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All The Queensland Music Festivals Happening In 2024 And Beyond

Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

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Pack Your Calendar With The Best Sunshine Coast Events Coming Up

Here’s all the best events happening on the Sunshine Coast this month.

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21 Of The Absolute Best Mooloolaba Restaurants In 2024

We've tasted our way through the area to bring you the best restaurants in Mooloolaba that are totally worth opening the wallet for.

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30 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Restaurants To Book In 2024

From white linen fine-dining to cosy neighbourhood eateries, there are a lot of contenders when it comes to the best restaurants on the…

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16 Sunshine Coast Date Ideas That Aren’t Just Dinner And Drinks

Excitement lies beyond your comfort zone, so when the time arrives to plan your next date, get a little spontaneous with our list…

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The Hottest Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2024

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out these themed festivities,  fireworks cruises and swanky seaside sippers to celebrate New…

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27 Of The Best Noosa Restaurants To Visit In 2024

From fine dining with waterfront views to casual eateries with mind-blowing international cuisine, these are the best restaurants in…

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Where To Find The Sunshine Coast’s Best Christmas Lights In 2023

Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s plenty of houses packed with blinking LED…

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These Magical Enchanted Gardens Are Coming Back To Roma Street Parkland This Year

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled…

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11 Of The Best Maroochydore Restaurants To Check Out Right Now

Check out our round up of the best restaurants in Maroochydore, so you can plan your next food and wine binge accordingly.

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30 Of The Best Cheap Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve scrounged together 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

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13 Of The Coolest Sunshine Coast Christmas Party Venues

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—eek. The pressure is on and chances are you’re…

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13 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Breweries To Sink A Cold One At

Whether you’re a seasoned beer swiller or just like a reason to get out and socialise, we’ve rounded up the best breweries…

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14 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Italian Restaurants To Sink Your Fork Into

Finding authentic Italian requires due diligence. Unbuckle your belt, these are the very best Italian restaurants on the Sunshine…

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Find Your Way Out Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Escape Rooms

Take your crime-solving skills to the next level with the best escape rooms on the Sunshine Coast.

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Where To Wine And Dine On The Sunshine Coast This Valentine’s Day

To help you keep the love alive or make a lasting impression on a new special someone, we’ve scoped the best things to do on the…

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The Sunshine Coast Has Just Scored A Massive New Festival And Camping Site

The Sunshine Coast is set to get a huge new festival site that could signify the return of major festivals to Queensland.

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Sip Your Way Through The Best Bars In Noosa

We’ve rounded up best bars in Noosa, where the wine is plentiful, the beer is crisp and it’s not frowned upon to have a…

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Queensland’s First Arcade Game Funhouse Is Coming To The Sunshine Coast

 Queensland’s first Funlab precinct is opening this December right here on the Sunshine Coast and our inner child…

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The Sunshine Coast’s Best Alcohol Delivery Services To Stock Up Your Fridge

Whether you enjoy craft beer, gin or a cocktail mixer, we've dug up the very best booze delivery and subscriptions the Sunshine Coast…

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Australia’s First Luxury Beachside Rooftop Precinct Just Opened In Surfers Paradise

Artesian Hospitality's mega lifestyle and entertainment rooftop precinct is opening on the Gold Coast this September.

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11 Of The Best Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This September

Break out the thongs and put away the winter woollies, because spring is finally here. And just in case you weren’t already excited…

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10 Sunshine Coast Events You Don’t Want To Miss This August

We’ve put together the ultimate hit list of the events happening on the Sunshine Coast in August.

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5 Incredible Events You Won’t Want To Miss At This Year’s Noosa Alive! Festival

This July, the Sunshine Coast will light up with an abundance of epic displays of creativity and breathtaking entertainment as the Noosa…

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Brouhaha Is Opening A Second Brewery And We’ll Cheers To That

Five years after opening the doors to its amazingly popular brewery in Maleny, Brouhaha has announced plans to build a second…

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A Three-Day Craft Beer And Cider Festival Is Happening On The Coast This Weekend

There’s a massive Craft Beer and Cider Festival happening this weekend at NightQuarter from 28 to 30 May—that’s…

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10 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This May

Check out our picks of the best events on the Sunshine Coast in May.

