Visit Sunshine Coast pdf - Va`a World Sprints 2016

LAKE KAWANA • 5 - 15 may 2016
Contents
Welcome....................................................................................2
Arrival.............................................................................................4
Getting here.............................................................................5
Mooloolaba.............................................................................6
Kawana.......................................................................................8
Stay longer............................................................................ 10
Waterlife....................................................................................12
WELCOME
There is plenty to see and do for our
international guests on Queensland’s
Sunshine Coast.
This, combined with Lake Kawana’s world class facilities,
makes an ideal choice to host the 2016 World Sprint Titles.
Lake Kawana is located one hour north of the Brisbane
International and Domestic Airports with the Sunshine
Coast Airport just 15 minutes away, making the site easily
accessible for international travellers.
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The 2000 metre buoyed Lake Kawana world-class facility
is perfect for flat water competitions with eight canoe or
kayak lanes or seven rowing lanes.
For the Va’a world sprints the lake will be set with dedicated
Va’a World Sprint lanes including an eight lane 500 metre
straight and a six lane 250 metre turns course.
Lake Kawana will be heavily used as a training ground by
international teams competing at the 2018 Commonwealth
Games to be held in Australia.
Nature......................................................................................... 14
Outdoor adventure.........................................................16
Food & markets.................................................................18
Local experiences.........................................................20
Our beautiful Sunshine Coast is looking
forward to welcoming the thousands of
competitors, their friends and family, and
spectators who will visit us for what will
be a memorable occasion - the 2016 Va’a
World Elite and Club Championships.
With an enviable climate and a wide range of outstanding accommodation options
and facilities, our region has built a proud reputation for being a world-class venue for
sporting events, especially on our picturesque beaches and waterways.
In 2016, we’re adding to our resume by hosting the 17th IVF Va’a World Elite and Club
Championships on Lake Kawana, a purpose-built facility perfect for staging flat water
competitions.
On our 2000 metre buoyed course, situated in the heart of the Coast, we will see the
world’s fastest paddlers from around 35 countries in action across 11 spectacular days
of competition.
As well as identifying the sport’s champions, these titles will ensure the continued
growth of the V1 discipline throughout Australia and the development of V1s in
emerging countries such as Malaysia.
Stay connected............................................................... 22
On a huge paddling calendar, the world titles will be soon followed by the International
Aussie Aito event and the National Marathon Titles later in May at Mooloolaba.
See you again................................................................... 24
We’re delighted that Lake Kawana will also be heavily used as a training ground
by competitors ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
While you are here, I invite you to take a look at our perfect beaches, the mystique and
beauty of our hinterland and check out our many varied towns and villages.
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While you are here, I invite you to take
a look at our perfect beaches, the
mystique and beauty of our hinterland
and check out our many varied towns
and villages.
We also have easy access to the beauty of Australia’s Nature Coast including
magnificent Fraser Island.
There really is something for everyone and it’s well worth investigating a longer
stay once your competition commitments are complete.
I look forward to seeing you here in Australia’s most sustainable region - vibrant,
green, diverse - in 2016.
With very best wishes
Cr Mark Jamieson
Mayor - Sunshine Coast Council
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Getting around!
Shuttle bus service
Con-x-ions Airport Transfers operate hourly
door to door shuttle services to and from
Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports.
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Sunshine Coast Airport
AUSTRALIA
Mooloolaba
Brisbane
3hours
3hours
ARRIVAL
Melbourne
Jetstar and Virgin Australia offer multiple daily
direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne, with
QANTAS flying from Sydney.
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Auckland
NEW
ZEALAND
The Sunshine Coast is a fabulous region to
explore and there are a number of car hire
companies on the Sunshine Coast that can
assist you. If you have flown in from interstate
there are car hire companies located at both
the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airports.
CLICK FOR CAR HIRE OPTIONS
Taxi
Suncoast Cabs have a large fleet of taxis
servicing the region 24 hours per day.
Gear transportation
By air
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is conveniently
located in the heart of the region.
Sydney
Map
Car hire
The Sunshine Coast Airport offers a seasonal
service from Auckland with Air New Zealand.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is also an international and
domestic gateway, located just one hour south of
the Sunshine Coast.
Driving directions
Trains and buses
The Sunshine Coast is easily accessed as a selfdrive destination. Located about 100kms north of
Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland.
A railway line connects the region to Brisbane in
the south, and Gympie and beyond, to the north.
