Sunshine Coast Business Expo 2012

Recognised as one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier business events, the 2012 Sunshine Coast Business Expo will incorporate a comprehensive program of keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, exhibitors and networking opportunities.


Dates: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May 2012
Venue: The Mooloolaba Campus of the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE [Maps]


Entry to the exhibition area is free. You'll need to book for events during the Expo.

Maleny Music Weekend

The Maleny Music Weekend is being held to coincide with and celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Maleny Folk Festival. The music and camping weekend will have two indoor venues, bars, two workshop tents, and a session tent. 

Entertainment includes concerts, workshops, chalkboard sessions, poets’ breakfasts, roving outdoor performers and a bush dance. The event will be running from sunset Friday 20th April to afternoon Sunday 22nd April.

There will be a raffle during the festival. Prizes include fab musical instruments and music CDs.

Aero Engine Run Day

The Queensland Air Museum Caloundra presents the Aero Engine Run Day on 31st March with a special display of aviation horsepower. The museum will be firing up its collection of historic operational aircraft engines and aircraft. 

The museum's operational engines and aircraft cover a range of engine styles dating from the 1940s. Close inspection of the engines in between the runs is encouraged, when you can meet and talk to the restoration volunteers.

An all day barbecue Sausage Sizzle will be operating with cold drinks, tea and coffee. 

Bloomhill Annual Monster Garage Sale

Bloomhill Cancer Help is hosting its second annual Monster Garage Sale on Saturday, 31 March, following the success of last year.

Held at the Bloomhill Distribution Centre, 1/10 Endeavour Drive, Kunda Park, the sale opens from 7am to 1pm and will offer a wide range of discounts on good quality items such as furniture, appliances, clothing, sporting equipment and much more.

Bloomhill Cancer Help is a Sunshine Coast based charity and provides support and assistance to those affected by cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers, Bloomhill offers counselling, transport to appointments, respite care and a range of complementary therapies and other practical help. 

Garden Tourism Week

From 18 - 24 March a special week of garden related activities combined with enjoying the delights of the Sunshine Coast will happen at Buderim. 

The activities are a special event in the celebration of the Buderim 150th Anniversary of foundation. The activity also coincides with ‘The Year of Chinese Culture, in Australia’. Buderim Garden Club and Sunshine Coast Sister Cities Association are joint hosts.

The week is designed for home gardeners, plus landscapers and ‘parks-n-garden’ officials as well. The Autumn Plant Exhibition will service the cultural needs of gardeners and garden lovers.

Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships

The Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championship is the blue-ribbon junior surf sports event in the state and showcases future champions in the making.

The largest and most prestigious event for our younger members, the Queensland Junior State Championships sees the finest talent from around the state go head to head.

In 2012, the event will see more than 1,500 of the state's top junior lifesavers flock to Maroochydore to battle the surf and sand in their quest for state glory.

Event Details:  

• Date:  9-11 March 2012
• Venue:  Maroochydore SLSC, Sunshine Coast

Long Stay Easter Special

1,2 and 3 Bedroom - (Stay 10 nights or more and pay low season Tariff  )

All Units for this deal still have Incredible Ocean Views.

Prices based on 2012 Low Season Tariff.

Valid 1st  to the 28^th April   2012.

Ring direct 07 5443 5988

* Conditions apply. Subject to availability.