To accompany the culinary delights that these great chefs will create will be a beautiful selection of wines from companies such as Yalumba, Zilzie, Pizzini and many more.

 Local six-piece  band PocketLove will get the party started on Friday afternoon at about 4.30pm followed by ARIA award-winner Anthony Callea then to conclude one of Australia’s young stars Jessica Mauboy will bring the evening to a climax with her soaring vocals and energetic performance.

Full program details for the weekend can be viewed at www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

Sunshine Coast Hotels Accommodation Specials

Whether your planning a trip for 2,3,5 or 7 days to the Sunshine Coast, Sand Dunes Resort has a range of great specials that will cater for your needs.  This family friendly resort features a crystal clear 75 metre award winning pool, HEATED pool and spa which is enjoyed year round by our guests.

The resort can accommodate up to a maximum of 11 people in a single beach house making it very accommodating for groups of all sizes from couples to large families.  Treat your Mum to a weekend at the beach in May, enjoy the Labour day long weekend or come and enjoy the culinary delights of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival.  A relaxing 2 night stay in a 2 bedroom fully self contained apartment overlooking the pool will cost $338 for up to 4 people staying.  This rate includes sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival, late check out till 12 noon subject to availability and full use of our resort facilities which include the 75 metre award winning heated pool, spa, gym and bbq area.
To view our current specials please click here.

The resort has direct access to the unspoilt Marcoola beach and is within easy reach of a wealth of nearby attractions and activities including Australia Zoo, Underwater World, Eumundi Market, fabulous golf courses and much more.  There is truly something for everyone on the Sunshine Coast and Sand Dunes Resort is the perfect place to base yourself to enjoy these events & attractions.

The initial season will be from the 1st July to 18th September 2012 with flights operating on Sunday and Tuesday each week.  These flights will connect with domestic flights to the South Island’s ski fields and also to scheduled flights to North America, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver.  “If there’s enough demand we’ll look to making it a year-round service.” said Cam Wallace, General Manager of Air New Zealand.

Take advantage of their introductory special price of $149 one way per person.  The sale is running from 1 pm on the 23rd Feb to midnight on the 2nd March.  Visit www.airnewzealand.com.au for full details.

Sunshine Coast Airport Accommodation

Make the most of your holiday time by staying at Sand Dunes Resort, only a 5 minute drive from the Sunshine Coast Airport.  An affordable $10 taxi fare from the Sunshine Coast Airport.  The resort boarders beautiful Marcoola beach, enjoy the sand between your toes only metres from your fully self contained apartment.  With its modern low level architectural style, Sand Dunes features an award winning crystal clear 75m lagoon pool, heated pool and spa with clusters of villas and apartments overlooking these pools.  The resort is also well known for their luxury beach houses with private jacuzzi’s on the rooftop, these are pure relaxation.  For a full list of accommodation options and specials visit our website

Never heard of Marcoola?  It’s the perfect place to base yourself on the Sunshine Coast, within easy reach are a wealth of nearby attractions and activities including Australia Zoo, Underwater World, Eumundi market, Sunshine Plaza, fabulous golf courses, nearby patrolled beach, great surf beaches, skate park, picnic areas, fishing and much more.

Call us today and we will be happy to help you with any questions you have about accommodation, rates or the local area.

With prize money totalling 50,000 USD this year, racing is sure to be competitive and has attracted athletes from all over the world.  The Mooloolaba Esplanade is closed to vehicle traffic and is always buzzing with activities, merchandise tents, rides for the kids and food stalls so make a weekend of it and head to the Sunshine Coast.  Mooloolaba Triathlon Venue Map

The Perfect Sunshine Coast Resort for your Weekend Retreat

Enjoy all the excitement of the Mooloolaba Triathlon but escape to the quieter oasis of Marcoola when it’s time to retreat for the day.  Sand Dunes Resort boarders Marcoola Beach just 15 minutes North of Mooloolaba and offers 4.5 star self contained 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments.

The resort features a 75m award winning pool in the centre of the complex with ground floor 2 bedroom Apartments, 3 & 4 bedroom Villas all having direct pool access.  For a more spacious private option our 3 or 4 bedroom beach house is for you. The beach house offers all the comforts of home and more with a private rooftop jacuzzi, large corner spa bath in the ensuite, large gas bbq, fully fenced outdoor entertaining area and double garage.

