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Enjoy direct flights from Auckland New Zealand to Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast with these new flights taking effect from the 1st July 2012. Air New Zealand, in a code share alliance with Virgin Australia, and in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Airport and Auckland Airport, will be launching a seasonal direct flight service operating return flights from Auckland, New Zealand, to the Sunshine Coast Airport, (also know as Maroochydore Airport – Airport Code MCY), in Queensland, Australia. The service will initially operate for the period the 1st July 2012 to the 18th September 2012 and will use Air New Zealand’s A320 aircraft.
This new direct Auckland/Sunshine Coast Airport service will allow visitors from Auckland, New Zealand to escape to the warm winters the beautiful SunshineCoast has to offer. With direct flight times from as little as 3hrs 55 mins from Auckland Airport to the Sunshine Coast Airport, visitors could land at the Sunshine Coast Airport at 8.35am and be settled into their Caloundra holiday accommodation by 10.00am! For information and bookings for flights, check the Air New Zealand website at www.airnewzealand.co.nz or the Virgin Australia website www.virginaustralia.com.au. With flights from as little as $298.00 (AUD) each way per person, what are you waiting for – book your flight today!
For further information about the facilities and services on offer at the Sunshine Coast Airport, Maroochydore, please visit www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au. TheSunshine Coast Airport is situated atRunway Drive,Marcoola,Queensland, 4564, and their contact telephone number is + 61 7 5453 1500.
Caloundra Accommodation on the Sunshine Coast
And if you’re looking for great Caloundra holiday accommodation offering an early check-in, Belaire Place Motel Apartments, ideally situated at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, are offering a great deal with their “Get In Early” Caloundra holiday accommodation package*. Book a minimum two night stay with them and subject to availability, you could be settled into your Caloundra holiday accommodation by 10.00 am on your arrival day!
 Enjoy direct flights from Auckland to Maroochydore and great Caloundra Accommodation at Belaire Place Caloundra Belaire Place Motel Apartments are only a 35 minute drive away from the Sunshine Coast Airport (airport transfers can be arranged with the motel), and offer spacious, one bedroom Caloundra holiday accommodation, all with kitchenette, lounge/dining area, and a separate bedroom. These great apartments, all with huge balconies, can comfortably accommodate up to four people, and are in the perfect location in Caloundra – turn right out of the front door and you are just a minutes walk to beautiful Bulcock Beach, or turn left out of the front door and you are only a two minute walk away from the Caloundra Bus Transit Centre or the Caloundra CBD with it’s numerous cafes, shops, restaurants and supermarkets. No need for car hire – you can walk or take public transport everywhere you need to go.
Caloundra is the ideal base for your Sunshine Coast holiday and Belaire Place Motel Apartments are ideally located for just relaxing or taking a walk along the foreshore at Bulcock Beach to watch the comings and goings in Pumicestone Passage, or for the more energetic, taking a walk along the Boardwalk to Kings Beach – just ten minute’s walk away or if you are really keen, stay on the beautiful coastal path to Shelly Beach, Moffat Beach and finally Dicky Beach. Day trips can also be easily be arranged to the Glass House Hinterland – Montville and Maleny, or take the bus to Steve Irwin’s famous Australia Zoo – conveniently located just twenty minutes away from Belaire Place Motel Apartments. Caloundra truly has something for everyone; offering the perfect holiday mix! For more information on Caloundra visit www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au.
*Belaire Place Motel Apartments are offering a guaranteed check-in time of 10.00am for those guests booking their ‘Get In Early’ special Caloundra holiday accommodation package, subject to availability. For details, visit their website at www.belaireplace.com and click on their ‘special packages’ icon on the right hand side of the homepage. A minimum two night stay, low season, with a guaranteed check-in time of 10.00am, for two people, starts from as little as $250.00 (AUD); you just can’t go wrong – your perfect Caloundra holiday accommodation awaits after your direct flight from Auckland – at a time to suit you! No need to wait around until 2.00pm, check-in as soon as you arrive – letting you start your holiday straight away!
