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The best places to Surf on the Sunshine Coast

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:09:44 +0000

Surfing on the Sunshine Coast

If you like to surf, and who doesn’t, then you’ll love the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With 63 different spots stretched out over roughly 25 miles, you’ll find that there’s something for everyone out here. You’ll find beginners just out to have fun and learn a little, as well as the intermediates who are moving up in the ranks. The advanced surfers as well as the pro’s will find plenty of spots to hone their skills. Sunshine Coast is a surfers paradise that is bound to please anyone who goes there. So, let’s take a look.

First, we have the Happy Valley spot. The waves typically don’t get that high so it’s a good place for swimming also. This is a good spot to learn at. The aptly named “old woman” spot is also easy to navigate. The surf is seldom rough so there is rarely any whitewater. Perfect for the “old woman” surfer in us. Noosa Ground and Mudjima are also good spots to get your board wet for the first time. The water will take it easy on you as you learn it’s patterns. You can also just sit back and have a good time watching all the other beginners wipe out!

If you’re one of the many who have mastered the “waves” at the beginner spots and you’re ready to move up, spots like Double Island Point and the Anne Street Reef will be more to your liking. The waves are steady, but not that strong. They let you stay upright long enough so when you do wipeout, you know why. Kings Beach and The Spit are two more spots where surfers of all experience levels come to just have a good time. You can watch the beginners struggle and have fun with it, or the pro’s show off riding the tubes.

Most of the time though, you’ll see the pro’s in their own spots taking on waves that only experienced surfers should tackle. The Rock and Old Woman Ledge are two of those spots. The surf is challenging and dangerous, and that’s how the experienced surfers become more experienced, by challenging themselves and taking it to the limit. Sharks’ spot and The Cove are also two places that, if you go to and are not experienced, you would be better suited to sit back and learn from the masters. The waters out there can get real choppy and hard to navigate.

If surfing is your scene and you’re new to the area, or if it’s something you would like to try, then the Sunshine Coast is where you want to be. The weather is beautiful, the salty, ocean air is relaxing, and it has a kick-back, have fun atmosphere that’s hard to beat. It’s one of those places that, once you go there one time, you’ll wonder why you’ve never been there before. Try it for a weekend and you’ll fall in love with it. You’ll probably never want to leave.

Whale watching on the Sunshine Coast…..Great fun

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:17:03 +0000

Have you ever seen a school of Whales diving and playing within a few metres of
your boat? A 2 hour flight north of Sydney or an hour’s drive north of Brisbane,
there’s a quiet tourist boom going on for a formerly sleepy town of
Coolum Beach, where Whale Watching on the Sunshine Coast is just one of the
things to do in Coolum, and is fast becoming an international draw. When it comes
to what’s on in Coolum, whale watching on the sunshine coast is often mentioned as
the tourists’activity of choice. Take a 30 minute boat or small cruise ride out toward
Norfolk and enjoy beverages and the calm ocean waters, while waiting for
whale sightings. The winter seasons are perfect for this. Also in the area
of ocean activities, scuba diving should be on your list, as well as
visiting the Coral Sea. The ocean activities are usually just a day trip,
but small yachts are available at a premium, for stays that last longer than
a day and carry over through the evening to the next morning. When you dock
back at Coolum, a recent relative boom in the downtown’s fine dining
establishments provide comparison with Melbourne’s and Sydney’s. It isn’t uncommon
to find such a bar and restaurant nestled in between a surf shop or coffee
café; so expect a great culinary experience, but don’t over dress; you’re
not in the city, and Coolum is very much a relaxed vacation spot with
leisure as its primary order of business.A day’s whale watching then
Barramundi and chips as the sun goes down…..a great experience for the family.

Whats On in Coolum during Winter?

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:48:15 +0000

North of Sydney and East of Brisbane, down the Sunshine Coast
in Queensland Australia, there’s a relatively quiet beach town called Coolum
Beach. What’s on in Coolum During Winter? It’s often said that the
destination is worth a day trip, but really, there’s far too many things to
do in Coolum than would fit in a day. In fact, the town’s been made over a
bit. The community’s seen a bit of commercial development in recent years,
making space and ways for fine dining establishments to set up shop, whilst
coexisting with the town’s surfer population, as well as creating a bit of a
quasi sort of city night life of bars and other restaurant supper clubs to
make for what’s on in Coolum. The surf and beach are draws for sure. Short
and small cruise and boat trips out to the Coral Sea or even Norfolk Island
to do some whale watching along the sunshine coast are absolutely mandatory to the
vacationer. You wouldn’t have been to Australia without staying in Coolum
for a few days, or even a week. Folks in Sydney and Melbourne tend to talk
about the place as a sort of sleepy town, but in actuality, a lot of these
city dwellers haven’t actually been out to Coolum recently. If they only
knew. It makes for a great getaway even for Australians. Many visit the town
to hike Mount Coolum, which can be seen from all points in the beach city.
There are a slew of new comfy cushy holiday apartments that have gone up
there very recently as well and during winter though the weather is magnificent,
you will get a great deal at any of the resorts. This winter would be a great
time to check out Coolum.