Call us today to discuss the best option for you and latest specials available.  07 5450 6357

Marcoola Beachfront Accommodation on the Sunshine Coast

Due to popular demand we will be extending our stay 5 pay 4 deal through to the 31 March 2013.  This will be available year round excluding Mid and High season periods and Public Holidays.  We will also be offering various specials throughout the year so please be sure to check the specials page of our website when you are planning your holidays throughout the year.

Marcoola is the quieter oasis waiting to be discovered.  The resort is perfectly positioned giving easy access to all the attractions the Sunshine Coast has to offer.  Call one of our friendly reservation staff to help with your holiday planning on 07 5450 6357.

The Plunge is the very first water ride at Aussie World and is part of a two million dollar plus investment and expansion program taking place.  You’re guaranteed to get wet on this ride with not one, but two steep climbs and drop-offs!  Riders climb aboard hollowed-out logs propelled by flowing water through a waterway before climbing upwards then plunging down a ramp at great speed – twice!  Riders and spectators are treated to a water splashtacular created by the downhill momentum of the logs – an entertaining way to cool off on a hot Queensland day! Riders must be over 120cm to ride alone, riders 100-120cms must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunshine Coast Self Contained Accommodation

Sand Dunes offers Luxury 2, 3 and 4 bedroom accommdation boardering untouched Marcoola Beach.  We are offering you 5 nights for the price of 4 this Summer so you can afford to enjoy the sand between your toes on Marcoola Beach, a glass bubbly or an ice cold beer by the 75 metre award winning pool, a bbq with friends, or simply a place of peace and quiet to read a book and recharge your batteries.

Sand Dunes Resort has a great variety of accommodation with something to suit everyones needs.  Rates and availability are now loaded on our website for bookings up to the 31st December 2012.  Our friendly reservation staff are always available to help you on 07 5450 6357.

Lovely apartment, very clean, amazing pool and facilities.  Very enjoyable stay.

10 out of 10.  I think we might keep this one our “little Secret”.

This place is like a piece of paradise, the pool has to be seen to be believed, GREAT staff, in short this resort must be the best value for money of the Sunshine Coast.

We have really enjoyed our stay at Sand Dunes in Marcoola, The unit and other facilities are great.  Wish we could have stayed longer.

We stayed in a luxury 2 bedroom apartment – the room was very nice, great facilities, very clean, helpful and friendly staff.  We can’t wait to come back!

Fantastic place, 3rd time here, Definitely be back!

Excellent design and layout, terrific pool & nice landscaping.

Fantastic resort – Well maintained.  Congratulations to management and owners of unit 26 for maintaining a high standard.  Well furnished and well fitted out. We will be back.

We stayed in the 4 bedroom beach house – just fantastic

As always we have really enjoyed our stay here, great family resort.  The units are always clean and well stocked, the pool is crystal clear and very inviting, the staff are friendly and helpful.

Steve Irwin Day is also a day where people around the world join together to raise money for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to help continue Steve’s conservation work and the preservation of wildlife.

If you are lucky enough to be on the beautiful Sunshine Coast on the 15th November this year you can join in all the fun at Australia Zoo.  The gates open extra early for a free sausage sizzle brekkie at 8am.  Don’t forget to go dressed in Khaki to receive a 10% discount on admission.  Khaki is more than just a colour. It’s an attitude to do something positive in our world and a passion to make a difference.  There is also the new Safari Exhibit to take a walk on the wild side.

Steve Irwin Day is filled with events all celebrating and remembering “Steve Irwin”.  Xavier Rudd will perform live in the crocoseum, the Khaki Tent will demonstrate how Australia Zoo “Khaki it” on a daily basis, free face painting, possum box making, colouring competitions, kids chillout zone and much more.

Sunshine Coast Accommodation

Sand Dunes is a modern well appointed 4.5 star resort offering 5 nights for the price of 4 for the month of November 2011.  This offer is available in all room types subject to availability.  This is a great opportunity to have a mini break before the Christmas rush.

One of our friendly staff are available to answer any questions you may have about the resort or local area so give us a call today!  PH 5450 6357

Hours of preparation has taken place to ensure the track is in tip top condition for the riders this weekend.  The Sunshine Coast has been experiencing sunny days reaching a top of 26 degrees and this is forecast to continue for the weekend so it should be an action packed sunny weekend of racing.

Accommodation near Coolum on the Sunshine Coast

Sand Dunes Resort is a 10 minute drive from the Coolum Pines MX track and offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Luxury Apartment, Villas and Beach Houses at an affordable price.  The double lock up garages in the Beach Houses will ensure all your motocross equipment is safe and sound while you enjoy a relaxing spa in the private hot tub on your rooftop terrace.  Positioned footsteps from Marcoola Beach the resort offers direct beach access with no roads to cross between you and the 8km or beautiful white sand.  Contact one of our welcoming staff on 07 5450 6357 for the best available rates. You’ll just love it!!!

