australia day guide 2014
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Australia Day Guide
Celebrate the Noosa way this Australia Day! Whether you’re heading to one of the patrolled beaches from Peregian to Noosa Heads to float on a giant thong, frying a shrimp on the BBQ, riding your bike along the river foreshore, taking a walk in the National Park, learning to surf or stand-up paddle surf, heading into the hinterland or just enjoying the warm weather with a cold drink in hand, you’ll love what the Noosa region has to offer…
Australia Day Awards and family fun
When Sunday 26 January
WhereNoosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Details
There will be plenty of Aussie fun for all the family at the Noosa Australia Day celebrations in Noosaville. The event is presented by Tewantin Noosa Lions Club and Rotary Club of Noosa.The Australia Day Noosa Local Legends awards will be presented, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups in the region.
Peregian Beach Surf Club
07 5448 1728
When Sunday 26 January
Where10 Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach
Details Live music and Aussie Food
Coolum Beach Surf Club
07 5446 1148
When Sunday 26 January
Where1775-1779 David Low Way, Coolum Beach
DetailsLive music on the deck from noon to 4pm, cane toad races and drinks specials.
Eumundi Live
facebook.com/EumundiLive
WhenSunday 26 January, 1-5:30pm
WhereEumundi Amphitheatre, Memorial Drive, Eumundi
Details
All-ages music festival in Eumundi Amphitheatre, with a feast of pop, funk, dance and rock. Headlining are The John Steel Singers, along with The Dawn Chorus, Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat, and Tea Society. There’s a KidZone and food and drinks available. Profits go to local charities Sunshine Coast Hospice, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Riding for the Disabled.Advance purchase tickets: Adult $22; concession $12, kids under 12 free; discounts for Friends of Eumundi Live – see eumundilive.com.au or at Berkelouw Books Eumundi. Tickets at the gate $28.
Beach Party at Sunshine Beach SLSC
sunshinebeachslsc.com.au
When Sunday 26 January
WhereNoosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Details
It’s an Australia Day Beach party at Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club with Aussie giveaways, $15 giant Aussie burgers and listen to the Triple J Hottest 100 on the deck.
Australia Day at the Yachtie
07 5449 8602 nyrc.com.au
When Sunday 26 January
WhereNoosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
DetailsLive music with Michelle Brown from 2:30pm
Apollonian Hotel
07 5485 3100 apollonianhotel.com.au
WhenSunday 26 January, noon-3pm
Where Boreen Point
Details
Spit roast and jazz at Apollonian Hotel with John Withers All Strung Out Jazz 5+. A wood-fired spit-roast is prepared in the rustic bush kitchen. Bookings essential
Cafe Le Monde
07 5449 2366
When Sunday 26 January
Where64 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
DetailsLive music with Band Of Frquencies and Jahzen
Kamel Bar at Nomads Noosa Resort
07 5447 3355
Facebook.com/kbsbsarnoosa
WhenSunday 26 January from 12pm - late
Where44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Details
It’s an Aussie Day Backyard Bonanza at Noosa’s #1 Party Bar (18+) with Triple J’s Hottest 100 playing around the pool, bikini contest, pie eating contest, free BBQ and much more.
Rococo Bar & Bistro
07 5474 9600
WhenSunday 26 January 6:30-9:30pm
Where42 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Details
Live music with Gabor Josika, the musical master hailing from Austria providing harmonious harmonies.
Bump on the Beach
info@bumpnights.com.au
When Sunday 26 January 2-9pm
Where Noosa Spit
Details
A Day of sun, sand, sports, good friends, cold drinks, and of course Big BUMPY HOUSE BEATS and other SPECIAL MUSICAL TREATS. Weather permitting.
Ettamogah Pub and Aussie World
aussieworld.com.au
When Sunday 26 January
WhereJust 30 minutes south of Noosa on the Bruce Highway
Details
There are true blue events, entertainment and fun for the family this Australia Day. The Ettamogah Pub kicks it off at 10am with an Australian flag-raising ceremony and national anthem. Then it's time for the dunnies to start racing with teams vying for the toilet seat trophy. The pub is open from 9am, Bluey's Bar & Grill from 11am and there’s live music throughout the afternoon. There are cars, caravans, utes and bikes from the veteran era through to the classics of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The Aussie World theme park has more than 30 rides and games, including water play area Leak'n Logs, water ride Plunge, thrill ride Redback and fun Giant Slide.
