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The Sunshine Coast has many attractions for you while enjoying your holiday, all with easy reach of your accommodation at Excellsior.
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UnderWater World
UnderWater World – Always Something New to Sea!
Take a journey to another world at UnderWater World, Queensland’s largest Oceanarium and Aquarium. Come face to face with sharks, rays and thousands of coral fish in the 2.5 million litre Oceanarium. Be enchanted by seals, see playful otters and experience life beneath the waves in the interactive touch pools. Be enticed by over 25,000 weird and wonderful sea creatures and enjoy over 14 tours, talks and feeds daily.
The new Crawly Creature exhibit is now open and will take guests on an interactive journey from land to the sea featuring the world`s largest marine and migratory crab species in one of the largest themed exhibits of its kind.
You can even dive with sharks, swim with seals and receive a seal kiss or take the new "Behind the scenes tour" to see how we care for our animals!
At UnderWater World there is always something new to sea! |
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Network Car and Truck Rentals Sunshine Coast
Network Car Hire & Truck Rentals Maroochydore are Specialists in: Discount Car Hire Across Sunshine Coast & Australia Long & Short Term Rental Providing New Cars Rent-A-Ute, Ute Hire Truck Rental, Bus Rental & Luxury Rental One Way Rentals Across Sunshine Coast Network Car and Truck Rentals Maroochydore ("The Silent Outsider") is fully Australian Owned and operated. All Network locations are franchised, thus each licensee has vested interest in providing you with an efficient friendly, personal service that only an "Owner" can.
Booster seat if required (price to be advised) Baby seat if required (price to be advised) |
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Caloundra Cruises
Daily smooth water adventures in the largest Marine Park on the Sunshine Coast with
Caloundra's favourite cruise operator.
- Experience superb vistas across Bribie Island National Park, pristine sand cays and abundant bird life and discover this waterway's rich sea faring history
- Admire the luxury canal homes of Pelican Waters - the coast's newest hot spot and home to Greg Norman's famous golf course
- Choose the "Lunchtime Cruise" option and enjoy seafood on the deck at Pelican Waters or select from our very own "Cruise Boat Menu"
- Our Eco Explorer Cruise, the ultimate "Eco Experience" includes morning tea and departs every Thursday
- On Thursday evening, the Sunset Cruise is a great way to start your night
Functions, Parties and Weddings - sunset on the water with friends, is very special experience
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Noosa Ferry Cruise Company
The Noosa Ferry Cruise Company operates a daily ferry cruise service between the historic riverside town of Tewantin and Noosa Heads Cruise along the beautiful waterways past Noosaville (with great views across to Noosa's north shore) and Noosa Sound into the heart of Noosa Heads with it's famous beaches, shopping, eateries and national park. With departures all day, every day from six different points along the route you can join us at a place and time to suit your itinerary. Our great value '3 Day Pass' and Week Pass lets you enjoy all that Noosa has to offer at your leisure. Go to the beach, shop, walk, take the kids for a swim, stop for lunch, spot a sea eagle, see Queensland's most expensive island homes or just sit back and enjoy the ride- then BYO and take in the sunset ferry to dinner. You can do it all on our beautiful riverboats. |
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Sun-air Bus Service
Brisbane Airport and Sunshine Coast transfers
• Sun-air now offers 16 scheduled Every Hour departures
• Door to Door Service
• Transit Stop Service
• Premium/After Hours service
• Brisbane Airport/Brisbane City links
• Brisbane Airport/Gold Coast links
• Sunshine Coast Local Transfers (Intra Coastal)
Sunshine Coast Airport transfers (Southern suburbs)
• Meets every jet
• Transfers to/from Novotel Twin Waters Resort, areas of Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Kawana, Caloundra, Golden Beach and Pelican Waters
• Door to Door Service
Day Tours
• Sunshine Coast Attractions
• Montville / Maleny
Eumundi Markets (Weds & Sat – July to October from Mooloolaba / Maroochydore)
Coach Charters – Group and Conference transport co-ordination and activity planning. |
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Beyond ! Noosa`s Great Escapes
We offer two unique experiences, the Everglades Cruise with Everglades Cruises and the Everglades Water Bus Company, and the Beyond Noosa Coloured Sands Safari. The Everglades Cruise is a journey of the beautiful Noosa River and the magical Everglades in the Great Sandy National Park. The Everglades is often called the River of Mirrors, tranquil and unspoilt waterways. See our selection of cruises and tours that will suit your needs.