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12 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This February

From live music and beer yoga to street food festivals, we’re here to fill the gaps in your calendar with all the coolest things to do…

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Bask In The European Vibes Of Brunswick Heads’ Dreamy New Aperitivo Bar

You might not be able to doze in the European sun this year, but you can still soak up the magic at this relaxed eatery taking the Brunswick…

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Hop Across The Border, Three Blue Ducks Just Opened A Wine Bar In Byron

The iconic crew from Three Blue Ducks just launched their newest outpost in Byron and it is stunning.

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Ring In 2021 At The Sunshine Coast’s Best New Year’s Eve Events

Whether you’re after swanky dinners, outdoor soirees or epic parties, we’ve got you sorted with all the best New Year’s…

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9 Christmas Events To Check Out On The Sunshine Coast This Weekend

Here’s a list of awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend.

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Start Practicing Your Moves, Indoor Dance Floors Are Allowed To Reopen Next Week

Yes, Queensland, it's been a while between dances—but as of noon on Monday 14 December, you'll be able to hit the floor…

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Eat And Drink Your Way Through The Best Restaurants And Bars On Hastings Street

To help get your foodie bucket list sorted for your next weekend in Noosa, we've rounded up the best places to eat on Hastings…

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Catch A Gig At The Best Live Music Venues On The Sunshine Coast

To make catching a gig even easier, we’ve wrapped up the best live music venues on the Sunshine Coast.

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Whip Out Your Diary, Here Are 5 Events You Need To Check Out At This Year’s Horizon Festival

It’s time to get your culture on at the epic multi-arts event that is Horizon Festival.

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Grab The Popcorn, This Sunshine Coast Drive-In Cinema Just Dropped Tickets To Its Next Screenings

A Sunshine Coast drive-in cinema has just opened to fill that theatre-sized void in your life.

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Listen Up, You Can Book Out This Hidden Sunshine Coast Bar For Just You And Your Mates

Tucked behind an old refrigerator door at the back of burger house Ze Pickle, this hidden Sunshine Coast bar is everything you…

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Book Now, These Sunshine Coast Restaurants Are Open For Dine-In Meals

Unless you've been living under a rock, you will have heard that some Sunshine Coast restaurants and cafes have re-opened for…

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Turn Up The Volume, Solbar Is Taking Their Open Mic Nights Online

Adding a modern-day twist to this Sunshine Coast staple, Solbar’s open mic nights are moving into the digital age, bringing awesome…

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Dress Up And Feast On Amuse Bouche At The Velo Project’s Fancy Bushfire Benefit Dinner

One of our longtime favourite Sunshine Coast cafes, The Velo Project, is hosting a Bushfire Benefit Dinner and it's going to be epic.

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12 Sunshine Coast Events To Hit This Australia Day Long Weekend

Dust off your thongs, gather up your mates and sink your teeth into a sausage sanga with this cracker lineup of things to do on the Sunshine…

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Work Your Way Through 14 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Events Happening In December

From music festivals and Christmas carols to yin and gin yoga sessions, these are some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this…

Food & Drink

Your Sunshine Coast Foodie Guide To The Best Summer Ever

If, like us, you’re a sucker for any Sunshine Coast event or activity involving food, then buckle up. 

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Turn Up The Romance At 10 Of Our Favourite Date Night Restaurants

Book a table for two any one of the Sunshine Coast’s best date night restaurants and it’s guaranteed to earn you major brownie…

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Get Freaky At 5 Of The Best Halloween Events On The Coast

If you’re looking for ways to get a little freaky this scary season—beyond the creepy pumpkins and horror movie Netflix…

Features

Hold On To Your Sombrero, Maroochydore Just Scored A Neon-Lit Tex-Mex Joint

The Tex-Mex that blew Brisbane city slickers into oblivion has thrown open the doors to its first ever Sunshine Coast restaurant and…

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10 Melbourne Cup Events Worth Getting Dressed Up For

Ladies, grab your cocktail dress and fellas dust off your suit, here are the best Melbourne Cup parties on the Sunshine Coast.

