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SUNSHINE COAST<br />
QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> <strong>Planner</strong><br />
OFFICIAL VISITOR AND EVENT GUIDE<br />
#visitsunshinecoast<br />
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A big sunny WELCOME<br />
The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and<br />
that is what makes it so special. Enviably<br />
positioned, the region is tucked between<br />
Brisbane and Fraser Island – a stunning<br />
haven abounding in wonders of nature,<br />
beachside culture, fresh local food, bucket<br />
list experiences and world-class events just<br />
waiting to be explored.<br />
From the majestic Glass House Mountains to<br />
Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow<br />
Beach, the region includes more than<br />
100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches,<br />
surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal<br />
and hinterland villages.<br />
Feel like a local from the moment you arrive,<br />
welcomed by everyone from sun-kissed<br />
surfers to bohemian artists, with no shortage<br />
of friendly smiles. With an average of 300<br />
days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise<br />
they’re happy!<br />
Come to life on the Sunshine Coast and<br />
make your story a reality.<br />
Disclaimer: Visit Sunshine Coast publishes the ‘Sunshine Coast <strong>Holiday</strong> <strong>Planner</strong>’ as a guide only. Information is provided in good<br />
faith based on information supplied from government or reputable companies. Information is subject to change without notice. Visit<br />
Sunshine Coast and contractors cannot be held accountable or liable for any bookings, loss of business, income loss, inconvenience,<br />
injury or death as a result of information in this publication. Always check with the relevant authority to confirm the relevant<br />
information. Version 1 - <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
Front cover - Coolum Beach
Inside<br />
Getting here.............................................................4<br />
Visitor information................................................5<br />
Sunshine Coast map............................................6<br />
Sunshine Coast regions.....................................8<br />
Event calendar......................................................10<br />
Sporting events.................................................... 14<br />
Music events.......................................................... 15<br />
Cultural events...................................................... 16<br />
Food events............................................................17<br />
Beachside culture................................................ 18<br />
Wonders of nature............................................ 22<br />
Immersive encounters.....................................26<br />
Innovative food...................................................30<br />
Market guide.........................................................36<br />
Romance and weddings................................. 38<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> directory................................................39<br />
When printing we have proudly supported sustainable<br />
forest management in Australia and around the world.<br />
Mary Cairncross, Maleny<br />
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Getting HERE<br />
Road<br />
The Sunshine Coast is located one hour’s<br />
drive (100 kilometres) north of Queensland’s<br />
capital city, Brisbane, along the Bruce<br />
Highway (A1). All major car rental companies<br />
are represented at both the Sunshine Coast<br />
Airport and Brisbane Airport. Self-driving<br />
with either a rental car or your own vehicle<br />
is one of the best ways to explore the region<br />
and take in the magnificent scenery. The<br />
roads are well signed and easy to navigate.<br />
Air<br />
Sunshine Coast Airport, conveniently located<br />
in the centre of the region, offers regular<br />
domestic flight services with Jetstar from<br />
Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide; with Virgin<br />
Australia from Sydney and Melbourne; and<br />
with Qantas from Sydney.<br />
Air New Zealand also provide annual<br />
seasonal direct flights from Auckland during<br />
the cooler months of the year. Brisbane<br />
Airport is also an international and domestic<br />
gateway to the region.<br />
Perth<br />
Darwin<br />
Alice Springs<br />
Adelaide<br />
Taxi<br />
Cairns<br />
QUEENSLAND<br />
SUNSHINE COAST<br />
Brisbane<br />
Gold Coast<br />
Melbourne<br />
Sydney<br />
Canberra<br />
Hobart<br />
A large fleet of taxis services the region 24<br />
hours per day.<br />
Train<br />
A rail line connects the region to Brisbane<br />
and the Gold Coast in the south, and Gympie<br />
and beyond to the north, with major stations<br />
at Beerwah, Landsborough, Nambour,<br />
Cooroy and Gympie North.<br />
Bus<br />
Private shuttle and bus services operate<br />
from both Sunshine Coast Airport and<br />
Brisbane Airport. Intrastate and interstate<br />
bus services offer routes to the region, and<br />
regular public transport also operates within<br />
the region.<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
CLIMATE<br />
The sunny sub-tropical climate is ideal<br />
for year-round activity with summer<br />
temperatures averaging 28°C (82F) and<br />
winter a mild 20°C (68F).<br />
Average temperatures<br />
Summer (Dec - Feb) Low 24c High 28c<br />
Autumn (Mar - May) Low 17c High 25c<br />
Winter (Jun - Aug) Low 10c High 22c<br />
Spring (Sept - Nov) Low 15c High 25c<br />
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Visitor Information CENTRES<br />
Caloundra<br />
77 Bulcock Street, Caloundra<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Caloundra<br />
7 Caloundra Road, Caloundra<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Coolum Beach<br />
Cnr Tickle Park and David Low Way,<br />
Coolum Beach<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Glass House Mountains<br />
Cr Bruce Pde and Reed St,<br />
Glass House Mountains<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Gympie<br />
Bruce Highway, Gympie<br />
Ph: 1800 444 222<br />
Kenilworth<br />
9 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth<br />
Ph: 07 5446 0122<br />
Kybong<br />
Matilda Roadhouse, Kybong<br />
Ph: 1800 555 444<br />
Maleny<br />
2/23 Maple St, Maleny<br />
Ph: 07 5499 9033<br />
Montville<br />
198 Main Road, Montville<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Mooloolaba<br />
Cnr First Avenue and Brisbane Road,<br />
Mooloolaba<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
Noosa<br />
61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads<br />
Ph: 1300 066 672<br />
Noosa Marina<br />
Parkyn Court, Tewantin<br />
Ph: 1300 066 672<br />
Parkyn’s Hut<br />
Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin<br />
Ph: 07 5449 7353<br />
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre<br />
8 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach<br />
Ph: 07 5486 3227<br />
Sunshine Coast Airport<br />
Friendship Avenue, Mudjimba<br />
Ph: 1300 847 481<br />
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Tiaro<br />
Mt. Bauple NP<br />
Mt Kaniga<br />
336m<br />
Gunalda<br />
Curra<br />
Bells Bridge<br />
Chatsworth<br />
Mt Moorooreerai<br />
623m<br />
National Country Music<br />
Maryborough<br />
Bauple<br />
Gilldora<br />
Dagun<br />
Legend<br />
Caravan park<br />
Camping area<br />
Golf course<br />
Championship golf<br />
course<br />
National Park<br />
Mary Cairncross<br />
Scenic Reserve<br />
Winery<br />
Lookout<br />
Dolphin feeding<br />
Ex HMAS Brisbane<br />
Turf club<br />
Whale watching<br />
Gympie<br />
Goomboorian<br />
Kybong<br />
Traveston<br />
Toolara Forestry<br />
Sunshine Coast Airport<br />
Vehicular ferry departure<br />
Patrolled beach<br />
Visitor Information Centre<br />
Accredited Visitor<br />
Information Centre<br />
Highway<br />
Roads<br />
Dirt road<br />
Railway<br />
Noosa Biosphere<br />
Great Sandy Biosphere<br />
National Parks<br />
Wilsons Pocket<br />
Wolvi<br />
Mt.Teitsel 454m<br />
Mt. Pinbarren NP<br />
Cooran<br />
Kin Kin<br />
Mt.Wolvi<br />
378m<br />
Coondoo<br />
Kin Kin<br />
Junction<br />
