Sunshine Coast Showcases Exceptional Group Experiences

Sunshine Coast

Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) will put the spotlight on exciting new group experiences the region has to offer at Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) to be held 20 – 25 June 2015.

“From a barefoot function on a sandbar, a private island group dining at Richard Branson's Makepeace Island, to a VIP experience at one of the region's great events such as the Noosa Jazz Festival, the Sunshine Coast region is bursting with extraordinary experiences for groups,” said Tiffany Beal, Executive at Business Events Sunshine Coast.

Exclusive sake and sashimi master class at #1 ranked Japanese restaurant

One of only five restaurants in Queensland to hold a two hat ranking two years in a row, Wasabi Restaurant and Bar Noosa has developed sake and sashimi master classes for groups of 8 - 20 people. This unique experience offers guests the opportunity to participate in a special class with Wasabi Sommelier, Drew Mackie. The group will be taken through the different styles of sake and the art of sashimi. The master class concludes with lunch in Wasabi's tatami room with each course matched with a different sake. www.wasabisb.com/reviews/

Iconic Original Eumundi Market now available for off-site functions

The Original Eumundi Market, located just 15 minutes from Noosa, is now available for corporate functions and teambuilding events. Create your own exclusive food stall night-market, a banquet under Eumundi's famous fairy-lit trees or a team challenge with a twist around the twice weekly market. www.eumundimarkets.com.au

Barefoot functions - cocktails on the beach or breakfast on a sandbar now so much easier on the Sunshine Coast

Imagine the sand between your toes, the warmth of the evening breeze and a pristine, unspoiled beach as your backdrop. The Sunshine Coast offers idyllic beach and park locations to create unique offsite events BESC has worked closely with Sunshine Coast Council to reduce the red tape around using public spaces for corporate events. www.businesseventssunshinecoast.com.au

Signature food and wine matching experiences at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast

Meet champagne and craft beer ambassadors during 'Le Tour de Champagne' with GH Mumm or the 'Tales & Ales' beer journey with James Squire at stylish new venue The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast. Overlooking the lake at Brightwater, just a stones throw from Mooloolaba, their creative team can tailor any breakfast, lunch or dinner to your specific theme. www.thelakehousesunshinecoast.com.au/venue

Treat your team to a VIP experience at one of the Sunshine Coast's great events

Looking for the ultimate incentive experience? Imagine attending a VIP dinner hosted by eight of the world's top chefs, an exclusive Noosa Jazz Festival boat cruise or VIP tickets to the Caloundra Music Festival. www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/events

Experience a beach landing at Fraser Island

World Heritage listed Fraser Island is one of the few places in the world where aircraft can land on the beach. A 45 minute scenic flight from Sunshine Coast Airport brings you the world's most beautiful and unique runway. Step off your flight and be met by one of Kingfisher Bay Resort's expert guides who will introduce you to one of Australia's most pristine natural environments. www.kingfisherbay.com

Unique edible interactive garden lunch at Kingfisher Bay Resort Fraser Island

Dine deck-side, overlooking Seabelle restaurant the native bush garden, as chefs lay slate on the table and then proceed, in front of the guests, to build the table up with edible decorations, anti-pasto dishes, prawns, scallops, pancetta, kangaroo, herbs and edible flowers, pork belly, salmon, breads, condiments and oils etc. Drawing on local 'bush-tucker' ingredients and the indigenous history of Fraser Island the result is a beautiful edible shared feast, perfect for team bonding or networking. www.kingfisherbay.com

Swim with the whales at Mooloolaba

Swim with the humpback whales, one of the largest mammals in our oceans with Sunreef Mooloolaba. This once in a lifetime experience is an Australian exclusive, offered by one of the Sunshine Coast's most experienced dive operators between May and October. www.sunreef.com.au/whale-swimming/

Private island dining at Richard Branson's Makepeace Island

Just a five minute speed boat ride along the Noosa River lies heart-shaped Makepeace Island. Available for exclusive use events, choose from a stylish candlelit soiree, tailored degustation, gourmet BBQ. http://makepeaceisland.com/

Bindi's Island adds to list of unique event locations at Australia Zoo

Bindi's Island is another significant investment by Australia Zoo to offer more unique wildlife displays for the standard admission price. The island, which includes Bindi's Treehouse, is one of eight key locations within the 100 acre zoo that can play host to special events, corporate functions and incentive offerings. The authentic jungle treehouse is based on the childhood TV series, Bindi the Jungle Girl, and the film Return to Nim's Island. www.australiazoo.com.au

Pitch a tent at Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Novotel Twin Waters are creating a remarkable new event option with giant tipi marquees. The flexible design allows the tipi's to be used individually or joined together to create a single large space perfect for dinners, trade stands, chill-out zones or cocktail parties. Full packages are available to complete the Nordic theme including timber tables and benches, flooring and warm, inviting open fireplaces. Whether you are holding an intimate soiree for 50 or a gala event for 280 there is a configuration that will work perfectly for you! www.novoteltwinwatersresort.com.au

BESC makes it easy with recommended itineraries just for international MICE groups

Visit BESC at ATE to receive your copy of their suggested Sunshine Coast itineraries, tailored just for international MICE groups. Ideal for any group seeking a new destination and one which offers fun, hands-on experiences in a pristine, natural environment. www.businesseventssunshinecoast.com.au

Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) is the convention bureau for the Sunshine Coast, and a division of the regional tourism organisation, Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL). BESC is a not-for-profit, membership based organisation.