All major car rental companies are represented at
both the Sunshine Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport.
Interstate coach operators run daily bus services
to Brisbane where connections are made to the
Sunshine Coast.
Each of the airlines that fly into the Sunshine
Coast Airport have specific requirements
for oversize luggage. You should refer to the
specific carrier website for these details.
VIRGIN
JETSTAR
QANTAS
AIR NZ
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Fraser
Rainbow Beach
Tin Can
Bay
Gympie
Mary
Valley
Noosa
Coolum
Sunshine Coast Airport
Maroochydore
Alexandra Headlands
Mooloolaba
Montville
Maleny
Delight in the vibrant restaurant
and café culture of the bustling
beachfront esplanade in Mooloolaba
and explore the burgeoning Ocean
Street precinct in Maroochydore.
Feast on gourmet delights by the sidewalk, sip a
cocktail in a bar, or soak up some live music.
There are also many spectacular sandy beaches
to enjoy in the region.
Caloundra
Glass House
Mountains
MOOLOOLABA
Located centrally on the Sunshine
Coast, Mooloolaba is the ideal
base from which to explore this
natural paradise.
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Mooloolaba’s appeal is characterised by its timehonoured seaside allure and a contemporary vibrancy.
From the smiling hospitality staff, to the friendly
lifeguards watching over your family at the beach it’s a place where you will feel warmly welcomed.
Patrolled throughout the year, safe swimming is a high
priority at Mooloolaba’s beaches. Pristine Mooloolaba
Beach is one of only two of the only north-facing
beaches on the east coast of Australia and is naturally
sheltered and provides a secure environment for young
and old swimmers alike.
This ensures a relaxed and enjoyable experience during
your Mooloolaba Beach holiday.
Brisbane
While you’re here
• Shop the Mooloolaba Esplanade, which
offers a diverse experience with boutiques,
specialty stores and galleries
• Enjoy some fresh seafood, take a trip to
Mooloolaba Spit or hop on one of the many
fishing charters to catch your own
• Sunreef Mooloolaba are now offering the
experience of a lifetime - swimming with
humpback whales (June-November).
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Don’t miss
• The thrill of riding a jet ski
through the pristine Pumicestone
Passage
The Sunshine Coast’s premier sport,
recreation and event precinct, includes
Sunshine Coast Stadium and Lake
Kawana.
up paddle boards, open water swimming and much
more. For the Va’a world sprints the lake will be set
with dedicated Va’a World Sprint lanes including an
eight lane 500 metre straight and a six lane 250 metre
turns course.
The 2000 metre buoyed Lake Kawana world-class
facility is perfect for flat water competitions with eight
canoe or kayak lanes or seven rowing lanes that host
triathlons, dragon boat racing, surf ski paddles, stand
Lake Kawana accommodates large spectator crowds
with a natural viewing amphitheatre, extending along
the length of the course on both sides, providing
multiple vantage points. While you are here take in the
unique scenery of the Caloundra to Kawana stretch by
walking or riding along this 25 kilometre path featuring
headland cliffs, historic sites, nature reserves and an
esplanade of shopping and dining.
• Alfresco dining along the
esplanade at Bulcock Beach
The continuous pathway connects Golden Beach in
the south to Kawana in the north, passing by the calm
waters of the Pumicestone Passage.
• The vibrant Sunday markets of
The Caloundra Street Fair
• Exploring the sweeping
headlands from Caloundra to
Kawana
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Group Venues
Serviced Apartments
Resorts
Other
Specialist group venues are
located in:
On the Sunshine Coast self-contained
accommodation is our specialty, and
you’ll be amazed at the variety we offer.
The Sunshine Coast features a large
variety of world-renowned resorts,
usually close to the beach and with their
own landscaped pools and sporting
facilities like gyms and tennis courts.
Choose from a selection of charming
B&Bs, friendly farmstays, ecolodges, cabins or boutique retreats,
for a wonderfully soul-nurturing stay.
• Caloundra
stay
LONGER
When the competition is over there
is no need to rush off. The climate
is perfect for an outdoor lifestyle,
which makes the Sunshine Coast the
perfect spot to extend your stay.
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Take in the spectacular scenery of the hinterland
as you drive along the magnificent Blackall Range
or enjoy a walking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Great Walk.