Formerly known as the Caloundra Cultural Centre, The Events Centre, Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast, which opened in 1980 and was re-branded in March 2005 under the Sunshine Coast Events Centre Pty Ltd, now offers a variety of services for the Caloundra community and beyond. From functions, meetings, conferences, and corporate events right through to wedding receptions and an extensive range of shows and theatre events, the wheelchair accessible Events Centre, Caloundra, now offers a range of services for all ages and even specialises in school outings to shows held at this great entertainment complex.
The Events Centre, Caloundra, has a range of six function rooms available for meetings, conferences, functions and wedding receptions, with room sizes from 1432sqm to 45sqm – so whether you’re arranging a large event for up to 1750 people or just a small intimate gathering for up to 15 people, the choice is there for you. With an Events Co-ordinator available for any assistance and advice you require – The Events Centre, Caloundra, is the centre of choice! The Events Centre`s Events Co-ordinator can be contacted at jen@theeventscentre.com.au or visit the website www.theeventscentre.com for further information.
Caloundra Motel Accommodation
Located at the other end of Minchinton Street, Caloundra near Bulcock Beach and just a few minutes stroll from The Events Centre, Caloundra, is Belaire Place Motel Apartments. Ideally situated for anything from an overnight stay, a weekend or a longer holiday, these spacious, AAA four star, one bedroom Caloundra Motel Apartments can comfortably accommodate up to four people, (there is a double sofabed in the lounge area of most of the motel apartments).
Offering affordable Caloundra accommodation, these Caloundra motel apartments, including one wheelchair accessible apartment, have a kitchenette, open-plan lounge and dining area and huge balconies – all you need to decide is whether you want a water view or just a bed for the night – Belaire Place Motel Apartments are able to cater for whatever requirements you have – accommodation for wedding guests, an overnight stay after seeing a show or a few days stay whilst attending a conference. Providing in-house guests with free, secure, underground parking, Belaire Place Motel Apartments also offer the perfect solution to a hassle-free visit to The Events Centre, Caloundra. These great Caloundra motel apartments are in the perfect location to just park the car and take the short walk up Minchinton Street to The Events Centre, as well as being centrally located for Caloundra’s numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, the Caloundra CBD and the bus terminal – you just can`t go wrong!
This year sees a great line-up of performers and shows appearing at The Events Centre, Caloundra, including the following dates for your calender – just don`t forget to get in early and book your Caloundra motel apartment accommodation at Belaire Place Motel Apartments. Always remember to click on the ‘Special Packages’ tab on the webpage to look for any special deals being offered!
Caloundra Events Centre Upcoming Events
This year`s great line-up and dates include:
Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain – Thursday, 1st March 2012 at 7.30pm
Busting Out – Sunday, 4th March 2012 at 2.00pm
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Plays Elgar – Friday, 16th March 2012 at 7.00pm
The Gruffalo’s Child – Saturday, 17th March 2012 at 11.30am (50 minutes – no interval)
Petula Clark – Sunday, 18th March 2012 at 7.30pm
Sesame Street Presents Elmo’s World Tour – Monday, 26th March 2012 at 10.00am
The Italian Songbook – Wednesday, 28th March at 11.00am
Ross Noble, Nonsensory Overload – Thursday, 12th April 2012 at 8.00pm
Jane Rutter “An Australian In Paris” – Thursday, 3rd May 2012 at 11.00am
2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – Thursday, 3rd May 2012 at 8.00pm
New York’s Les Ballet Eloelle “Men In Pink Tights” – Tuesday, 12th June 2012 at 8.00pm
Simon Gallaher’s Secret Love – Wednesday, 11th July 2012 at 11.00am
What A Man’s Gotta Do – Wednesday, 11th July 2012 at 7.30pm (duration 90 minutes)
Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit – Celebrating 110 Years! – Thursday, 23rd August 2012 at 10.00am
Keith Potger – Wednesday, 26th September 2012 at 11.00am
Sleeping Beauty (Ballet) – Thursday, 25th October 2012 at 8.00pm
Kransky Sisters “Piece Of Cake” – Saturday, 27th October 2012 at 7.00pm Dinner For 8.00pm Show
The Beggars Australian Songbook – Wednesday, 28th November 2012 at 11.00am
The Box Office at The Events Centre, Caloundra, is open from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, and is also open one hour prior to performances.