Pinbarren<br />
Great Sandy<br />
Strait<br />
Poona<br />
Tawa<br />
Coondoo<br />
289m<br />
Wahpunga<br />
Tinnanbar<br />
Tin Can Bay<br />
Boreen<br />
Point<br />
Fraser<br />
Island<br />
Elbow Point<br />
Vehicular<br />
Ferry<br />
Toolara<br />
Harrys Hut<br />
Lake<br />
Cooloola<br />
Lake Cootharaba<br />
Carlo<br />
Cooloola Cove<br />
Elanda Point<br />
Cooloothin<br />
Hook Point<br />
Inskip Point<br />
Bullock Point<br />
Teewah Coloured<br />
Sands<br />
Teewah<br />
N<br />
Rainbow Beach<br />
Double Island<br />
Point<br />
Freshwater<br />
CORAL SEA<br />
Discover the natural treasures of the<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Sunshine Coast Airport to...<br />
Caloundra.................................................30 mins<br />
Mooloolaba.............................................15 mins<br />
Maroochydore........................................15 mins<br />
Maleny........................................................45 mins<br />
Montville..................................................30 mins<br />
Glass House Mountains....................40 mins<br />
Nambour...................................................20 mins<br />
Mapleton...................................................30 mins<br />
Coolum Beach........................................10 mins<br />
Eumundi....................................................20 mins<br />
Noosa Heads...........................................30 mins<br />
Gympie.......................................................45 mins<br />
Tin Can Bay..............................................1 hr 20 mins<br />
Rainbow Beach......................................1 hr 40 mins<br />
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs<br />
Fraser Island (Inskip Point)............1 hr 50 mins<br />
4WD only<br />
4WD only<br />
4WD only<br />
BRUC<br />
Theebine Glenwood<br />
BRUCE HWY<br />
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Muster Site<br />
Mt Kandanga<br />
576m<br />
Derrier Flat<br />
Summer Mtn.786m<br />
Borumba Mtn.<br />
624m<br />
Mt.Langley 868m<br />
Kenilworth<br />
Bluff 456m<br />
Tibberoowuccum<br />
Mt.Eerwah<br />
402m<br />
Mt.Mellum 406m<br />
Ngungun<br />
Tibrogargan<br />
Mt.Cooroy 427m<br />
Glass House<br />
Mountains<br />
Wild<br />
Horse Mt<br />
Laguna Bay<br />
BRUCE HWY<br />
Kilcoy<br />
Lake Borumba<br />
Conondale NP<br />
Winya<br />
Glenfern<br />
Villeneuve<br />
Amamoor<br />
Imbil<br />
Cambroon<br />
Brooloo<br />
Kandanga<br />
Kenilworth<br />
BRISBANE<br />
Kidaman Creek<br />
Conondale<br />
Kalangara<br />
Neurum<br />
Delaneys Creek<br />
Federal<br />
Carters Ridge<br />
Belli Park<br />
Gheerulla<br />
Cedarton<br />
Pomona<br />
Cooloolabin Dam<br />
Obi Obi<br />
Mapleton<br />
Falls NP<br />
Kondalilla NP<br />
Witta<br />
Woodford<br />
Eerwah Vale<br />
Daguilar<br />
Flaxton<br />
Cooroy<br />
Baroon<br />
Pocket Dam<br />
Wappa Dam<br />
Bald Knob<br />
Peachester<br />
Bracalba<br />
Cooloolabin<br />
Yandina<br />
Mapleton<br />
Montville<br />
Lake MacDonald<br />
Hunchy<br />
Woombye<br />
Eudlo<br />
Landsborough<br />
Mt. Coochin<br />
NP<br />
Beerburrum<br />
Dularcha NP<br />
Lake<br />
Cooroibah<br />
Doonan<br />
Eumundi<br />
North Arm<br />
Nambour<br />
Palmwoods<br />
Maroochy River<br />
Tanawha<br />
Ewan<br />
Maddock<br />
Dam<br />
Beerwah<br />
Diddillibah<br />
Glenview<br />
Pelican<br />
Waters<br />
Donnybrook<br />
Noosaville<br />
Bli Bli<br />
Palmview<br />
Buderim<br />
Mooloolah<br />
River NP<br />
Currimundi<br />
Lake<br />
Noosa West<br />
Pumicestone<br />
Passage<br />
Alexandra Headland<br />
Bribie<br />
Island<br />
Sunshine Beach<br />
Sunrise Beach<br />
Castaways Beach<br />
Marcus Beach<br />
Coolum Beach North<br />
Kawana<br />
Waters<br />
Peregian Beach<br />
Point Arkwright<br />
Yaroomba Beach<br />
Boardwalk Beach<br />
Marcoola<br />
Discovery Beach<br />
Mudjimba<br />
Twin Waters<br />
Mooloolaba<br />
Golden Beach<br />
Noosa<br />
Coolum Beach<br />
Maroochydore<br />
The Spit<br />
Buddina<br />
Kawana Waters<br />
Bokarina<br />
Wurtulla<br />
Currimundi<br />
Dicky Beach<br />
Caloundra<br />
Kings Beach<br />
Bulcock Beach<br />
CORAL SEA<br />
Brisbane Airport to...<br />
Glass House Mountains....................50 mins<br />
Caloundra..................................................1 hr 10 mins<br />
Mooloolaba..............................................1 hr 15 mins<br />
Maroochydore.........................................1 hr 15 mins<br />
Maleny........................................................1 hr 10 mins<br />
Montville...................................................1 hr 15 mins<br />
Nambour....................................................1 hr 15 mins<br />
Coolum Beach.........................................1 hr 20 mins<br />
Noosa Heads............................................1 hr 30 mins<br />
Gympie.......................................................1 hr 45 mins<br />
Rainbow Beach.......................................2 hr 30 mins<br />
Double Island Point (4WD only).....3 hrs<br />
Fraser Island (Inskip Point).............2 hr 50 mins<br />
*Driving times are indicative only and may vary<br />
depending on traffic and road conditions.<br />
SUNSHINE COAST MWY<br />
Coochin Creek<br />
Tewantin<br />
Eumundi - Kenilworth Road<br />
Maleny Mooloolah<br />
Mt.Beerwah 556m Coonowrin<br />
E HWY<br />
Mary River<br />
Maleny - Kenilworth Road<br />
D'AGUILAR HWY<br />
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Sunshine Coast REGIONS<br />
The Sunshine Coast offers a unique blend<br />
of relaxed beach lifestyle and hinterland<br />
charm. Pristine beaches sit alongside<br />
tropical rainforest and majestic mountains,<br />
interspersed with villages steeped in history.<br />
Frolic at the beach in the morning, and enjoy<br />
afternoon tea in the hinterland, less than 40<br />
minutes easy drive away.<br />
Gympie to Rainbow Beach<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Hinterland<br />
Noosa and<br />
surrounds<br />
Mooloolaba to<br />
Coolum Beach<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Airport<br />
Caloundra<br />
to Kawana<br />
Glass House Mountains<br />
Sunshine Coast Hinterland<br />
Boasting the iconic Glass House Mountains,<br />
lush rainforests, inspiring creativity, bountiful<br />
local produce and breathtaking scenery, you<br />
can lose yourself in the natural beauty and<br />
serenity of the hinterland. Discover the art<br />
trail, retro vibes, markets and connect with<br />
nature as you explore charming villages and<br />
towns like Eumundi, Kenilworth, Maleny,<br />
Montville, Nambour, Pomona and Yandina,<br />
each with their own unique characters. A<br />
fantastic itinerary stop is the Mary Cairncross<br />
Rainforest Discovery Centre, a multi-million<br />
dollar interpretive centre uncovering the<br />
treasures of the unique subtropical remnant<br />
rainforest that lies behind it. Complete your<br />
walk through the rainforest with a stop at<br />
the fantastic café or picnic areas and get the<br />
camera ready for stunning views of the Glass<br />
House Mountains landscape.<br />
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Caloundra to Kawana<br />
Known for being one of the Sunshine<br />
Coast’s most relaxed and authentic beach<br />
destinations, this area is surrounded by a mix<br />
of calm water beaches, as well as great surf<br />
spots. The pristine Pumicestone Passage,<br />
with views of the Glass House Mountains,<br />
dominates the Caloundra landscape, while<br />
Currimundi Lake offers a fabulous familyfriendly<br />
location to enjoy the water. Sunshine<br />
Coast Stadium, located in Kawana Waters, is<br />
a premier facility hosting an array of sport,<br />
community and music events.<br />
Caloundra
Twin Waters<br />
Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach<br />
One of Australia’s most vibrant and exciting<br />
stretches of coastline, showcasing the<br />
laidback, café-worshipping, water-loving way<br />
of life. This central area – from Mooloolaba<br />
to Coolum Beach, with Maroochydore at its<br />
core – is the hub of the Sunshine Coast. It<br />
is known for its clean waterways, stunning<br />
swimming beaches, great markets, fabulous<br />
dining and nightlife, as well as the largest<br />
shopping centre in the region. The Wharf<br />