Or take a more leisurely pace as your peddle down
the miles and miles of coastal bike paths. Learn to
• Alexandra Headland
• Maroochydore, and
• Coolum
These range from 3 -4 star
accommodation facilities with
full catering for groups of 25 up
to 500 people.
Most of these also have a range
of on-site activity spaces for
indoor and outdoor programmes.
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BOOKING FORM
There are houses right on the beach
allowing you a private viewing of the
surf, and family-sized apartments
overlooking the ocean, as well as
cottages and cabins nestled in the
green hills of the Hinterland, where the
only sounds you’ll hear of a morning
are the birds waking up.
If you’re looking for an extra level
of service, many of the resorts offer
self-contained rooms and penthouses,
complete with five-star facilities.
VIEW OUR APARTMENTS
Major resort centres include Coolum,
Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland,
Mooloolaba and Caloundra, while Fraser
Island has some amazing eco-resorts.
Our resorts range from top-of-the-line
five-star resorts to three and four-star
resorts with varying facilities.
Whichever level of resort you choose,
you can be assured of excellent service
and close proximity to both beautiful
beaches and soothing hinterland
destinations.
VIEW OUR RESORTS
Bed and breakfasts
You’ll find many and varied styles of
Bed and Breakfast accommodation
scattered around the Sunshine
Coast, each with a unique setting..
Camping and Caravans
For affordable holiday
accommodation with a nice
community feel, the caravan parks
on the Sunshine Coast are just what
you need.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS
surf, swim with whales, ride horses on the beach or
take a trip along the Great Beach Drive, your only
worry is how to choose what to do.
Choose from a vast array of activities, or simply put
your feet up and relax, on the naturally refreshing
Sunshine Coast.
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Surfs up!
Why do surfers come to the
Sunshine Coast from all over the
world?
Because there are some of the best waves
in Australia thanks to perfectly peeling
point breaks on a seemingly endless
stretch of coastline.
WATERLIFE
Under the water
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Each year more than 8,000 humpback whales
travel along the east coast of Australia as part
of their migration.
Whale watching cruises operate from June to November,
allowing you to get a closer look at the humpbacks and
Sunreef Mooloolaba also offers the amazing opportunity
to swim with the whales.
You will be able to see them frolicking with their young from
various locations including Point Arkwright, Point Cartwright,
Mount Coolum, Point Perry, Moffat Headland and Alexandra
Headland.
Other experiences to add to your ‘to do’ list include
feeding the dolphins at Tin Can Bay, diving down to the
wreck of ex-HMAS Brisbane, or diving at Wolf Rock with
grey nurse sharks.
There are many surf schools and stand
up paddle board schools across the coast
where you can experience the thrill of
riding your very first wave.
For the more proficient surfer there are
also a number of competitions and iconic
surf festivals that take place each year.
On the water
If you are looking for fun on the water - surfing, swimming or
cruising - you will find it on the Sunshine Coast. Feel the rush
as you sail, jet ski or water ski through clear, clean water, or fly
across the waves on a kite board.
Hire a tinnie or join a charter and take the family on a fishing
adventure, or get to know the local birdlife as you paddle board
or kayak around one of the region’s quiet lakes.
Did you know?
Play it safe on and around the
water by checking the latest tidal
information and weather conditions
at coastwatch.com.au
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NATURE
From the Glass House
Mountains to iconic
Fraser island the
Sunshine Coast is a
destination abundant
in nature.
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National Parks
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World-class ecotourism destination
Botanic gardens
Spanning the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts, Australia’s Nature Coast
offers unbeatable natural experiences in some of the world’s most
diverse and pristine National Parks, rainforests and waterways.
Australia’s Nature Coast boasts more than one third of Australia’s
bird species, more than 150 rare or endangered species, and unspoilt
habitats including mangroves, wetlands, rainforests and coastal heath.
The pretty garden beds and walk-through aviary at Maleny
Botanic Gardens and Bird World makes it a popular
destination. Nearby you’ll find the Mary Cairncross Scenic
Reserve. Further south you’ll find the Maroochy Regional
Bushland Botanic Garden with a wonderful array of plants
and bird species as well as an Arts and Ecology Centre.