Prepare for the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:46:12 +0000

Just a few more days to go and Mooloolaba Triathlon, the highlight of a three-day multisport festival, is going to start. I am so excited because it is going to be jam-packed with crowd from different places. You’ll not just enjoy watching the exhilarating event, but you will also have the chance to meet and mingle with new people. So if you are staying in Coolum which is 15 kilometers away, it will only take about 15 to 20 minutes to go to Mooloolaba.

It won’t just draw many local competitors the Mooloolaba Triathlon also attracts some of the top tri-athletes from across the world.

The program for 2010 will include all the favorites including the Asics Twilight 5km Run, Mooloolaba Ocean Swim, The Courier-Mail Mooloolaba Superkidz Triathlon, Mooloolaba Triathlon and the Mooloolaba Teams Triathlon.

The Big Day is Coming to Mooloolaba this Weekend – Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:41:53 +0000

What better way to see out another Australian summer than the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. It’s just days away and it really makes me anxious to watch it. This marvelous festival is going to be held at one of the world’s premier beachside resort locations.

The best part of this festival is it doesn’t focus purely on leisure and enjoyment, but it is also for a noble cause. It helps fund charitable institutions. Bloomhill Cancer Help is the Triathlon’s nominated charity for this year’s festival.

The long weekend includes the Asics Twilight 5km Run, Mooloolaba Ocean Swim, The Courier-Mail Superkidz Tri, Seven Mooloolaba Sport & Lifestyle Expo and much more. Click here to get more information about the schedule of activities. (link to: http://www.usmevents.com.au/mooltri/factfile_Triathlon.html)

Surfing with the Majestic Waves in Coolum

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:32:46 +0000

Famous for their white beaches, Coolum is a paradise for surfers. The majestic waves are just perfect for surfing. It just doesn’t boast of its wonderful shores, you’ll also be amazed by the view when you see the whales pass by.

Surfing is just among the many exhilarating adventures you can do in Coolum. Well of course, we know that not everyone knows how to do it, but as the saying goes “everything can be learned”. So if you are up for the ride of the lifetime, start your training as early as now. There are lots of surfing schools in Coolum. And here’s one if you like to know more. (link to http://www.coolum.com.au/display_listing.asp?id=485)

The Thrill of Tandem Skydiving in Sunshine Coast, Coolum

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:37:19 +0000

Coolum is known for its beautiful skies and crisp weather perfect for the ultimate thrill of a lifetime, tandem skydiving. Whenever I stroll around the white sands of Coolum beach, I always see couples doing tandem skydiving. While watching them, I couldn’t resist but feel their adrenalin rush. Their shouts were awesome.

I got the chance to interview a couple who loved skydiving so much. They said, “skydiving in Coolum has already become a hobby for us, we’ve wanted to do this, and it is only in Coolum that we have found this exhilarating adventure, mind-blowingly satisfying!” How cool is that! I asked them how they’ve learned to dive this comfortably and they referred me to this site. Please click here. (link to: http://www.adrenalin.com.au/skydiving-tandem-skydive/qld-sunshine-coast/air/12172)

Fishing on the Sunshine Coast – 32kg Barramundi

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:12:10 +0000

One 32kg barramundi is on it’s way to the taxidermist after Buddina resident, John Davis landed the monster after a 14 hour session at the Monduran Dam near Gin Gin

Photo: courtesy Coolum & North Shore News

http://www.coolum-news.com.au/story/2010/03/02/how-john-made-certain-this-monster-didnt-get-away/

Sunshine coast weddings

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:11:12 +0000

If you are considering getting married on the Sunshine coast you should check this out:

http://callibphotography.com.au/blog/?p=3682

despite their big day producing bad weather the photography is stunning. Cali Burnett is clearly a very talented photographer and the Twin Waters Golf Club has given the happy couple a great backdrop despite the drizzle. The Sunshine Coast has always been used by Victorians particularly for interstate weddings, a regular flow of english and new zealand couples getting married on the beach and in the huge range of top class wedding venues.

Local Asian restaurants feature well in Queensland’s best of

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:41:50 +0000

A recent survey by finda.com.au, awarded two local restaurants in the asian cuisine category.The Spirit House at Yandina and The Spirit of Tibet in Mooloolaba were both included in the site’s Queensland-wide review of asian restaurants. The dish that they call Shashi at the Sprirt of Tibet was deemed the highlight, marinated chicken breast in a uniquely flavoured creamy sauce topped with coriander. The Himalayan goat vindaloo was also mentioned in dispatches though it is said to be for the spice fiend as customers consuming eat are regularly seen with steam coming out of their ears. The Spirit House at Yandina, caters all year round for locals and tourists staying in the Coolum resorts and Mooloolaba apartments near-by, with both an award winning restaurant and a highly respected cooking school, one of it’s great dishes is the Tamarind Glazed Duck with Cumin Spice Eggplant Relish. To read about finda’s survey CLICK HERE