precinct in Mooloolaba has been revitalised<br />
and reimagined with fantastic retail, food<br />
and drink, entertainment, adventure and<br />
education services, and the Ocean Street<br />
precinct in Maroochydore is the place to be<br />
for dinner and late night music venues.<br />
Noosa and surrounds<br />
Blend nature at its most unspoiled with<br />
culture at its most refined, and you have<br />
the rarity that is Noosa and surrounds. This<br />
iconic northern section of the Sunshine<br />
Coast, from the village of Peregian Beach<br />
to Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads,<br />
offers contemporary eateries dotted<br />
along cosmopolitan Hastings Street and in<br />
Noosaville, as well as the stunning Boreen<br />
Point, Noosa Biosphere and the Noosa River.<br />
Noosa National Park is fringed by stunning<br />
coastline, including picture-perfect coves<br />
and inlets where you can have the ocean all<br />
to yourself.<br />
Imbil<br />
Gympie to Rainbow Beach<br />
From its white beaches to majestic<br />
hinterland and heritage towns, this area<br />
features national parks and rainforest by the<br />
beach, a stunning coastline and the Great<br />
Sandy Biosphere. Just an hour’s drive north<br />
of Noosa is the township of Gympie. Known<br />
as the town that saved Queensland in the<br />
Gold Rush, Gympie is the golden gateway<br />
that leads to the Mary Valley, Rainbow<br />
Beach, Tin Can Bay and across to Fraser<br />
Island. Four wheel drive (4WD) along the<br />
Great Beach Drive, boasting pristine sandy<br />
beach and amazing coloured sands, from<br />
Noosa North Shore to Double Island Point<br />
and Rainbow Beach.<br />
Noosa<br />
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Events CALENDAR<br />
January<br />
February<br />
Ginger Flower and Food Festival<br />
Beerwah at Night<br />
Queensland Oztag<br />
Junior State Cup<br />
Suncoast Spinners<br />
Tournament<br />
April<br />
Under the Southern Stars<br />
Grape Stomp,<br />
Flame Hill Vineyard<br />
May<br />
Spartan Race Sunshine Coast<br />
Rabbitohs V Warriors Rnd 5<br />
Big Pineapple Music Festival<br />
Sunshine Coast Lightning<br />
season begins<br />
Maleny Wood Expo<br />
Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival<br />
TreX Cross Triathlon<br />
Australian Championship and<br />
Multisport Festival<br />
Time Warp Festival<br />
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.<br />
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Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events<br />
March<br />
Noosa Festival of Surfing<br />
Caloundra Triathlon<br />
MX Nationals Motocross<br />
Mooloolaba Triathlon<br />
National Outrigger<br />
Sprint Titles<br />
Triathlon Pink<br />
Mooloolaba Swim Festival<br />
June<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Agricultural Show<br />
Surfing Queensland Series<br />
– Bradnam’s Queensland<br />
Lonbgoard Titles and<br />
Bodysurfing Titles<br />
Downunder Beachfest<br />
Noosa Food and Wine<br />
Volkswagan Scramble Queensland Oztag Tri Series Kenilworth Food Fest<br />
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.<br />
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Events CALENDAR<br />
July<br />
August<br />
Velothon Sunshine Coast<br />
NOOSA alive!<br />
The Curated Plate<br />
Sunshine Coast Winter<br />
Bowls Carnival<br />
Queensland Garden Expo<br />
IVF Outrigger Distance<br />
Championships<br />
Gympie Music Muster<br />
October<br />
November<br />
Blackall 100: Ultramarathon<br />
Heart of Gold International Film Festival<br />
Steve Irwin Day,<br />
Australia Zoo<br />
Ocean6 Series<br />
Netfest<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Fashion Festival<br />
Kawana Triathlon<br />
For a full calendar of events and updated listings go to visitsunshinecoast.com/events.<br />
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Experience the Sunshine Coast’s best live events<br />
September<br />
Horizon Festival<br />
of Arts and Culture<br />
Ironman 70.3<br />
Sunshine Coast<br />
Mitchell Creek<br />
Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest<br />
7 Sunshine Coast<br />
Marathon<br />
Surfing Queensland Series<br />
– Billabong Parko Grom<br />
Stomp<br />
December<br />
Caloundra Music Festival<br />
Surfing Queensland Series<br />
– Wahu Surfer Grom Competition<br />
– Ripcurl Grom Search<br />
Noosa Triathlon<br />
Woodford Folk Festival<br />
Sunshine Coast Masters<br />
Event, dates and venues are subject to change without notice.<br />
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Sporting EVENTS<br />
With some of the largest profile sporting<br />
events calling the Sunshine Coast home, you<br />
can smash your personal best or cheer on<br />
the competitors, all with a stunning natural<br />
backdrop.<br />
Land and sea<br />
Competitors cycle through the undulating<br />
hills and rocky outcrops of the Glass House<br />
Mountains in the Velothon. Participants in<br />
the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon take in the<br />
views winding between Alexandra Headland<br />
and Maroochydore, whilst runners in the<br />
Blackhall 100 make their way through the<br />
Hinterland Great Walk and those in the<br />
Runaway Noosa Marathon make their way<br />
through the seaside town of Noosa Heads.<br />
Championship golf courses host the<br />
Volkswagen Scramble, while Sunshine Coast<br />
Stadium welcomes competitive sporting<br />
events ranging from the NRL match between<br />
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand<br />
Warriors, Oztag and pre-season Super<br />
Rugby games.<br />
An abundance of sparkling beaches and<br />
waterways means the Sunshine Coast is the<br />
ultimate destination for aquatic sporting<br />
events. The pristine white sandy beachfronts<br />
pave the way to the competition stage for<br />
the World Series Swims and the Surfing<br />
Queensland events. The region also offers<br />
premium rowing conditions for dragon boat<br />
racing and outrigging.<br />
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Lightning strikes twice<br />
Nowhere does hometown pride run stronger<br />
than in the region’s very own national netball<br />
team, Sunshine Coast Lightning. Sunshine<br />
Coast Lightning are Australia’s most<br />
successful sports start up team, becoming<br />
the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball<br />
Champions in both 2017 and 2018. You can<br />
watch them defend their title at any of the<br />
seven home games played at USC Stadium.<br />
Mooloolaba is home to IRONMAN 70.3 and<br />
the Mooloolaba Triathlon, while other state<br />
triathlons, run by the Queensland Triathlon<br />
Series, enjoy competing in Caloundra and<br />
Kawana, which offer ideal conditions for<br />
competitors.<br />
Sunshine Coast Lightning<br />
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Music EVENTS<br />
Soak in the atmosphere and dance to<br />
your favourite beats in spectacular natural<br />
amphitheatres. The Sunshine Coast<br />
welcomes a variety of music festivals that<br />
boast impressive line ups. The Big Pineapple<br />
Music Festival opens its arms to music lovers<br />
from across the country for a magical day<br />
of good tunes, rays, a laid-back vibe and<br />
infectious energy.<br />
Music festivals on the Sunshine Coast are<br />
amazing at catering for the whole family too.<br />
Whether set in the Sunshine Coast’s<br />
beautiful hinterlands or on sandy backyards,<br />
multi-day music festivals allow you to soak<br />
in the best of music and the region. Every<br />
year, Kings Beach transforms as Caloundra<br />
Music Festival settles in for four days of<br />
good vibes, amazing music and beachside<br />
undercurrents. From cruisy coastlines to<br />
hinterland wonders, the renowned Gympie<br />
Music Muster and Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’<br />
Blues Fest will make your toes tap, while the<br />
Sunshine Coast Ukelele Festival will keep you<br />
smiling.<br />
Gympie Music Muster<br />
The Woodford Folk Festival transports you<br />
to another world, where you can immerse<br />
your senses in the vibrant atmosphere. Set<br />
over the New Year period, this unique folk<br />
festival puts on an incomparable colourful<br />
celebration, with unique street art, handcrafted<br />
