STAY IN STYLE AT SOFITEL NOOSA PACIFIC RESORT
French sophistication meets beachside chic at Sofitel Noosa, one of the Sunshine Coast's most famous hotels. Buildings over four storeys were restricted at Noosa not long after this hotel opened, something which makes a stay here truly unique. Views from the higher floors are superb and the bar at the hotel's restaurant, Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita, is a convivial spot for a drink with colleagues.
Celebrity Chef Peter Kuruvita's restaurant frequently dips into the surrounding ocean to showcase the region's famous seafood. Groups can enjoy an intimate dinner for up to 12 guests in the exclusive private dining room, dine under the stars by the lush lagoon pool or opt for a grand affair in the Noosa Ballroom. These venues offer seating for up to 170 guests and bespoke menus created by one of Australia's best-known chefs. With seating for up to 200 guests, the Lily Pond Terrace offers an alfresco undercover venue for cocktail functions and group dinners, with fresh sea breezes.
Accommodation at the hotel is warm and welcoming, with burnt orange accents highlighting Indigenous-inspired art which honours Noosa's surrounding environment and connection with the Gubbi Gubbi people, the area's traditional owners. Some rooms overlook the waters of Laguna Bay, while others command views of the Noosa River, the resort pool or Noosa Village.
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SIZZLE AT THE SPIRIT HOUSE
Classes at the Spirit House Cooking School are about more than just good food. Office hierarchies dissolve when team members take turns grinding curry pastes with a mortar and pestle and status is immeasurably enhanced with fabulous knife skills. Even better, classes at the Spirit House are fun with prizes presented for skills, enthusiasm and interesting questions.