We offer courtesy pickup between Noosa and Coolum, or Meet us at the Noosa Harbour Marine Village jetty for your stunning Beyond Noosa experience! |
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Cruise Maroochy Eco Tours
Let us take you into a unique ecosystem and interact with the natural environment.
Cruise Maroochy Eco Tours award winning `Eco Tourism Experience`. Featured on TV shows like `The World Around Us` and `Getaway` you will be impressed and blown away with what`s on the door step of the Sunshine Coast.
Cruise Maroochy Eco is a highly awarded specialist eco tourism operator that has plied the waters of the Maroochy River and its tributaries for more than two decades.
As you cruise along the smooth waters of the river you will marvel at the many hidden secrets of the area. As the specially designed, comfortable, modern river boat M.V. BLUE LAGUNA glides quietly along, our eco accredited tour guide will show you to the beauty of an azure kingfisher or the perfect form of the tukaroo seed. Spot a jumping fish as they flash from the shadows of the mangroves to snap up a small insect for a meal while evading the beady eye of a hungry sea eagle.
There are several interesting cruises available which you can see in detail on the `packages` page.
There is nothing more delightful than to cruise on the water with your friends or work colleagues sipping a cold beer or wine. BLUE LAGUNA is a fully liquor licensed vessel with an interesting, reasonably priced wine list. Consider chartering the boat for your next function
Departures:
The Cod Hole Jetty, 270 Bradman Avenue Maroochydore Qld
Bus service - Half Hourly Sunbus Service -Sunbus Route 1 ( Noosa To Caloundra )
Taxi Rank and ample road-side parking. |
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Cruise Mooloolaba - Cruiz Away Mooloolaba
Cruise Mooloolaba Canels and River - Relax in comfort with a Mooloolaba Seafood Lunch sunset cruises or experience the wonders of the Mooloolaba Eco Cruise. Cruiz Away Mooloolaba are the only company that show the Mooloolah River National Park in this unique 2 hour Mooloolaba Eco Cruise or see how the rich and famous live while sipping champagne on the Mooloolaba Canel Cruise or Sunset Cruise. The most exciting Mooloolaba Charter cruise to do when you are on holidays or want the Mooloolaba romantic sunset cruise. |
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Everglades Noosa River Cruises
The mirror-like reflections in the tannin stained everglade waters are unforgettable. You will experience comfortable all-weather cruising on this tour with personalised smaller groups. Our everglade boats have all-round windows for the best viewing. You will be treated to a home made Barbecue Lunch - Reef or Beef and snags as well as refreshments. Experience the other side of Noosa......
We depart from Noosaville, Noosa Sound and Sheraton Jetty each day from 0930 to 0940.
Everglades Noosa River Cruises is family owned and operated, and has been for over 25 years. Join us to experience the magic of the beautiful Noosa Everglades. |
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Fraser Island Adventure Tours
Fraser Island Adventure Tours is Queensland's multi-award winning tour company for Fraser Island. They specialise in day tours & group charters, visiting exclusive areas of Fraser Island & favourites including Lake McKenzie, Lake Birrabeen, Teewah Coloured Sands, Cooloola National Park, Sand Blows, and many other areas of the spectacular Great Sandy Region. Visit the best areas of this environmentally sensitive region and discover its precious Eco-systems, abundant wildlife and natural beauty from this - `The Largest Sand Island in the World`. |
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Gondolas of Noosa
Richard Wilschke – better known as Ricardo – owns Gondolas of Noosa and runs romantic gondola cruises along Noosa’s River and canals. This Venetian inspired gondola is the perfect setting for any special occasion. As a couple you can share this most intimate adventure in absolute privacy, even from your gondolier. The Gondola will seat up to six people, so bring your family or friends, a bottle or two of your favourite vino and enjoy the scenery. Sure to impress the most discerning traveller, the designer homes set in this natural environment, make an exotic start for an unforgettable experience.