Conondale
Glass House Mountains
Great Sandy
Kondalilla
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Mapleton Falls
Mooloolah River
Mount Coolum
Woondum
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OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE
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Spoilt for choice
Beach highway
Natural high
Up in the air
Participate in every water sport imaginable: swimming, surfing, snorkelling,
scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, boating, kite boarding and jet skiing. There
are plenty of coastal cycle paths, mountain biking trails, horse-riding trails, or
for those who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, there are
excellent coastal and hinterland walking and hiking paths. Abseiling, rockclimbing, paragliding and skydiving are on offer for the adrenaline seeker, while
leisure sports like golf, sailing and fishing will appeal to everyone.
If you want to get off the beaten track, head for the Great Sandy National
Park and take to the beach in your four-wheel drive (4WD). Cruise along the
shoreline, marvel at the coastal cliffs and some coloured sands, throw in
your fishing line and catch yourself dinner. You’ll need a vehicle permit to
drive along the sand and there are some places where camping is restricted,
so be sure to check the signs before you set off on your adventure.
There are many hiking trails throughout the Sunshine Coast that are suitable
for walkers of all levels of fitness, from steep paths that offer breathtaking
mountain views, to easy strolls through bushland. An area of particular interest
for experienced hikers is the Glass House Mountains, while other peaks
worth climbing include Mount Cooroy, Mount Coolum and Mount Cooroora in
Pomona, which is home to the annual ‘King of the Mountain’ race.
Fly down the river on a jet ski, sail down the side of a rock face, defy
gravity as you kite board across the waves - experience the lighter side of
Sunshine Coast life.
For a truly heart-stopping experience, head to Caloundra and take on
Australia’s highest sky dive at 15,000 feet.
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To market, to market
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Farmers Markets
Eumundi Markets
To sample some fine local produce, head to
one of the regions famous Farmers Markets
where you will find the freshest fruit and
vegetables, bakery treats, pots of local honey
as well as mouth-watering food stalls.
One of the most famous markets in Australia, The Original
Eumundi Markets, is truly a cultural experience. Every
Wednesday and Saturday, this hinterland town comes alive
with quirky stalls, delicious food carts and entertaining street
performers. The market, which is set under the shade of
magnificent old fig trees, attracts 1.6 million visitors each year.
Sunday
• Eumundi Markets
• The Caloundra Street
Fair
Thursday
food
& markets
Wander through the many markets
in this corner of Queensland and
it won’t take you long to realise
why TripAdvisor lists the Sunshine
Coast as one of the top ‘market’
destinations in Australia.
Wednesday
• Imbil Country
Markets
Saturday
• The Maleny Markets
• Eumundi Markets
• Fishermans Road
Sunday Markets
• Kawana Waters
Farmers Markets
• Landsborough
Markets
• Pomona Country
Markets (2nd and
4th Saturday)
• Yandina Markets
• The Big Pineapple
Markets
From twilight markets where fire twirlers
dance in the streets, to country markets
where you can enjoy a sausage sandwich
as the band plays Waltzing Matilda, you’ll
find much more than just a place to do
your shopping.
• Cotton Tree Markets
• Cooroy Community
Market
• Gympie Southside
Markets (2nd and 4th
Sunday)
• Gympie Museum
Markets (1st, 3rd and
5th Sunday)
A FULL LIST OF
MARKETS
Did you know?
Mooloolaba happens to be where you will find
the famous Mooloolaba Ocean King Prawns
which have an international reputation for being
the highest quality available in the country and
are featured on menus all over the world.
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local
experiences
The Sunshine Coast offers endless
opportunities for all kinds of experiences
and adventures.
Come and have a unique experience along one of our
amazing trails and make the most of our great deals
along the way. Your fun-meter will skyrocket when you
visit the Sunshine Coast’s amusement and theme parks.
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Animal Encounters
For animal encounters of a more intimate nature
Australia Zoo packs in stacks of wildlife action
every day.
The home of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin,
it’s considered one of the best zoos in Australia, if
not the world.
At Mooloolaba’s UnderWater World you can swim with
seals or take a dive or snorkel with sharks while at Bird
World at Maleny Botanic Gardens you will be literally
surrounded by native birds and stunning macaws. Kayak
with dolphins at Rainbow Beach or really immerse
yourself and dive the ex HMAS Brisbane Marine
Conservation Park. For an experience that will move you
beyond words - swimming with Humpback Whales must
be part of your bucket list.
Nature in the wild
Great restaurants
Live like a local
You will be surrounded by wildlife
wherever you go on the Sunshine
Coast.
From award winning and top-notch
waterfront restaurants to specialised
cafés offering gluten-free, dairy-free,
organic everything-you-can think-of,
it’s clear the region has undergone a
gastronomical revolution.
