Noosa Rentals

Offshore Noosa offers guests a unique choice of quality four and a half star accommodation in a quiet, secluded environment of lush tropical gardens right on the beautiful Noosa River. (lookout for Elvis downstairs). Situated directly opposite Pelican Beach and the Noosa Ferry Jetty, the river front apartments offer tranquil views across the Noosa River with its’ gorgeous sunsets, pelicans and relaxed lifestyle. The variety of apartments (1,2 & 3 bedroom) offer something for everyone, from couples looking for a romantic secluded getaway, to families needing a spacious holiday to have quality time together.

Article by Tourism and hospitality graduates know that to get the best jobs, they need to go where the visitors go.

Tourism and hospitality graduates know that to get the best jobs, they need to go where the visitors go. Likewise, people looking for a second home or investment property know the highest values can come from popular destination sites. Both groups can find listings to help in their searches for Sunshine Coast jobs and Sunshine Coast real estate at the region’s most popular online web site, Sunshine Coast Info Link.

Those who choose to work in tourism and hospitality trades know that the compensations aren’t just the money. The real lure of such jobs is the opportunity to live life in one of the world’s fabulous locations, such as Australia’s stunning Sunshine Coast. The range of Sunshine Coast jobs is nearly as wide as the Pacific Ocean that borders it.

Students in particular can find seasonal work among the Sunshine Coast jobs listed on Sunshine Coast Info Link. Whether it’s working at one of the major attractions, teaching swimming or surfing, serving guests at a hotel or restaurant or any of dozens of other opportunities, Sunshine Coast Info Link keeps track of available opportunities.

For instance, Global Recruitment lists its opportunities on Sunshine Coast Info Link. This international company is committed to helping Hospitality and Tourism graduates and young professionals find work and training in both Australia and the USA from its office in Margate Beach, Queensland.

And what could be more quintessential to Sunshine Coast jobs than working at Wavesense Surf Coaching in Noosa Heads, another Sunshine Coast Info Link listing? Coaches with this company lead surfing lessons, surf camps, guided surf travel and even a girls-only surf school.

Keep in mind, too, that there are more than a quarter of a million permanent residents along the Sunshine Coast in addition to the 50,000 or so annual visitors. This means that plenty of traditional workers are needed, from painters, plumbers and homebuilders to printers, engineers and all kinds of tradesmen.

And speaking of home building, perhaps you’re ready to buy a second home along the beautiful Sunshine Coast, or invest in a property to bring in more income? There are plenty of such opportunities listed on the Sunshine Coast Info Link.

Realtors such as Rick Otton, a Sunshine Coast Info Link listing, can show you have to create a positive cash flow from a property that’s draining away your income. In addition, firms such as another Sunshine Coast Info link listing, House and Land Package, can help you create wealth in both the short and long term from Sunshine Coast real estate. Some of the very best Sunshine Coast real estate deals, from quality licensed builders, are available through these listings on Sunshine Coast Info Link.

And if you’re seeking business property, another Sunshine Coast Info Link listing, Resort Brokers, specialises in the sale and leasing of management rights, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, resorts, caravan parks, pubs, restaurants and other tourism-based properties.

Clearly, there’s money as well as fun to be found along Australia’s Sunshine Coast. For Sunshine Coast jobs and Sunshine coast real estate, look no farther than Sunshine Coast Info Link.

