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Strawberry Picking
So anyways, we’re smack in the middle of the strawberry season. But isn’t it just the start of spring? Ah yes, but here on the Sunshine Coast our season runs from May through to October. The first strawberries begin appearing around Mother’s Day and come Melbourne Cup Day they’re gone. Fun fact 1: Queensland supplies…
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Noosa Botanical Gardens and Lake MacDonald
I’ve been struggling a tad of late. I’m behind in delivering my novel, and a few other bits and pieces are getting on top of me. After giving myself a talking to I’m beginning to get on top of things again. What has also helped is that I’ve been forced to take a couple of…
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Solar Nights at USC
University of Sunshine Coast (USC) has come alive with a trail of magical lights this Christmas. A free event, it runs for 10 nights only – from 14-23 December 2018 and is fun for everyone. There’s the rainforest walk… The giant sticker wall… And so much more to look at. Oh, and all the…
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Sweethearts at Eudlo
I wouldn’t blame you if you haven’t heard of Eudlo; I hadn’t until a fellow guest at Jimmy’s Catering pumpkin night – I don’t think I’ve told you about their single ingredient dinners yet, have I? – mentioned that Sweethearts at Eudlo was a great place for a weekend brekky. Eudlo? I’d seen the signs…
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Juan Fifty
One cuisine the Sunshine Coast does really well is Mexican – and not just the all in together sort of slop that Mexican food used to be (remember those office parties?). We’re talking new Mexican, tasty Mexican, amazing burrito bowls and soft shell tacos with fillings that haven’t seen the inside of an El Paso…
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One Tree Hill, Maleny
This is arguably Maleny’s most photographed paddock – it’s also probably it’s most generous. One Tree Hill, with its iconic single tree and magic views over the Glasshouse Mountains, is a favourite with wedding photographers. Before you go tearing up there though, this is private property and a working farm. I took the pic above from…
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Witta
Hear the serenity, check out the view. This is Witta. Located just nine kilometres outside of Maleny on the Hinterland road to Kenilworth, Witta is well worth a stop. Check out the General Store – which also happens to be the only store – and stay for a cuppa or a meal…the view is fab.…
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The Birds And The Beans
There’s something about a coffee shop that’s just about the coffee. As if it’s popped up somewhere, thrown in a super-smart, sleek and totally gorgeous coffee machine, sourced the best beans and then gone, ‘man, we better get something for people to sit on?’ That’s The Birds and The Beans. Located at the top of…
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Where to eat breakfast on the Sunshine Coast
Back in August, I gave you ten ideas for breakfast on the coast…here are some more…in no particular order… Winnie, Woombye If pressed for a favourite, this would come out near the top. The black rice porridge with ginger syrup really should be tasted to be believed, and the avo smash is lifted with…