The Sunshine Coast is home
to many world-class attractions
and activities, offering action or
relaxation for everyone.
Sea turtles, reef fish, dolphins and whales populate
the waters at various times of the year, and our
rainforests and bushland areas are home to a
multitude of colourful birdlife, koalas, possums,
goannas and kangaroos.
For a fresh look at our nature and wildlife, jetski or
kayak down Pumicestone Passage, which is known
to host dugongs, spend a couple of days hiking the
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, or explore
the bush trails and lookouts dotted around the
Glass House Mountains area.
Experience Trails
Gone are the days when eating out on the Sunshine
Coast meant fish and chips from the corner
takeaway shop, and when ordering a soy latte
would have delivered you a dumbfounded stare.
Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a family
get-together at the local surf club for many, you’ll
be spoilt for choice when it comes to local seasonal
dishes and a vibrant food culture across the
Sunshine Coast.
From playing a round at one of the 17 golf courses,
being pampered at a spa or wellness retreat and
indulging in local gourmet produce, to visiting
interesting landmarks or meeting amazing
animals; a Sunshine Coast holiday spoilt for choice.
Attractions checklist
Aussie World - aussieworld.com.au
Australia Zoo - australiazoo.com.au
Arts & Culture Trail
Attractions Trail
Bellingham Maze - bellmaze.com
Attractions Trail
Coastal Fun Trail
The Sunshine Coast offers endless opportunities for all kinds of experiences and adventures. Come and explore
one of our naturally refreshing Experience Trails and make the most of our great deals along the way.
Food Trail
The Sunshine Coast offers endless opportunities for all kinds of experiences and adventures. Come and explore
one of our naturally refreshing Experience Trails.
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Sunshine Coas
Trail
Attractions
The Sunshine Coast offers endless opportunities for all kinds of experiences and adventures. Come and explore
one of our naturally refreshing Experience Trails.
Sunshine Coast
Food Trail
The Ginger Factory
Coffee!
Gone are the days when ordering a soy latte
would have delivered you a dumbfounded
stare. The coast is home to award winning
roasters. Enjoy great coffee at one of the
regions many cafes.
Cooking schools
If you’re feeling inspired by the great food
in the area, grab an apron and become
your own cuisine king or queen. Pick fresh
produce and learn the art of the masters.
Cafés with a view
Nambour
Waterfront
Noosa Heads
There’s so much to discover, taste,
see and do! Drop in and enjoy
educational tours, entertaining
rides, great shopping facilities and
a whole lot of fun. Dine at the
dining all-new café.
Dine in top restaurants with stunning
waterfront views that are supplied daily
with a stunning array of fresh, nutritious
and tasty produce.
Big Pineapple
Eumundi
Come along to the biggest all
weather markets the coast has to
offer! Saturday Growers Market has
some of the best fine food, art and
entertainment on offer. Why not
reminisce on the train, cuddle a goat
Surf
at the animalCoolum
farm or enjoy
theclubs
Situated along the beach front and
rainforest walk.
Beach
securing some of the best vantage points
Next stop - The Ginger Factory,
on the Sunshine Coast, make sure you
include a visit to an iconic surf club.
13min away
Yandina
Find a cool spot to relax with a great view
in a hinterland café, or stare out to the
magnificent Coral Sea from a seaside cafe.
Noosa Heads
Yandina
Nambour
Market food
Montville
Maleny
“Hello Sunshine Coast – how
are you doing for live music?”
Mooloolaba
Sample and shop at local markets
showcasing fresh organic produce, freshly
squeezed lime drinks, marinades & sauces,
nuts & seeds, olives & tasty tapenades,
herbs, just caught seafood, freshly baked
bread, creamy cheeses and great coffee!
Sunshine Castle
Bli Bli
Sunshine
Coast Airport
Maroochydore
Mooloolaba
The Sunshine Coast provides great inspiration
for artists and their work can be found in the
numerous galleries that populate the region
from the coast to the hinterland hills. Escape
into this artistic world and you can even take a
piece home with you.
Tanawha
Fish and chips
Don’t forget to treat yourself to the
quintessentially Australian outdoor dining
This Queensland tourism
icon fish
is set
experience,–
andin
chips. Caught fresh
from the
trawlers and sprinkled with lemon
a lush tropical rainforest
environment.
juice as the sun sets on a balmy beach
A visit to Bellinghamevening.