installations, a choice of international<br />
performances from circus shows to<br />
comedies and a standout line-up of world<br />
class musicians.<br />
Caloundra Music Festival<br />
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest<br />
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Cultural EVENTS<br />
Be inspired and let your creative juices flow<br />
with visual art and lifestyle festivals. The<br />
Sunshine Coast region has an abundance<br />
of creativity, and its artistic community<br />
continuously shifts and shapes the region’s<br />
character. The Horizon Festival of Arts and<br />
Culture is a ten day long celebration across<br />
the Sunshine Coast, promising to connect,<br />
disrupt and delight through arts, culture and<br />
creativity. The Heart of Gold International<br />
Film Festival beats the creative rhythm, with<br />
filmmakers from across Australia showcasing<br />
the very best of human nature. NOOSA<br />
alive! combines dance, music, theatre, and<br />
film over 10 days of artistic action. This great<br />
event has performances and activities for<br />
the whole family to enjoy. Step out of your<br />
comfort zone and experience the annual<br />
creativity of the Australian Body Art Festival<br />
and the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival,<br />
showcasing local and international designers’<br />
passions for the human form; everything is<br />
art.<br />
With stunning natural wonders to escape<br />
to, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect<br />
balance between the hive of art events<br />
and connecting with the natural world. The<br />
Sunshine Coast embraces all events that<br />
bring people together who share a passion<br />
for the unique and wonderful, or just for<br />
a fun day out. From grassroots to major<br />
events, there’s something for everyone to<br />
Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture<br />
get involved with in the region. The Goomeri<br />
Pumpkin Festival is a great event for all ages.<br />
In the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast are<br />
secret gems of vintage events, that burst at<br />
the seams with character. There’s even an<br />
event that celebrates the good old days, with<br />
the Time Warp Festival kicking it old school<br />
with rockabilly music, hot rods, bikes and pin<br />
ups! Keeping with the retro feel, Downunder<br />
Beachfest is a celebration of everything on<br />
four wheels.<br />
From the quirky to the informative, events<br />
like the Queensland Garden Expo, Maleny<br />
Wood Expo and the Gympie Garden Expo<br />
bring together communities of people<br />
sharing their passions and passing on their<br />
knowledge for generations to enjoy.<br />
Maleny Wood Expo<br />
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Food EVENTS<br />
Visit Sunshine Coast Ambassador - Alejandro Cancino<br />
Celebrate and savour the diverse and<br />
delicious regional flavours. The Sunshine<br />
Coast is known for its world class beaches,<br />
stunning hinterland scenery and amazing<br />
local farms and producers, providing the<br />
perfect location for some of the best<br />
food festivals in Australia. These foodie<br />
celebrations will challenge your taste buds<br />
to experience and pair flavour combinations<br />
you haven’t even dreamed of. Savour artisan<br />
foods and the culinary talent of some of<br />
Australia’s leading chefs and producers,<br />
with different cuisines to encounter around<br />
every corner. With the Coast a hot spot for<br />
craft brewers and wine enthusiasts, it’s only<br />
natural that they’re celebrated.<br />
A new food event<br />
The Curated Plate, a new four-day<br />
destination food festival is set to make its<br />
debut on the Sunshine Coast from August<br />
8-11, <strong>2019</strong>. In a celebration of the relationship<br />
between the chef and producer, the festival<br />
will bring together the region’s finest<br />
produce with the best chefs in the Australian<br />
and international dining scene. Exclusive<br />
culinary events will span the region, bringing<br />
to life the unique local culture. The Sunshine<br />
Coast’s acclaimed produce and producers,<br />
sustainable practices, artisan culture, and<br />
health and wellness, will form key themes<br />
of the festival, with local experiences - from<br />
food trails to farms tours - also featuring in<br />
the program.<br />
Other outstanding food events<br />
Noosa Food and Wine is a premier event<br />
that brings together people from far and<br />
wide to enjoy the finer things in life.<br />
If you enjoy getting in on the wine making<br />
action, make sure to check out the annual<br />
Grape Stomp. Embrace your love for Asian<br />
cuisine by putting Spicers Tamarind Retreat’s<br />
Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival in your<br />
calendar, and if discovering the local talent is<br />
your passion, what better way for the best of<br />
the region to showcase themselves than with<br />
cheese, at the Kenilworth Food Fest. The<br />
Ginger Flower and Food Festival is a great<br />
opportunity to learn first-hand from experts<br />
on everything ginger; be it flowers and<br />
gardening to cooking demonstrations, they’ll<br />
show you it all, while the Ignite Chilli Festival<br />
turns up the heat with chilli and spice and all<br />
things nice. Not only are these food festivals<br />
a way for the top producers in the region to<br />
bring the very best produce to your plate, it’s<br />
a great way to interact directly with the food<br />
you’re tasting.<br />
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Beachside<br />
CULTURE<br />
Find your own patch of sand and come to life in, on<br />
and under the water, with a tantalising beach menu<br />
that is an aquatic playground like no other.<br />
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Life’s a beach<br />
Swim, sail, surf, kayak, jet ski, water ski, jet<br />
boat, paddle board, kite board – the options<br />
to enjoy the clear, clean water are endless!<br />
Hire a tinnie or join a charter to catch<br />
your next meal, or enjoy the serenity on a<br />
cruise or in a kayak and get to know the<br />
local birdlife as you explore the region’s<br />
quiet lakes and passages, including the<br />
Pumicestone Passage, Noosa Everglades<br />
and the Mary River.<br />
Other bucket list experiences include<br />
swimming with humpback whales<br />
(seasonal), learning to surf, or diving the<br />
wreck of the ex-HMAS Brisbane.<br />
For even more adventure, leave the roads<br />
behind and take to the beach highway by<br />
horseback or in a 4WD along the Great<br />
Beach Drive (conditions and permits apply).<br />
Coolum Beach<br />
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Mooloolaba Beach<br />
Salty skin<br />
Sunshine Coast beaches are, quite simply,<br />
some of the best in the world, rimmed with<br />
wide stretches of clean, white sand, and a<br />
choice of gnarly surf or calm bays sparkling<br />
with warm water. Kings Beach was voted as<br />
the state’s second best beach in 2018 by Surf<br />
Life Saving Queensland, while Noosa Main<br />
Beach and Mooloolaba Beach were both<br />
featured in TripAdvisor’s top 10 beaches in<br />
Australia in 2018. Mooloolaba and Noosa are<br />
also two of very few northern facing beaches<br />
on the east coast of Australia, meaning the<br />
water is calm and enticing year-round.<br />
Experience true iconic beach culture by<br />
mixing with the locals and soaking in views<br />
of the sand, surf and waves from the best<br />
vantage points over a meal or cold drink,<br />
at one of the many affordable and familyfriendly<br />
surf clubs.<br />
Get out and about and take your pick of<br />
coastal walks, from Kings Beach to Bulcock<br />
Beach, along the boardwalk at Coolum<br />
Beach or along the Noosa National Park<br />
coastal track.<br />
Remember to enjoy Sunshine Coast beaches<br />
by always swimming between the red and<br />
yellow flags at one of the many patrolled<br />
beaches, and follow the instructions and<br />
advice of the surf life savers on duty.<br />
Caloundra<br />
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BeachesGALORE<br />
Your guide to patrolled beaches on the Sunshine Coast<br />
