Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre

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270 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast 4564

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Need dates

  • 11/12/202412/21/2024
  • 01/12/202503/03/2025
  • 03/08/202503/25/2025

Ratings

AAA Tourism
4

Awards

HM AWARDS 2019, Finalists - Meetings & Conferencing Property, Midscale Hotel, Resort, Regional Property. AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS 2018, Bronze Winner - 'Business Event Venues'. QUEENSLAND TOURISM AWARDS 2018 , Gold Winner - 'Business Event Venues'. HM AWARDS 2018, Finalists - Meetings & Conferencing Property, Midscale Hotel, Resort, Regional Property. Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & The Sunshine Coast Convention Centre are centrally located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, situated on its own surf beach, with the Maroochy River on the adjacent side. The location allows you to take advantage of the Coast's premier attractions to the north, south and west, but the surrounds, including private lagoon, tropical garden backdrop and vast resort facilities can just as easily convince you to simply stay within the Resort and relax. Step outside the box and discover what’s new at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, located within the naturally refreshing beauty of bush and beach on the Sunshine Coast. The brand new 1,500m2 purpose built Sunshine Coast Convention Centre offers a flexible new way to conference while immersed in fresh air and fresh ideas with resort style accommodation on-site. This is not your average convention centre, the only limit is imagination. This is the ultimate meeting & event destination delivering integrated technology, services, hospitality and endless space in an inspiring, all encompassing and unique location to create Wonder Full experiences.

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Getting Here

The Sunshine Coast is a naturally refreshing, safe and popular destination, thanks to its easy access, local airport and proximity to Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city. The Sunshine Coast Convention Centre is located within the grounds of the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort at 270 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters, QLD, Australia, 4564. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is only a 5 minute drive from the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre. The airport is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas domestically as well Air New Zealand who provide seasonal flight services from Auckland. A range of transport options are available including shuttle buses, hire cars, limousine private transfers & taxis. Brisbane Airport located only a 70 minute drive from the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre is both an international and domestic gateway to Queensland with regular shuttle bus transfers running hourly to the Sunshine Coast. Self Drive is easy with the resort positioned just off the motorway and beachfront, there are an abundance of road signs and clear GPS availability when driving. Complimentary parking is also available at the resort. Public Transport is available with local buses operating throughout the area and connections to train at Nambour station.

Parking

  • Complimentary parking
  • Street parking
  • Bus parking

Distance from airport

  • 2.72 mi. from venue

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre Meeting Space

Total meeting space43,056 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms18
Largest room17,222 sq. ft.
Second largest room12,109 sq. ft.
Space (Private)17,222 sq. ft.
Space (Semi-private)646 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)107,639 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space26,910 sq. ft.
Filters

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms373
Single (1 bed)373
Double (2 beds)373
Suites126

Local Attractions

Glass House Mountains

Park
50 km away
The Glass House Mountains are a cluster of thirteen hills that rise abruptly from the coastal plain on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The highest hill is Mount Beerwah at 556 metres above sea level, but the most identifiable of all the hills is Mount Tibrogargan which from certain angles bears a resemblance to a face staring east towards the ocean. The Glass House Mountains are located near Beerburrum State Forest and Steve Irwin Way. They are incredible natural wonders offering a wide variety of bushwalking and historical experiences.

Hastings St

Shopping
30 km away
Hastings Street is the heart of Noosa Heads, loved for its wonderful mix of beachside luxury and laidback holiday vibes. Resorts, cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques sit beside gift shops, surf stores, day spas and galleries. Hastings Street buzzes from coffee carts at sunrise to Champagne brunches, long lunches, sunset cocktails and fairy-lit strolls along the boardwalk to dinner. As one of the best main streets in Australia, it sits in between Noosa Main Beach, Noosa River, Noosa National Park and the Noosa Split parkland.
Hastings St
Noosa Heads, QLD_AUS, AU 4567

Buderim Falls

Park
13 km away
Buderim Falls, also known as Serenity Falls, it’s a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, and looks particularly spectacular after rainfall when the waters cascade down the rock face into the waterhole below. The 600 metre walkway from Lindsay Road will take you on a picturesque forest ramble along the banks of Martins Creek’s cascading waters. This is the easiest part of the walk and is wheelchair friendly. From the end of the boardwalk you can continue upwards through the bush via a rugged trail to the waterfall.
49 Quorn Cl
Buderim, QLD_AUS, AU 4556

The Big Pineapple

Historical landmark
The Big Pineapple is open every day from 9am till 4pm. The Pineapple Train is open every day from 9am-4pm with the last train leaving at 3:30pm, the centre also has a café for light refreshments, along with a souvenir store which stocks a broad range of novelty and retro pineapple themed mementos. There is no entry fee to visit the Big Pineapple but there are fees to ride on the train, visit the zoo and to complete the TreeTop Challenge course. More information including prices is listed below. The exciting next chapter of our renewal is the opening of a new TreeTop Challenge high ropes and zipline course at the Big Pineapple. TreeTop Challenge is one of Queensland’s premier ecotourism operators, as recognised through a gold Queensland tourism award. The Big Pineapple course is set to become their highest and most exciting course, adding to other successful high ropes and zipline courses in the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. The new course is across eight acres, within the mature trees that backdrop the Big Pineapple structure and original buildings and about 120 activities across the two kilometre course, with a variety of challenges including a 120m zipline. The course will take around half a day to complete. TreeTop Challenge is an example of the type and quality of ecotourism experience to be facilitated at the Big Pineapple.
76 Nambour Connection Rd
Woombye, AU 4556

