Tourism Sunshine Coast
Company Profile
Company Name: Tourism Sunshine Coast
Delegate Name: John Fitzgerald
Title: CEO
Phone: +61 7 5458 8801
Email: info@tsc.com.au
Website: www.tourismsunshinecoast.com.au
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Queensland's Sunshine Coast is 100 kilometers of pristine beaches bordered by beautiful blue water, one hour's drive north of the state capital, Brisbane, complemented by radiant sub-tropical rainforests and ancient volcanic mountain landscapes.
The region extends from the seaside town of Caloundra, west to the Glass House Mountains and Blackall Range, north to Noosa and Rainbow Beach and gateway to UNESCO world heritage listed Fraser Island.
Queensland's Sunshine Coast is only an hours drive from the Capital City, Brisbane. Visitors to the region are spoilt with stunning natural scenery from sparkling oceans, pristine beaches, rivers and lakes to cool waterfalls and rugged mountain terrain.
The Sunshine Coast is an enticing destination throughout all seasons with picture perfect weather ranging from 22 to 29 degrees celsius and 300 days of sunshine - ideal for the beach all year round.
The region boasts National Heritage listed Glasshouse Mountains that extend to the skyline in jagged peaks. Noosa has recently been declared as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve for sustainable living and the area is also the gateway to UNESCO world heritage listed Fraser Island.
Tourism Sunshine Coast is the regional body that works closely with its partners to promote and market this diverse destination to the world stage. The newly developed ‘Great Sunshine Way’ touring route will enable the region to be packaged up into tailored itineraries and include activities such as hot air ballooning, diving with sharks, deep sea fishing or kayaking on aqua blue oceans. Add in some sightseeing experiences, such as hiking in unspoilt National Parks, exploring the diversity of tranquil hillside villages and tasting locally produced wines and regional produce. The Sunshine Coast offers a myriad of accommodation options from luxury hotels to quaint hideaway cottages.
Sunshine Coasts well known attractions include the 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, Underwater World and Yandina Ginger Factory providing interesting and educational interludes for all ages.
The Sunshine Coast is able to maintain its natural appeal while offering an array of activities for visitors with fantastic restaurants and cafes, soft and hard adventure activities, plenty of sightseeing and w
Five main selling points:
- Contrast of Coast and Hinterland all within 20 minutes from each other.
- Australia’s premier beach holiday destination - 100kms of pristine coastline
- Home of the world famous Australia Zoo from crocodile hunter fame.
- • Natural area with 9 national parks, including the famous Noosa National Park, UNESCO declared Noosa Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Glasshouse Mountains and encompasses some of Queenslands Great! Walks.
- Home of 5 Championship Golf Courses, including Greg Norman designed course Club Pelican and home of the Australian PGA Championships held at Hyatt Regency Coolum
What’s new for 2008-09:
- Great Sunshine Way - package up the Sunshine Coast experience by using the Great Sunshine Way touring route with a myriad of attractions, accommodation, tours and natural escapes to experience. Contact vynka@tsc.com.au for sample itineraries.
- Australia Zoo’s Whale One - Hop aboard the Whale One vessel departing from Mooloolaba running during the whale season - May to October.
- Qantas direct flights from LA to Brisbane 7 times a week, with easy transfer to the Sunshine Coast
- Noosa’s Hastings Street $7million upgrade
- The re-branding of Ramada Pelican Waters to Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters in Caloundra
- Noosa Food and Wine Trail
- The indigenous Cultural Bush Tucker Experience Cruise with Cruise Maroochy
- Cooking schools - Blue Angel (Noosaville), Mad Fish (Caloundra), On The Ridge (Hinterland) and Spirit House (Yandina)
- Underwater World’s new developments - Crawly Creatures exhibition showcasing the largest crabs in the world, upgraded Seal Show and Behind the Scenes tour.
- Opening of Noosa Springs Spa & Golf Resort’s new Day Spa - The largest on the Sunshine Coast
- Fraser Island Discovery - one and two day tours, departing from Noosa Heads.
- Opening of Noosa’s North Shore Beach Homes
- Kite Surfing Lessons
- Stand up paddle surfing
- Kayak Noosa (point of difference is they have sails on the kayak’s making for easy paddling!)
- Equathon (Bush & Beach horseriding experiences)
- Noosa Hinterland Day Tours
- Closure of Super Bee
Special Interest:
Individual
Youth
Adventure
Luxury
Romance
Eco-Tourism
Incentive and Convention
Gay and Lesbian
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