Health + Wellness

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Things To Do In Maleny And Montville

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

Food & Drink

Get Moving In 2024 With This All-Encompassing Gym Membership

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

Things To Do

Lace Up And Hit The Best Sunshine Coast Bush Walks (2024 Edition)

We’ve searched far and wide to find you some of the best walks on the Sunshine Coast, and we think we’ve found a few gems.

Health + Wellness

City Cave | Sunshine Coast

More than just a float destination, City Cave is your ultimate relaxation retreat.

Health + Wellness

Skóra Studio

Skóra Studio is Buderim’s luxe new skin sanctuary, levelling up the Sunshine Coast beauty scene. Skóra, meaning skin in Polish, is a nod to owner Kelsi Taylor’s Polish ancestry, and is designed to highlight the importance of good skin health.

Health + Wellness

Frais Studios

Frais Studios is a boutique hair salon nestled in Maroochydore that specialises in creating naturally inspired, lived-in luxury hair. Founded by renowned industry educator Renee Saville, Frais delivers sustainable colour and precision haircuts with a high end luxury finish. 

Things To Do

Lean Into A Spa Day And Improve Your Sleep At The Gold Coast’s New Luxe Bathhouse

Nestled along the stunning Kirra Beachfront, Native State is the Gold Coast’s premier bathhouse destination offering steam and soak experiences that are guaranteed to have you feeling in a state of zen. 

Things To Do

11 Beautiful Sunshine Coast Waterfalls That You Can Actually Swim Under

The best Sunshine Coast waterfalls are only a short drive and hike away.

Health + Wellness

From Slow Flows To Noughties Pop Rides, 8 Peloton Workouts To Try In 2024

If the new year has left you re-setting your goals and searching for more motivation, it might be time to switch it up in favour of a fitness routine you’ll actually keep.

Food & Drink

Pantree Wholefoods

It’s well known that the Sunshine Coast is a mecca for health-oriented businesses and we’re pretty damn happy about it. One of the newest health kids on the block, Pantree Wholefoods, is an organic wholefood grocer nestled in Buddina you need to add to your hit-list. Pantree is a small family-owned business grown from a passion for sustainable, waste-free living, and you sure can taste the love. 

Health + Wellness

AOU Studio

AOU Studio is the Sunshine Coast's fresh new modern yoga house and creative studio, founded by dynamic trio of friends Jemma-Rae Sherwell, Rylee Williams, and Sarah Dalryple. Their vision was to create a unique space that combines yoga, meditation and creativity in a holistic experience. AOU is all about providing a space for everyday people to connect with themselves and others, and we can safely say they’ve nailed that. It's a special place where you can reset, collaborate, and recharge with an array of yoga classes, meditation classes, sound sessions and more. 

Homewares

CLO Studios

Home is where the heart is, and whether your humble abode is on the Sunshine Coast or you’re just dropping by for a visit, CLO Studios in Noosa is the kinda one-stop shop we adore.

Features

Peloton Global Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin On Creating A Workout Routine You’ll Actually Keep

Here’s what the motivational Instructor taught us to help you smash your fitness goals in 2024. 

Local Escapes

Cunnamulla Hot Springs Is About To Be Queensland’s Newest Artesian Baths Destination

Coming to southern Queensland soon is the Cunnamulla Hot Springs, a stunning new hot springs destination where ultimate relaxation is guaranteed. 

Wellness

The 4 Signs Of Burnout And How You Can Prevent It

The way we live can be taking a dramatic toll on our overall wellbeing.

Health + Wellness

Aesthete Sunshine Coast

Stepping through Aesthete’s doors you’ll immediately feel relaxed by the earthy, welcoming tones of this luxury medispa. Housed in a beautifully refurbished 1930’s house, Aesthete has carefully curated a space filled with luxury and tranquility that delivers both holistic and cosmetic treatments tailored with the utmost care to suit unique needs. Knowing that these treatments can often be daunting, Aesthete gently welcomes you into the fold with a 90-minute consultation that looks at both clinical treatments and lifestyle factors to ensure you are in the best and most gentle of hands. Pair this with a complimentary LED phototherapy treatment and we can officially say we’ve never trusted a wellness clinic more. 

