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Category: Food & Beverage

Jul 16
One Plate, One Pour: The Paired Plate Serves Up the Sunshine Coast’s Most Accessible Food Trail

If a ten-day food festival sounds like something reserved for serious foodies with serious budgets, The Paired Plate is here to prove otherwise. Running for the full duration of The Curated Plate festival, from 24 July to 2 August, The Paired Plate is a self-guided food and drink trail stretching across the Sunshine Coast, and […]

Jul 15
Woombye’s Favourite Local Just Got National Recognition

If you’ve ever driven through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and found yourself pulled in by the sight of a classic old Queenslander with a cold beer and a parmi calling your name, you already know The Woombye Pub. And now the rest of Australia is catching on. The Woombye Pub has just taken out the […]

Jul 13
Joe’s Deli Celebrates Fourth Annual International Hot Dog Day with $10 Brooklyn Dogs Across All Four Locations

This Wednesday marks a milestone for Joe’s Deli, with the cult-favourite sandwich shop celebrating its fourth annual International Hot Dog Day – and its first with four locations serving up the festivities. To celebrate, Joe’s Deli will offer its iconic Brooklyn Dog for just $10 all day on Wednesday 15 July across all four stores, giving hot […]

Jul 06
Top 10 Romantic Hinterland Getaways on the Sunshine Coast

While the Coast is no doubt incredible, sometimes you need to get off the beach, head up into the hills and actually be present with each other for a few days. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland does that job better than almost anywhere in Queensland. It’s lush, it’s quiet, it’s cold enough in winter to justify […]

Jun 30
Joe’s Deli Celebrates 3 Months on the Sunshine Coast

Joe’s Deli has officially been serving up the Sunny Coast for 3 months now! Lobster Rolls, Locals Brews & NY Style Vibes, your new go-to is officially a local favourite! Since opening its doors at Sunshine Plaza, Joe’s Deli has brought its signature New York style sandwiches, hip-hop energy and cult favourite menu to Maroochydore, […]

Jun 05
Foxy Malone’s to bring Irish spirit back to Mooloolaba beachfront

There’ll soon be the sound of live Irish music and a few hearty “sláintes” echoing across the Mooloolaba Esplanade once again, with Foxy Malone’s officially opening its doors in late June following a $2 million transformation of the former O’Malley’s Irish Pub site. After more than 20 years as one of the Sunshine Coast’s much-loved […]

Feb 09
Mate’s rates: tourism industry says ‘thank you’ with unmissable locals-only deals 

Visit Sunshine Coast has launched Sunny Staycation, a new campaign offering  exclusive deals on experiences, dining and accommodation across the region. The locals-only initiative is a way for the tourism industry to give back to the community  that supports it, inviting Sunshine Coast residents to enjoy the perks of living in a world class destination […]

Jan 05
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Jump on board the Mary Valley Rattler’s ‘Aussie Express’ for Australia Day celebration

What can be more “Aussie” than a heritage train journey through the Mary Valley, one of Australia’s most picturesque and gold-plated landscapes? Strewth, I can’t think of anything to beat that. The special Australia Day service on the Mary Valley Rattler provides passengers – young and old – the opportunity to take their own trip […]

Dec 16
Peregian Beach Carols Rescheduled to Monday 22 December

Due to torrential rain and strong winds across the region, organisers have made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s Peregian Beach Carols. The conditions mean Santa’s much-anticipated skydiving arrival would not be able to proceed safely, and without Santa, the event would not be the same. Severe storms and torrential rain are also predicted over the next two days. The safety of performers, […]

Oct 13
Get on board the Mary Valley Rattler for a ‘spooktacular’ Ghost Train ride

The whole family can dress up in advance of Halloween and enjoy a spooky evening onboard the Mary Valley Rattler with entertainers giving you the fright of your life! Passengers are encouraged to ‘dress to distress’ in their creepiest costume—witches, ghouls, vampires and monsters are all welcome—and prepare for an evening of roaming performers, trick or […]