Mooloolaba Beach

Recreation
13 km away
With stunning views, sand and surf, lap it up at Mooloolaba beach. Stroll along the beachfront and visit the countless amenities and attractions on offer. Mooloolaba beach is fantastic for families with a northern facing shoreline creating a peaceful and relaxing swimming experience. Enjoy everything you need for an amazing beach vacation at Mooloolaba Beach.
Beach Terrace
Mooloolaba, QLD_AUS, AU 4557

Sunshine Castle

Museum
15 minutes away
The Sunshine Castle is an award winning medieval museum / tourist attraction and function venue. This Sunshine Coast attraction promotes history, encourages education and facilitates unique celebrations. Built in 1972, it’s been a Sunshine Coast Cultural Tourism icon for 45 years. Furthermore it is the most significant architectural landmark in Bli Bli. The Castle aims to bridge the gap between the medieval era, Sunshine Coast history and stages of Castle's own heritage with a modern and innovative business approach. With its medieval additions, complete with moat, turrets, towers and drawbridge it is totally unique in Australia. The Sunshine Castle is filled with medieval and historical displays. More thyn that, you can find other cultural exhibitions as well as reminants of the original dolls and fairytales that were the reason for the Castle to be built in the first place. You are able to explore at your own pace in a self walk tour. Wander over the drawbridge into another time and feast with Kings in the Great Hall or squalor in shame in the dungeon. The Castle keep is a 24 metre lookout tower that offers stunning views from Coast to Hinterland.
292-296 David Low Way
Bli Bli, AU 4560

Mooloolaba Esplanade

Shopping
14 km away
Mooloolaba Esplanade is a bustling retail and dining precinct. The esplanade is also home to an exciting shopping precinct by the water, where you can buy everything from beach towels to designer label clothes, and the latest swimwear and art masterpieces. Enjoy the esplanade's vibrant dining and café scene along the picturesque beachfront.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Mooloolaba, QLD_AUS, AU 4557

Bli Bli Aqua Park

Recreation
5 km away
The Bli Bli Aqua Park is the Sunshine Coast's biggest and best inflatable water park. Great for kids, families, large groups and team bonding activities. Located within the Bli Bli Watersports Complex the Aqua Park is a series of inflatable slides, runways, blast bags and bouncers all connected together and floating in a large sectioned off area of the back lake. Its the most fun for your money you could ever imagine and reflects our desire to make the Bli Bli Watersports Complex a family friendly environment where there is something for all ages to do. Each Aqua Park 50 minute session begins on the hour, every hour. Opening and closing times will vary upon the time of year and the demand. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of a session to have purchase your ticket, have your life jacket fitted and listen to the safety brief.
367 David Low Way
Bli Bli, AU 4560

More

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & The Sunshine Coast Convention Centre are centrally located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, situated on its own surf beach, with the Maroochy River on the adjacent side. The location allows you to take advantage of the Coast's premier attractions to the north, south and west, but the surrounds, including private lagoon, tropical garden backdrop and vast resort facilities can just as easily convince you to simply stay within the Resort and relax. Our beachside resort on the Sunshine Coast provides meeting and conference facilities for 10 to 1400 delegates. We will do everything possible to meet your requirements from breakfast on the beach to lavish themed dinners and audio-visual presentations, international video conferencing and outdoor team building programs. Our friendly, professional team is available to help organise your conference or meeting and we have a range of all inclusive conference packages or we can tailor a package to suit your requirements. We will assist in any way we can to provide an exciting and memorable occasion for your delegates.

Seasonality

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Dec
High season
Aug 1 – Dec 31
Shoulder season
Jan 1 – Apr 29
Low season
May 1 – Jul 30

Additional Information

This beachside resort on the Sunshine Coast provides meeting and conference facilities for 10 up to 2,500 delegates indoors and 5,000 outdoors. We will do everything possible to meet your requirements from breakfast on the beach to lavish themed dinners and audio-visual presentations, international video conferencing and outdoor team building programs. Our friendly, professional team is available to help organise your conference or meeting and we have a range of all inclusive conference packages or we can tailor a package to suit your requirements. We will assist in any way we can to provide an exciting and memorable occasion for your delegates. Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & The Sunshine Coast Convention Centre's conference facilities on the Sunshine Coast include: 18 purpose built meeting rooms | Plenary room for up to 2,500 and adjacent trade for up to 900 delegates | Breakout rooms with natural light and overwater rooms with a lagoon view | Wired broadband and wireless hotspots in all conference and accommodation rooms | In-house AV company with a technician on hand during business hours | Air-conditioning in all rooms | Outdoor terraces off function venues | Menus to your specific requirements | Outdoor function venues for unique events Team building programs | Extensive partner programs to facilitate the entertainment of delegate's family members | Golf and Day Spa Packages | Dedicated team onsite to assist with every aspect of your conference