Further information about The Events Centre, Caloundra, including ticket sales, school outings, group and coach bookings etc can be found at http://www.theeventscentre.com/index.php/entertainment/ticket-sales/ and http://www.theeventscentre.com/index.php/centre-info/, or for bookings call 07 5491 4240 or call in at The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra 4551. Postal address PO Box 5, Caloundra, Qld, 4551.
Ring us today at Belaire Place for your Caloundra Motel Accommodation just perfect when enjoying any of the events that are held at The Events Centre Caloundra on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Wanting a Weekend Warrior challenge or the chance to prove yourself in a 3.8km Ironman Swim in Caloundra? Then the weekend of the 28th April and 29th April 2012 should see your destination being Caloundra swim Festivals on the Sunshine Coast.
King of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival – Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Taking place over this April weekend, the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival, being held in Caloundra on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, will surely test your mettle and give you the opportunity to conquer iconic open water distances in one big weekend of surf, sun and swimming! All you need to bring is the stamina to go the distance, and of course, those all important goggles!
If the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival 3.8km Ironman Swim sounds a bit too much for you, or you fancy getting a team of Weekend Warriors together, how about starting with the new Olympic distance 1500m Relay Challenge? This challenge consists of three laps of a 500m course with swimmers exiting the water after each lap to complete a short beach sprint (50-100m).
The 500m course also allows any Weekend Warriors to choose their own distance. Compete as an individual (1500m), a pair (500m & 1000m) or as a three person team with each swimmer completing one lap of the 500m course.
This great new format provides a fantastic spectacle with swimmers entering and exiting the surf three times before crossing the finish line. This means more opportunities for your fellow Weekend Warriors to cheer you on and also allowing you to bask in the glory of the crowd!
Following the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival 1500m Relay Challenge is the 300m Kid’s Surf Dash. Proudly sponsored by Hot 91.1fm this challenge is the perfect introduction to open water swimming for kids, whilst giving them an opportunity to enjoy the thrill of a beach sprint finish! This is a free, fun event for kids aged 10 years and older.
The end of day one of the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival completes with the duly earned presentations, but for those potential Kings of the Coast, Weekend Warriors or loyal supporters wanting to make the most of this fantastic weekend event, even if you just want overnight.
Caloundra Motel Accommodation, Sunshine Coast
Belaire Place Motel Apartments at Bulcock Beach offers Caloundra Motel Accommodation, is ideally situated just minutes away from Kings Beach. Offering one bedroom Caloundra motel accommodation, (most with sofabeds), these affordable, spacious, self-catering Caloundra motel apartments can comfortably sleep up to four people – so are great for couples or families with young children.
The second and final day of the Kings of Coast Ocean Swim Festival, Caloundra, starts with the ultimate open water challenge – a 3.8km Ironman distance swim from Moffat Beach to Kings Beach. This challenge is not for the faint-hearted! Either as an individual or part of a two person team, (1.6km and 2.2km), this course heads south from Moffat Beach and will definitely test your stamina as you battle both the elements and your competitors around the Moffat headland cliffs, your goal awaiting you at Kings Beach – sheltered waters and that all important finish line!
Before the presentations take place towards the end of the morning, (which finishes off this great event), the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival Caloundra 1000 (1.0km) Challenge takes place. This 1.0km course is the perfect introduction for less experienced ocean swimmers and Weekend Warriors and retains the popular point-to-point format.
