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Sunshine Coast Attractions cont.
Markets
Local markets abound across the Sunshine Coast and offer one of a kind trinkets, tasty food, handmade garments, original artworks, artisan furniture, home wares and jewellery.
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The Original Eumundi Markets heads the list, with the town transforming into a bustling marketplace twice a week. One of the largest in Australia, Eumundi Markets has been running for the past 34 years and attracts 1.6 million visitors annually. Each Wednesday and Saturday more than 550 stall-holders offer up unique gifts and locally grown produce.
Formerly known as The Markets on Bulcock, the new Caloundra Street Fair is held in Caloundra’s picturesque main street every Sunday from 8am to 1pm. The Fair is more than a market and the name change reflects the carnival atmosphere and entertainment.
For a unique experience visit one of the many twilight markets across the region in holiday seasons.
Healthy Holidays
With fresh air, blue skies and plenty of sunshine, there is no better place for a healthy holiday. Whether it’s a pampering treatment in one of the five-star resort spas, a week of tranquillity at a health retreat, or surfing among dolphins of the Pacific Ocean - this is the perfect place to nurture the body and soul.
TWO WHEELS - The coastline is lined with bike paths that wind their way through parks, bushland and pretty beachside suburbs. In the hinterland there are many sign-posted mountain bike paths that not only allow the rider to test their skills and endurance, but also provide beautiful scenery that includes pockets of rainforest.
HERE COMES THE SUN - Top spots for watching the sunrise include Moffat Beach Headland, Point Cartwright, Mount Ninderry, Buderim Lions Parks, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and Rainbow Beach. Or watch the sunset behind the Glass House Mountains from Bulcock Beach.
TEST YOUR SKILLS - The Sunshine Coast is increasingly becoming known as a premier destination to get active boasting a stellar line up of lycra and sporting events. From the Noosa and Mooloolaba Triathlons to Tough Mudder, the lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast is well complemented with the vast array of high quality facilities and services on offer for any outdoor or sporting enthusiast. See pages 48 and 49 for a full line up of events or go to: visitsunshinecoast.com.au/events
Taste
Locally farmed, home-grown, organic and unique flavours of the Sunshine Coast
You will find an abundance of quality food on the Sunshine Coast. From producers and waterfront restaurants to food festivals and cooking schools, the region is a foodie wonderland guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds. Come and taste, tour, catch, cook, share and eat like a local.
Home to Noosa International Food and Wine Festival and a variety of other food events and festivals - the Sunshine Coast has an abundance of accommodation options and event packages, so why not stay, play and feast?
The Ginger Factory theme park in Yandina is the home of Buderim Ginger, the world’s largest producer of confectionery ginger. Discover and taste a delicious range of ginger and honey products, included in their daily fully guided tours.
Love Your Moment
The perfect place for a proposal and an ideal romantic location for a wedding, honeymoon or anniversary.
Stroll hand in hand along a sunkissed beach, treat yourselves to an afternoon discovering the hidden secrets of the Hinterland and end the day with a seductive cocktail at a beachside bar in Noosa. Stunningly beautiful and naturally refreshing, you’ll fall in love with each other and the Sunshine Coast.
From secluded hinterland accommodation, to five-star resorts and seaside suites, the Sunshine Coast sets the scene for an intimate moment with a loved one.
What could be more beautiful than a beach wedding, overlooking a sparkling blue ocean with your feet in the sand - or a Hinterland ceremony surrounded by rolling green hills, spring flowers, family and friends.
