The Noosa Food & Wine Festival continues to boom and this year's event on May 17-20 will have over 30 great events so there's every reason to get your holiday accommodation sorted and your Brisbane car rental booked in and prepare to cruise up the highway for a feast for the senses.
The Festival Committee says one of the hottest places to be is under the Noosa Tipis on Noosa Main Beach: "This stunning venue opens on Friday night as it hosts the Festival Opening Party, celebrating Noosa's amazing collection of restaurants coupled with some of Australia's leading wines and continues to party across the weekend with great events presented by some of Noosa's finest restaurants.
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Zenko Yoga will lead a 60-minute beach practice that will awaken the senses through breath and movement, while taking in the best view in Noosa. This feel-good flow will energise, stretch, centre and focus you in preparation for a fulfilled day.
Nutritionist and founder of Changing Habits, Cyndi O'Meara, will share her inspiring story along with insights into her sustainable farm located in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
A nutritious Cyndi O'Meara-inspired breakfast will be served on the beach, showcasing local produce from Noosa's own Shambhala Farm. A healthy breakfast wouldn't be complete without a fresh Noosa Cleanse juice and a splash of champagne! (Stand-up event.) Saturday 19 May 6.30-9am $80.
Ticket includes one Champagne Fizz served on arrival, one glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne, plus six canapés (four small canapes and two substantial canapes). Sunday 20 May 9.30-11am $75. (Please note this is an 18+ only event).
For the finale of Noosa Food & Wine 2018, Noosa Boathouse and Dal Zotto Wines are presenting just that! Join them for the Official Closing Party and enjoy the sunset on Noosa Main Beach, slip off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes.
Grab a Dal Zotto Prosecco cocktail while you decide what you'd like to nibble on. With Noosa Boathouse Chef Shane Bailey and Chef Matt Golinski at the helm, there will be some fantastic local food on offer, so be prepared to try some amazing produce from the Noosa region.
The music kicks in, as does a night under the stars full of fun, food and festivities….Welcome to Tipi Aperitivo. Tickets include: Beach Tipi entry, 2 hours of Dal Zotto Prosecco cocktails and wine (5-7pm), generous amounts of food by Matt Golinski and Shane Bailey, plus live music by Honey! Cash bar available 7-9pm. Sunday 20 May 5-9pm $149. (Please note this is an 18+ only event).