AUSSIE WORLD TAKES THE PLUNGE!

We’ve opened yet another new attraction and this one is the first of its type on the Sunshine Coast.  The new ride is a log flume ride called The Plunge with not one but two steep climbs and drop-offs.  Riders climb aboard hollowed-out logs that are propelled by flowing water through a waterway before climbing upwards then plunging down a ramp at great speed…..twice!  Riders and spectators will be treated to a water splash created by the downhill momentum of The Plunge.  An entertaining way to cool off on a hot Queensland day!

There’s no better time to visit Aussie World this Summer and try out The Plunge – guaranteed to wet your pants!

Australia Day Dunny Race:- On the 26th January every year Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub hold a very unique and successful Australia Day event involving Dunny Races and a Ute Show.  We’re currently recruiting teams for the Dunny Races so if you think you’re up to it, and want to be known as Dunny Race Champions of the World, contact marketing@aussieworld.com.au for an application form.

Underwater World Otter Encounter

Otterly Outrageous FUN!

As seen on Sunrise Morning Show recently.

Take part in a world first Otter Encounter! UnderWater World is the
only place in the world where you can physically interact with these
amazing animals!

Mayhem, Kaos and Lou will run circles around you trying to get
your attention! They will make themselves comfortable in your lap,
pose for the camera and position themselves on your head all in
the name of fun!

You will even get to take home a souvenir photo of you with the
otters to remember this once in a lifetime experience!

Underwater World entry prices – Adults at Squids prices till Dec. 24^th.

Otter Encounter @ UnderWater World

Australia Zoo… Crikey!!!

It’s as wild as life gets this summer at Australia Zoo! Get set for more action and entertainment than you can poke a stick at these school holidays.

Wooo-hoo!

What a little beauty! Terri hand-feeding crocs; have your photo taken with Santa and a gator; bid in the silent auction …and so much more!

Saturday 10 December – Saturday 24 December

• Zoo opens daily at 9am
• Major Prize Draw, 9am – 5pm
• Face Painting, 9am – 11am (WEEKENDS ONLY)
• Colouring Competition, 9am – 5pm
• Meet Santa! Get your photo taken in our photo studio with Santa and one of our gorgeous Alligators! 12.30pm – 1.00pm

The Big Kart Track now features new Streamlined Karts for that extra rush so try out your skills on the track this summer.

FREE BUSES: 26th Dec – 8th Jan.

Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with TransLink is delivering early festive cheer to the region, launching a 14 day program of free holiday transport services.
From Boxing Day until January 8, every public bus service across the Sunshine Coast will be free.

Sunshine Coast Holiday Accommodation

Holiday accommodation packages available at San Marino by the Sea for December / January holidays. With heated pool for those cool wet summer days.

Trip Advisor Ranking #2 : Reviews

Have fun on the Sunshine Coast and visit Marcoola the gem of the Coast.

Enjoy a great workout or Tennis Lesson.

Right here at San Marino full size Tennis Court.

A fully qualified proffessional will come here to teach / play with you.

1 HR $65 or a package of 3 x 1 hr sessions $165.

RESORT POSTER

Tennis @ San Marino

If you are wondering what you can do on the Sunshine Coast consider this, here is a list of 50 Must Do’s on the Sunshine Coast

Combine any or all of these activities with a stay at San Marino by the Beach at Marcoola at the heart of the Coast. Check out our great specials.

The next 10 of the 50 must do’s on the Coast.

11. Dive with Grey Nurse Sharks

Wolf Rock, Cooloola – www.wolfrockdive.com.au

Wolf Rock is a formation of four volcanic pinnacles found north of Double Island Point and is one of the few places in the world where you can dive with large schools of Grey Nurse Sharks.

 12. Ettamogah Pub & Aussie World

Bruce Highway, Palmview – www.aussieworld.com.au

Aussie World family fun-park is reminiscent of an old Australian fairground and has over thirty rides and games to entertain the whole family. Open 9am to 5pm 7 days a week. While there, have your photo taken in front of the Ettamogah Pub, the most photographed pub in the world! Look out for the 1927 Chevy truck on top of a bright red roof just off the Bruce Highway – you can’t miss it! Open 11am to 8pm 7 days a week.

