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Just in time for one of Queensland’s most awe inspiring seasons, a landmark luxury hotel is opening its doors and ushering in a fresh wave of coastal cool to Mooloolaba. Opening May 2026, Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is one of the region’s most anticipated arrivals—and notably, the first full-service internationally branded hotel to land on the Sunshine Coast in more than four decades.

Cibaria Noosa, the newest venue from Sydney hospitality legends Alessandro and Anna Pavoni, has officially opened at Elysium Noosa Resort, and it’s serving up all the sun-soaked, social dining vibes we need on Hastings Street.

Arguably Australia’s favourite beer, Great Northern, has officially opened the doors to its very first flagship venue right here on the Sunshine Coast. 

Get your chocolate fix at Noosa Chocolate Factory's new Maroochydore concept store.

Noosa’s dining scene just got a whole lot tastier with the arrival of Misschu, an Asian street food tuckshop that has already stolen hearts (and appetites) in Melbourne. 

Set across 30 acres, check out this stunning farm-to-plate experience in a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

From the arcade to the sunken fireplace, the highly anticipated Dakabin Hotel is opening this week.

Lyra brings authentic Greek flavours to the Sunshine Coast, drawing inspiration from both traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine, history, and dining culture.

Birtinya has scored a massive new brewery, but it’s not just any brewery—it’s from the Slipstream Brewing team who were named as ‘Queensland’s Best Brewery’ at the Royal Queensland Beer Awards in 2024.

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most beloved venues, Pier 33, has been revitalized under the new ownership of the Williams family, transforming it into a major hub for dining, events, and entertainment.

The iconic 112-year-old Imperial Hotel in Eumundi is getting a fresh new face with an all-new strikingly elegant front bar, gaming room and TAB now open to the public. 

A slice of Southern Italy has landed in Coolum with the arrival of Amalfi-inspired restaurant, Rosa Italian.

There’s a certain level of groundswell that occurs when the team behind Noosaville's renowned Sum Yung Guys open a new venture on the Sunshine Coast.

More than just a float destination, City Cave is your ultimate relaxation retreat.

Nestled in the idyllic village of Eumundi, The Imperial Hotel Boutique Accommodation houses 15 rooms, but no two rooms are the same as they have all been individually designed to showcase different local artists’ work. 

Bango Korean & Bar is the Sunshine Coast’s vibrant new Korean tapas bar, and to say it’s unlike anything the Sunshine Coast has seen before would be an understatement. 

The biggest of Australia’s ‘Big Things’, the Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple has been officially reopened and is looking shinier and sweeter than ever.

Lil Canteen, Buddina’s favourite cafe by the beach known for its organic, mostly gluten-free menu and famed acai bowls, is opening a second location in Maroochydore's Cotton Tree and we could not be more excited.

Hot on the heels of several new hotel openings in Byron Bay, Basq House is a private oasis in the heart of the village centre, complete with a temperature-controlled magnesium pool, a rooftop retreat, and stunning interiors. 

The sandwich movement—nay, cult—has slowly but surely made its way to the Sunshine Coast and it's been met with open arms (and even wider mouths). To people who say they could give up bread, we say sandwiches. We say loaded sandos, stacked-to-the-max subs and cheese-stuffed toasties.

If you needed any more proof that the Sunshine Coast craft brewery scene is one of the best in Australia, this is it. Matso’s, the creator of Australia’s first alcoholic ginger beer, has opened their second Australian location in Eumundi and it’s seriously epic. 

June 2024 update: Bli Bli Hotel took home three major awards at the 2024 Queensland Hotels Association Awards, including Overall Hotel of the Year – Metropolitan, Best Bistro – Metropolitan and Best TAB Licensed Venue.

One of Caloundra’s most iconic accommodation spots, Motel Caloundra has just reopened after a complete transformation and it’s emerged as a stylish boutique escape with the aim to be the Sunshine Coast’s first net-zero energy hotel. 