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Save The Date, A Huge Rosé Festival Is Popping Up Next Month

Queenslanders, it's time to dust down those glad rags, pop on your best lippy or dapper tie and celebrate the not-so-humble blush bevvy…

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Drink Up, A Boozy Delivery Service Has Rolled Onto The Coast

Dubbed Australia’s original on-demand alcohol delivery service, Jimmy Brings has just launched on the Sunshine Coast and will…

Bars & Pubs

Your Favourite Cotton Tree Cafe Just Turned Into A Neighbourhood Wine Bar

Neighbourhood favourites don’t come much better than Glass. But what happens when the owner decides to revamp the interior and add a…

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19 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast In October

​Just like this stunning spring weather, your calendar is about to heat up. This month is absolutely crammed with mammoth events like…

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There’s A New Late-Night Dessert Bar In Town And It Will Leave You Drooling

​There’s nothing worse than a late-night craving that can’t be satisfied. Which is why we’re taking our hats off to…

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15 Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast If You’re Flying Solo

Solo time; you either love it or hate it. But in this world of burnout and constant busy-ness, it’s sometimes necessary for keeping a…

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We Check Out James Squire’s New Waterfront Sunshine Coast Brewhouse

The Sunshine Coast’s beer scene just went up a whole other level with the waterfront James Squire Brewhouse, The Savvy Squire,…

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An Inside Look At The Sunshine Coast’s First Open-Air Rooftop Bar

Incredible views, a stunning fitout with a retractable roof, cocktails that’ll have you ordering another on first sip, and a global…

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9 Best Thai Restaurants To Hit On The Sunshine Coast

From refined dining experiences, to authentic street-food-style eats, we’ve hooked you up with the best Thai restaurants on the…

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Buckle Up, James Squire’s Sunshine Coast Brewhouse Is Opening Next Week

We’re yet to meet a brewery we didn’t like, and The Savvy Squire is bound to keep that trend afloat. 

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Sticks & Stones Agency’s Ainsley Hutchence Dishes Up Her Fave Spots To Eat On The Sunshine Coast

We caught up with Ainsley Hutchence from Sticks & Stones Agency to find out her favourite spots to eat around the Sunshine Coast in…

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Pull Up A Stool At 8 Of The Best Cocktail Bars On The Sunshine Coast

Whether you stick to old faithful favourites such as espresso martinis, pina coladas and margaritas, or you chase alcohol-infused adventure…

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Drop By This Super Cool Art Show Popping Up In Moffat Beach This Week

If you’re a young creative living on the Sunshine Coast—or you just enjoy admiring good art—then you might be interested…

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Get Tickets To The LAPD’s Notorious B.I.G And Tupac True Crime Evening

Former LAPD investigator Greg Kading is heading to Brisbane with a live show to discuss his particular vantage on the evidence and…

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8 Of The Best Bars To Hop Around Byron Bay

Byron has always had that extra dollop of urban hip, so what better way to cruise around the beachside mecca than to bar hop from one end of…

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Get Toasty This Winter At A Pop-Up Mulled Wine Station In Mooloolaba

Can you think of a better scenario than sitting across from the ocean, under a canopy of trees lined with fairy lights, with a warm glass of…

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7 Must-See Gigs You Don’t Want To Miss At Bluesfest

Dust off your docs and bust out your band tees, because Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest is back for its 30th year, and…

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All The Best Events You Need To Hit Up This April

From bingo nights and beer festivals, to surf competitions and a bunch of live gigs, here are 16 awesome things to do on the Sunshine…

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8 Gigs To Catch On The Sunshine Coast This April

