to groups of up to 22 people who can have their private villas and come together for wellness activities, team building, fine dining, meetings and executive training.”
Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny, a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Brisbane, has 22 rooms split across 14 private villas, making it popular with board retreats and executive training groups, who seek out time together and time away. Kylie Stever, Group Director of Sales at Spicers Retreats, says the luxury of space and tranquility of the rainforest setting is a no brainer for companies who want to recalibrate after a rocky start to the new decade.
Kylie, who regularly visits Tamarind from Spicer’s head office in Brisbane, says she feels an instant connection to the surrounding community and natural environment. “As soon as you start to drive up the hill towards the Hinterland, you feel a connection to this region. It’s a world away from the hassles of everyday life and that’s why corporate events work so well. Groups can get away from it all to gain a fresh perspective,” she said.
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“The nearby township of Maleny has an eclectic feel with its quirky and unique shops, restaurants and cafes. Tamarind is part of a strong local community along with nearby food producers like Maleny Dairies. The locals, and our team at Tamarind alike, have an enormous connection and respect for the nearby natural environment too - with Gardner Falls just on our doorstep,” she explains. The Tamarind restaurant and the retreat’s food offering is at the centre of that community connection with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Led by Head Chef Daniel Jarrett, The Tamarind was awarded a Chef Hat in the 2020 National Good Food Guide for its signature sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. Food throughout each corporate event has no resemblance to traditional hotel catering and instead the menu is carefully tailored and bespoke. Kylie also tells us an increasingly popular choice for groups is to spend one night dining at The Tamarind and the other a 15-minute drive away at Spicers Clovelly Estate in nearby Montville. Clovelly offers a French inspired menu at their acclaimed restaurant, The Long Apron - giving groups two vastly different dining experiences. Keeping with the food theme, Tamarind’s purposebuilt cooking school is a winner for team bonding, as small groups work together to create and share a four-course meal. Groups can also learn how to make a decent brew of coffee by working with local baristas, or better yet, brew their own beer at nearby Brouhaha (where you can also put a company name and logo on the beer cans). Yoga classes on the lawn are a popular activity to start the day. You can also arrange photography and art classes on-site and a guided tour of the grounds with an expert horticulturist who will teach groups about the native plants and ingredients grown onsite. With helicopters able to land at Tamarind, small groups can be flown across the Hinterland and up the coast to Fraser Island for a scenic ride like no other. Likewise, helicopters from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast Airport provide the ultimate arrive in style experience.
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@spicerstamarindretreat
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72-hours The active incentive program We asked the event experts on the Sunshine Coast for their tips on creating the ultimate 72-hour incentive program for groups that love to be active.
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Day 1
Beach to Bush
ARRIVE IN STYLE Arrive in a convoy of deluxe kombi vans from Sunshine Coast Airport. Beyond Experiences say Kombi vans are bright, fun, and beachy - the perfect way for groups to ease into the Coast. LOCAL LUNCH After you’ve checked into the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, head to Peter Kuruvita’s Noosa Beach House Restaurant & Bar for fresh local oysters, Mooloolaba prawns and Moreton Bay bugs. GET ACTIVE A short walk from lunch, groups can take part in a specially created team building challenge. Tony from Noosa DMC says ‘Great Race Noosa Style’ or ‘Beach Olympics’ are perfect half day or full day specially created events to get the heart pumping. WOODLANDS WONDERLAND Gather around the pool at the Sofitel for cocktails and canapes before walking to the Noosa Woods for a magical off-site dinner with fairy lights twinkling on the river, fire twirling and fresh local produce. Melinda at First Class Functions says the woodlands have become a popular alternative to dining on the beach.
Sky Pix, Sperry Tents Sunshine Coast and First Class Functions
on the Sunshine Coast
Day 2
The Great Beach Drive ADVENTURE It’s time to head north of Noosa for a fourwheel drive adventure on The Great Beach Drive where you might spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and rare birds. The drive takes in two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, a World Heritage area, national parks, and Fraser Island - the largest sand island in the world. Noosa DMC say it’s a once in a lifetime experience and we believe them!
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MORNING STRETCH Start the day with a pop-up yoga class with healthy breakfast stations on Noosa Main Beach.
Day 3
Give it a go RECOVERY MORNING After a recovery breakfast on the beach, First Class Functions suggest creating a mini triathlon involving Noosa’s Surf Lifesavers or a guided walk in the National Park. TRY SOMETHING NEW Groups can split between activities to try something new like surf lessons at Coolum Beach or stand up paddle boarding on the Noosa River. LONG LUNCH Let Beyond Experiences create a long lunch in the Macadamia Groves. They work with some of the Coast’s most well-known chefs including Matt Golinski and Peter Kuruvita.
EVENING After this epic day trip, head to the Noosa Boat House for drinks and dinner. Nicole from Splash Events recommends hiring the venue exclusively and theming each of the three levels from nautical, Hamptons and coastal chic.