• Alexandra Headland<br />
• Boardwalk Beach<br />
• Buddina Beach<br />
• Bulcock Beach<br />
• Coolum Beach<br />
• Coolum North<br />
• Currimundi Beach<br />
• Dicky Beach<br />
• Discovery Beach<br />
• Golden Beach<br />
• Inskip Point<br />
• Kawana Waters<br />
• Kings Beach<br />
• Marcoola Beach<br />
• Maroochydore Beach<br />
• Mooloolaba Beach<br />
• Mudjimba Beach<br />
• Noosa Main Beach<br />
• Noosa West<br />
• Peregian Beach<br />
• Rainbow Beach<br />
• Sunrise Beach<br />
• Sunshine Beach<br />
• The Spit, Mooloolaba<br />
• Twin Waters<br />
• Wurtulla Beach<br />
• Yaroomba Beach<br />
Note: Some beaches are patrolled seasonally, visit beachsafe.org.au for the latest information.<br />
Kawana Beach<br />
Noosa<br />
Moffat Beach<br />
Mooloolaba<br />
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Wonders of<br />
NATURE<br />
The Sunshine Coast is a haven for natural wonders and<br />
outdoor adventure. Ancient volcanic peaks, whispering<br />
rainforests, awe-inspiring waterfalls and pristine waterways –<br />
the natural beauty will take your breath away.<br />
Serenity Falls, Buderim<br />
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Oh, the serenity<br />
With over 60 national and conservation<br />
parks, it’s no surprise that almost half of<br />
Australia’s bird species and over 150 rare and<br />
endangered species make their homes in the<br />
unspoiled wetlands, rainforests and coastal<br />
heath of the Sunshine Coast. Known for its<br />
rich biodiverse habitat, the Sunshine Coast is<br />
the only place in the world where there are<br />
two adjoining biosphere reserves recognised<br />
by UNESCO: the Noosa Biosphere and the<br />
Great Sandy Biosphere.<br />
Wander among tall open forests, including<br />
Conondale National Park, home to<br />
Queensland’s tallest tree, a flooded gum<br />
Eucalyptus Grandis, standing 73 metres high.<br />
Spot platypus in crystal clear creeks in the<br />
Mary Valley, take in the thundering power of<br />
Kondalilla Falls, Booloumba Falls, Mapleton<br />
Falls, Gardners Falls, and Serenity Falls.<br />
Camping is also offered in some of the<br />
region’s parks and forests. Remember to<br />
book your camp sites well in advance at<br />
qld.gov.au/camping.<br />
Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough<br />
Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains<br />
Lace up and clip in<br />
Climb Mount Ngungun, a popular and easily<br />
accessible 30 minute summit, coastal Mount<br />
Coolum, or one of the other permitted peaks<br />
to really gauge the extent and beauty of<br />
the Sunshine Coast. Tackle part or all of the<br />
58-kilometre Sunshine Coast Hinterland<br />
Great Walk or 102-kilometre Cooloola Great<br />
Walk. With rest spots and camping grounds<br />
along the way, these walks will take you<br />
through some of the area’s most scenic<br />
locations.<br />
Mountain biking is another fun way to<br />
explore, and you’ll be spoilt for choice on<br />
the Sunshine Coast! Popular trails are at<br />
Sugarbag Road in Caloundra, Parklands in<br />
Bli Bli, Tewantin State Forest and Victory<br />
Heights Recreational Trails near Gympie. Join<br />
an escorted tour or hire a bike to get you on<br />
your way on the trails. For a more leisurely<br />
ride, or even a walk or jog, the nine kilometre<br />
stretch of the Caloundra Coastal Pathway<br />
will reward you with breathtaking views.<br />
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One Tree Hill, Maleny<br />
Great Beach Drive<br />
Get off the beaten track and head for the<br />
Great Sandy National Park to take to the<br />
beach in a 4WD. Drive yourself (permits<br />
required) or book a tour and enjoy the ride<br />
as you cruise along the shoreline and marvel<br />
at the coastal cliffs and coloured sands.<br />
Camping is a great option, however there are<br />
some places where camping is restricted, so<br />
be sure to check and book your spot at<br />
qld.gov.au/camping.<br />
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Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach
Natural HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Glass House Mountains<br />
These magnificent rocky outcrops are<br />
remnants of volcanic activity that occurred<br />
about 25-27 million years ago. Today, they<br />
are iconic landmarks and a popular location<br />
for bushwalkers and hikers to explore.<br />
Join a small group tour with experienced<br />
guides and really make it an experience to<br />
remember.<br />
Pumicestone Passage Marine Park<br />
Consisting of 24 islands, 80 per cent of<br />
this pristine waterway measures under<br />
two metres deep. It is the perfect place to<br />
explore on a stand up paddleboard, kayak<br />
or escorted jet ski tour. Watch dolphins<br />
frolic, see incredible bird life, or spot the<br />
fascinating dugong in these placid waters<br />
(seasonal).<br />
Noosa Everglades<br />
One of only two everglade systems in the<br />
world, this waterway is the ultimate in serene<br />
tranquillity. Best explored on an eco cruise<br />
or in a kayak, see flourishing bird life, as well<br />
as banksias, tea trees, melaleucas, reeds and<br />
water lilies reflecting gloriously on the banks<br />
of the water. It’s no surprise that Noosa River<br />
is often referred to as the ‘river of mirrors’.<br />
Great Sandy National Park<br />
Famous for the multicoloured rocks and<br />
sand that have been created by iron-rich<br />
minerals in the dunes, which have stained<br />
the sand into a stunning variety of shades<br />
of yellow, red, orange and brown. Worth<br />
checking out is the 15-hectare Carlo Sand<br />
Blow, with its breathtaking views of Double<br />
Island Point, Tin Can Bay, the coloured sands<br />
and Fraser Island.<br />
Noosa Everglades<br />
Pumicestone Passage, Caloundra
Immersive<br />
ENCOUNTERS<br />
Come eye-to-eye with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures<br />
and tick off your bucket list experiences dotted among the<br />
Sunshine Coast beach to hinterland paradise.<br />
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Wildlife experiences<br />
Swim with whales, kayak with dolphins and<br />
dugongs, cuddle a koala, walk with tigers,<br />
meet meerkats, swim with rescued seals and<br />
sharks, ride a horse under a full moon, walk<br />
amongst birds, hand feed kangaroos … if you<br />
want a memorable and unique experience<br />
that’s a little more on the wild side, there’s no<br />
better place than on the Sunshine Coast.<br />
Photo credit: Migration Media<br />
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Illume Creations, Montville<br />
Creative hub<br />
There is no doubt the Sunshine Coast<br />
attracts a creative class of people, and<br />
the expressive originality of the artistic<br />
community has helped shape the region’s<br />
colour, character and energy.<br />
Treat your creative side with a myriad of<br />
art galleries, studios and theatres spanning<br />
the Sunshine Coast, all showcasing the<br />
unique and beautiful works of talented local<br />
and renowned artists. Venture along the<br />
Art Gallery Trail to discover a world of oil<br />
and water colour paintings, sandstone and<br />
marble sculptures, porcelain and handblown<br />
glass, wood and textiles, jewellery and<br />
photography, and so much more.<br />
Release your inner child<br />
The fun continues with so many options to<br />
amuse both the big and little kids! Get the<br />
adrenaline pumping on a theme park ride,<br />
race karts on Australia’s largest commercial<br />
track, flip out in an indoor trampoline park,<br />
find your way out of a hedge maze, battle it<br />
out at skirmish, or slide, climb or chill out at<br />
an aqua park.<br />
SEALIFE Sunshine Coast<br />
Ginger Factory, Yandina<br />
Australia Zoo<br />
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Up in the air<br />
Nothing beats a bird’s eye view, and taking in<br />
the gorgeous coast to hinterland landscape<br />
of the Sunshine Coast is a must. Take to the<br />
sky and fly over mountains, green valleys<br />
and breathtaking coastline in a seaplane or<br />
helicopter, or maybe take in the sights as you<br />
skydive your way back to the ground.<br />
Bulcock Beach, Caloundra<br />
All aboard!<br />
Discover the rich history of the Mary Valley<br />