For more information about the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim Festival, Caloundra, either visit www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au or contact them on (07) 3355 6931. The schedule for this great weekend event is as follows:
Saturday April 28 2012
1:00pm Competitor Pack Collection @ Lions Park
2:00pm Competitor Briefing @ Lions Park
2:30pm 1500m Relay Challenge START @ Kings Beach
3:15pm 300m Kid’s Surf Dash START @ Kings Beach
4:00pm Presentations @ Lions Park
Sunday April 29 2012
7:30am Competitor Pack Collection @ Lions Park
8:30am Competitor Briefing @ Lions Park
8:45am Shuttle Buses Depart @ Lions Park
9:30am 3.8km Ironman Challenge START @ Moffat Beach
10:30am Caloundra 1000 (1.0km) START @ Kings Beach
11:30am Presentations @ Kings Beach Tavern
So what are you waiting for? Pack your bathers and goggles, call
Belaire Place Motel Apartments to book your Caloundra motel accommodation and get ready for a funfilled weekend of sun, sand and swimming, Sunshine Coast style!
Calling all tennis fans ……… did you know the Caloundra International ATP Challenger 2012 takes place on the Sunshine Coast from Saturday, 4th February 2012 to Sunday, 12th February 2012? This Caloundra Australian Pro Tour Event gives you the opportunity to see world ranked professionals play tennis up close.
Last year over 80 players from 21 different countries enjoyed playing tennis in Caloundra, and why wouldn’t they with it being one of the most beautiful spots on the Sunshine Coast! Caloundra is a popular choice due to it being so easily accessible from both the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports, and not forgetting the great beaches, restaurants, and cafes etc……
The Sunshine Coast ATP Challenger Pro Tour 2012 is being held at the Caloundra Tennis Centre, which is located on the corner of Bowman Road and Arthur Street in Caloundra – less than a five minute drive away from Belaire Place Caloundra Motel Apartments. So why not take the opportunity of enjoying a few days away to enjoy watching one of your favourite sports?
Entry costs to the Caloundra ATP Challenger 2012 event are just $5.00 per adult, $2.00 per concession and $2.00 per student (valid from the 4th to the 12th February 2012), so there`s no reason not to come along and watch this great tennis event!
Caloundra Motel Accommodation Special Deal
And just to help with the post Christmas budget, Belaire Place Motel Apartments, which offers affordable, spacious one bedroom Caloundra accommodation close to the Caloundra Tennis Centre, is offering a 10% discount to all tennis fans who book a minimum two night stay over the Caloundra ATP Challenger Pro Tour 2012 period. So why not treat yourself and call us now to book your Caloundra accommodation for this great event – quoting ‘Caloundra ATP’ to get your 10% discount.
For the fifth year running, Ramsay Health Care`s Triathlon Pink is taking place at the Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina, on the Sunshine Coast. This great event, which supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation, takes place on Sunday, 27th November 2011 with races commencing at 7.00am, and registration from 5.30am. Since the inception of Triathlon Pink in 2007, this state-wide women-only triathlon event has raised over $650,000 from an amazing 10,000 plus participants. Further details of how to become a ‘Pinkie’ and join or support Triathlon Pink are available at www.triathlonpink.com.au.
Caloundra Accommodation
In support of this great event, Belaire Place Motel Apartments, which offers spacious one bedroom Caloundra accommodation and is based only a short drive away from the Sunshine Coast Stadium, is offering a 10% discount to all participants and supporters who book a minimum two night stay over the Triathlon Pink weekend. So why not treat yourself, call us to book your Caloundra accommodation (quoting `PINKIE` to get your discount) and enjoy a weekend away whilst supporting this great cause!
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation established to promote and support research into every aspect of breast cancer. Since it’s inception in 1994, this great foundation has funded 230 research projects and provided research equipment in every Australian state and territory, to a total of $55 million. For more information about the National Breast Cancer Foundation visit www.nbcf.org.au.
Triathlon Pink on the Sunshine Coast has something for everyone – with short, medium or long triathlon distances, a kid’s triathlon, and for the first year ever, The Fitness First Fun Run Pink, which will be open to men and women of all ages. The Fun Run Pink will take place on the bicycle course with distances of 3km or 6km; so no matter what your fitness level or age, why not be a `Pinkie` or just come along, join the fun and support the National Breast Cancer Foundation in this great family event!
We look forward to seeing you support this great event and enjoy discounted Caloundra Accommodation at Belaire Place Motel.
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