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The Official Food Guide
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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The Sunshine Coast is a popular tourist
destination, thanks to its local airport at
Marcoola and close proximity to Brisbane,
Australia’s third largest city. Sunshine Coast
Airport is serviced by Jetstar, Tigerair and Virgin
Australia, as well as a seasonal service from
Auckland by Air New Zealand.
DRIVE TIME
Brisbane to Caloundra
60 min
Caloundra to Mooloolaba
20 min
Mooloolaba to Maroochydore
5 min
Maroochydore to Sunshine
Coast Airport
5 min
Sunshine Coast Airport to
Hinterland
35 min
Coolum to Noosa
15 min
QLD
Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
The warm climate, rich soil and abundant oceans
of the Sunshine Coast make for a gourmet
paradise. More than 500 food and beverage
producers are based in the region supplying a
stunning array of fresh and delicious produce
to local restaurants, cafes and markets. Is it any
wonder the region is fast gaining a reputation as
a leading culinary destination?
The Official Food Guide to the Sunshine Coast is
guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds. It provides
information about producers, cooking schools,
food attractions, markets, tours, festivals and
award-winning restaurants - as well as tips on
eating like a local.
Seasons of the Sun - Food Sunshine Coast is the
regional brand representing and promoting the
food and beverage industry. This Sunshine Coast
Council initiative supports and brings together
hundreds of local businesses including food
producers, growers and culinary experiences
throughout the region.
Welcome
Getting here
Discover the naturally refreshing flavour
of the Sunshine Coast.
To market, to market...
Learn to cook up a storm
Eumundi Market
Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Every Wed 8am - 1.30pm. Every Sat 7am - 2pm. eumundimarkets.com.au
Noosa Farmers’ Market
Aussie Rules Football Ground, Weyba Road, Noosaville. Every Sun 7am - midday. noosafarmersmarket.com.au
Peregian Beach Market
Kingfisher Dr, Peregian Bvd. Every 1st and 3rd Sun of the month. peregianslsc.com/markets
Big Pineapple Growers’ Market
Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Every Sat 6.30am - midday.
bigpineapple.com.au
Kawana Waters Farmers’ Market
Stern Drive, Wurtulla. Every Sat 7am - midday.
kawanawatersfarmersmarket.com.au
Yandina Plant and Produce Market
Yandina Sports Ground, North Street, Yandina. Every Sat 6am - midday.
Suncoast Growers’ Market
Suncoast Christian Church, Kiel Mountain Road, Woombye. Every Sat 6.30am - midday.
Imbil Country Market
Central Park, Yabba Road, Imbil, Mary Valley. Every Sun 9am - 2pm.
Dagun Growers Market
Dagun Railway Station, Dagun Road, Dagun, Mary Valley.
Every Sat from 4pm. dagungrowersmarket.com
Kandanga Market
Kandanga Railway Station,
Main Street, Kandanga, Mary Valley. Every Wed and Sun 10am - midday.
Blackall Range Growers’ Market
316 Witta Road, Witta.
Every 3rd Sat of the month 7.30am - midday.
Crystal Waters Country Market
65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. 1st Sat of the month 8am- midday.
Montville Local Produce Market
Village Hall, Main Street, Montville. 2nd Sat of the month 7am - midday. montvillevillageassociation.com.au/growers_ and_makers_markets
Pomona Country Market
Stan Topper Park,
Memorial Avenue, Pomona.
2nd and 4th Sat of the month 7am - midday. pomonainc.org/pomonamarkets
Freestyle Escape Cooking School
Freestyle Escape offers hands-on cooking classes, often with celebrity chefs, in a unique outdoor kitchen that is set amongst a tranquil rainforest.
freestyleescape.com.au
Life’s a Feast
Life’s a Feast cooking classes are designed to increase your culinary skills and food knowledge - and ignite your passion for cooking and entertaining.
lifesafeast.com.au
The Long Apron Cooking School
Led by renowned chef, Cameron Matthews, The Long Apron Cooking School in Montville gives you the chance to cook, eat, laugh and learn with Italian, French and Market Food cooking classes.
spicersgroup.com.au
The Tamarind Cooking School
Learn how to master Thai cuisine at The Tamarind Cooking School, where classes are highly informative, hands-on and intimate
.
spicersgroup.com.au
Spirit House Cooking School
Spirit House chefs conduct daily classes in the cooking school kitchen. The classes demystify Asian cooking methods, and are a great day out with friends.
spirithouse.com.au
For a full list of local markets
For a full list of local cooking schools
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At the local markets you’ll not only have a chance to discover fresh produce and
gourmet delights, but you’ll also be able to meet the growers and producers.
