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The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is a bit like a big canvas, on which nature has splashed some of her best work. The views from the heights, stretching out towards the ocean are as good as you’ll get anywhere and the air has that sublime, open quality that just reeks of being on the road and having an adventure. So, a true art trail might simply be a good walk around the area. But, most of us haven’t got the rocks for that, so the Art Gallery Trail offers a more do-able alternative. Read more >

The first thing that struck me about the Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens – they are not in Maroochydore, but Tanawha near Buderim. Read more >

While our friends in Sydney and Melbourne try to gather up the courage to dip their toes in the cold ocean, we’ve been enjoying water temps in the early twenties here on the Sunshine Coast. The end of summer is the perfect time to dive on in … maybe that’s why our friends at the Noosa Festival of Surfing hold their event in March each year. Read more >

Celebrate the best of summer, food, flowers and fun!

The 2012 Ginger Flower & Food Festival, has been running for 17 years and is one of Australia’s most popular festivals celebrating the best of Queensland’s sub-tropical lifestyle and the outdoors.  It draws gardening and cooking enthusiasts from around the country.  Read more >

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions.
Mine, is to win an entry into the 2012 Mooloolaba Triathlon.

I will not let the little problem that – ‘the Mooloolaba Triathlon sold out within days due to international and Australian interest,’ – get in my way. Read more >

Like most people, I love getting things for free…so I thought I would share all the free stuff we can get on the Sunshine Coast this holiday season.

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Finish the festive season off with a free family-friendly New Years Eve celebration in Mooloolaba on Saturday 31 December, from 4 pm to midnight.  Read more >

Tourism Australia is inviting you to tell fellow Aussies about your favourite Australian place or experience for a holiday. Just upload your favourite image and describe in 25 words or less and you could win an amazing Australian luxury holiday of your own, valued at over $300,000. Read more >