Railway line and ride the Mary Valley Rattler.<br />
Begin your journey in either Gympie or<br />
Amamoor, and hop aboard a lovingly<br />
restored heritage train that carries you<br />
through charming rural townships.<br />
At Historic Gympie Station there is a<br />
museum to explore, a gift shop, and a café<br />
showcasing the bountiful local produce of<br />
the Mary Valley. The Rattler operates on<br />
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.<br />
TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast<br />
The new TreeTop Challenge opening at the<br />
Big Pineapple in <strong>2019</strong> is set to be the highest<br />
course in Australia! There will be about 120<br />
activities across a two-kilometre course,<br />
with a variety of challenges including a 120m<br />
zipline.<br />
Aussie World new ride<br />
Launching this year at Aussie World, the<br />
Typhoon SX 360 is set to be Australia’s<br />
tallest, fastest, 360-degree swing ride. Stay<br />
tuned for news on the ride that will catapult<br />
riders up to 80km per hour into the air!<br />
Paradise Seaplanes<br />
TreeTop Challenge Sunshine Coast
Kawana Waters Hotel<br />
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Innovative<br />
FOOD<br />
The Sunshine Coast is a foodie<br />
paradise, offering a range of world-class<br />
restaurants and cafés, as well as markets<br />
where you can chat to the producers<br />
behind the locally farmed, home grown,<br />
organic and unique produce.<br />
Taste of the region<br />
A natural food bowl, the Sunshine Coast is one<br />
of Australia’s favourite taste destinations. With<br />
its distinctive coast and country geography, the<br />
region delights with an appetising variety of<br />
producers, waterfront restaurants, wineries, food<br />
festivals, cooking schools and farmers markets.<br />
The warm climate, rich soil and abundant<br />
oceans ensure the Sunshine Coast is suitable for<br />
producing an array of goods, such as avocados,<br />
ginger, pineapples, strawberries, feijoas,<br />
macadamia nuts, tomatoes, passionfruit, lychees,<br />
seafood, lemon myrtle, beef, dairy products, and<br />
even snails.<br />
Mooloolaba is the biggest swordfish port in<br />
Australia and is one of the busiest seafood ports<br />
on the eastern seaboard. The wharf is a hive of<br />
daily activity, with trawlers bringing in boatloads<br />
of swordfish, Mooloolaba prawns, lobsters and<br />
spanner crabs.<br />
Paddock to plate experiences abound, with farm<br />
gates, food, wine, brewery and factory tours<br />
available, where you can get up close and see<br />
behind the scenes. Pick your own, smell, taste and<br />
experience an authentic food spectacle.<br />
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Cook up a storm<br />
If you’re feeling inspired by the great food<br />
in the area, grab an apron and become a<br />
cuisine master at one of the region’s many<br />
award-winning cooking schools. Learn the<br />
art from the masters of Japanese, French<br />
and contemporary South East Asian<br />
cuisine, and be sure to impress at your<br />
next dinner party.<br />
The Tamarind Cooking School, Maleny<br />
Best brews<br />
As home to the first Coffee Roasters<br />
Guild in the country, championing the<br />
burgeoning artisan coffee industry, and<br />
a thriving craft microbrewery scene, it’s<br />
clear the region is a leader in gastronomic<br />
innovation and inspiration. The future<br />
is looking bubbly for the ever growing<br />
number of craft breweries in the region, all<br />
weaving their unique passion and flavours<br />
in to their brews.<br />
And while you may come to taste the<br />
delicious brews, make sure you stay for<br />
the vibrant food culture that dominates<br />
the region’s cafés and breweries, where<br />
seasonal fare and investment into local<br />
producers and growers is championed,<br />
with delectable results.<br />
Brouhaha Brewery, Maleny<br />
The Pocket Espresso in Moffat Beach, Caloundra<br />
The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
A foodie’s<br />
haven<br />
with over<br />
400<br />
experiences<br />
CREATE MY TRAIL<br />
Choose your experience, create a trail and eat your way<br />
around the beautiful region<br />
seqfoodtrails.com.au/sunshine-coast<br />
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8-11 August<br />
Australia’s newest food festival.<br />
Regionally cultivated, expertly plated.<br />
Tickets on sale<br />
thecuratedplate.com.au<br />
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Featuring<br />
Peter Gilmore,<br />
Quay Restaurant<br />
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Eumundi Markets<br />
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MarketGUIDE<br />
Your comprehensive list of the best produce and artisan markets.<br />
Discover fresh local produce, homemade<br />
treats, funky jewellery, handmade clothing<br />
and talented buskers at markets right across<br />
the Sunshine Coast.<br />
As you wander around the region’s markets,<br />
it won’t take you long to realise why the<br />
Sunshine Coast ranks as one of the top<br />
‘market’ destinations in Australia.<br />
During the holiday season, you will find a<br />
number of twilight markets where you can<br />
enjoy the cool evening breeze, entertainment<br />
and a bite to eat as you shop.<br />
Wednesday<br />
• Eumundi Markets<br />
Thursday<br />
• Cooroy Community Market<br />
• Nambour Village Square Market<br />
Friday<br />
• Marcoola Market, Marcoola (night)<br />
• Nights on Ocean, Maroochydore (2nd)<br />
• Noosa Junction Twilight Markets (3rd)<br />
• Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets (3rd)<br />
• Havana Nights Twilight Markets, Peregian<br />
Springs (4th)<br />
Saturday<br />
• Beerwah Tower Green Markets (1st)<br />
• Big Pineapple Markets<br />
• Crystal Organics Farmers Market,<br />
Palmwoods<br />
• Dagun Growers Market<br />
• Eumundi Markets<br />
• Hinterland Harvest Market<br />
• Kawana Waters Artisans and Farmers<br />
Markets<br />
• Landsborough Country Markets<br />
• Pomona Country Markets (2nd and 4th)<br />
• Timari Village Marketplace, Pacific<br />
Paradise (morning)<br />
• Yandina Plant and Produce Market<br />
Sunday<br />
• Buderim Sunday Markets (2nd and 4th)<br />
• Caloundra Country & Farmers Markets,<br />
Currimundi<br />
• Caloundra Street Fair<br />
• Cotton Tree Markets<br />
• Eumundi Collectables Market<br />
• Fishermans Road Markets, Maroochydore<br />
• Gympie Museum Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th)<br />
• Gympie Southside Markets (2nd and 4th)<br />
• Imbil Country Markets<br />
• Kin Kin Creations Markets (1st)<br />
• Maleny Art, Craft & Collectables Markets<br />
• Mooloolaba Beach Markets (2nd and 4th)<br />
• Noosa Farmers Markets<br />
• Noosa Marina Markets<br />
• Peachester Markets<br />
• Peregian Beach Markets (1st, 3rd, 5th)<br />
• Sunshine Coast Collective Markets,<br />
Coolum Beach (4th)<br />
Twighlight Markets Caloundra<br />
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All you need isLOVE<br />
The Sunshine Coast offers a tantalising and endless amount of romantic spots to rekindle the<br />
flame, get down on one knee, say your ‘I dos’ or honeymoon with your love.<br />
Romantic interludes<br />
Sweeping valleys, majestic<br />
mountain views, and stretches<br />
of golden sand with sparkling<br />
turquoise water; from an intimate<br />
picnic, where all that’s left to<br />
do is enjoy the view and the<br />
company, to incredible treehouse<br />
accommodation in peaceful<br />
serenity, you and your special<br />
someone will be spoilt for choice<br />
on feeling loved up.<br />
Deep Love Picnics styling in Moffat Beach, Caloundra<br />
From this day forward<br />
Walk down the aisle along a sandy beach<br />
entrance, or surround yourself with rustic<br />
country elegance at its finest. The dramatic<br />
landscapes, sensational sunsets, and iconic<br />
and renowned wedding venues will ensure<br />
your big day is always magical.<br />
From classic and elegant, to beachy or<br />
boho, planning your dream wedding is easy,<br />
with experienced and passionate suppliers<br />
excited to make your experience as unique<br />
and beautiful as your love.<br />
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One Tree Hill, Maleny