Maze is a
brain-teasing, relaxing day out for all
your Sunshine Coast holiday.
Next stop - Big Pineapple,
8min away
The Sunshine Castle captures the
imagination of old and young alike.
A stand out landmark in this location
offers excitement, enchantment
and education as you pass through
its doors.
Next stop - UnderWater World,
18min away
Go gallery by gallery.
Bellingham Maze
the family and a must-do as part of
Caloundra
Caloundra
Palmview
Landsborough
opportunity to explore 11 unique
zones including Touch and Tell,
Weird and Wonderful, Seal Island,
Shipwreck, Coral Cove, Bay of Rays,
Turtle Temple and Crawly Creatures!
Discover thousands of marine and
freshwater animals.
Next stop - Aussie World,
15min away
Maleny
Fruit growers
The Sunshine Coast is a gourmet paradise,
always fresh, often organic produce, is
grown, prepared or sourced locally. Pick
strawberries at Strawberry Fields or taste
the difference of Noosa Red tomatoes.
Big KartBribie
Track
Island
These are just a selection of the many food attractions on the Sunshine Coast.
For more information go to: www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/see-and-do/food-and-wine
BBQ at the beach
Get outdoors and explore one of the many
parks/beaches on the Sunshine Coast.
Pack a picnic or throw some prawns on the
barbie and get together with friends and
family!
The Big Kart Track is the largest
commercial go-kart track in Australia.
With 50 go-karts on a 1.2 km track
racing at approximately 70 km/hr.
Big sweeping bends, challenging
chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and
supercharged straights.
Next stop - Australia Zoo,
12min away
Australia Zoo
Crikey! It’s as wild as life gets at
Australia Zoo with more wildlife and
entertainment than you can poke a
stick at! With over 1200 animals and
stacks of free shows daily, it’s a full
day of wildlife action and adventure!
Next stop - Bellingham Maze,
25min away
These are just a selection of the many attractions on the Sunshine Coast.
For more information go to: visitsunshinecoast.com.au/see-and-do
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Sunshine Coas
Fun Trail
Coastal
We’ll make
you feel like dancing.
Nambour
Bli Bli
Cuddle up with Jane Eyre.
Mooloolaba Beach
Sunshine
Coast Airport
Maroochydore
Cotton Tree Montville
Mooloolaba
Hey Mr Market Tambourine Man.
With so many great markets to stroll through
you never know when you’ll run across a
Mr Tambourine Man who’ll play a song for
you, a musical juggler who’ll amaze you and
that singer you’re sure could turn a head on
The Voice. Australia’s sure got talent in the
markets on the Sunshine Coast.
curve of northern facing white sand,
popular for swimming, body surfing,
body boarding and surfing. One of
the area’s best-kept local secrets is
Mooloolaba Spit, where you can
have a relaxing swim in sheltered
waters and watch the sun go down
as the fishing trawlers come in with
the fresh catch of the day.
Next stop - Coastal Paths, begin at
Point Cartwright, 10min away
Brush away time.
Caloundra
Ancient and majestic, they rise from the
crisp and blue horizon that runs as far as
the eye can see, and you’ve just captured
them. It’s your holiday and your canvas
features the Glass House Mountains.
Maybe a swept coastline is more to your
eye. Either way, take a breakThe
andPumicestone
bring
Passage is steeped
your easel.
in history, rich in wildlife and natural
Pumicestone Passage
beauty, and one of the world’s most
ecologically important waterways.
The body of water stretches for 35
kilometres, from Caloundra in the
north to Deception Bay in the south.
Whether it’s on a relaxing eco-cruise,
a guided kayak tour or on a thrilling
jet ski, the Marine Park is well
worth exploring.
Handcrafted
legends.
Aussielocal
World
The famous Ettamogah Pub is
one of Queensland’s leading tourist
attractions due to its quirky shape,
winning
theme
park Aussie
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turned
into an
exquisite
interesting memorabilia inside, and
World has thrilling rides, including
piece of jewellery
in the shape of a beetle.
a delectable lunch and dinner menu
the Plunge, the Redback and
Maybe you prefer
a unique
handmade
featuring a mouth-watering range
the Giant
Slide, as
well as games
garment, an individually
piece of
of grilled steaks.
guaranteed tocrafted
keep everyone
for the entire
day.You
furniture or a entertained
piece of pottery
instead.