Learn how to create a culinary masterpiece at one of the Sunshine Coast’s
acclaimed cooking schools, where some of the region’s best chefs will teach you
the tricks of the trade.
Locally farmed, home grown, organic and unique - you will find an abundance
of quality food products on the Sunshine Coast. The best way to discover the real
tastes of the region is to eat like a local.
Eat like a local
Find local fare
Stock up on groceries and goodies by
visiting one of the many gourmet food
stores and providores that are located
on the Sunshine Coast.
Pick your spot
There are many affordable and family
friendly dining options - from fish and
chips at the beach, to snags on the
barbeque by the river. There are also surf
clubs and quirky cafes that dish up
great-value meals.
The source
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland and
nearby Mary Valley produce excellent
quality beef, which has a unique taste and
flavour due to the lush green pastures
where cattle graze across the region.
Seasonal guide
The region is known for its avocados,
ginger, pineapples, strawberries,
feijoas, macadamia nuts and more.
To select and use the freshest local
ingredients, check out our in-season
guides and fabulous recipes so you
can shop and cook with confidence.
seasonsofthesun.com.au
Healthy eating
The Sunshine Coast is home to many
organic cafes, juice bars and health
food stores. From raw cheesecake to
green super smoothies there are loads
of healthy options to choose from when
looking for nutritious food on the Coast.
Food trail
One of the best ways to explore all
that the Sunshine Coast has to offer
when it comes to food and dining
is to take a trip on the Food Trail.
Download the map, follow the trail
and feast your way across the coast.
For further information go to:
trails.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/food
Fresh is best
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has a
proud dairying history. With delicious
local dairy foods distributed to nearby
retailers within hours of being produced,
customers are guaranteed freshness.
Cooloola Milk, Queensland Milk, Maleny
Dairies, Queensland Yoghurt Company
and Kenilworth Country Foods are just
some of the local dairy producers you’ll
see on most supermarket shelves.
Did you know?
Strawberries have become an iconic
food for the Sunshine Coast, with
the majority of Queensland’s 200
strawberry growers based in the
region. This sweet red fruit is grown
over 600 hectares of local land.
B Fresh, Kawana
Belmondo’s Fresh Food, Noosa Colin James Fine Foods, Maleny Jeffers’ Market, Maroochydore/Yandina Kunara Organic Marketplace, Forest Glen For other options, ask a local.
Did you know?
Mooloolaba is the biggest swordfish port
in Australia.
Did you know?
Noosa Spanner Crabs can be caught on
a Monday and sold at the Sydney Fish
Markets by Tuesday lunchtime.
Did you know?
The Ginger Factory is the world’s
largest operating ginger factory
within a themed tourist park.
It not only grows fresh ginger, but
also makes a range of associated
products like gingerbread men,
ginger cordial and candied ginger.
Discover and taste
Foodie adventures
Indulge on the water
Tour in style
Take a trip in a classic mahogany speedboat before being treated to a gourmet picnic on a secluded sandbar.
noosadreamboats.com.au
Hinterland highlights
Drive yourself through the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland, visiting quaint country towns of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton and enjoy their culinary delights. For a guide to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland visit:
visitsunshinecoast.com.au
Catch your own
Hop on a fishing charter, snag yourself dinner, and cook up a fresh feast worth bragging about.
fishncrabcharters.com suncoastbarrafishing.com
Farm gates
The Sunshine Coast is a melting pot of boutique and commercial farmers who live off the land. Many farmers open their gates seasonally for visitors allowing for an authentic paddock to plate experience.
