Wedding Venues Sunshine Coast

June 27th, 2011

Looking for the perfect Sunshine Coast wedding venue?  Look no further than the Vue Room located within Shearwater Resort at Kings Beach at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.

Read what one of our recent bride and groom, Jason and Justine Hunt had to say about their special day that we hosted at the Vue Room at Shearwater Resort.

Dear Wally and Linda,
We just wanted to say thank you for giving us such a wonderful wedding day. From the moment we stepped in the door of the Shearwater Resort several months earlier, we had nothing but superior and excellent service.  Linda made us immediately welcome and provided us with all the information a Bride and Groom could need to make their decisions easier regarding seating arrangements, table and room decorating, food and bar service, music, and other wedding reception needs in the Vue Room. On many occasions we took family or friends to the room to get their reaction and every single one of them were over awed with the facilities available, and not once were we made to feel as though we were being an inconvenience. The Vue room was always set up for the Bride and Groom to get an idea of what to expect on their special day. From there, we did not hesitate to make a booking and from that point forward we did not have to worry about another thing.

Caloundra Accommodation

Thank you to Wally also for organising all of our accommodation needs as a lot of our families and friends stayed at the resort and were offered great rates despite the busy time of the year. Everyone enjoyed all the conveniences that the Resort has to offer from the swimming pool, to the sauna, the restaurants, the locality to the beach and water park across the road. All rooms had spectacular ocean views and all the luxuries of home (and a little bit more). Again, despite the many room changes and last minute accommodation needs, we were never made to feel as though we were being a burden and were always welcomed with a smile and great service.

Caloundra Wedding Venue

On the day of the wedding, I wouldn’t have been anywhere near as relaxed as I was without everything being taken care of by Ed and all the staff at the Shearwater resort. All I had to do was get up and have a relaxing spa bath, get my hair and makeup done, get dressed, and get to the church on time. I was able to do this knowing that all of our guests were comfortable and happy; the Vue Room had been decorated beautifully by Princess Events and Weddings, who work closely with the resort to organise weddings, the tables had been set by the staff of the restaurant, the food was organised, and the bar had been stocked. That night, everyone commented on the quality of food and no-one went home hungry, and certainly no-one complained about not having enough to drink. The service by the Simon and the wait staff was impeccable and they took the stress out of the night by taking care of all the little things that can add worry to the newlyweds.
There are so many other qualities and small services that I have probably failed to mention only due to the space I have to write them all down. In a nutshell, Jason and I just want to express our complete gratitude and appreciation for everything you did for us over the months leading up to the wedding, plus all the magic touches that made the weekend we stayed there amazing. We still get a warm glow of our experience every time we drive past the Shearwater and smile at the memories and experience of the day. We will never hesitate in recommending the resort to anyone looking for somewhere to hold their wedding reception.
Kindest Regards
Jason & Justine Hunt

For your special wedding day, look no further than Kings Beach and the Vue Room at Shearwater Resort.

Jason and Justine's Wedding Day

Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim at Kings Beach Caloundra May 29th 2011

May 19th, 2011

Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim is on Sunday the 29th May. Whether you are competing or a spectator this is the ultimate swimming challenge and a major event on the ocean swimming calendar. Starting at Moffat Beach and ending at Kings beach.

This event attracts competitors from across the Sunshine Coast, Interstate and some International entrants.

Map View

The 3.8km course is not for the faint hearted but with a 2 person team option of a 1.6km & 2.2km swim, Kings of the Coast is a great end goal for every swimmer in the 2011 Queensland Ocean Swim Series.

750m Sunshine Coast Daily Short Course at Kings Beach

Kings of the Coast also features a new 750m Short Course to be held on Kings Beach – an ideal setting for less experienced ocean swimmers to gain experience in the open water.

Map View

Each event in the Queensland Ocean Swim Series was designed to allow your support crew (family and friends) to follow your progress and either walk the beach or cycle the paths before meeting you at the finish line.

Caloundra Accommodation

The best location for Caloundra accommodation during htis event is at the Shearwater Resort Kings Beach.