Next stop - Big Kart Track,
Next
door
to Ettamogah
8min away
can find all that
and
more
on the Pub
Sunshine
Coast along with the famed artisans who
made them.
cruising along the majestic Maroochy
River in a kayak or on a stand-up
paddle board with only the noise
of water birds and the gentle ebb
and flow of this stunning natural
environment bathed in local history.
The Maroochy River Trail is about
30km in length and is simply perfect
for young swimmers, boaters, water
skiers, kite surfers and jet skiers. Join
a river cruise or hire a boat and explore
the estuary, catch a fish or find a
secluded picnic spot.
Next stop - Cotton Tree, 3min away
With the naturally refreshing beauty of the
Sunshine Coast as a back drop, what better
place to cuddle up by a fire with a classic, or
settle into an armchair for a murder mystery
or layout a beach towel for an unauthorised
biography. Any wonder, the area is also
home to many writers, authors and poets.
You might even be inspired to pen your
Mapleton
own best seller!
Mooloolaba’s beach features a
Forgot to bring a good book?
That’s the perfect excuse to browse the
many different bookshops and cafes.
High in the hinterland or along the coast
there’s always a place to stop, pull back
a dust cover and peek at the price, but not
the ending.
Big Kart Track - bigkart.com.au
Noosa Main Beach
Coast
Noosa Main Beach is the premier
Sunshine beach
in Noosa and because it is one
the few north facing beaches in
MarketsofTrail
Noosa Heads
Maroochy River
Coolum
Beach
Markets Trail
The Sunshine Coast offers endless opportunities for all kinds of experiences and adventures. Come and explore
one of our naturally refreshing Experience Trails.
Whether you just like to sway along with the
crowd or get out on the floor yourself, the
Sunshine Coast is a place that celebrates
the rhythm of life. Absorb a vibrant and
progressive arts scene that hosts national and
international acts. Discover the eclectic and
the electric and find your particular
There is something magical about
dance groove.
Noosa Heads
Eumundi
Yandina
UnderWater World
Mapleton
UnderWater World is a unique
Otter Empire, Fresh and Freaky,
Montville
Billabongs and Backyards, Shark
Beerwah
Boutique producers
The stage is set for a mixture of theatre and
entertainment on the Sunshine Coast. There
is something for everyone, with musicals,
dramas, one-act plays and comedies on offer.
Soak in the sunlight by day and the stage
lights at night.
Suncoast Barra Fishing Park
Sunshine
Coast Airport
Maroochydore
Cotton Tree
The Sunshine Coast is blessed with a
unique style of cuisine from the paddock
to the plate. Taste award winning products
cheese, ice cream and much more!
Go Wake Cable Park
The Ultimate Watersports Experience!
This is an activity that the entire
family can enjoy. Come and learn
how to wakeboard, kneeboard, ski
or skurf your way around our lake.
Next door to Suncoast Barra
Fishing Park
Looking for something
loud or just a small
Suncoast Barra Fishing Park is
thewhere
only you can take in a local singer/
bar
Barramundi fishing park in Southern
songwriter,
or maybe you’d prefer a chilled
Queensland and is home to one
of the
most sought after sports fishwine
in theand a few classical bars of Mozart?
world - The mighty Barramundi.
Whatever your taste in live music, you’ll find
Next stop - Sunshine Castle,it’s alive up and down the Sunshine Coast.
5min away
Woombye
Bli Bli
Mapleton
The Sunshine Coast offers endless opportunities for all kinds of experiences and adventures. Come and explore
one of our naturally refreshing Experience Trails.
Theatre - it shines here too.
Australia, it is safe to swim year round
and a great place to learn to surf or hit
the river to learn to try your skills on a
stand-up paddle board! If relaxing is
more your style, find a perfect place
and
lay down
yourMarkets
towel and enjoy
Noosa
Marina
the
view!8am - 2pm.
Sundays:
Take stop
in the art,
craft and local
Next
- Maroochydore,
produce in an idyllic setting
30min
away
overlooking
the Noosa River. The
Saturday
Sunday
Noosa Farmers Markets
Noosa Heads
Sundays: 7am - 12 noon.
In amongst the fragrant gum trees and
packed with stalls featuring freshly
squeezed drinks, sumptuous sauces,
aromatic skin care products, freshly
baked bread, just caught seafood and
creamy cheeses. Taste, wander and
unwind with live music and a jumping
castle for the kids.
atmosphere is alive with music
and entertainment. When it’s time
to go, let the Noosa Ferry take you
on a relaxing ride along the river.