13. Feed the Dolphins at Tin Can Bay

www.barnaclesdolphins.com.au

Tin Can Bay is one of only three places in Australia where you can hand feed the rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. Feeding starts at 8am and continues until 11am (unless the dolphins decide to depart beforehand). Feeding is free and an exhilarating experience for all.

 14. Find a Hole in Your Diary

Tee off against spectacular scenic backdrops at one of the Sunshine Coast’s five championship golf courses. Choose from Greg Norman designed Pelican Waters Golf Club in Caloundra, Twin Waters or Hyatt Regency Coolum – the home of the Australian PGA championship, Peregian Springs (members only) and Noosa Springs Golf Resort and Spa.

15. Fun On the Water

www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

Join one of many fully accredited instructors along the coast to learn how to surf, windsurf, stand up paddle or kite surf in a fun and safe environment! If you prefer the motorised variety, hire a jetski or experience the thrill of jumping waves on a jet boat with Noosa Thriller or Oceanrider.

16. Ginger Factory

50 Pioneer Road, Yandina www.gingerfactory.com.au

Spend the day enjoying the delicious flavours, fabulous gift shopping and educational tours or let the kids chase the gingerbread man around the globe on the Overboard ride. The Ginger Factory is now also home to the Superbee Live Bee Show and The Buderim Ginger Cooking School. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm, free admission, fees apply for tours and rides.

 17. Glass House Mountains

Steeped in Aboriginal Legend, the Glass House Mountains are a series of craggy volcanic plugs rising dramatically from the coastal plain. There are a number of panoramic lookouts as well as accommodation and dining options where you can sit and soak up the mystical beauty.

 18. Great Sandy National Park

www.epa.qld.gov.au

Create your own itinerary or join a 4×4 adventure tour to discover a multitude of walking trails, fishing and camping spots. Four-wheel drive vehicles can continue along the 50 kilometre stretch of beach to Double Island Point and the towering Teerwah Coloured Sands.

 19. Hire a Boat

Hire a boat and round up the crew for a fun day out on the water. Boats can be hired from a number of locations across the Sunshine Coast including the Maroochy and Noosa Rivers, Caloundra, Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay.

20. Horse Riding on the Beach

www.equathon.com

www.clipcloptrecks.com.au

www.mooloolahvalley.com

The experienced and the inexperienced horse rider can enjoy riding along stunning beaches, including Noosa North Shore and along the shallow waters of Lake Weyba. Other options for a unique adventure are extended horse riding tours through hinterland trails.

Trip Advisor Review for San Marino:

”Yet another EXCELENT stay at the San Marino by the Sea.”

Reviewed 21 November 2011

We love staying at the San Marino. This is our fourth stay in five years (my wife will corrrect me if I’m mistaken). The patrolled beach is great, as it is straight in front of the Motel with no road between, just sand dunes and trees. the Motel facilities are super clean and well maintained, and it’s in close proximity to Convenience Shops, Servo, Restaraunts, Hot Bread Shop, and the Airport. You don’t have to drive anywhere, and the car parks are all under cover.

Room Tip: Floors 3 & up have ocean views, but all of the rooms we have stayed in have been Excelent

• Stayed November 2011, travelled with family

San Marino on Marcoola Beach

 If you are wondering what you can do on the Sunshine Coast consider this, here is a list of 50 Must Do’s on the Sunshine Coast

Combine any or all of these activities with a stay at San Marino by the Beach at Marcoola at the heart of the Coast. Check out our great specials.

The first 10 of 50 must do’s on the Coast.

 1. Australia Zoo

Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah

Crikey! There is no other zoo like Australia Zoo. With plenty of wildlife action every day including exciting croc shows, www.australiazoo.com.au knowledgeable zoo keepers to chat with and lots of drop-dead gorgeous animals that can’t wait to get up close and personal with YOU! Also on site is the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

 2. Bag a Bargain at the Markets.

Bring a recyclable bag and enter shopping heaven at one of our local, hinterland or seaside markets. Stock up on fresh local produce, specialty fare and original creations. “Make it, bake it, grow it or sew it” is the ethos of the famous Eumundi.