Event Schedule

SUNDAY MAY 29th

 

7:30am Registration Open @ Lions Park (Ormonde Tce – Kings Beach)
8:30am Safety Briefing @ Lions Park (Kings Beach)
8:45am Shuttle Buses Depart for Start @ Lions Park (Kings Beach)
9:30am 3.8km Speedo Ironman Challenge Start @ Moffat Beach
10:30am 750m Sunshine Coast Daily Short Course Start @ Kings Beach
12:00pm Prize-giving @ Kings Beach Tavern

Sunshine Coast Wedding Venues

May 18th, 2011

Looking at getting married on the Sunshine Coast and having trouble choosing a venue? Look no further than Shearwater Resort at Kings Beach at Caloundra.  The Vue Room located at the Shearwater Resort is the perfect Sunshine Coast wedding venue.  The Vue Room features a private outdoor courtyard which is ideal for pre-dinner cocktail celebrations before a formal dinner.  

Many enquiries have been received over past 2-3 months and bookings are very steady for next year. Comments from couples booking the venue include: they love the boutique feeling & lighting of the room , the outside courtyard and certainly the new menu!

Wedding Planners

In many cases we can help you coordinate your wedding with the main suppliers ie marriage celebrant, cake supplier, florist, wedding decorator, photographer.  We welcome brides to call and inspect our venue. The room is often in a wedding ‘set’ and this provides for a ‘sense of the occasion’ and we will be on hand to chat and help you with any wedding decisions you  may have.

Wedding Reception Testimonies - Sunshine Coast

Read what one of our brides had to say about her reception at Shearwater Resort at Kings Beach at Caloundra.

Hi Wally& Linda and the whole team at the Shearwater!!

I just wanted to send you guys a quick email to thank you for making our wedding so perfect and so easy! The reception was fantastic, and all our guests were commenting on how beautiful the room looked, and how amazing the food was, and also how wonderful the staff were!

As you know weddings can be very stressful, and you definately made our wedding day so much easier! We really can`t thank you enough.

We will definately be passing on the good work, and if we are ever to have another function, we know where to go.

So once again, thank you for making our wedding so beautiful!!!!

Kind Regards

Shane & Rhiannon

Ring Shearwater Resort today and talk to the friendly team who can assist you with the perfect wedding venue for your special day.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow-Hits Caloundra and Shearwater Resort 17th Of May 2011

April 26th, 2011

After being cooped up in the dark rooms of Melbourne for close to a month, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival ‘s most adventurous (and bravest) comedians are cramming their healthy egos into tiny suitcases and hitting the highways of this mighty continent for the 2011 Comedy Festival Roadshow

Bolstered by roars of laughter and unbridled adoration of audiences during their Melbourne seasons Daniel Townes (MC), Dead Cat Bounce (Ireland),Carl-Einer Hackner  (Sweden), Roisin Conaty (UK) and Mike Wilmot (Canada), jump aboard for the Comedy Festival Roadshow and join us in Caloundra @ The Events Centre from 8.00pm Tuesday May 17th for a hootenanny of a good time!!

Tickets: $36 per person or $32 for concession

http://www.theeventscentre.com.au/

You can also book accommodation for this event @ Shearwater Resort Kings Beach Caloundra

Sound Support Disaster Relief Fund Concert Kings Beach

April 18th, 2011

Sound Support is a one-off concert,  all profits raised will go towards the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund to assist those affected by the recent devastation.

This Event is to be held at Kings Beach Ampitheatre directly across from Shearwater Resort on Sunday 15th of May.

Acts Include

  • Welcome to Country
  • The Floating Bridges
  • Bob Abbot and The Green Machine
  • Band of Frequencies
  • Kate Miller-Heidke
  • John Butler Trio

Tickets are $68 for adults, $40 for youth (13-17 years), $40 for pensioners and $10 for children (12 years and under). Note: There is a $2 booking fee.

Tickets will be available from 10.00 am on Friday 15 April. For your convenience there are a number of ways you can purchase tickets to this event.