For a full list of farms visit: seasonsofthesun.com.au
Coastal cruises
Watch the sun set over the water as you enjoy the finest in local seafood during a guided river cruise.
cruisemooloolaba.com.au cruisemaroochyeco.com.au
Food and wine tours
Tour operators offer a range of scenic day trips that showcase the best of the region’s food and wine. The tours are a great way to discover popular markets and restaurants. mysticmountaintours.com.au noosahinterlandtours.com.au storeylinetours.com.au sunair.com.au/day-tours sunshinewinetours.com.au offbeattours.com.au
Cheese and Dairy
Kenilworth Country Foods, Kenilworth
All the cheese at Kenilworth Country Foods is handcrafted on-site using the highest quality milk from surrounding farms.
kenilworthcountryfoods.com.au
Maleny Cheese, Maleny
A family run business, this Sunshine Coast Hinterland dairy company is a trusted source of delicious tasting cheese and yoghurt. malenycheese.com.au
Maleny Dairies, Maleny
This working farm is a place where the kids can pat baby animals and milk a cow, while you sample award-winning dairy products. malenydairies.com.au
Fresh Fruits
Eumundi Strawberries, Eumundi
You can pick your own or visit the stall at Eumundi Markets to buy sweet juicy strawberries or jams.
qldstrawberries.com.au/farms
Strawberry Fields, Palmview
Pick your own strawberries or gain knowledge of this delicious fruit by taking an educational guided tour.
strawberryfields.com.au
Nuts and Confectionery
Nutworks and The Chocolate Factory,
Yandina
Uncover the history and health benefits of Australia’s macadamia nut, and sample a range of chocolates and confectionery. nutworks.com.au
Australian Nougat Company, Eumundi
Watch staff at the Australian Nougat Company as they hand-make soft, melt in your mouth, French-style nougat.
ausnougat.com.au
The Ginger Factory, Yandina
The perfect place to experience the authentic taste of Queensland, featuring children’s rides and educational tours.
gingerfactory.com.au
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Celebrate the Coast’s fresh and bountiful local produce by taking a trip to one of
the region’s many food attractions.
Arnica Waterfront Restaurant
Seafood, Maroochydore arnicawaterfront.com.au
Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar
Modern Australian, Noosa berardos.com.au
Ebb Waterfront Dining and Cellar
Modern Australian, Maroochydore ebbwaterfront.com
Embassy XO
Asian, Sunshine Beach xosunshinebeach.com.au
Gusto Riverfront Restaurant
Modern Australian, Noosaville gustonoosa.com.au
Reserve Restaurant Maleny
Modern Australian, Maleny reserverestaurant.com.au
Rickys River Bar and Restaurant
Mediterranean, Noosa rickys.com.au
River Cottage Restaurant
French/European, Noosaville rivercottagerestaurant.com.au
Rococo
Modern Australian, Noosa rococonoosa.com.au
Sails Beach Restaurant and Bar
Modern Australian, Noosa sailsnoosa.com.au
Spice Bar
Asian, Mooloolaba spicebar.com.au
The Long Apron
European, Montville
spicersgroup.com.au/fine-dining
The Spirit House Restaurant
Thai, Yandina spirithouse.com.au
The Tamarind Restaurant
Asian Thai, Maleny
spicersgroup.com.au/fine-dining
Thomas Corner Eatery
Modern Australian, Noosaville thomascorner.com.au
Tides Waterfront Dining
Seafood, Caloundra tideswaterfront.com.au
Wasabi Restaurant and Bar
Japanese, Noosa wasabisb.com
Treat yourself
Stay and play
January
Ginger Flower and Food Festival
gingerfactory.com.au
Easter
Kenilworth Cheese and Wine Festival
kenilworthfoodfest.org.au
May
Noosa International Food and Wine Festival
noosafoodandwine.com.au
June
Noosa Long Weekend
noosalongweekend.com
July
Queensland Garden Expo
qldgardenexpo.com.au
September
Real Food Festival
realfoodfestival.com.au
To see the full list of events and for event packages go to: visitsunshinecoast.com.au/events For smaller community and regional events go to: seasonsofthesun.com.au
Each month there are a variety of food events and festivals that take place on
the Sunshine Coast. With an abundance of accommodation options and event
packages availabe, we invite you to stay, play and feast.
The restaurants listed are sourced from the Australian Good Food Guide 2013. For more options, ask a local or go to visitsunshinecoast.com.au
The cuisine of some of Australia’s finest chefs is dished up daily at award-winning
restaurants across the Coast - from modern Australian, to classic Italian.
visitsunshinecoast.com.au
Food Sunshine Coast
This is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council