EASE ANY ACHES Let Ikatan Spa take care of any aches and pains with massage and treatments in their rainforest setting. Katrina at Ikatan says they customise packages depending on a group’s schedule and budget.
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Spotlight on
Bringing an ancient concept of togetherness to life with food
“Most of us try to escape our four walls whenever we can thanks to a year of restrictions and lockdowns caused by Covid-19,” - that’s the thoughts of Ryan Fitzpatrick, a Sunshine Coast chef and cofounder of events company The Ohana Group. Ryan spent much of the earlier Queensland lockdown focused on putting together new, immersive food experiences for corporates and organisations who will be looking to reconnect with one another and strategise the way forward.
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Ryan, and his business partner Rashi, who takes care of the event styling and logistics, says the region is prime to develop its own identity for food experiences. “Food can tell the story of every region in the Sunshine Coast. From the rolling green dairy farms across the Hinterland to wild herbs foraged from the ocean near Noosa; our produce offers a deep, personal and earthy connection to place.” Ryan’s career has indulged his passion for food, foraging, sustainability and the ocean with gigs on luxury and celebrity yachts sailing across Europe, Hawaii and The Pacific Islands (in addition to top Melbourne and Noosa restaurants like The Press Club).
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He worked with villagers, locals, producers, and foragers to source and create new dishes for guests. In 2018, Ryan returned to Noosa to start something of his own - The Ohana Group - Ohana being the Hawaiian word for extended family. It is this togetherness that Ryan knows board members, corporate groups and staff will seek out in the coming months and years as businesses and organisations face pivotal times ahead. “Nothing connects people together better than food. Our carefully curated experiences on the Sunshine Coast bring visitors together with local food producers from fourth generation beef producers in Maleny to Mooloolaba Fisheries and our many craft beer brewers.”
The storytelling of the region can be experienced with a private glamping retreat in the Glass House Mountains where groups settle under the stars to hear Aboriginal legends, enjoy dance and learn practices from the traditional custodians of the Sunshine Coast - the Kabi Kabi people. Ryan and his team incorporate bush tucker, native ingredients and cooking techniques into a fine dining experience including local whiting cooked in paperbark with cinnamon myrtle or kangaroo fillet with pepper berry and bunya. For those wanting to be closer to the water, The Ohana Group creates a private dining island reached by boat, with cocktails and canapes onboard. Flowing tablecloths, tropical natives and white parasols set the scene as groups are welcomed with a crisp riesling or local craft beer. Ryan and his team serve up spanner crab and beach herb blinis, Noosa scallops with beurre blanc and lemon myrtle, local yellow-fin tuna sashimi with native finger lime ponzu or Mooloolaba prawn remoulade with green apple and champagne vinaigrette. A private sommelier pairs wines whilst the bartenders create cocktails in what is quintessentially the ultimate long lunch. If groups prefer to get active together, there is also a ‘surf and cycle’ option. Starting with a private hot breakfast on one of the region’s many beaches, groups then have the option of taking to the waves with private guides, suited for all levels of ability. After a cold pressed juice, healthy corporates can begin their cycle, either along the coastline or inland to rainforests, cane fields and boutique villages. After all that exercise a cold beer awaits, along with a Mooloolaba tuna poke bowl, or a crisp glass of rosé and grilled local snapper with horiatiki and whipped oregano feta. Any aches and pains can be healed with ice baths, hot stone massages, foot treatments and detoxifying tonics, before retreating to the hotel.
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@the_ohana_group
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In the
neigHbourhood The undiscovered gem of Buderim
Nestled in the hills behind Sunshine Coast beaches is the lesser known suburb of Buderim. Here you’ll find a quaint town centre, leafy streets, waterfalls, rainforest and locals who enjoy a ‘bush and beach lifestyle’ only a 10-minute drive from Mooloolaba. The area is home to a touch of history too, being the first tourism destination on the Sunshine Coast. Early European settlers harvested much of Buderim’s forests to build crops for ginger, coffee, and bananas. In 1914, a small railway was built to transport the produce to market and in the 1920s, the town became a resort destination with guest houses and spa lodges. Today, two luxury retreats attract corporate groups to Buderim - ‘boho luxe’ Aquila Retreat and Hamptons inspired Malumba Estate. Each property can be hired exclusively, or for larger groups you can book out both properties and travel between them in golf buggies or deluxe kombi vans.