Experiencing a relaxed Noosa holiday accommodation on Queenslands Sunshine Coast with activities for you and the kids doesnt get any easier or more cost effective than this.Whether youre a family of 6, a couple on a romantic weekend or an overnight traveller your accommodation at Ivory Palms resort Noosa is just minutes away from the beautiful Noosaville river, fabulous beaches, shops. You are only 8 minutes from Noosas famous Hastings Street by car. There is a great bus service from outside the resort so you can live without a car. You can even catch the ferry to the Beach. With a choice of 1 bedroom deluxe apartments,1, 2 & 3 bedroom Townhouses & 2 bedroom villas for you to choose from as well the limited but amazing special deals. Holidays & Accommodation at Ivory Palms Resort Noosaville are the perfect place for everyone to holiday for a day, week or longer.
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ivorypalmsresort.com.au Experiencing a relaxed Noosa holiday accommodation on Queenslands Sunshine Coast with activities for you and the kids doesnt get any easier or more cost effective than this.Whether youre a family of 6, a couple on a romantic weekend or an overnight traveller your accommodation at Ivory Palms resort Noosa is just minutes away from the beautiful Noosaville river, fabulous beaches, shops. You are only 8 minutes from Noosas famous Hastings Street by car. There is a great bus service from outside the resort so you can live without a car. You can even catch the ferry to the Beach. The Complete Conference Venue Facility For Corporate Conferences, Meetings & Seminars.With BONUS Noosa Holiday Accommodation Packages! Whether you are holding a conference, shareholder meeting, seminar or training day, at our conference venue, we guarantee it will be a raging success! Corporate and local businesses use our fantastic conference venue which is just seconds away from our lush tropical resort gardens. This gives people attending your conference the luxury of unwinding and refreshing their minds, a short walk from our conference venue facility.
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Article by Rich Greenwood

When it comes to beaches there is no denying that Australia has been truly blessed. From white sandy beaches for swimming, surfing or snorkelling on the Great Barrier reef there are beaches to suit everyone. Let’s look at some of the more popular beach destinations for an Australian beach holiday.

Gold Coast, Queensland:

Even the Americans are on to the Gold Coast. Holiday apartments are hard to snag during the peak season, but it’s worth it to get closer to the shore. The Gold Coast continues to attract the crowds with ten million people visiting during 2008 and 2009 looking like a good year to enjoy it and take advantage of lower prices on Gold coast accommodation. Parasailing, water sports, and of course, a bit of sun worship are definitely the order of the day.

Noosa, Queensland:

Each March surfers head to Noosa. Accommodation can be hard to find, but holiday rentals are an excellent choice for making the most of your holiday. As one of the few beaches that faces north, even if you are not watching the surfers in March you’ll find a lot going on in Noosa year-round. Do watch on Alexandria Beach – clothing is optional!

Port Douglas, Queensland:

Port Douglas accommodation is hard to find in peak season, so book early if you are wanting this to be your beach destination in 2009. And there are so many reasons to make Port Douglas your oceanic destination! Naturally, there’s the Great Barrier Reef, plus the surfing, and then the onshore 4 wheel drive adventures are a gas. You can sun year round as well, without even having to get in the water.

Byron Bay, New South Wales:

As the Wet sets in, land lubbers all over Oz start dreaming of Byron Bay holiday homes. You might not be able to own it but it can be yours for a week or two with a holiday rental. The white sandy beaches are perfect for sunning, or you can climb the steep shores with binoculars and gander at the water life. Both whales on migration and bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted here. Parasailing, gliding, surfing and scuba are also on offer here. It’s also a very earthy, alternative style hippy zone, so you can totally unwind from the real world as you bask on the shore.

Jervis Bay, New South Wales:

Parts of Jervis are protected national park, and it’s no wonder. Stunningly beautiful, you’ll want to plan your trip early to book anything—during the busy school holiday seasons such as Christmas and New Year this is one of the most popular destinations on the South Coast. Everyone and their dog—and a colony of fairy penguins—heads out here, or so it seems. Only a couple of hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis offers an easy to reach holiday spot for a long weekend or longer stay. Surf, fish, dive or trek in the Boonderee National Park during your stay. Sea kayaking has also recently gotten huge here, so if you tire of sunning yourself on the beach you can have a go at it as rentals are readily available.

