Noosa will be the place to be this weekend with 3 events now scheduled for this weekend. Noosa Blue Water Swim, Noosa Century Swim and Noosa Running Festival.
Come to Noosa for this awesome weekend, enjoy the sunshine and some great Noosa holiday Accommodation.
The last two week ends of May, Port Douglas comes alive with `Carnivale`to celebrate the Taste of Tropical Paradise with Food & Wine. Over 10 Major Events come together over the two weekends to create the regions largest event. Go to www.carnivale.com.au for more.
For a range of holiday accommodation in Port Douglas while experiencing Carnivale, click on the link.
Happy Carnivale!!!
Internationally acclaimed chef, Tetsuya Wakuda, will be the first featured chef at the launch of the new Great Barrier Feast Series, taking place on Hamilton Island. He will be joined by renowned wine critic, James Halliday, who is selecting all the wines for the Series and former MasterChef presenter, Sarah Wilson as emcee.
Historically an annual fixture on Hamilton Island’s calendar, this exclusive food and wine event is making a welcome return with a slight variation to its original concept. The series will now comprise of three “Chef’s Table” weekends which will be held in March, July and November of this year. The exclusive events promise to showcase the finest food and wine within a world class setting.
The inaugural weekend event will take place across two of the Island’s premier venues – qualia and the brand new Hamilton Island Yacht Club.
For holiday accommodation on Hamilton Island have a look at this great place.
Why not take a trip to the mainland and stay a few nights at Airlie Beach or Bowen holiday accommodation. We recommend these holiday accommodation places.
Mooloolaba`s Etchells Australian Winter Championship is an annual event conducted off Mooloolaba consecutively since 1997. The championship attracts a highly competitive fleet. In previous years place-getters have included America`s Cup sailors, Sydney to Hobart Race skippers and Olympians.
Competitors and their supporters come from around Australia, New Zealand and more recently, Japan. After 13 years, the Etchells winter event continues to provide competitors with a brilliant location for racing with one of the easily most accessible blue-water racing venues on the coast of Australia. The variety of social activities and accommodation choices, and easy access to transport options, also makes Mooloolaba a sailing venue of choice for many.
Combined with warm winter weather and a friendly environment, is it expected that Etchells Winter Championship to be able to continue to survive, and grow, as a “must attend” major sailing regatta.
Come to the Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast for a fabulous weekend. For a range of accommodation in Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba holiday resorts, click on the link.
Kings of the Coast – Caloundra Ocean Swim is the ultimate ocean swimming challenge.
The 3.8 kilometre ironman distance swim is not for the faint hearted and provides the ultimate test in a challenging part of Queensland`s coastline.
With a two Person Team option, Kings of the Coast is a great end goal for every swimmer in the 2010 Queensland Ocean Swim Series and is set to become the pinnacle of ocean swimming in Queensland.
The course heads north from Kings Beach where you will battle the elements, and your competitors, around an exposed headland. Your final destination awaits you at the picturesque Moffat Beach.
This event also features a short course option which is perfect for nippers or less experienced ocean swimmers. The courses include Long Course (3.8 kilometres, open water), Short Course (500 metres, open water), and variable courses for individual and two person teams.
Come, compete and enjoy a weekend at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. For a range of Caloundra holiday accommodation.
Welcome to the Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Australia`s leading regional food and wine festival and a three day tribute to Australian Food and Wine.
An influential line-up of leading chefs, iconic winemakers, leading food and wine media, restaurateurs and serious foodies converge on the magical setting of Noosa on Queensland`s Sunshine Coast to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge – Noosa Style!
Choose some Noosa Style holiday accommodation and come and enjoy good food, wine and accommodation at Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
The 2010 Festival will include over 150 contributors made up of Australia`s leading chefs, winemakers, food producers, restaurateurs, restaurant critics and media.
This is simply the best fun you will have over three days of food, wine, lifestyle events and entertainment
The Dingo Creek Wine Jazz and Blues festival is set amongst the tranquil hills of the Dingo Creek Vineyard at Traveston. The event takes place on the weekend of the 17 and 18 April and is a Fundraiser for SIDS and Kids Queensland.
Free camping, covered venue and seating is provided. Toilets and showers are available on site. Great food, wine, beer and spirits is also available to purchase.
Don`t miss the annual grape tread between the Sunshine Coast Mayor and the Gympie Regional Council Mayor.
Australia`s top Jazz and Blues performers will be attending. John Morrison say`s the festival is one of a kind “out of the box” and he would not miss it. Come along and meet and greet your favourite musician in a setting second to none.
Not keen on camping but still want to experience this awesome weekend. Choose from a range of Noosa holiday accommodation and enjoy the jazz and blues festival in comfort.
Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club is proud to host the Outrigger Canoe National Marathon Titles, an annual event bringing together the best outrigger paddlers in the country. Competing for national supremacy in various six-person canoe marathon events, participants from age 10 to 70 take part in a weekend of races, seminars and social events. Visitors can watch the excitement as the races take off from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast – Mooloolaba. Come along to watch all the action from Mooloolaba`s cafes, family parks and an endless stretch of white sand. Browse the paddling merchandise or grab a coffee from one of the refreshment stands and chat to some of the competitors. Let the Outrigger Canoe National Titles create a colourful backdrop to your Sunshine Coast holiday.
For accommodation in the Mooloolaba area click on the link below.
Easter 2010 brings the skirl of the bagpipes and the swing of the kilt to Golden Beach Caloundra, with the “Tartan Spectacular Festival” and the “Australian Champion of Champions Highland Dancing Championship of Australia,” set to take place at Caloundra Sports Stadium and nearby football grounds in North Street at Caloundra.
“The Tartan Spectacular Festival” on Easter Saturday will be a colourful event encompassing the Australian Pipe Band Championships and a wonderful variety of Highland Dancing events. Australia”””’’s most prestigious Highland Dancing Event “Champion of Champions” will follow on Easter Sunday.
Spectators are very welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to see Champion Pipe Bands in action and over 500 dancers (age Four to 40) from all over the world competing for honours on the eight dancing boards.
Need some holiday accommodation in the Caloundra area click on the link.
The National Touch League is the peak domestic competition for the sport of Touch Football in Australia. The annual four day competition allows between 20-25 regional & State permits from across Australia, and International teams, to compete in 13 Divisions including Opens, Mixed and Senior categories. The competition is split into a Seniors competition (over-age divisions from over 27s to over 50s) and an Opens competition (not restricted by age, other than for the under 20s divisions).
The competition is not only the pinnacle of Australian domestic competition, but is also the primary selection event for national representative teams.
The carnival is scheduled to be held at Stockland Park on the Nicklin Way at Kawana. For Caloundra acccommodation click on the link.
