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| Oceanview Helicopters |
The Sunshine Coast is blossoming this Spring with something for everyone to discover. New immersive animal encounters will get visitors to the coast up close and personal with seals, penguins and whales; while a new helicopter tour takes guests to new heights for a unique picnic experience highlighting the Sunshine Coast’s local produce. The proud showcasing of local products continues with the annual Sunshine Coast Pop & Pour Festival which will take guests on a journey to 10 of the region’s craft breweries and distilleries. While the biggest upcoming event will showcase the coast’s biggest ‘Big Thing’ when The Big Pineapple Festival returns after a three-year hiatus in October.
Attractions & tours
Reaching new heights in the hinterland
Oceanview Helicopters is set to launch a new ‘Picnic on a Peak’ experience that will provide the ultimate aerial tourism and local food experience on the Sunshine Coast. Taking flight from September, guests will traverse some of the Coast’s 100 kilometres of beaches before heading into the hinterland to collect produce from local suppliers before flying to a hidden gem perched on top of the Blackall Range for a gourmet picnic with sweeping views.
New immersive animal encounters
Mooloolaba’s SEA LIFE has launched a new ‘behind the scenes’ Ultimate Animal Experience which includes the opportunity to swim and meet with the seals, feed the penguins and get an exclusive look at the seal and penguin back of house areas. The three-hour guided tour is hosted by one of
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast’s marine specialists and is limited to just two guests at any one time for a more memorable and intimate animal encounter. For those wanting to get out on the water,
Epic Ocean Adventures has launched a first-of-its-kind whale encounter with the introduction of whale watching ocean kayak tours. The new tour is one of Australia’s most unique minimal impact whale watching tours and departs daily from Noosa during whale migration season (June-November).
Food & drink
A new distillery in the heart of Maroochydore
Established by two mates with a passion for fine spirits, Hayden Mokaraka and Trent McEvoy will open
Buderim Distilling Co on Ocean St, Maroochydore, later this month. Offering craft spirits from the on-site distillery along with the best local craft beers and a global wine selection, they offer taste testings, share plates and a wide selection of cocktails made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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| Glasshouse Plantation |
Brand-new farm-to-cup coffee experience
Glasshouse Plantation has reopened after renovations complete with a working coffee farm for a full farm-to-cup coffee tasting experience, all accompanied by stunning Glasshouse Mountains views. Visitors can enjoy sipping on locally-grown coffee, farm tours and tastings.
Events
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| Big Pineapple Music Festival |
One of Australia’s most-loved outdoor concerts has been confirmed at Australia’s most-loved ‘Big Thing’. Heavy metal guns The Amity Affliction, global sensation Tones and I, and hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso are the big names heading this year’s Big Pineapple Music Festival. The festival, returning on October 19 after a three-year hiatus, is being billed as “an unforgettable day of live music, delicious food and vibrant experiences”. Presented by Triple J, the festival promises some of Australia’s most celebrated artists as well as local names.
The Sunshine Coast Pop & Pour Festival is a one-day brewery and distillery adventure unlike any other. Hop aboard the fleet of Pop & Pour’s hop-on-hop-off buses and embark on a journey through the Sunshine Coast’s vibrant beverage scene. 10 of the region’s top breweries and distilleries will be open for tastings, each offering a unique taste of the local craft.
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