Nestled in the beating heart of Maroochydore, Pataka is a game-changing new Fijian-Indian restaurant with a focus on wood-fired, plant-based cuisine, natural biodynamic wines and creatively curated cocktails. So yes, it's pretty damn unique.

The Sunshine Coast truly is the epitome of the ultimate ice cream region—from golden beaches to almost never-ending sunshine and a laid back coastal culture. The Wallace & Wood Ice Cream team certainly know this and are small batch ice cream connoisseurs bringing artisan ice cream to the Sunshine Coast.

Yo-Chi is Australia's fastest-growing frozen yogurt brand and after one visit to this bustling fro-yo joint, you'll see why. Sunshine Coasters have two venues to choose from when searching for their fro-yo fix, with the recently opened Yo-Chi Sunshine Plaza slinging up frozen delights to the southern side of the area as Yo-Chi Noosa remains a hit up north.

Skóra Studio is Buderim’s luxe new skin sanctuary, levelling up the Sunshine Coast beauty scene. Skóra, meaning skin in Polish, is a nod to owner Kelsi Taylor’s Polish ancestry, and is designed to highlight the importance of good skin health.

The Sunshine Coast coffee scene is seriously levelling up and one of the newcomers paving the way is Hey Day Buddina. The gorgeous timber-toned cafe combines owners Ashleigh and James’ love of mid-century design with art, music and coffee. A winning combination if you ask us. 

Pizzeria Sisily is a vibrant Italian pizzeria and bar, slinging up authentic Italian dishes in the heart of Golden Beach. The younger sibling of much-loved Golden Beach icon, Cafe Sisily, Pizzeria Sisily was born out of a love for Sicily and a desire to share Sicilian dishes and culture with the Sunshine Coast. 

No matter if it's a sweltering 35 degrees or a freezing (in Sunshine Coast terms) 18 degrees, there’s never a bad time for gelato. Artigiano Gelato is an artisan gelato store, located in both Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, which scoops up handmade gourmet gelato using 100% real and premium ingredients. 

Frais Studios is a boutique hair salon nestled in Maroochydore that specialises in creating naturally inspired, lived-in luxury hair. Founded by renowned industry educator Renee Saville, Frais delivers sustainable colour and precision haircuts with a high end luxury finish. 

Park & Cove is a reimagined coastal dining destination overlooking Noosa from its gorgeous home on the hill by Peppers Noosa. Park & Cove champions sustainable paddock-to-plate dining and prides itself on showcasing local produce, suppliers and flavours. 

It’s well known that the Sunshine Coast is a mecca for health-oriented businesses and we’re pretty damn happy about it. One of the newest health kids on the block, Pantree Wholefoods, is an organic wholefood grocer nestled in Buddina you need to add to your hit-list. Pantree is a small family-owned business grown from a passion for sustainable, waste-free living, and you sure can taste the love. 

AOU Studio is the Sunshine Coast's fresh new modern yoga house and creative studio, founded by dynamic trio of friends Jemma-Rae Sherwell, Rylee Williams, and Sarah Dalryple. Their vision was to create a unique space that combines yoga, meditation and creativity in a holistic experience. AOU is all about providing a space for everyday people to connect with themselves and others, and we can safely say they’ve nailed that. It's a special place where you can reset, collaborate, and recharge with an array of yoga classes, meditation classes, sound sessions and more. 

Sixty6 Acres is the Sunshine Coast's luxe new farm stay retreat, with a strong ethos of paying homage to the Sunshine Coast's rich agricultural history. Located just 15 minutes from the iconic Big Pineapple, the refurbished farmstead in Woombye grows, appropriately, pineapples, but also sugar cane, grapes for their micro-winery, coffee, mangoes and a host of other crops. 

When thinking of the finest Sunshine Coast restaurants, Noosa pops to the top of many minds. With the picturesque Noosa River just metres from dining hotspots, easy access to local produce, and an ever-bustling atmosphere, it’s easy to see why patrons flock to Noosa.