Whether you're enjoying an old fave or searching for a new flame, here are the best gigs on the Sunshine Coast this April. Get ready to…

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Where To Play Mini Golf On And Around The Sunshine Coast

Experience the joys of putt putt with our list of the best spots to play mini golf on the Sunshine Coast, along with a few worth…

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An Inside Look At The Sunshine Coast’s First Distillery

The Sunshine Coast’s first distillery is officially opening its doors tomorrow, so it’s time we get you up to speed with what to…

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An Art Deco-Style Belgian Beer And Wine Garden Is Coming To Yandina

In big news for a small country town, Yandina is getting an incredible Art Deco-style Belgian bar very soon.

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11 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This December

And just like that, it’s somehow December. It feels like just yesterday we were packing away our Christmas trees and getting ready for…

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Where To Celebrate Your Birthday Dinner On The Sunshine Coast

If you're looking for cheap AF birthday options or you've got cash to splash, we've got you covered with our birthday…

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Australia’s First EVER Vegan Marketplace Opens On The GC This Weekend!

The wait is over! One of the most anticipated new openings of 2018 has been dangling like a carrot for months now, and today, we can finally…

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Look Inside The LC: The Gold Coast’s Game-Changing Foodie Marketplace

It has never been easier to choose an exclusively plant-based lifestyle in Queensland. 

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Our Guide To The Best Parties & Events To Hit During The Commonwealth Games

From pop-up nation houses to free music concerts, cultural arts events, impromptu street parties and elite-level competition, it's all…

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BREAKING | Holey Moley Has Literally Just Opened In Time For The Easter Long Weekend

Holey. Moley. Those might be the first two words that pass through your gob smacked mind the first time you lay your little peepers on the…

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Holey Moley! We’re Getting A Crazy AF 18-Hole Mini Golf Course This Month!

Holey Moley, the cult-like chip-and-putt that’s taken the country by storm is fiiiiiiiiiinally coming to the Sunshine Coast and…

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3 Awesome Irish Pubs To Hit This St Patrick's Day

We’ve put together a list of the best Irish pubs on the Sunshine Coast, so you can be guaranteed to have a merry old time this St…

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Three EPIC Things Coming To The Sunshine Coast in 2018!

You need to stop everything! Gold Class, Holey Moley and David Jones are coming to the Sunshine Coast. 2018 is going to be EPIC. 

Bars & Pubs

5 Awesome Trivia Nights Happening On The Coast Right Now!

We've sifted through countless chicken parmas, jugs of beer and questions to bring you our pick of the best trivia nights on the…

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A Totally Luxe Party Boat Is Coming To SE Queensland

It’s time to bust out your captain’s hat team, because there’s a boat party—ahoy! Luxe cruising vessel Seadeck is…

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12 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This June

Please explain how it’s already June and we’re officially half way through the year?! Yep, winter is here, folks, and…

Travel

The Beautiful Igloo Bars You’ll Wanna Hunt Down This Winter

Break out the winter woollies and make a beeline up the highway for this season's coolest pop-up bar.

Travel

Eat, Drink, And Recharge | 25 Places To Hit In Noosa If You're All Surfed Out

Coming to the Coast for this year's Noosa Festival of Surfing? Here’s 25 things to do in Noosa that involve eating, drinking, and then,…

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Get Your Freak On | 5 Halloween Parties You Don't Wanna Miss!

It’s that time of year again—the time to fly your freak flag with a totally crazy costume and get your spook on!

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11 Awesome Things Happening On The Coast This September

Just like that, spring is here. And with it a whopping events line up for September. Here's 11 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast…

Travel

Orléans Is Now Open In Maroochydore!

Orléans—the stunning new restaurant that blends New Orleans with a French twist—is throwing open its Maroochydore doors for the first…

Travel

24 Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast With Out-Of-Towners

Let this be your bible of 24 things to do on the Sunshine Coast which might just see your guests packing their bags to make a permanent sea…