<strong>Holiday</strong> DIRECTORY<br />
Visit Sunshine Coast is proud to be a membership based organisation representing a<br />
wide range of tourism operators on the Sunshine Coast. Below is a list of current financial<br />
members as of March <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
For further details go to visitsunshinecoast.com/holidaydirectory<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
Caloundra to Kawana<br />
17 North Street<br />
Dicky Beach Family <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Aquarius Kawana<br />
Direct Hotels-Breeze on Brightwater<br />
Aspect Caloundra<br />
Golden Beach Motor Inn<br />
Beachside Resort<br />
Henzells Caloundra (Accom Caloundra)<br />
Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Hotel <strong>Holiday</strong> Caloundra Local Agent<br />
Breakfree Grand Pacific<br />
Joanne Apartments<br />
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel Kings Bay Apartments<br />
Caloundra City Centre Motel<br />
Kings Row <strong>Holiday</strong> Apartments<br />
Caloundra <strong>Holiday</strong> Centre<br />
Monaco Resort<br />
Caloundra Houseboats<br />
Norfolks On Moffat Beach<br />
Campbells Cove<br />
Oaks Oasis Resort Caloundra<br />
Centrepoint <strong>Holiday</strong> Apartments<br />
Portobello By The Sea<br />
Cerulean Apartments<br />
Pumicestone Blue Resort<br />
Cheltenham Apartments<br />
Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Eumundi<br />
Allara Homestead B & B<br />
Kondalilla Eco Resort<br />
Altitude On Montville<br />
Landsborough Pines Caravan Park<br />
Apple Tree Cottage<br />
Lillypilly’s Country Cottages & Day Spa<br />
At Remingtons Private Cottages<br />
Lilyponds <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Avocado Grove B & B<br />
Maleny Country Cottages<br />
Beerwah Hideaway<br />
Maleny Hotel<br />
Bendles Cottages & Country Villas Maleny Tropical Retreat<br />
Blackwattle Farm<br />
Mapleton Cabins & Caravan Park<br />
Blue Summit Cottages<br />
Mapleton Springs B & B<br />
Clouds Montville<br />
Montagues of Montville<br />
Country Lodge Motel<br />
Montville Country Cabins<br />
Glass House Mountains Ecolodge<br />
Montville Getaways<br />
Glass on Glasshouse<br />
Montville Grove<br />
Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel Montville Ocean View Cottages<br />
Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat<br />
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat<br />
Jacaranda Cottages<br />
Ocean View Caravan & Tourist Park<br />
Kenilworth Boutique Accommodation Peaceful @ West Woombye<br />
Raintrees Resort<br />
Ramada Golden Beach<br />
Riviere On Golden Beach<br />
Rolling Surf Resort<br />
Rumba Beach Resort<br />
Sails Resort on Golden Beach<br />
Sea Point Ocean Apartments<br />
Splendour by the Lake<br />
Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre<br />
Surfside on the Beach<br />
The Sebel Pelican Waters<br />
Tranquil Shores<br />
Ultiqa Shearwater Resort<br />
Pomodoras on Obi<br />
Queensland Conference & Camping Centres<br />
Rainforest <strong>Holiday</strong> Village<br />
Rosebrook Cottages<br />
Secrets on the Lake<br />
Simba Sunrise B & B<br />
Spicers Clovelly Estate<br />
Spicers Tamarind<br />
Sunshine Valley Cottages<br />
The Country House at Hunchy<br />
The Eumundi Dairy<br />
The Falls Montville<br />
The Spotted Chook Ferme Auberge<br />
Treetops Seaview Montville<br />
Whispering Valley Cottage Retreat<br />
Yabbaloumba Retreat<br />
Yandina Station<br />
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Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach<br />
84 The Spit<br />
Grand Palais Beachside<br />
Aegean Mooloolaba<br />
Headland Tropicana<br />
Alex Beach Cabins & Tourist Park<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> Mooloolaba<br />
Alex Beach House<br />
Horton Apartments<br />
Alex Seaside Resort<br />
Ingenia <strong>Holiday</strong>s (Rivershore Resort)<br />
Alexandra on the Pacific<br />
Key Largo Apartments<br />
Alexandra Park Conference Centre Landmark Resort<br />
Alexandria Apartments<br />
Lotus Retreat<br />
Angelique Smith<br />
Luther Heights Youth Camp<br />
Aqua Vista Luxury Apartments<br />
Malibu Mooloolaba<br />
Arabella Guest House<br />
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach<br />
Atlantis Marcoola<br />
Mantra Sirocco<br />
Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba<br />
Mantra Zanzibar<br />
Beach on Sixth<br />
Maroochydore Beach <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Beachside Mooloolaba<br />
Maroochydore Wunpalm Motel &<br />
BIG 4 Forest Glen <strong>Holiday</strong> Resort<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> Cabins<br />
Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat<br />
Meridian Apartments Alex Beach<br />
Breakfree Alexandra Beach Resort Mirra Chana Luxury Apartments<br />
Breeze Mooloolaba<br />
Mooloolaba Backpackers<br />
Cilento Resort Mooloolaba<br />
Mooloolaba Beach <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Clubb Coolum Beach Resort<br />
Mooloolaba Motel<br />
Coolum Baywatch<br />
Mudjimba Beach <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Coolum Beach Getaway Resort<br />
Myconos Resort<br />
Coolum Beach <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Nautilus Resort Mooloolaba<br />
Coolum Caprice<br />
Newport Mooloolaba<br />
Coolum <strong>Holiday</strong>s<br />
Northwind Apartments<br />
Coolum Seaside Apartments<br />
Novotel Twin Waters Resort<br />
Cotton Tree <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Oaks Seaforth Resort<br />
Dockside <strong>Holiday</strong> Apartments<br />
Oceans Mooloolaba<br />
Elouera Towers<br />
Osprey Apartments<br />
First Light Mooloolaba<br />
Pacific Beach Resort - Mooloolaba<br />
Pandanus Coolum Beach<br />
Peninsular Beachfront Resort<br />
Pet Friendly <strong>Holiday</strong> House Coolum<br />
Beach<br />
Raffles Mooloolaba<br />
Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre<br />
Marcoola Beach<br />
Mandolin Resort<br />
Sailport Mooloolaba Apartments<br />
Salerno on the Beach Marcoola<br />
Sand Dunes<br />
Sandcastles on the Beach Mooloolaba<br />
Saltwater Villas<br />
Seachange Resort Coolum Beach<br />
Seamark on First<br />
Seaview Resort Mooloolaba<br />
Silver Sea on Sixth Resort<br />
Spinnaker Quays<br />
Surf Dance Coolum<br />
The Dunes Cotton Tree<br />
The Excellsior - Mooloolaba<br />
The Mirage Alexandra Headland<br />
The Point Coolum Beach<br />
The Sebel Maroochydore<br />
Top Spot Motel<br />
Trafalgar Towers<br />
Tranquil Views Retreat<br />
White Shells Luxury Apartments<br />
Windward Apartments<br />
Noosa & surrounds<br />
Bali Hai Apartments Noosa<br />
Beach Road <strong>Holiday</strong> Homes<br />
Beachcomber Peregian Beach<br />
Boreen Point Campground<br />
Cooroy Country Cottages<br />
Coral Beach Noosa Resort<br />
Culgoa Point Beach Resort<br />
Eco Camp Pty Ltd (Habitat Noosa)<br />
Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat<br />
Fairshore Noosa (Accom Noosa)<br />
Horizons at Peregian<br />
Ingenia <strong>Holiday</strong>s Noosa<br />
Ivory Palms Resort<br />
Maison Noosa<br />
Makepeace Island<br />
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Mantra French Quarter<br />
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort<br />
Noosa Blue Resort<br />
South Pacific Resort Noosa<br />
Noosa Crest<br />
The Islander Noosa Resort<br />
Noosa International Resort<br />
The Lookout Resort Noosa<br />
Noosa Lakes Resort<br />
The Retreat Beach Houses<br />
Noosa North Shore Beach Campground The Sebel Noosa<br />
Noosa Residences<br />
The Wolngarin <strong>Holiday</strong> Resort<br />
Noosa River <strong>Holiday</strong> Park<br />
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge<br />
Noosa Sound Resort<br />
Eurong Beach Resort<br />
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort<br />
Fraser Island Beach Houses<br />
Ocean Breeze Resort<br />
Kingfisher Bay Resort<br />
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas<br />
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort<br />
RACV Noosa Resort<br />
Leisurecom Group Pty Ltd<br />
Regatta Noosa<br />
Seahaven Noosa<br />
For further details go to visitsunshinecoast.com/holidaydirectory
FOOD & DRINK<br />
Caloundra to Kawana<br />
Alfies Event Hire & Catering<br />
Deep Love Picnics<br />