Imagine your own glorious, three bedroom apartment in the centre of Australia’s most fashionable coastal resort. The most exclusive location in Noosa, “Sandpiper” is in the heart of Hastings Street. “Sandpiper” may be the last opportunity to purchase a large spacious apartment on absolute beachfront. Redevelopment of the site is due to commence at the end of 2010 with completion and settlement expected mid 2012. “Sandpiper” will deliver the most luxurious and up to date apartment to a discerning few, who aspire to the very best of positions on this extraordinary north facing beachfront. Each apartment occupies an entire floor. Step out of the front garden and you are on a beautiful beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. Step out onto Hastings Street and you’re in the centre of a relaxed yet sophisticated world of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and galleries. Some opportunities come only once in a lifetime. •3 x 3 bedroom apartments in all •Each apartment occupies an entire floor •2 retail boutiques available for sale

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Article by Salt Magazine – Writer Frances Frangenheim

In Cooroy and its surrounds, beauty in man-made and natural forms are savoured, enjoyed and celebrated.

For example, I’m sitting on a wooden bench that juts into Lake Macdonald from its northwest bank. The platform doubles as a low jetty that must be ideal for fishing off and I’m sure is large enough to host a picnic for a party of 10.

Not a single cloud sullies the crisp cornflower blue sky and a soft breeze licks at the water’s surface, pushing gentle ripples to the shore. I’ve somehow snatched this prime sunny spot all to myself, even though it’s a Saturday and I’m only a two-minute drive from pretty Cooroy.

I can see gentle activity on the other side of the lake: a group of canoers glide through the still water past a team of ducks. Fishermen variously bob about in silver tinnies with fishing rods at the ready to catch saratoga, yellowbelly, bass and Mary River cod that stock these waters. And on the nearby shore, families are preparing for lunchtime picnics and barbeques. In the distance watching over the humming country scene is Cooroy Mountain, its gradual peak like a quizzical raised eyebrow.

I’ve visited Lake Macdonald on the recommendation of a number of Cooroy residents who all claim this as one of their favourite natural spots. I can see why. It’s living proof that man, like nature, is capable of great beauty. The lake was constructed on farmland in 1965 to supply the area with water. It’s only 20 kilometres inland from Noosa and the arty market town of Eumundi is a zippy 10 kilometres south along the Bruce Highway.

Cast an eye over the Lake Macdonald brochure and you get the false impression you’d never find a spot on your own. The map is a blur of variously coloured dotted and dashed lines zigzagging in, over and around the lake. Each line signifies a different track to explore, whether by canoe, horseback, mountain bike or foot.

Before I nod asleep in this serene spot I decide to jump in my car and head for Cooroy. I drive south along Lake Macdonald Drive, passing Noosa Botanic Gardens on my left; it sprawls across eight fertile hectares. I later learn it was once an informal rubbish tip but since 1987 has grown to support native plants and wildlife, including 94 native species of birds. Mid-year it plays host to the annual Noosa Festival of Water with boat tours, wildlife displays and music concerts in its open-air amphitheatre.

I soon arrive at the eastern side of Cooroy at Elm Street (the railway bisects the town). This is where Cooroy was technically born because it was a rail station for timber logging and tourism long before it was a town. From the 1880s, the sawmilling company Dath and Henderson privately owned the 5000 hectares surrounding Cooroy. Timber was sent from Cooroy to be milled in Brisbane when the new railway linked the towns in 1891.

The railway also boosted tourism to the Sunshine Coast as there wasn’t a decent road north from Brisbane until the Bruce Highway was built in the 1930s. In the meantime, holidaymakers used Cooroy as the station to access Tewantin via horse-drawn carriage or motorcar, where they could then continue to Noosa via motorboat.

It wasn’t until 1908 that Cooroy welcomed its first townsfolk when the government took ownership of the area and opened it up to settlement. This was also the year the first sawmill, Fenwick’s, opened on Mary River Road.

As settlement grew, so too did the timber milling industry with up to 30 mills operating in the area at times. In 1944 Straker’s and Sons Mill was established and grew to become the largest hardwood mill in Queensland. It closed in 2000 so I’m here to see the new Mill Place precinct that has taken its place.

I drive to the western side of town and enter the town’s main artery, Maple Street. It is stacked with history as it was also the high street in Cooroy’s early days so the blacksmith, bakehouse, Victory Hotel, Cooroy Private Hospital and Bank of NSW were all erected here in the early 1900s. The Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research group has plotted a heritage walk of Cooroy to take in the sights.

