Sunshine Coast boasts new accom, restaurants, and experiences
The Sunshine Coast is looking to become the destination of choice for both domestic and international travellers
Things are heating up on the Sunshine Coast, and there are plenty of reasons to visit in 2025.
At an intimate media gathering, Visit Sunshine Coast has unveiled an exciting array of new developments and accommodation options, vibrant bar and restaurant openings, and a jam-packed calendar of events for 2025.
On the cusp of one of its biggest periods of tourism development in its history, the Sunshine Coast is looking to become the destination of choice for both domestic and international travellers.
For a scenic experience with a hint of Hollywood, Visit Sunshine Coast’s Peter Hook said you can’t go past The Glass House Mountains, which played backdrop to Stan’s critically acclaimed murder mystery series, Black Snow.
From picturesque lookouts to spectacular hikes, the Glass House Mountains offer plenty of ways for visitors to follow in Black Snow’s footsteps.
A standout for 2025 will be the commencement of work on new The Calile Hotel. Located at Serenity Cove Noosa Heads, the resort will feature 153 rooms, 29 suites, and 4 villas, with facilities including a 50-metre swimming pool, a quiet pool set in a private garden, and a wellness centre. As part of a commitment to sustainability, the project is targeting carbon-neutral operations.
Luxury will also be extended to the camping experience at Sunshine Coast farm stay, Sixty6 Acres.
Closed to the public in 2024 for a multi-million-dollar redevelopment, the boutique farm stay will add 93 powered caravan and camping sites, heated outdoor plunge pool, and fireplaces and firepits. This will complement the existing seven villas, pineapple plantation, farm animals and other guest attractions.
The Sunshine Coast icon The Big Pineapple is again welcoming visitors to climb to the top, following an extensive renovation inside the tower. Pineapple fields will be planted in the coming months, with a distillery and function centre also on the cards.
The Curated Plate will return in 2025, with organisers hinting that the programme will include some exciting new additions, along with the Asian Food Festival. Seafood, Asian cuisine, and local Sunshine Coast produce will all be showcased.
The event scene will also include a music festival catering for 18- to 30-year-olds. Susan Ewington from Tourism Noosa was tight lipped on the details, but said there will be some exciting acts which will appeal to this demographic.
Other new experiences on the Sunshine Coast this year include interactive wildlife encounters, 4WD tours through hidden corners of the region’s National Parks, and a number of coastal-inspired Mediterranean restaurants.