Eumundi
Coolum
Beach
Cotton Tree
Maroochydore
Cotton Tree
Mooloolaba
branches
providing welcome shade
Montville
to this sun-kissed stretch of the
Woombye
Sunshine Coast. Throw a line in and
then throw your catch on a riverside
barbeque. Watch the sunset over
the Maroochy River as you relax
with family and friends.
Maleny
Next stop - Mooloolaba beach,
6min away
Sunshine
Coast Airport
Maroochydore
Cotton Tree
Mooloolaba
Tanawha
Caloundra
Caloundra
The Big Pineapple Markets
Palmview
Cotton Tree Markets
Sundays: 7am - 12 noon.
Soak up the friendly atmosphere
and be entertained by local
performers at a market that features
local artisans, designers and
inventors selling unique creative
works within a precinct designed for
purveyors of fine cafes and fashion
located opposite one of the Sunshine
Coast’s most beautiful beaches.
Landsborough
Tanawha
Saturdays: 6:30am - 1pm
Unwind and make a day of it. With
a huge variety of fresh and local
produce and an original cane train
to ride there’s something for
everyone including a great picture
opportunity atop of the Big
Pineapple itself.
BeerwahMarkets
on Bulcock,
Caloundra
the live music, buskers, browse the
handcrafted locally made products
and get your fresh produce. Visit the
These are just a selection of the many coastal attractions on the Sunshine Coast.
For more information go to: visitsunshinecoast.com.au/see-and-do
Sunshine Castle - sunshinecastle.com
Kawana Waters Artisans
& Farmers Market
Sundays: 8am - 1pm.
Located in the heart of Caloundra,
Glass House
this family friendly market is a ‘must
do’ for locals and visitors. Take in
Mountains
Coastal Paths
Take a walk, early
morning
jog or
cycle
cafes
and boutiques,
then
stroll to
beautiful
Bulcock Beach.
along the Caloundra
Coastal
pathway.
This breathtaking nine-kilometre
These are just a selection of the many coastal attractions on the Sunshine Coast.
stretch includes a lighthouse, lakes,
For more information go to: visitsunshinecoast.com.au/see-and-do
creeks and surf as it meanders along
Caloundra’s beaches. The shared
walk and cycle path runs from Point
Cartwright in the north to Golden
Beach in the south.
Next stop - Caloundra,
2min away from Golden beach
SEA LIFE Mooloolaba - underwaterworld.com.au
Sundays: 6am - 12 noon.
Traditional style market with something
for everyone ranging from food, coffee,
fresh fruit & vegies to plants, clothing,
books, jewellery and children’s rides all
by the beautiful Maroochy River.
Eumundi Markets
Tucked discreetly off Maroochydore’s
Sundays: 8am - 2pm.
Wednesdays:
Worth the drive alone, nestled inmain
the artery and hugging
the8am - 1:30pm.
Saturdays: 7am - 2pm.
hills surrounded
by unique cafésMaroochy
and
Mapleton
River mouth
is Cotton
Australia’s largest locally made art
shops, the market features an organic
it is
dotted
and craft
market.
An International
Fair Trade Café, Asian food, retroTree.
and True to its name,
Bli Bli
varietycotton
of food and
world class
collectables and locally produced
arts sprawling native
with
trees;
Sunshine and
entertainment will guarantee the
crafts. With over 30 undercover
their large round leaves
and twisted
stalls its open Rain, Hail or Shine.
Coast Airport
best day out on the Coast.
Bli Bli
Fisherman’s Road Markets
Coolum
Beach
Maleny Art and
Collectables Markets
Bribie
Island
Saturdays: 7am - 12 noon.
Here you will discover an array of
sumptuous and flavoursome organic
fruits and vegetables, gourmet
condiments and exquisite fruity jams
amongst some of the most beautifully
hand-crafted products by local artisans
all to the tune of live entertainment.
The Ginger Factory - gingerfactory.com.au
Learn the art of a holiday.
Bribie
Island
Clay, paint or pencil, you’ll find art classes to
suit your medium on The Sunshine Coast.
Explore your potential and let your mind
run away with the watercolour. It’s truly
reflective and relaxing.
Top Shots Fun Park - topshotsfunpark.com.au
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