The Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association’s (AOCRA) National Sprint Titles are a flat water outrigger canoe regatta held for paddlers from all states of Australia. As a pinnacle event in the Australian outrigging
calendar, the National Sprint Titles hosts hundreds of competitors and encourages paddlers to compete in all disciplines, which include V1, OC1, OC6 and V12 races.
This is an action-packed three days held on Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast from 2 - 4 February.
From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st January 2018 the Ginger Factory will burst with colour, showcasing an exquisite range of ornamental gingers and heliconia’s, which thrive in the Sunshine Coast’s sub-tropical conditions. A stunning array of over 3000 plants will be available for sale to festival goers.
The festival will pay a special homage to the long Australian history of Buderim Ginger, spanning 75 years. Today’s booming business started off as a small farming community and ginger growers’ cooperative, expanding over time to one of the world’s largest suppliers of ginger products and beverages.
The 2018 Ginger Flower & Food Festival is a FREE all-weather event that all ages will enjoy!
This PGA "legends" pro-am golf event will see greats of Australian golf descend on the Sunshine Coast (13 - 15 Dec) in a relaxed but professional environment competing for Australia's richest pro-am prize for 2017.
Australian golfing stars such as Ian Baker-Finch, Peter Senior and Roger Davis will be playing alongside amateur golfers on the Sunshine Coasts' best two resort courses - Twin Waters Golf Club and Pelican Waters Golf Club.
Wanderlust Festival Sunshine Coast (9 - 12 November 2017) is an all-out celebration of mindful living, bringing together a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs for a transformational retreat at Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Choose your own adventure with multi-level yoga and meditation sessions, mouthwatering local organic dinners, heart-pumping music, inspiring lectures and workshops, and outdoor activities from SUP to camping surrounded by a breathtaking tropical landscape. This is an experience that will get into your mind, body and soul.
The Tenth Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival will be held in richly historic Gympie, Australia (5 - 8 October 2017). The four-day program includes industry masterclasses, a spectacular opening night gala, awards night party and up to 30 sessions of shorts from all genres that best capture Heart of Gold’s vision to screen films that are positive, witty, entertaining, joyous, uplifting, enlightening and ground-breaking. They can be edgy, they can be thought-provoking and they can be downright hilarious – as long as they beat with a good, strong heart.
Enjoy four days of Sun, Surf and Soul at beautiful Kings Beach on the Sunshine Coast! The eleventh annual Caloundra Music Festival will be held over the October long weekend. The Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of a diverse line-up of entertainment featuring the best of the Australian music industry as well as incredible international artists. This not for profit family-friendly community event celebrates the environment, cultural achievements and community pride of the Caloundra area.
Perfectly located in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Beach offers the perfect year-round climate and is an ideal location for Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, held this year from 8 - 10 September. It's the perfect location to incorporate a relaxing family vacation or just a great place to escape to. The beachside atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast, the friendly people and the endless scenic beauty make it a hugely popular destination event.