Gondolas Noosa picks-up from Sheraton Noosa Resort or Quamby Place, Noosa Sound.
The perfect way to experience the beauty of the Noosa Waterways, and a perfect prelude to dinner, the Gondolas of Noosa is an unforgetable experience. |
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Seafood Cruise Mooloolaba
Seafood Cruise Mooloolaba – Floating Restaurant and Function Venue
Regular dinner and lunch cruises running all year round. Glide effortlessly through the Mooloolaba waterways; cruise past the Mooloolaba Wharf and Yacht Club; and marvel at the luxurious waterfront homes all while enjoying a full all you can eat seafood buffet (non seafood eaters catered for).
You will love the ultimate seafood dining cruise experience aboard our new purpose built floating restaurant. Relax and enjoy dinner or lunch with us on our regular casual dining cruises, or book for a group and you can set your own time. We also cater for Weddings, Hen's Nights, Birthdays and Corporate functions. Fully Licensed Venue |
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Storeyline Tours
Storeyline Tours Explore the Sunshine Coast with our Charter bus or mini-coach tours. Go Whale Watching, see the crocodiles being fed at Australia Zoo, cuddle a koala or just pat the friendly kangaroos. Sample some great taste treats at the Big Pineapple and Ginger Factory. Our modern air conditioned coaches visit all the best places on the Sunshine Coast including Noosa, Mooloolaba, Montville, Eumundi Markets and the Hinterland.
We pick you up from your location on Coastal Sunshine Coast and your day of exploration begins!! |
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Suncoast Half Day Tours/Dolphin Eco Tours
Stephen & Georgie Somers would like to Welcome You aboard one of our tours during your visit to the Sunshine Coast.
Wine Tasting Tours - Noosa Country Wine Tour.Wine & Food Tours - Mountain Wine Tour - Afternoon Tour or Montville full Day. -The Valley Rattler Steam Train. -The Eumundi Markets Shuttle + Markets & Rattler combo. -Hinterland Highlights. -
Aussie Icons Tour - The Big Pineapple - Superbee - The Ettamogah Pub - Aussie WorldNoosa Explorer Tour. -Edible Attractions Tour. -Dolphin Feeding Tour - Wild Dolphin.
Personalised Touring & Charter also available |
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Noosa Cruising Restaurant
Join with friends or family as you cruise the beautiful Noosa River dining on superb cuisine,cooked fresh on-board Noosa`s only licensed cruising restaurant.
All cruises set off from Noosa Marina and can pick up from Gympie Terrace and the Sheraton Jetty. |
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Dive with Sunreef Scuba Diving Services
Sunreef Scuba Diving Services is located at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia. Servicing from Noosa to Brisbane, Sunreef is a PADI 5 Star Dive Facility that caters to all Scuba divers. Sunreef Scuba Diving Services is the longest established dive shop on the Sunshine Coast.
As one of the biggest and most modern dive centres in South East Queensland, we provide PADI dive training, Dives on the HMAS Brisbane and other exciting dive trips,equipment sales, service and rental, and of course a range of superb dive experiences locally, interstate & Internationally.