Markets Guide:

Wednesday: Eumundi Markets

Thursday: Cooroy Community Market RSL Hall, Maple Street

Saturday: Eumundi Markets, Lake Kawana Markets,

Landsborough Markets,

Pomona Country Markets (2nd and 4th Saturday),

Sunshine Castle Growers Markets and

Yandina Country Markets.

Sunday: Caloundra – Bulcock Street and Country Farmers

Markets, Cotton Tree Street Market, Imbil, Maleny,

Maroochydore Sunday Markets,

Noosa Farmer’s Market,

Noosa Marine Village Market,

Peregian Beach Markets (1st and 3rd Sunday).

3. Big Kart Track

Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough

www.bigkart.com.au

Looking for action? Big Kart Track has got it all! Straights, bends, chicanes and hair-raising hairpins. It is the perfect venue for group bookings and team building with 50 new faster karts available. Open 7 days from 9am – 5pm Sunday to Thursday and 9am – 10pm Friday and Saturday.

 4. Bird’s Eye View

www.skydrifterballoons.com.au

www.ramblers.com.au

www.paraglidingrainbow.com

Start your day floating at dawn in a hot air balloon or finish the day with the adrenalin-pumping thrill of tandem skydiving over Caloundra, Coolum or Rainbow Beach. For more spectacular views try parasailing off the Carlo Sandblow on the Cooloola Coast or take a silent glider flight.

5. Caloundra Coastal Path

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Follow the 25km coastal path from Golden Beach in the south to Point Cartwright in the north, passing through spectacular scenery of lakes, creeks and surf beaches.

 6. Coast the Region by Harley Davidson

www.freedomwheels.com.au

www.sunshinetriketours.com

For the ultimate wind-in-your hair adventure climb aboard a Harley Davidson or 3 wheeled trike. Choose from an adrenalin pumping ride to a more sedate cruise through spectacular scenery.

 7. Cruise the Waterways

www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

Join a cruise or simply hop on a ferry to discover the picturesque natural surroundings of the Sunshine Coast river systems. Multiple operators can help you explore the Noosa Everglades, Noosa, Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers or spot dolphins and dugongs in the Pumicestone Passage in Caloundra.

 8. Day at the Races

Corbould Park, Caloundra

www.sctc.com.au

Experience the glamour and excitement of thoroughbred racing at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club. Enjoy an exciting day out with friends and family with afternoon racing on Sundays and special race days throughout the year.

 9. Dine Out in Style

With surf, sun and tranquil hinterland as the backdrop, the pursuit of fabulous food is high on the agenda on a Sunshine Coast holiday. Try an award winning restaurant, seafood fresh from the trawlers or enjoy a classic Aussie meal at one of the many Surf Clubs – whatever your taste buds crave, you are sure to be satisfied.

 10. Dive the Ex-HMAS Brisbane

www.sunreef.com.au

www.scubaworld.com.au

Dive the site of one of Australia’s most distinguished warships. The ex-HMAS Brisbane has grown into an impressive artificial reef and lies at a depth of 27 metres. ScubaWorld and Sunreef hold permits to dive the site. PADI certified divers can make bookings either direct with the dive companies, or through the Maroochydore Visitor Information Centre.

Affordable Weekend Escape

This accommodation package at San Marino by the Sea is for 4 people and includes 2 nights in a luxurious 2 bedroom rooftop apartment with amazing ocean views. This package also includes a late check out. This package is valid in low season only (that means now) and is subject to availability and allocation. Only $475 – Check it here

Have fun on the Sunshine Coast and visit Marcoola the gem of the Coast.

Our Beach

Great news to all who enjoy this area for their regular or first time holiday breaks.

The David Low Way tourist strip at Marcoola is having a facelift. Main Roads are street-scaping the area making the Marcoola tourist strip a ‘place’ rather than just a way to get from Marcoochydore to Coolum.