If your children are nature lovers and enjoy the outdoors our 8km of uncrowed beach in Marcoola is for you, ride bikes, learn to surf, explore the adventurous side with a sand sculpture or enjoy a relaxing swim in the crystal clear ocean. The Mt Coolum national park is within minutes of the resort and has a moderate level walk to the top of Mt Coolum where you can enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of the planes landing at the airport, the pristine beaches, Old Woman Island to the East and the beautiful hinterland to the West. Horse riding, watersport hire, farm experiences at Malaney Dairys, pick your own strawberries at Strawberry fields are just a few other options available. 

The brand new North Shore Community Centre is just around the corner from Sand Dunes in Marcoola and has a great daily activity schedule for the holidays, arts, crafts and gardening for the cost of a gold coin donation, Junior Master Chef – $5, kids work out classes and much more.

Some of the adventure activies available on the Sunshine Cost include, go karting, cable skiing, the new African exhibit at Australia Zoo, a swim with the seals at Underwater World, the NEW Giant Redback thrill ride at Aussie World, get lost in the Bellingham Maze, your mission awaits at Laserzone or drive the only hovercraft available to the public at Caboolture.

Our friendly staff are available on 07 5450 6357 to answer any questions about these great attractions and activites. You can also book online if you prefer to save time and money. We have some great Holiday Hot Deals on offer to keep the kids busy this Spring.

Sunshine Coast Accommodation Specials

We are giving you one night’s free accommodation at Sand Dunes Resort on Marcoola Beach for every 5 nights booked – Stay 5 Pay 4.  Double it up, stay 10 pay 8.  This popular Sunshine Coast Hotel is sure to impress and is perfect for families.  The large 75m pool & Spa is partially heated so the kids can swim from sunrise to sunset while you enjoy the comforts of your Villa in the Sun.  All 3 & 4 bedroom Villas and 2 bedroom ground floor Apartment have direct access to the crystal clear award winning pool & spa and all of the beach houses have a private jacuzzi on the rooftop with a large corner spa in the ensuite.  Leave the stress of everyday life far behind and enjoy a relaxing weekend at Marcoola Beach.  Experience Sand Dunes Resort………..”We know you’ll love it”.

Each year the humpback whales begin their seasonal migration from Antarctica up the East coast of Australia passing the beautiful Sunshine Coast in the winter months between June and October.  These gentle giants of the ocean grow to appox 16 metres long, live to an age of 50, weigh up to 50 tons and cruise along at around 5-14 kph.

During the migration period the whales don’t eat, this time is purely for mating and breeding,  once their calve is born in the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef around Cairns they head back down the coast again.  The second part of the season when the whales are travelling South is when we have the best sightings on the Sunshine Coast.  The reason for this is they travel in much shallower water on the return journey once their calves are born.  They are also teaching their young all of the spectacular acrobatics that we love to watch such as breaching, spyhopping, lobtailing and spouting just to name a few.

Now is the perfect time to enjoy a Whale Watching Encounter on the Sunshine Coast,  whether you’re coming for a day trip from nearby or planning a mini break we can assist you with all your tour needs.  You can book all Sunshine Coast Attractions with our tour desk. Save time and money and phone us direct to take advantage of our local knowledge.   We’re giving you FREE Underwater World Tickets with every Whale One tour booked direct with Sand Dunes Beachfront Resort. (subject to availability, conditions apply)

Luxury Sunshine Coast Hotel Accommodation Specials

Stay at Sund Dunes Marcoola Sunshine Coast Hotel Apartments and save with these amazing Holiday Accommodation Specials.

STAY 5 PAY 4 Accommodation Specials in a 2 bedroom Luxury Apartment this Spring and SAVE $179.  These modern apartments overlook the 75m award winning pool and spa and can accommodate 4 people comfortably.  Conveniently located on Marcoola Beach and only minutes to the shops and restaurants everything is within easy reach for a relaxed holiday.  Relax with an in-room spa package or just laze by the pool and enjoy the sun and a good book.  Whatever your preference Sand Dunes Sunshine Coast Beachfront Holiday Resort is sure to please.  Once people discover Sand Dunes Sunshine Coast Hotel, the rest of your  holiday planning becomes easy.