Online

Caloundra Music Festival (CMF) is supporting this event through the provision of its online ticketing system. You can purchase tickets online from the Caloundra Music Festival website www.caloundramusicfestival.com.au.

These are print-at-home Etickets, so please make sure you have access to a printer. Tickets are available for purchase right up until John takes the stage!

Walk-in sales

You can purchase tickets at one of the following council venues:

  • Nambour Civic Centre (Centenary Square, Currie Street, Nambour)
  • The J, Noosa (60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads)
  • Lake Kawana Community Centre (Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina)

Tickets are on sale until Friday 13 May 2011 between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

At the gate

There may also be the opportunity to purchase tickets on the day from noon until 6.00 pm.

Transport

Council is negotiating shuttle buses and additional transport services.

Wet weather

In the event of extreme bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

If concert is cancelled the call will be made by event officials on the day of the event. Information will be available on their webpage and via local community and commercial radio stations.

Food / Drink / Alcohol

There will be a licensed area within the event, all alcoholic drinks must be kept within the designated bar area.

Food will be available for purchase and there will be a range of food and drink on offer, as well as the many restaurants and cafes around town.

You may bring food and any type of non-alcoholic drink into the event. Please ensure that anything you bring is either in paper or plastic containers – no glass or eskies are permitted.

What to bring

Sun protection. Hat, shirt, sunscreen and lots of water.

Money and your tickets.

ID – you must present your ID on entry to the event to validate age for the purpose of concessions and entry to licensed areas.

Chairs– but make sure you keep them to the back of the park. The area in front of the stage is a chair free zone.

Recommended AccommodationShearwater Resort (across the road from the amphitheatre)

Shearwater Resort proudly supports Sound Support Disaster Relief Concert

Your favourite Caloundra Accommodation on Kings Beach

March 26th, 2010

Shearwater Resort is under new managment and done a major refurb so enquire now for your next Caloundra Holiday or Special Event in their Vue Room Caloundra Function and Events Centre

See Carols by candle light on Kings Beach Caloundra December 2010

March 25th, 2010

Sunshine Coast families are expected to turn out in force again this year for another free installment of the Carols by Candlight event planned for Caloundra just before Christmas.

Christmas Carol Fireworks

Christmas Carol Fireworks view from Shearwater Resort Balcony

Sunshine Coast Council is providing Carols on Kings at Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra on Sunday 20th December, which will finish with a fireworks display.

What better location to stay for the Christmas Carols than Shearwater Resort Kings Beach, which is just across the road from the amphitheatre.

Shearwater Resort is a modern stylishly appointed resort with 6 floors of studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom self contained apartments providing both leisure and business accommodation options. The Caloundra accommodation at Shearwater all have large balconies with stunning views over the Caloundra waterways.

In previous years, up to over 10 thousand people have attended the event – proving the popularity of celebrating Christmas on the Coast under the stars.

Carols on Kings Beach December 2010

Commencing at 6.30pm, Carols is proudly presented by the Sunshine Coast Council’s Events and Celebrations unit with a focus on fun and entertainment for all ages. Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot encourages residents to come along and join in the festivities.

Especially for kiddies, the Silly Billies will present Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is coming to Town.

Other Performances During the night

Soloists Liza Beamish (soprano) and Johhny Peek (tenor), New World Rhythm Choir (directed by Brian Martin), The Pacific Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Barrie Gott), Golden Beach State School and Dance School, Tahlia Bland (panio), Wes Taylor Duo, SC Performing Arts Centre Dance Troupe and community carol singing lead by Caloundra Chorale.

Food, drinks and glow products will be available from local community organisations. Carols is an alcohol and glass free event.

There is a free bus for Carols on Kings with services running from and to Caloundra Bus Interchange in Cooma Terrace from 4pm to 9.30pm.

When – December 2010 from 5.30pm

Where – Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra

Cost - FREE

Recommended AccommodationShearwater Resort (across the road from the amphitheatre)

Be sure to bring a blanket and your picnic basket because from 5.30pm children can be entertained by roving performers including Mr Magic, Ned Nucklehead and Domino the Christmas Elf.