Project scope

The Suncoast Boulevard Revitalisation Project will:

• give priority to pedestrians and cyclists through the installation of traffic calming devices and improved pedestrian crossing opportunities
• create a shady beachside atmosphere with the installation of trees and planted seating areas
• create an attractive, safe and connected coastal village centre, that is a focus for the community and tourist activities.

Project update

Stage 1 will commence mid October 2011 with the construction of the Rex Terrace roundabout. Council anticipates construction will be finalised by the December 2011 school holidays. Traffic control for vehicles and pedestrians will be in place as required.

Overview

Stage 1 of the Suncoast Boulevard Streetscape Project is the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Rex Terrace and Suncoast Boulevard, David Low Way, Marcoola.

Work will include the following:

• upgrades to drainage
• road lighting
• new tree and garden planting
• road works
• pedestrian/cycle pathway
• installation of street furniture.

Stage 2 will focus on the creation of a new village square at the end of Lexie Street and an upgrade of the retail frontage to link the north and south.

Together with Debbie Blumel’s support the North Coast Traders have been pushing for this work for years. It is great to see it coming into fruition.

Affordable Weekend Escape
This accommodation package at San Marino by the Sea is for 4 people and includes 2 nights in a luxurious 2 bedroom rooftop apartment with amazing ocean views. This package also includes a late check out. This package is valid in low season only (that means now) and is subject to availability and allocation. Only $475 – Check it here

Have fun on the Sunshine Coast and visit Marcoola the gem of the Coast.

Underwater World Shark Dive special. I can totally recommend having dived with hundreds of sharks in the open ocean.

We have extended our totally jaw-some Dive into Spring Shark Dive special!*

The Dive into Spring Special includes cage free Shark Dives for the Special Rate of $150.00 per person. That is a $95.00 saving for non-certified divers!*

The special rate is available for week days ONLY and can only be booked in September and October with dives to be finished by 30th November 2011.

Aussie World.

New rides – try the Giant Slide.

The Giant Slide is 46 metres long, 15 metres high and nine metres wide. Collect your mat at the base of the ride then walk up to a lofty platform five stories high in the sky then slip and slide safely down! http://www.aussieworld.com.au/rides/2.html

Did you try the Giant redback yet? it’s awesome.

Bli Bli Castle.

Sunshine Castle owner/operator family star in top ranking German television program “Goodbye Germany” with 2 million plus German speaking viewers around the world

Sunshine Coast’s multi award winning icon Sunshine Castle owner/operator family Birte Benecke- Uhrig and Stephan Uhrig and their children have been getting used to cameras following them around the last week to document their daily life running a Castle and a Toyshop in Australia.
The German television docu-soap follows German emmigrants who leave Germany for other shores to follow their dreams and set up new lives elsewhere in the world. Each episode of Goodbye Germany introduces in parallel one to four German families who are about to leave the country or families that emigrated years before.

Affordable Weekend Escape
This accommodation package is for 4 people and includes 2 nights in a luxurious 2 bedroom rooftop apartment with amazing ocean views. This package also includes a late check out. This package is valid in low season only (that means now) and is subject to availability and allocation. Only $475 – Check it here

Have fun on the Sunshine Coast and visit Marcoola the gem of the Coast.

You can Spin & Win a Free Sunshine Coast Holiday.

There are 40 holidays to give away with over $80,000 in prizes and stacks of fantastic Hot Deals.

Just go here and complete your entry.

‘Spin to Win’ is an advertising campaign designed to promote the Sunshine Coast as a holiday destination and increase visitation to the region by driving people to the website www.naturallyrefreshing.com.au

The campaign promotion is a competition
- a Sunshine Coast holiday can be won every day for 40 days. People who visit the website can spin (up to three times) to construct itinerary components. In addition to the daily winner, every entry will go into the draw for the major prize – a $15,000 Sunshine Coast holiday. The campaign will also
promote an amazing array of hot deals and bargains by participating members of the tourism and hospitality industry.

The promotion will run for 40 days from 14 July to 22 August 2011.

In addition to the Spin & Win tourism promotion you can also win here with our Winter Accommodation Specials.

Spin to Win

Spin to Win Sunshine Coast Holiday_ You Tube presentation.