Health + Wellness

Lagree By The Sea

We all know getting the motivation to hit the gym in the morning can be a real struggle, and more often than not, we don’t emerge from our cosy duvet fort. That is, until we were introduced to the fitness haven that is Lagree by the Sea.

Health + Wellness

Tank Bathhouse

Kick off your shoes, take a deep breath and prepare to be transported to a luxurious, rejuvenating environment reminiscent of a coastal paradise. No, you’re not on an island getaway, you’ve just stepped into the heavenly Tank Bathhouse and Day Spa. 

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Why Now’s The Time To Jump On The Aussie E-Bike Revolution

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

Health + Wellness

11 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Most Beautiful Day Spas To Treat Yourself

We've been kneaded, tugged, scrubbed, and polished to bring you this hand-picked selection of the best Sunshine Coast day spas.

Things To Do

30 Of The Best Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast In 2023

A little food, a lot of adventure and some cliche sightseeing spots for the tourists at heart. If you're visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, consider this your spotter's guide.

Health + Wellness

Live Pilates

Using the latest reformers and equipment from leading brands, along with a premium fitout and stunning fixtures, the new Live Pilates studio in Sippy Downs looks like the place where you’ve wanted to work out your whole life. 

Health + Wellness

The Orangerie

If you’re due for a little self-care and indulgence, we’ve found just the thing.

Beauty

Artisan Aesthetic Clinic

Tucked in Cotton Tree, across the road from Maroochy River, Artisan Aesthetic Clinic is the latest one-stop boutique beauty shop on the Sunshine Coast offering expert face, skin, body and cosmetic treatments. 

Things To Do

30 Of The Best Cheap Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve scrounged together 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

Local Escapes

Grab Your Furry Pal For The Best Dog-Friendly Sunshine Coast Walks

Call over your dog, grab the leash and get ready to take off into the sunset—here are the best dog-friendly walks on the Sunshine Coast.

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6 Ways To Embrace Slow Fashion And Reduce Wardrobe Waste

Looking for a way to shake up your wardrobe without costing the earth?? We've teamed up with AGL to share some top tips you can use to minimise material waste, reduce your spending and most importantly, refine your wardrobe.

Health + Wellness

FloCryo

We’re willing to try anything once. No really, we are. So, when we got the chance to give cryo a go, how could we possibly say no? In case you missed it, cryotherapy is blowing up thanks to celebrity fans like LeBron James and Jen Aniston. Marky Mark does it every single day.

Health + Wellness

Ikatan Balinese Day Spa

Dying to holiday in Bali and relax by the pool with a back massage and pedicure? Save money on those flights to Indonesia and instead, book in a visit to Ikatan Day Spa, just minutes from Noosa. 

Wellness

Exalto Flow

A yoga studio dedicated to the asana practice, Exalto Flow is one of the newest yoga studios on the Sunshine Coast. And it’s a beauty. Located in Warana, you’ll find multiple classes each day, including Vinyasa, gentle flow, flow state, vinYIN, restorative and even meditation.

Health + Wellness

Your Extensive Guide To Health And Wellness Everyday

Your go-to destination for all things wellness.

Things To Do

6 Meaningful Ways to Give Back To Your Local Community

Set yourself a pledge to give back. Volunteering your time and effort is a rewarding, warm-fuzzy experience. The positives are endless: you’ll experience a sense of purpose, learn new skills, and connect with cool new peeps.

Wellness

How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit down to clear your mind.

Fitness

Downward Dog Hot Yoga

Things heat up fast at Downward Dog Hot Yoga at Noosa Marina, so be prepared to sweat. Taking place in a 33-degree room, each class aims to teach modern inspired lessons without forgetting the traditional aspects of yoga.