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BUSH Step out into the rainforest at the Buderim Forest Waterfall Walk, Buderim Falls and Foote Sanctuary. The tropical summer rains make these waterfalls particularly spectacular from November to February. BEACH Placed on and around a volcanic plateau, just 600 feet above sea level, Buderim has views out to Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland (or ‘Alex’ as the locals say). PLAY Have a swing at the Headland Golf Club with its par 72 championship course, featuring a classic 60-yearold design. headlandgolfclub.com.au CAFFEINATE Rue Bourbon is where you’ll get a free view of the Pacific Ocean with your espresso. This former shipping container gives ‘hole in the wall’ coffee a very Sunshine Coast feel. facebook.com/RueBourbonCoffee DINE Dine on the wide verandas of a 140-year-old Queensland homestead overlooking the rainforest. Harry’s on Buderim is a fine dining restaurant with seasonal menus and degustation events. There’s a private dining room or you can book the venue exclusively. harrysonbuderim.com.au DRINK After a walk through the rainforest, head to Buderim Tavern for a cold beer with local brews on tap. Groups can sit on the verandah and take in the sea views. buderimtavern.com.au SHOP Family owned and operated Art Nuvo Gallery sells luxury paintings, sculptures and ceramics (artnuvobuderim.com.au). Tiffany Jones is one of Queensland’s most respected art dealers and her gallery is open by appointment. tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au THE SHORTLIST EDITION ONE 2020
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Situated on nine-and-a-half acres of private land on top of Buderim Mountain, groups will feel central yet secluded, surrounded by a crevice of rainforest and bamboo forest. Awarded five green stars for its ecofriendly construction, Aquila has a unique architectural design, aligned to the sun, moon and stars using feng shui and geomancy (the art of placing buildings auspiciously). Solar energy is stored by battery, beds are luxurious and made from natural fibres, rainwater is harvested, and no single use plastics are used. The owner is an award winning interior designer who has created a boho-luxe interior with thoughtful touches and luxury inclusions, from crystal boxes to candles, and locally made Saya toiletries. Aquila Retreat sleeps 30 and caters for events of up to 100 people, boasting an abundance of entertaining and group association space.
Aquila in numbers Sleeps 30
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BATHROOMS
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FULLY EQUIPT KITCHENS
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CATERING, BAR & ICE FRIDGES
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BOARDROOM STUDIO
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87 INCH LG CINEMATIC SCREEN
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YOGA & MASSAGE AREAS
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MARQUEE AREA
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FIRE PIT & FESTIVITIES AREA
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This Hamptons style estate is set on 10-acres and caters for events of up to 200 people, with accommodation for 10-14 guests. Located directly next door to Aquila Retreat, golf buggies can be used to transport guests between the two properties. Groups can enjoy multiple event spaces with stunning ocean and Glass House Mountain views, including a champagne deck, and enclosed reception space. A popular choice for events on the lawn is pitching a sperry tent, marquee or tipi. Having recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, Malumba Estate has everything covered, down to the last detail, including designer fittings, fabrics, and furnishings to give it that Hamptons vibe. Think parquetry floors, lavender, wisteria, lawn games, private helipad, baby grand piano, mineralised swimming pool, infrared sauna, silver cutlery and croquet lawn.
Malumba in numbers Sleeps 10-14
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BATHROOMS
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FLOORS
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CHAMPAGNE DECK
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ENCLOSED RECEPTION BUILDING
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PRIVATE HELICOPTER LANDING PAD
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The Sunshine Coast
Quiz
Each issue we’ll put the Sunshine Coast to the test with a guest Quizmaster.
Meet the Quizmaster Take it away Josh… WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A CRAFT 1. BREWERY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?
a. Your Mates Brew House
b. Moffat Beach Brewing Co.
we welcome Josh
c. Land & Sea
from Creative Tours
d. Three Monkeys Brewing
e. Brouhaha
f. The Eumundi Brewery
For our inaugural issue,
which is very fitting given their focus on tailored excursions and specialism in craft brewery tours. Answer HERE and go into a draw to win a pack of goodies from Saya
NAME TWO WINERIES BASED ON THE 2. SUNSHINE COAST
a. Clouds in the Big Wine Barrel
b. Dingo Creek Vineyard
c. Flame Hill Vineyard
d. Ocean View Estates
e. Winya Wines
f. Woongooroo Estate
Skincare (featured in the
WHICH OF THESE LOCATIONS IS NOT 3. IN THE HINTERLAND?
Shop Local section on
a. Maleny
b. Eumundi
c. Alexandra Headlands
d. Montville
e. Cooroy
page 14).
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Hint: If you need a bit of help, you can find most answers via creativetours.com.au
your knowledge of
Little Black Book Here are some
handy contacts to help you plan
BEYOND EXPERIENCES Emily Mills emily@beyondexperiences.com.au beyondexperiences.com.au
your next business event on the Sunshine Coast.
FIRST CLASS FUNCTIONS Melinda Gannon melinda@firstclassfunctions.com.au firstclassfunctions.com.au
MASK EVENTS Rebekah Fusca rebekah@maskevents.com.au maskevents.com.au
NOOSA DMC Tony Mulherin tony@noosadmc.com.au noosadmc.com.au
SPLASH EVENTS Richelle Wright accounts@splashevents.com.au splashevents.com.au
THE OHANA GROUP Ryan Fitzpatrick info@theohanagroup.com.au theohanagroup.com.au
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