Many historical buildings still stand, for example, I visit the Cooroy Butter Factory at 10 Maple Street. Its red bricks almost glow in the soft sunlight. The building was built in 1930, taking the place of the original timber factory constructed in 1915. It is now refurbished as a gallery for local and touring exhibitions.

A fixed exhibition celebrates the colourful retro labels emblazoned on the Wimmers Soft Drinks glass bottles. Franz Wimmer established the Wimmers factory in Garnet Street in 1910 and the company is still going strong – it celebrates its 100th birthday this year. In 2007, Wimmers was put up for sale and another of Cooroy’s small business gems – Cooroy Mountain Spring Water – sealed the deal.

After taking in all the exhibitions indoors, I head for the Butter Factory’s backyard, which houses a studio for local artisans. In the patio area a children’s workshop is about to start and paints and water bowls are laid out neatly as parents drop their kids off.

I leave the kids to their fun and walk next door to the state-of-the-art .7 million Cooroy Library, which is part of the new Mill Place precinct – a major development project to keep the town’s culture, history and trade alive after the Straker’s sawmill closed in 2000. From all accounts the project has worked wonders because it has included residents and community groups in its decision-making, planning and vision throughout the life of the project.

The library opened in May this year and still sparkles. You can see residents’ chests puff with pride as they depart its sliding doors. It’s closing time – a sensible noon on Saturdays – and a little girl dashes from the kerb to drop off a book with seconds to spare. The librarian meets the girl at the door. “Thanks sweetie,” she says, tucking the book under her arm as she heads back indoors to end her shift.

People laze about comfortably in the library’s gardens, including the rooftop garden (which is a sustainability measure to control temperatures inside), as if it were their own yard. A mum and her two girls read books under the newly-planted trees while a group of people tap away on their laptops in the shade of four large steel sculptures. The art installation is titled Bunya and was designed by local artists Glen Manning and Kathy Daly as an ode to Cooroy’s rich timber history. Across the street the skate bowl and playground draw littlies and teenagers like bees to honey.

I follow the landscaped path that links the library to the Cooroora Woodworkers Club a few hundred metres away. Along the way I cross Cooroy Creek, which has been rehabilitated with 8000 native species planted by the local Landcare group as part of the Mill Place development. The new woodworkers’ set up includes the refurbished and heritage-listed kilns and boiler house, as well as a gallery and workspace that is open to woodworkers of all levels. The club also offers free self-guided tours and there’s even a resident ghost to welcome everyone to the space.

That’s the thing about Cooroy – it seems its doors are always open to everyone.

WHAT TO DO IN COOROY

- Climb Cooroy Mountain in the beautiful Noosa hinterland. It’s a two-hour return walk departing from Cooroy Mountain Spring Water’s private property so for your safety be sure to let the good folk at reception know you’re on your way up the mountain. Phone: 07 5447 7577

- Celebrate Christmas in Cooroy – this free family fun event is held on December 4. Join Cooroy library’s free workshop program, including author talks and sessions on how to keep chooks in your backyard and home cheese making.

- Walk, mountain bike or horse ride along one of the four Noosa trails that link to Cooroy. It’s a great way to be fit and healthy while taking in the natural beauty and history of Cooroy and its surrounding country.

- Visit the Cooroora Woodworkers Club at Mill Place and take a tour.

- Visit an exhibition at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre at 10 Maple Street.

- Fancy a spot of golf? Enjoy the picturesque lush country setting while you tackle 18 holes at the Cooroy Golf Club.

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Get up close and personal with Noosa’s Bottlenose Dolphins. Explore the magnificent Noosa National Park coastline while searching for our local dolphin pod. The quiet uninhibiting nature of kayak paddling and sailing sets the scene for truly memorable interaction with these soulful creatures. Go for a splash and snorkel at Tea Tree bay before enjoying a delicious picnic lunch to recharge the batteries. Our trip back to base is assisted by the cooling ocean breeze as we hoist the kayak sails and cruise back across Laguna Bay.