WHAT'S ON
AUGUST 2018
NOOSA STRADE BIANCHE
11-12 AUGUST
Traversing the beautiful Noosa hinterland, the Noosa Strade Bianche – Grand Fondo is a 135 km loop encompassing quiet country roads, stunning vistas and characterful country towns. In keeping with the original L’Eroica, there are several imposing climbs & challenging descents, and of course many sectors of ‘strade bianche’; the ‘white’ or unsealed gravel roads. En-route, there are an assortment of cafes & bakeries, even a country pub or two, for those so inclined.
NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS
17-26 AUGUST
A once-a-year opportunity to climb Cooroy Mountain in the Noosa hinterland, with views to the ocean and across the hinterland, courtesy of Cooroy Mountain Spring Water. Come and have some fun and exercise too. Climbing Cooroy Mountain requires a moderate level of fitness and takes about 2 hours return when done at a leisurely pace with rest stops.
There's also a rainforest walk, entertainment, children's activities, observation trail and food stalls. Also see Cooroy Mountain and the spectacular Noosa region from the air with helicopter rides at $55 per person.
WHERE: 314 Cooroy Mountain Rd, Cooroy
NOOSA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
25 AUGUST
The Noosa Craft Beer Festival will be a delightful journey of sipping, sampling and tasting some of the 80 beer, craft beers and ciders from over 20 local, national and international brews, as well as amazing food from locally sourced suppliers.
There will be food and craft beer matching discussions and tastings, and an opportunity to meet the brewers, drink their products and decide which is your brew of choice. There are celebrity guests, live entertainment, charity raffles and kids entertainment (face painting, balloon making, jumping castle).
Entry to the Noosa Craft Beer Festival is a gold coin donation - all proceeds from entry will be donated to the PA Breast Cancer Appeal and Sunshine Butterflies.
WHERE: Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
NOOSA CLASSIC
26 AUGUST
The Noosa Classic cycling event is the third Gran Fondo from the award-winning team behind the Bowral Classic and the Clare Classic - it's an exciting new road cycling event set in one of Australia’s most beautiful beachside locations. Offering a glorious day of riding through one of Queensland’s most picturesque regions, the Noosa Classic traces a scenic and challenging route over quiet hinterland road
WHERE: Tewantin to Noosa hinterland
GYMPIE MUSIC MUSTER
23 - 26 AUGUST
The Gympie Music Muster has been entertaining locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast for over 30 years and hosts some of the best entertainers in Australian country music. The festival runs over 4 days and is held in Amamoor Creek State Forest. Located 40-kilometres south-west of Gympie, it’s an easy 2-hour drive north of Brisbane.
With 120 artists and more than 250 performances, the Gympie Music Muster is a must attend event! If you love good music, tasty food and camping, then the Gympie Music Muster is the perfect for you. Whether you are a country music lover, or are just interested in taking part in one of the Sunshine Coasts’ biggest music events, come on down with a group of friends and enjoy this fun festival.
SEPTEMBER 2018
FATHERS DAY
2 SEPTEMBER
Fathers Day is a very special day for many and what better way to celebrate than to book a weekend for Dad where he can spend time Fishing along the Noosa river, or relaxing with a beer in hand. Book a Family getaway to Noosa Tropicana today.