Coolum Classic
atlasmultisports.com.au
When Sunday 26 January
WherePalmer Coolum Resort, Warran Road, Coolum Beach
Details
Whether you are a runner or a walker, join the Coolum Classic at Palmer Coolum Resort on Australia Day. Take on Jeff the T-Rex and come dressed as your favourite caveman or woman for your chance to become a Coolum Classic Legend. All entrants receive a Jetts Coolum Classic T-shirt and the chance to win random draw prizes and prizes for best dressed cave man or woman.There’s a 2km, 5km and 10km run and a fun run. Online entries close at 5pm on Friday 24 January. Race day entries will be accepted ($5 extra). Check-in from 6.30am at The Beach Club
Miss Moneypenny’s
07 54749999
WhenSunday 26 January from 12pm
Where6 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
DetailsResident DJ. Pacha. Ibiza, supported by DJ Dave Faul
Big Kart Track
2310 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough
bigkart.com.au
07 5494 1613
Open 7 days a week 9am-10pm during holidays – closed Christmas Day
Australia Zoo
1638 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough
australiazoo.com
07 5436 2000
Open every day 9am-5pm – closed Christmas Day
ATTRACTIONS
Noosa Tenpin
7/11 Bartlett Road, Noosaville
noosatenpin.com.au
07 5449 8555
Open 9am-late – closed Christmas Day
Aussie World
73 Frizzo Road (off Bruce Highway), Palmview
aussieworld.com.au
07 5494 5444
Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm (rides start at 10am) – closed Christmas Day
UnderWater World
Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
underwaterworld.com
07 5458 6280
Open 7 days 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day
The Big Shell
87 Gympie Street, Tewantin
07 5447 1268
Open Thursday to Monday, 10:30am-5pm with an amazing collection of shells, corals, marine collectables and beach house gear
Ettamogah Pub
73 Frizzo Road (off Bruce Highway), Palmview
aussieworld.com.au
07 5494 5444
Open every day except Christmas Day, 9am-late, for sightseeing, lunch and dinner
Top Shots Fun Park
Corner Maroochydore Road & Allora Drive, Maroochydore
topshotsmaroochydore.com
07 5452 7007
Open Monday to Saturday 9am-9pm (rides close at 8pm) during school holidays, and Sundays from 9am-6pm (rides close at 5pm). Closed Christmas Day
Noosa 5 Cinemas
29 Sunshine Beach Road
noosacinemas.com.au
Open 7 days a week – closed Christmas Day. No late session New Year’s Eve
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Road, Yandina
gingerfactory.com.au
07 5447 8431
Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm – closed Christmas Day
The Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye
bigpineapple.com.au
Open 7 days during school holidays, 8am-3pm. Ride The Pineapple Express Train, Animal Farm, Rainforest Walk, Parfait Cafe, all-weather markets on Saturdays, 6.30am-1pm
Noosa Marina Markets
Parkyn Court, Tewantin
noosamarina.com.au
Trading as usual, every Sunday, 8am-2pm. Also Creative Arts Market on first Saturday of each month, 9am-3pm
Big Pineapple Markets
76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye
bigpineapple.com.au
Every Saturday, 6:30am with food, produce and art
Peregian Markets
Peregian Beach Foreshore
Noosa Farmers Markets
Weyba Road, Noosaville
www.noosafarmersmarket.com.au
Every Sunday, 7am-midday
Pomona Country Markets
Stan Topper Park, Pomona
pomonainc.org
2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, 6:30am-noon
MARKETS
Eumundi Markets, Memorial Drive
www.eumundimarkets.com.au
Open every Saturday 7am-2pm and every Wednesday 8am-1.30pm.
Coolum Twilight Markets
Tickle Park, Coolum Beach foreshore
visitcoolum.com.au
Every Friday until January 24, 4-8pm
Noosa Civic Shopping Centre
28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville
noosacivic.com.au
07 5440 7900
Big W, Woolworths and specialty stores. Closed Christmas Day. Otherwise open 7 days - specialty retailers may vary
Hastings St Supermarket
Next to Bistro C, Hastings Street
Open 7 days
SHOPPING CENTRES
Check individual stores for operating hours
Noosa Fair Shopping Centre
3 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction
noosacfairshopping.com.au
07 5447 3788
Coles and specialty stores open every day except Christmas Day. Otherwise open 7 days.
Noosa Village Shopping Centre
Mary Street, Noosaville
Woolworths and specialty stores. Closed Christmas Day. Otherwise open 7 days
Seven Eleven stores
24 hours a day, 7 days a week including Christmas Day
Eumundi Aquatic Centre
Memorial Drive, Eumundi
07 5442 7186
Pomona School Pool
Station Street, Pomona
Noosa District High School Pool
07 5442 6456
Tulip Street, Cooroy
Tewantin School Pool
Cnr Goodwin and Cullinane Streets, behind Tewantin State School
Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre
Memorial Drive, Eumundi
07 5442 7353
Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 10am-2pm
Parkyn’s Hut Information Centre
07 5449 7353
Open 7 days
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
Hastings Street Visitor Information Centre
visitnoosa.com.au
1 3000 NOOSA (66672)
Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.
POOLS
Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Complex
David Low Way, Coolum Beach
07 5473 9042
Tewantin Spray Park
Next to Noosa Marina, Tewantin
Children’s water spray park on the Tewantin foreshore – fully fenced with shaded picnic tables and amenities onsite. Open every day, 7am-7pm every day. Free
Noosa Aquatic Centre
Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach
07 5448 0288 for opening hours
Ginger Flower & Food Festival
Noosa Marina Visitor Information Centre
1 3000 NOOSA (66672)
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
PUBLIC ART GALLERIES
Noosa Regional Gallery
Riverside, Pelican Street, Tewantin
noosa.qld.gov.au
07 5329 6145 5340
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. Closed public holidays.
Butter Factory Arts Centre
Mill Place, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy
noosa.qld.gov.au
07 5329 6580
Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 10am-noon. Closed public holidays.
TRANSPORT/AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Sunbus Public Buses
translink.com.au
13 12 30
Noosa Ferry
noosaferry.com
07 5449 8442
The Noosa Ferry operates from Noosa Marina, Tewantin to Noosa Heads 7 days a week, weather permitting - Extra late services until January 14
Col’s Airport Shuttle - Con-x-ion
airshuttle.com.au
07 5450 5933
Brisbane Airport to and from the Sunshine Coast, 7 days a week.
Sun-air Bus Service
sunair.com.au
1800 804 340
Brisbane Airport to and from Sunshine Coast 7 days a week, and Eumundi Markets shuttle Wednesdays & Saturdays except Christmas Day.
Hintercoast Transport
hinter-coast-transport.com
1300 658 971
Private bus charters across the Sunshine Coast. Open all hours
Henry’s Airport Shuttle
henry’s.com.au
07 5474 0199
Sunshine Coast Airport to and from the Noosa region, 7 days a week. No service Christmas Day
Suncoast Cabs
suncoastcabs.com.au
131 008
Normal services available every day
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