New owners for Whale One at Mooloolaba

June 18, 2011

TWO old friends have made a leap of faith by deciding to buy Steve Irwin’s Whale One boat from Australia Zoo. After recently securing the boat for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, Rusty Strickland and John Matterson are launching a tourism business with the region’s whale-watching season officially starting on Friday. “We realise the boat wasn’t fully [...]

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Sunshine Coast at its Best

June 16, 2011

Bordered by a glittering ocean and featuring pristine rivers, lakes and waterways, the Sunshine Coast is a paradise for water lovers.  The options to get out and experience our water playground are almost endless so whether you prefer whiling away the days on a houseboat, paddling about in a kayak, fishing, sailing, surfing or diving, [...]

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Australia Zoo Croc Relocation

June 11, 2011

Australia Zoo are offering guests the chance to watch five of their awesome crocodiles move into new enclosures this weekend, as Fremantle Media Productions film the occasion for a new upcoming series in the US. It has been nine years since so many crocs have been moved at Australia Zoo – and these aren’t just any [...]

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Musto Etchells Australasian Winters – 9th to 12th June

June 5, 2011

There is definitely something catching about winter Etchells racing off Mooloolaba with many of the Australasian region’s best one-design sailors already talking up this year’s June long-weekend regatta.  It might be due to the warm weather, easy access to the course, great parties at end of each race day and plenty of accommodation choices that [...]

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Sunshine Coast Grandstand

June 2, 2011

The official opening of the new Grandstand at Stockland Park on Friday 3 June 2011 will be an exciting family orientated community celebration. Cr Keryn Jones Chair of the Stockland Park Board says “There will be something for everyone. Children can participate in a whole range of activities whilst parents inspect the new facilities and [...]

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New Grandstand at Stockland Park Kawana

June 2, 2011

It has been a year in the making but Stockland Park will open its doors to the public tonight for the grand opening of the new stadium.   And according to Stockland Park managing director John Kelly, four Sunshine Coast sporting organisations could be calling the complex home by July.  The facility is state of the [...]

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New Management at Bluewater Point

May 16, 2011

      Under New Management Bluewater Point Resort would like to proudly advise the appointment of Peter & Vanessa Edge as resident managers of the fabulous resort situated at Minyama. Both have a wealth of knowledge in both corporate and small business management and are excited by the prospect of living and working at [...]

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Mooloolaba Accommodation with Marina Berths

May 8, 2011

Finally with the warmer weather great to see the many boats at our marina out and about enjoying the sunshine. At Bluewater Point Resort we offer not only accommodation at its finest but should you want to use your boat to get here opposed to your car why not enquire about our apartment + marina berth packages. [...]

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A great day out in mooloolaba – Whale One

September 20, 2010

A Day Out on Whale One Even as technology blossoms into high definition, nothing beats a first-hand experience. You can watch a whale on your state-of-the-art television and be mesmerized; or, you can actually see the enormity of the creature in person. A whale watching tour on Steve Irwin’s Whale One will bring you right [...]

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The best places to surf

July 31, 2010

Where to Surf on the Sunshine Coast If you’re serious about catching some quality waves, then Australia’s famous Sunshine Coast is a can’t-miss. Surfers from all over the world gather here to carve up some of the best waves offered anywhere. More than 126 surf spots offer ideal conditions for any level of board rider, [...]

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