How about a 5 night, midweek, beachfront getaway at Castaway Cove and pay for only 4 nights ?  You can stay 5 nights from a Sunday to Thursday (not valid Friday and Saturday) in any of our accommodation (subject to availability).  This offer is for new direct bookings with us by phone, email or our website and is valid for stays between 15th February and 29th March 2012.

Are you looking to inspire new romance or re-kindle your relationship ? Why not celebrate Valentine's Day at Castaway Cove with a romantic 2 night beachfront getaway ?

Free bottle of champagne and hand-crafted chocolates for all bookings (2 night minimum) in any of our units between 13th and 15th February 2012.

 

 

Last wednesday Annamarie and I joined a mini bus full of Tourism Noosa members on a visit to Parliament House in Brisbane.  Our local State MP Glen Elmes hosted the day with a bbq lunch at Parliament House followed by an inspection of the historic building.  We then sat in the visitors gallery for question time.  A very interesting day out and certainly something different.

 

Annamarie in front of the speaker's chair in the former Upper House Chamber (the red room).

 

 

Yesterday I attended the Noosa International 7's rugby tournament at the Dolphin's oval, Sunshine Beach.  It was a warm sunny day.  The atmosphere was very colourful with lots of food and drink, live bands and entertainers (even a strolling Carribean steel drum band). There was a true international flavour with a number of teams from the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga and Cook Islands).  There was also a women's competition won by the Australian Pearls.

In the final of the men's competition, the Stan Bisset trophy was won by Newstar Sports (a composite team made up of a number of contracted ACT Brumbies development players and elite club level players) who upset favourites and last year's winners the Aussie Thunderbolts (the Australian IRB representative team).

In its second year this event can only grow bigger.

 

 

How would you like to win a 2011 Ford ZD Escape XLT automatic vehicle ?

All you have to do is book two nights or more with us and go in the draw to win a fabulous new car.  The prize includes 12 months registration and 12 months compulsory third party insurance.  You must book and stay for at least 2 consecutive nights between 10th October 2011 and 9th December 2011.

After making a booking with us, you must enter on-line at www.sunshinecoastspringescape.com.au.  All required accommodation details must be provided on the competition entry form.

Also check out the Stay 7 Pay 6 Hot Deal we have on the competition website and quote the Promo Code to book.

The prize will be drawn at 10am on the 14th December via random computer generated draw. The winner will be notified by phone and follow up email.

 

WINNER ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to Karen Baker of Fernvale Qld, who has won the Discovery Everglades afternoon cruise for two guests on the Noosa River.

Book a Midweek Getaway Special and go in the draw to WIN a Discovery Everglades Afternoon Cruise on the Noosa River for two to be taken during your stay valued at $150.

Take a break away from the crowds and truly recharge and revitalize. Enjoy 5 nights for 2 people in a 1 bedroom apartment at Castaway Cove, Sunday to Thursday for only $120 per night. 

Accommodation must be taken between 2nd October and 8th December 2011.  Bookings must be made and confirmed by 30th September 2011 and the draw will take place on 1st October 2011.  The winner will be advised by email and announced on this website on 1st October 2011. When making a booking by phone, email or on-line through our website, you must quote promotional code CCNEG.  Accommodation and cruise subject to availability.  Winning cruise must be booked through Reception 48 hours before departure.

Annamarie and I  took a rare day off yesterday and visited the Maleny Real Food Festival.  It was a beautiful sunny day in the ranges and the setting in the Maleny Showgrounds surrounded by hills was magical.  There was a large turnout of visitors and lots of food to sample.

 

Real Food Festival is a celebration of the wonderful variety of food that Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers and restaurants have to offer and a brilliant way to talk, taste and buy from them.

 

Congratulations to Anna Taylor of Gladstone who has won a 3 night accommodation package at Castaway Cove

Castaway Cove has just been independently visited, photographed, reviewed and recommended as a beautiful place to stay in the “Beautiful Accommodation” travel guide.  Click here to read the review.

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