When it comes to opening stellar restaurants on the Sunshine Coast, it’s undeniable that the Tony Kelly Restaurant Group has the Midas touch. With renowned venues like Riceboi, Riceboi Upstairs, Giddy Geisha, Piggyback, Spero, Market Bistro, Bocca, Eudlo General Store and Market Wine Store under their belt, there’s little doubt their latest venue will be phenomenal.

Home is where the heart is, and whether your humble abode is on the Sunshine Coast or you’re just dropping by for a visit, CLO Studios in Noosa is the kinda one-stop shop we adore.

When the founder of Sunshine Coast cult-favourite cafe VanillaFood opens a new joint, you expect it to be damn good. Nilla’s Pantry certainly does not disappoint. 

Everyone knows that the booziest nights start at the classiest establishments, and that is exactly what new cocktail bar on the block, Miyako Lounge, is . Conveniently located on the end of Ocean Street, Miyako is the fresh face of Drunken Dumpling and brings plenty of Asian-inspired cocktails to their menu, like their oh-so-boozy share teapots, as well as all your classics. Helloooo espresso martinis.

Stepping through Aesthete’s doors you’ll immediately feel relaxed by the earthy, welcoming tones of this luxury medispa. Housed in a beautifully refurbished 1930’s house, Aesthete has carefully curated a space filled with luxury and tranquility that delivers both holistic and cosmetic treatments tailored with the utmost care to suit unique needs. Knowing that these treatments can often be daunting, Aesthete gently welcomes you into the fold with a 90-minute consultation that looks at both clinical treatments and lifestyle factors to ensure you are in the best and most gentle of hands. Pair this with a complimentary LED phototherapy treatment and we can officially say we’ve never trusted a wellness clinic more. 

Nestled on two hectares in the scenic Noosa hinterland, The Doonan is a sprawling garden-themed venue boasting indoor and outdoor dining, multiple beer gardens, bars, a pizzeria, ice creamery, kids playground, cellar door and multiple function spaces. Yes, it’s huge. 

If there is not a pizza place to be missed here on the Sunshine Coast we think it’s Goodslice Pizza Napoletana. As their name suggests, they are all about the pizza and it’s clear to see they mean business. Their bases are in-house made and fermented for a minimum of 24 hours. This creates the perfect light and minimal yeast blend crust—we think we’ve found what our pizza dreams are made of. Goodslice’s divine pizza bases are then hand-stretched and topped with quality local and Italian imported ingredients before being cooked to perfection at a scorching 400 degrees. 

If you’re looking for somewhere to impress and haven’t cruised by the casual fine-dining experience that is SOKA, formerly Chako, we are officially here to tell you to hesitate no more. 

We’ve been lured in with the delicious promise of soju and the hot sizzle of our favourite meats and couldn’t be happier about it. A sister restaurant to one of our favourite Japanese spots, SOKA, Jango Korean BBQ can be found at Kawana Shopping World. Jango’s modern and minimalistic Korean atmosphere is set to offer not only premium quality meat, but some of the tastiest traditional dishes that we know you’ll have on repeat. 

Mr. Drifter is your new Noosa Junction local and we’ll tell you why. With a space warm and cosy enough to be your new date night hot spot, yet cool and sleek enough for live music on a Saturday night, this Asian street food bar serves in all areas. The bar is built with rustic timber walls, exposed brick and is decked out with vintage postcards and Little Golden book-style menus. We love the modern twist on an slightly tiki-style theme. 

When you think of a gourmet dining experience, Australia Zoo probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind, but that has all changed with the opening of Warrior Restaurant and Bar. Australia Zoo’s slick new restaurant which showcases native flavours, with the restaurant’s world-class culinary team aiming to ‘place the taste of Australia’ on your plate. 