Amici Restaurant Caloundra<br />
Dicky Beach Surf Club<br />
Caloundra Hotel<br />
Golden Beach Tavern<br />
Caloundra Powerboat Club<br />
Kawana Waters Hotel<br />
Caloundra RSL<br />
Mets on Kings The Caloundra Surf Club<br />
Club Kawana<br />
Moffat Beach Brewing Co<br />
Red Hot Chilli Pepper<br />
Sandbar Cafe & Kiosk<br />
The Pocket Espresso Bar<br />
Tides Waterfront Dining<br />
Your Mates Brewing Co<br />
Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Eumundi<br />
Beerwah Hotel<br />
Maleny Food Co<br />
Brouhaha Brewery<br />
Montville Cafe Bar & Grill<br />
Flaxton Gardens<br />
Montville Coffee Pty Ltd<br />
Hinterland Feijoas<br />
Nambour RSL Club<br />
Imperial Hotel Eumundi<br />
Nutworks<br />
Palmwoods Hotel<br />
Ricks Garage<br />
Something for Catering Pty Ltd<br />
Spirit House<br />
Wild Rocket at Misty’s<br />
Mooloolaba to Coolum Beach<br />
Aimee Provence<br />
O’Malley’s Irish Bar<br />
Augellos Mooloolaba<br />
Pier 33 Mooloolaba<br />
Buderim Tavern<br />
Pub Mooloolaba<br />
Cellar Door on First<br />
Raw Energy Cotton Tree<br />
Coolum Beach Hotel<br />
Sizzler Maroochydore<br />
Coolum Surf Club<br />
The Dock Mooloolaba<br />
Harry’s on Buderim<br />
Spice Bar<br />
Junk Maroochydore<br />
Sunshine Brewery Pty Ltd<br />
Kiki Bar<br />
Sunshine Coast Brewery<br />
Maroochydore Surf Club<br />
Surfair Beach Hotel<br />
Taps @ Mooloolaba<br />
The Alexandra Headlands Hotel<br />
The Back Lane<br />
The Surf Club Mooloolaba<br />
The Wharf Tavern<br />
Three Little Stones<br />
Waterfront Hotel<br />
Noosa & surrounds<br />
Aromas Noosa<br />
Bio Shop Noosa<br />
Bistro C<br />
D’licious Gourmet Hampers<br />
Locale Noosa<br />
Noosa Beach House<br />
Noosa Boathouse<br />
Noosa Reef Hotel<br />
Rickys<br />
The Wasabi Group<br />
Wood Fire Grill<br />
Hervey Bay Boat Club<br />
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ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS<br />
Attractions<br />
Aussie World<br />
Australia Zoo<br />
Bellingham Maze<br />
Big Kart Track<br />
Cooloola Berries<br />
Flame Hill Vineyard<br />
Ginger Factory<br />
Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum<br />
Kenilworth Dairies<br />
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World<br />
Maleny Cheese<br />
Maleny Dairies<br />
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve<br />
Mary Valley Rattler<br />
McMartins Farm<br />
Opals Down Under<br />
Queensland Air Museum<br />
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast<br />
Strawberry Fields<br />
Sunshine Castle<br />
The Big Pineapple<br />
The Opalcutter<br />
Wildlife HQ<br />
Activities & tours<br />
1770 Environmental Tours<br />
Adventure Empire<br />
Air Fraser Island<br />
Apex Camps Sunshine Coast<br />
Aqua Fun Park Twin Waters<br />
Aussie Biker Tours & Rental<br />
Australian Sunset Safaris<br />
Bike On Australia<br />
Bill’s Boat & Bike Hire<br />
Blast Aqua Park Coolum<br />
Bli Bli Watersports Complex<br />
Brisbane Whalewatching<br />
Caloundra Cruises<br />
Caloundra Indoor Stadium<br />
Caloundra Jet Boat<br />
Caloundra Jet Ski Hire & Safaris<br />
Caloundra Surf School<br />
CC Tours & Travel<br />
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba<br />
Coast to Hinterland Tours<br />
Cool Dingo Tours<br />
Coolum Surf School<br />
Corporate & Group Xperiences Pty Ltd<br />
Cruise Maroochy Eco<br />
Eco River Rides<br />
Eco Safaris Queensland<br />
ecoTekk Sunshine Coast<br />
Epic Ocean Adventures<br />
Experientia Sunshine Coast<br />
Fraser Explorer Tours<br />
Fraser Island Adventure Tours<br />
Freedom III Whale Watch & Dive Charters<br />
Glasshouse Mountain Trail Bike Tours<br />
GoFly Aviation<br />
Ghost Air<br />
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Golden Beach Hire<br />
Skydive Noosa & Skydive Fraser Island<br />
GONE Offroad 4WD Tours<br />
Spinners Bar & Bowl<br />
Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours<br />
Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours<br />
Holey Moley & Strike<br />
Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours<br />
Kanu Kapers Australia<br />
Sunny Coast Tours<br />
Laserzone<br />
Sunreef Mooloolaba<br />
Live It Tours<br />
Sunshine Coast Afloat<br />
Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens Sunshine Coast Skydivers<br />
Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex Sunshine Coast Stadium<br />
Montville Christmas Wonderland<br />
Sunshine Coast Turf Club<br />
Mooloolaba Bowls Club<br />
Swan Boat Hire<br />
Mooloolaba Harbour River Canal Cruise The Art Hub Sunshine Coast<br />
Mooloolaba Yacht Club<br />
The Big Boing<br />
mudpuddy<br />
The Big Wedgie<br />
Mystic Mountain Tours<br />
The Discovery Group<br />
MV Noosa Queen<br />
The Smash Pit<br />
MyGui<br />
The Wharf Mooloolaba<br />
Noosa Ferry Cruise Company<br />
Thrills Collective<br />
Noosa Fishing & Crab Adventures Topp Adventures<br />
Noosa Thriller<br />
Tree Top Challenge Sunshine Coast<br />
O Boat Hire<br />
Velo Bike Tours<br />
Oceanview Helicopters<br />
Whale One<br />
Oz Ski Resort<br />
Wolf Rock Dive Centre Rainbow Beach<br />
Paradise Seaplanes<br />
XL Surfing Academy<br />
Porsche Indulgence<br />
QCamel<br />
Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre<br />
Rainbow Beach Helicopters<br />
Rainbow Beach Horse Rides<br />
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre<br />
Rex’s Sports Simulators<br />
Ride On Mary<br />
Romantic Nights & Events<br />
Rusty’s bike rentals<br />
Skirmish Sunshine Coast<br />
For further details go to visitsunshinecoast.com/holidaydirectory
CAR HIRE, TRANSPORT & SERVICES<br />
Car hire & transport<br />
4U Transfers & Tours<br />
Airlink Transfers<br />
Alpha Car Hire<br />
Aussie Bargain Car Rentals<br />
Avis Sunshine Coast<br />
Batteries Sunshine Coast<br />
Budget Rent a Car Operations Pty Ltd<br />
Con-x-ion Airport Transfers<br />
Coolum Coaches Pty Ltd<br />
Deluxe Kombi Service<br />
East Coast Car Rentals<br />
Enterprise Rent A Car<br />
HERTZ Car Hire Caloundra<br />
Kangaroo Bus Lines<br />
Manta Ray Barge Qld Pty Ltd<br />
Nationwide Mobility Vehicles<br />
Pick Me Up Airport Transfers<br />
Translink Division<br />
Art<br />
Art on Cairncross<br />
Artisans Gallery Eumundi<br />
Caloundra Arts Centre Association Inc<br />
Illume Creations<br />
Majestic Cinemas & Event Centre<br />
Nambour<br />
Maleny Art Direct Pty Ltd<br />
Montville Art Gallery<br />
The Caloundra Art Gallery<br />
The Events Centre<br />
The Maroochy Arts & Ecology Centre &<br />
the Botanic Gardens<br />
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Retail<br />
Avenue J Couture<br />
Caloundra Street Fair<br />
Eumundi Trading<br />
Glasshouse Plantation<br />
Kawana Shopping World<br />
Golf<br />
Headland Golf Club Inc.<br />
Maleny Golf Club<br />
Maroochy River Golf Club<br />
Nambour Golf Club<br />
Pelican Waters Golf Club<br />
Peregian Golf Course<br />
Twin Waters Golf Club<br />
Laurisha Jewellery<br />
Maleny Supa IGA<br />
Murruppi Enterprises<br />
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre<br />
Original Eumundi Markets<br />
Wellbeing<br />
Asante Day Spa<br />
Caloundra Esplanade Thai Massage<br />
Coolum Thai Massage<br />
Ikatan Day Spa<br />
Mooloolaba Beach Thai Massage<br />
Organica Day Spa<br />
Orchid Massage on Caloundra<br />
Rejuvenate Massage Qld<br />
Salt Caves Mooloolaba<br />
Sunshine Coast Thai Massage<br />
Thai Royale<br />
The Waterfall Day Spa<br />
Touch of Power Mobile Resort Massage<br />
Sundaze<br />
Sunshine Plaza<br />
Sunshine Coast Collective Markets<br />
EVENTS<br />
7 Sunshine Coast Marathon<br />
Australian Cycling Academy<br />
Australian Events<br />
Australian Institute of Architects<br />
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival<br />
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival<br />
Horizon Festival<br />
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride<br />
Maleny Wood Expo<br />
Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Festival<br />
Noosa Alive<br />
Queensland Garden Expo<br />
Run Queensland<br />
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show<br />
Sunshine Coast Lightning<br />
Sunshine Coast Ukulele Fest<br />
The Event Crew Pty Ltd<br />
Ultraman Australia<br />
Woodford Folk Festival<br />
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