Category: Food & Beverage
We’re thrilled to welcome The Woombye Pub onboard as an official Locals in the Loop partner! Recently crowned Queensland’s Best Regional Hotel at the 2025 Queensland Hotel Awards, this Sunshine Coast gem is a must-visit. Locals, if you haven’t already popped in for a meal and a cold one, now’s the time. We’ll be heading […]
Sunshine Coast tour operator, Mystic Mountain Tours, is offering a chance to explore the celestial heavens from a unique – and very hospitable – vantage point. While most astro-tourism experiences are offered in outback areas, where you need to rough it to enjoy the night sky, Mystic Mountains Tours enables stargazers to explore the wonders of […]
Norton Hospitality Group is thrilled to announce that The Woombye Pub has been awarded Best Restaurant – Regional in the general division at the highly esteemed 2025 Queensland Hotel Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence. The win, celebrated at a gala event in Brisbane on Monday, June 30, marks a significant milestone for the pub, being […]
The Chevallum State School Parents & Citizens Association (P&C) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of StrawbFest 2025! This iconic community celebration will light up the Sunshine Coast on Friday, 12th September 2025, from 5:00pm until late, right in the heart of Chevallum. A much-loved tradition for over 30 years, StrawbFest brings together […]
When Superman and Batman debuted in the late 1930s, steam trains ruled the rails. The superheroes may have changed since then, but the Mary Valley Rattler is still steaming along and is calling on the young-at-heart from Gympie, the Sunshine Coast and beyond to embrace their inner hero, dress up in their favourite costume and […]
While the travel world may be going increasingly digital, no AI, bot or Insta post can replace a recommendation from a real ‘live’ local expert – and that’s why Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has been celebrating its true ambassadors during National Volunteers Week. And where better to celebrate the stellar contribution of its volunteers? Of course, […]
Pilates is considered a ‘Silver Bullet’ to good health, so wellness lovers are urged to get on board the Mary Valley Rattler’s Silver Bullet for a unique Pilates experience. ‘Pilates in Motion’ will blend the magic of rail travel with the invigorating benefits of Pilates in the heart of Queensland’s Mary Valley. Departing at 7.30am on Thursday 12 […]
Caloundra, QLD — 21st June 2025 — This year, Bulcock Street comes alive with sound. Bulcock Street Music Festival marks a new chapter for the local scene — a celebration of punk, hardcore, and indie-alternative music, grounded in youth culture, community, creativity, and connection. And of course, plenty of loud music. Happening right in the middle of Caloundra’s […]
VIDA Mexican Kitchen & Bar to Open at Lowanna Beach Resort on Wednesday, 23 April 2025 An Elevated Dining Experience Inspired by the Flavours and Culture of MexicoBUDDINA, QLD – 9 APRIL 2025 – VIDA Mexican Kitchen & Bar, a vibrant new addition to theSunshine Coast’s dining scene, will officially open its doors in April […]
A new chapter begins for The Beach Bars in the heart of Coolum The wait is over! The Beach Bars are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of Coolum Beach Bar, a vibrant addition to the Sunshine Coast community. Located just steps from the surf, this exciting new venue brings all the iconic Beach […]
