Visitors to the Catalina Resort should put a visit to the Ginger Factory high on their list of places to see between Thursday 21st and Sunday 24th January where the spectacular array of ginger flowers will be showcased at the four-day event. The Festival is ranked as one of Australia's premier events for subtropical gardening, and features a full program of guest speakers, entertainment, gardening, succulent food and cooking advice. This year's Festival is packed with gourmet goodies, chef's tips and healthy organic food ideas, as well as plenty of gardening presentations. If you want to find out more go to http://www.gingerfactory.com.au

The dates and times of the Festival are:

• Thursday, 21 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Friday, 22 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Sunday, 24 Jan 2010 - 9:00am

MEDIEVAL KING TO VISIT THE ABBEY MUSEUM IN JANUARY

Visitors who are enjoying their Holiday Accommodation on the Sunshine Coast must take a look at the fantastic Medieval Family Fun Week at the Abbey Museum in January. See Jousting, archery, braiding, shield painting and a whole lot more fun for the whole family.

The Abbey Museum will entertain children under five years with storytelling and playtime, from 10.30 to 11.30 each morning. Our six to twelve year old visitors can take part in fun and authentic medieval activities such as archery, braid making, crowns and cloaks, each afternoon between 1.30 and 2.30pm.

Medieval Family Fun Week
Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
18 to 23 January 2010
Monday - Saturday; 10.00am - 4.00pm
Adults: $8.80
Children: $5.00
4 Yrs & Under: Free

Pantomimes Galore!

While you're staying in Sunshine Coast Accommodation the region has a number of old-fashioned Pantomimes running during the summer months. Ideal for the family when you need to get out of the sun for a few hours. Here are the events, dates and their locations:

Caloundra Music Festival

If you're looking to combine a weekend break with great music, then look no further than the Sunshine Coast in October.

Join in the Festuri fun!

If you're planning a last minute Sunshine Coast holiday this month, be sure to check out the Festuri multicultural festival being held during the last weekend of August.

Sunshine coast holiday accommodation on the top floor!

Ever wished you could see how the other half live? Try out the lifestyle of the rich and famous even for just a little while?

 It's show time!

Overseas visitors on their Sunshine Coast holiday may be surprised when the region takes a Friday off work for the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show which takes place each year in June in Nambour.

Get ready for the whales!

Now is the time to book your Sunshine Coast accommodation as whale season is on its way! As more than 9000 whales are expected to make their way up the Queensland coast soon, tour operators and accommodation owners are gearing themselves up for the thousands of whale watchers expected to visit the region in the coming months for their Sunshine Coast holidays.