The Sunshine Coast boasts one of the most diverse and beautiful reef and eco systems. You don't have to travel to the Great Barrier Reef to share the wonders. |
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Swan Boat Hire
Experience the wonderful Maroochy River, one of the Sunshine Coast's premier recreation areas - the Aboriginal word 'Maroochy' means 'Place of Black Swans' which features highly in Aboriginal legend.
The river and its many estuaries offer many diverse areas for fishing, sight seeing, observing nature, having a picnic or just relaxing in your own patch of beauty.
The river is well known as a popular fishing ground with bream, whiting and flathead being the main catch. Tailor, mullet, mangrove jack and black bream (luderick) are also caught in the winter months, and jew are caught in the area around the Cod Hole. You can obtain tackle and a full range of live, fresh and frozen bait for your fishing needs from our shop.
Discover the unique environment of the river system which is navigable up beyond Dunethin Rock picnic area (approximately 20km from the river mouth). Pack a picnic lunch or pick up snacks and drinks from our shop and cruise the river or enjoy lunch at one of the hotels or restaurants where there are safe moorings.
Please Note :
All prices shown are off peak and additional charge are applicable During Scool Holidays, Christmas, Easter & Public holidays. |
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The Surf Club Mooloolaba
The Surf Club – Mooloolaba is the heart of Queenslands Sunshine Coast entertainment first class facilities for Restaurant style Dining, Entertainment, TAB and Gaming. Our award winning club prides itself on local reputation. A superb function venue, whether you are holding a Wedding, Conference, Function, Product Launch, Party, or Workshop
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Bella Venezia
Elegant Dinning - Fine Italian food and great atmosphere.
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Maroochy Surf School
Learn to surf better with Grant Thomas Maroochy Surf School. One of Queensland`s Longest Running Surf Schools.
Be taught by one of the world`s top 10 surfers at one of Australia ’s safest beaches… Maroochydore Surf Patrolled Beach. With Grant Thomas and his team of accredited level 1 surf coaches who are fully trained and updated through the Australian Coaching Council and Surfing Australia.
Surfing Queensland Inc offers the most comprehensive lessons with friendly experienced coaches. No matter how old or young you are, the coaches are trained to be supportive and to recognise individual learning levels. |
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XL Surfing Academy
Robbie Sherwells Surfing Academy on the Sunshine Coast has been operating since 1999 with great success. Providing a high standard of FUN, SURF SENSE, SUN SAFETY, SURFBOARD RIDING TECHNIQUE. The XL Surfing Academy offers specialised training and professional coaching to persons wishing to learn or advance their surfing skills.
Lead by one of Australia’s top professional surfers, our team guarantees to spark enthusiasm, while teaching beginners to surf at two of Queensland’s most beautiful beaches.
XL Surfing Academy offers the ambitioned traveler the chance to experience a lifestyle with an edge. The academy educates those wanting to step into a zone of challenge by teaching the skill of surfing while indulging in the Australian culture. |
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My Online Grocery Shop
Order groceries online for your holiday on the Sunshine Coast.
Save your time, and money.
Quality product, all guaranteed.
You order online, we shop and stock your unit or house.
Enjoy every minute of your holiday! |
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Bo Peeps Baby Sitting Service
Specialising in babies and toddlers, we provide sensitive and responsive care for your child(ren) in a safe environment. We are passionate about care for children, and our carers are all semi-retired ladies with nursing or teaching backgrounds who have Senior First Aid certificates and Blue Cards. At Bo-Peep's we realise the importance of peace of mind for parents. All staff are carefully chosen and have a proven record of trust, honesty and integrity. Their performance is constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure the ideals and principals of the business are maintained. We will provide a 'treasure trove' of age-appropriate toys and activities (for children of all ages) to hold your child's interest while you are away. It would be no exaggeration to say that most children are wide-eyed and all smiles when their parents leave. AWAKE OR ASLEEP THEY ARE SAFE WITH BO-PEEP
Bo-Peep's babysitting service can provide a unique service that is available to clients, at your location, 24 hours a day. |
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