Fraser Island Adventure Tour
Experience the sheer beauty, precious eco-systems, unique wildlife and tranquillity of one of the world’s great natural playgrounds – Fraser Island, just north of Noosa. Fraser Island Adventure Tour is a day of exploration visiting the island’s rainforests, Teewah Coloured Sands, Cherry Venture Ship-wreak, Double Island Point, Rainbow Beach, the Fraser ferry crossing, 75 Mile Beach via Happy Valley along inland 4WD sandy forest tracks.
Take your camera, you are sure to see amazing wildlife - dingoes, goannas, snakes, dolphins, whales and birdlife. The full day tour includes a BBQ lunch of prime rib steak or delicate white fish, fresh salads, icy cold beer, wine, soft drinks and afternoon tea.

Eumundi Markets
A feast for your senses
If you love poking around art and craft stalls, looking for that perfect piece of treasure that truly reflects your personality… you will love Eumundi Markets. The markets, which were established back in 1979, are a perfect portrayal of the unique and vibrant lifestyle of the region. The market stalls are diverse and intriguing with sights, sounds, smells and tastes that will fascinate your senses. You can also indulge in free cooking classes hosted by chef Peter Wolfe. Known for his exotic recipes that combine organic ingredients and bush foods, Peter will show you how to make the most of the locally grown, fresh produce available at the markets.
“There really is a remarkable selection to choose from – everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses and freshly baked goods, to sauces and condiments using exotic recipes from as far away as Argentina and the Mauritius Islands,” says Peter. 
Cooking classes take place 10am and 11am every Wednesday in the food and produce precinct of the market. The markets are open rain, hail or shine every Wednesday (8am-1.30pm) and Saturday (6.30am-2.30pm), year round.

Discover Mt Coolum
Explore the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast region without having to pay an entry fee! Mt Coolum National Park is only a short drive from the resort. The mountain peak stands at 208 metres above sea level and hosts spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding cane fields, eucalypt forest and, of course, coastal beaches. The 800mtr trail up the eastern side of the summit can get a little steep and tricky at times, but there is a good chance you will be too busy to notice, as you take in the wildlife, untouched bushland and wildflowers of the mountain.
Make sure you wear suitable walking shoes, carry water and keep a little snack handy for those energy levels.

Indulge…
Spirit House
Spirit House at Yandina offers a dining experience to remember. The award-winning Asian restaurant is set in a tropical garden of lush rainforest and babbling waterfalls. And the food, like the atmosphere, is tantalising.
If you’ld love to make the food creations at home, how about taking a cooking class?  Everyday there are classes that feature exciting and contemporary Asian recipes. The Spirit House cooking school has become a mecca for food lovers releasing two best-selling cookbooks. Learn how to cook the food step-by-step, then wine and dine on your creations in our tropical dining pavillion.
If you love your food, Spirit House is one restaurant you don’t want to miss while you’re on the Sunshine Coast. For more information visit www.spirithouse.com.au or call the restaurant on (07) 5446 8994.

Ikatan Balinese Day Spa
Ikatan is the ultimate day spa experience combining traditional Balinese treatments with luxury relaxation and beauty therapy. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Ikatan is Bali – Noosa Style. Catering for men and women in deluxe double or single spa treatment rooms, each with spa bath/showers and exotic day bed, treatments range from anti-aging facials, to beauty makeovers and massage.
While you’re on holidays why not treat yourself to a hot rock massage, or exotic moisture dew facial?
Visit the Ikatan website at www.ikatanspa.com.

Fun for the family…
The Ginger Factory
Visit the home of the World’s Finest Ginger – Buderim Ginger. The Ginger Factory has something for everyone, with leisurely shopping, cooking classes, exciting tours, rides and shows, and fabulous food.
Treat your tastebuds at The Ginger Café, Bliss Ice Creamery, and on the Taste of Ginger Tour, which includes taste testing and cooking tips.
The SuperBee Live Bee Show is also a must-see with all the action of beekeepers extracting delicious honey from a live beehive. There are six shows daily and you can taste the fresh honey straight from the hive.
With train rides and plenty of things for the kids to do, make sure The Ginger Factory is one of your stops on the family holiday.

UnderWater World
There is something about sea creatures that never ceases to inspire the imagination of both children and adults. UnderWater World at Mooloolaba is a great day out for the whole family, with over 5,500 sea creatures on show including sharks, sting-rays and seals.
The Oceanarium tunnel continues to be a main attraction, where you get amongst sea life and see, how the creatures of the sea interact. You can be amused for hours by observing the sharks, rays, turtles, starfish, and all the brightly coloured fish, but make sure you don’t miss the individual feeding times!
If you are after more excitement, you can book yourself in for an up-close-and-personal experience. Diving with a mighty shark, getting a sloppy, wet kiss or going for a swim with a playful seal do well to make the heart race a little faster. You can also go behind the scenes with a tour of the oceanarium, and see first-hand how the marine life is fed, cared for and protected by aquarium staff.
UnderWater World enables our kids to learn about the ocean, the creatures living in it, and how we can each do our bit to conserve the aquatic environment. Some activities, like the shark dive, need to be booked in advance so visit www.underwaterworld.com.au for more information.

Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo is an exciting day out for everyone! With so much to do and see, it’s a great learning experience for kids and adults – learning conservation through exciting education is the zoo’s motto. There is an incredible range of mammals, reptiles and birds to be fascinated by. Elephants, tigers, otters, camels and koalas – you name it! Make sure you sit in for feeding times to get up close and personal with some of the world’s incredible animals. The zoo is open daily from 9am to 5pm. A family pass for two adults and two children costs $161.
For more information on feeding times and special events visit www.australiazoo.com.au.
 
If you would like any more information on what to do while in Coolum, where to eat, or how to get around, reception will be happy to help you with your request.