WAT Den is an elegant new destination whisky and tequila bar, located in the bustling heart of Mooloolaba Esplanade, unique to the Sunshine Coast with a signature cigar lounge theme. Intentionally a small bar seating 40 to 60 patrons, the high-end bar is headed up by a Melbourne husband and wife hospitality duo who are passionate about providing premium and hard-to-get whisky and tequila brands. 

The second venue from the much-loved Your Mates Brewing Co. crew, Your Mates BowlsPub is turning the notion of the traditional bowls club on its head and majorly leveling it up with cracking craft brews, barefoot bowls, lawn games, top-notch food and the lively entertainment that Your Mates is known for. This is not a bowlo as you know it. 

Just when we thought the Noosa bar scene couldn't get much better, a stunning European-style aperitif and wine bar opens up. Say hello to Apéro Wine Bar, an elegant Noosaville bar which pays homage to the European tradition of meeting friends for an aperitif with an extensive international wine list and bites menu. The sleek venue draws passerbys off the Noosa River boardwalk into a richly decorated space with earthy tones of desert red and eucalyptus green.

Bringing a welcome breath of fresh air to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Catbird Restaurant has to be on your must-visit restaurant list. Located on nine acres of botanical gardens in the picturesque Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens, Catbird Restaurant is serving up top-notch modern Australian cuisine with a focus on locally-sourced produce.

Maleny Lodge is a lovingly restored boutique accommodation, set in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Maleny, that will have you falling love before you even step foot inside. 

Sure, we all love a good roast chicken, but it hits different when it’s roasted over a flame rotisserie, sourced from local farmers and cooked using family recipes. Let us introduce you to JD’s Chicken Co.

We all know getting the motivation to hit the gym in the morning can be a real struggle, and more often than not, we don’t emerge from our cosy duvet fort. That is, until we were introduced to the fitness haven that is Lagree by the Sea.

‘Buderim’ is a word in the Kabi Kabi language that means ‘honeysuckle’, which is where owner Seung Joo Kim got his inspiration for the stunning restaurant. There isn’t a restaurant like it in Buderim, offering refined Yumcha share-style meals at incredibly affordable prices.

The Sunshine Coast is full of incredible dining venues, but every now and then a special place pops up which really blows us away. Say hello to Dee Den. Loosely translated as 'the odd one out' or 'standing out', Dee Den does exactly that. This modern Asian restaurant prides itself on community, on creativity and elevating familiar Asian flavours with playful twists. Nestled in a refurbished old Queenslander beside the Buderim Tavern, this gorgeous spot will draw you in and you might just never want to leave. 

The Sunshine Coast is renowned for having an abundance of glorious seafood caught fresh from our pristine waters, but it’s not often you can eat fresh, locally sourced seafood straight off a fishing trawler. This iconic venu has set tongues wagging in the Sunshine Coast hospitality scene and for good reason. Let us introduce you to the Prawn Star Mooloolaba.

The humble sandwich has come a long way since the days of two slices of bread with deli meat and lettuce stuffed between them. Recent years have seen the simple sandwich receive a gourmet makeover. Think—thick slices of freshly baked sourdough, an endless array of unique fillings and levelling it up by slathering it in butter and toasting it to crispy perfection, if you so desire.

The Sunshine Coast is home to many top-notch coffee joints, but when a specialty coffee roastery-coffee bar opens up, we pay attention. As avid coffee drinkers, it's our duty to pay it a visit. Solitude Coffee has already set tongues wagging in the Sunshine Coast coffee space, and for good reason too. 

Bringing a breath of fresh air to Eumundi, BASK Eumundi is one of the Sunshine Coast’s newest restaurants which boasts a strong ethos of celebrating local produce through creative culinary flair. Designed for long, lazy lunches in the sunshine, take it slow at BASK, let the afternoon pass you by and your afternoon lunch turn into dinner plans so you have a chance to linger and soak up the gorgeous ambience.