Health + Wellness

Peaches Hair Studio

Peaches Hair Studio is a dynamic and creative hair salon located in the bustling hub of Peregian Beach Village. The vibrant team strive to achieve the wow-factor for every client, so you can expect not only extensive expertise, but a dedication to excellent customer service. Specialising in creative colour, blondes and balayage, and with over 10 years of experience, you can do no wrong at Peaches. 

Wellness

Ripple Massage

If your idea of relaxation consists of not leaving your own home or hotel room, then you need to get Ripple Massage on speed-dial.

Health + Wellness

15 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Yoga Studios To Get Your Stretch On

If you want to get your stretch on at some of the best yoga studios on the Sunshine Coast, assume Child’s Pose and get reading.

Food & Drink

6 Foodie Hacks To Help You Spend Less But Experience More

Keen to eat delicious food but spend less? We’ve teamed up with AGL to share some top hacks you need to know about to make positive changes and save some coin at the breakfast, lunch and dinner table.

Things To Do

Balance, Boundaries And Believing In Your Work With Musician, Eves Karydas

Two things that often go hand in hand are live music and alcohol. From festival benders to a quiet beer at catching your new favourite band, seeing live shows can feel synonymous with having a drink—but it doesn't have to be that way.

Food & Drink

Jungle & Co

Jungle & Co in Noosa is Australia’s first ever gut health bar.

Health + Wellness

Velvet Mane

This bright and beautiful salon in Peregian Beach delivers ‘lived in, low maintenance, effortless hair’, perfect for our coastal lifestyle. 

Health + Wellness

Barre & Bike

While hitting the gym can be a bit of a slog at the best of times, Barre & Bike is a total game-changer, offering fun unique dance-based workouts, you’ll actually look forward to. 

Wellness

5 Positive Health Benefits To Expect After Cutting Back On Booze

While we like to have a cheeky tipple here and there, boozing too much on the regular can lead to lingering health issues.

Wellness

6 Ways To Cut Back On Drinking If You Want 2023 To Be Less Boozy

Looking for 2023 to be a bit less boozy, we’ve got you! And no, you don’t have to go cold turkey (if you don’t want to). 

Wellness

7 Easy Ways To Treat Yourself Now The Gift-Giving Season Is Over

Annnd that’s a wrap. The festive season is behind us. While there are no more presents sitting enticingly below the tree, there’s no need to put a stop to the treats. Make time for yourself and seek moments of indulgence and bliss—no matter how big or small. 

Health + Wellness

Brooklyn And Billie

Get that “got my hair did” feeling on the regular at the Sunshine Coast’s first ever blow dry and beauty bar, Brooklyn and Billie.

Cafes

Raw + Rice

Raw + Rice is one of the best dedicated poke bars on the Sunshine Coast, serving deliciously fresh bowls of goodness just a stone's throw from Noosa Beach. 

Cafes

Whole Life Health Foods

Imagine a place on the Coast where you can not only find healthy food options to either dine-in our takeaway, but you can also learn something along the way about improving your lifestyle and health. A one-off store where a plethora of foodie options are available to suit your individual and tailored needs. Think: paleo, keto, low carb, gluten-free, sans refined sugar, FODMAP and everything else in between. 

Health + Wellness

5 Easy Ways To Boost Your Confidence Before Your Next Night Out

February is just around the corner which means Valentine’s Day is too. And whether you celebrate it with your mates or a date, the day calls for special nights out with people you love. 

Music

The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

Music

Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

Health + Wellness

Water Resist

Now we've all been swimming and cycling right? They are both forms of exercising we all know (and some of us love) BUT what if I told you that you could combine the two?!

Fashion

Waterpistols Surfboards

This amazing new concept store is the first of its kind on the Sunshine Coast. It's a surfboard shop with a side of amazing fresh food and All Press coffee. Sounds cool right guys? We love the clean and crisp interior of the store mixed in with the Waterpistols Surfboards hanging from the ceiling. It's the perfect place to buy a board or some wax, and then sit down and enjoy a healthy poke bowl and smooth coffee on the Sunshine Coast. 

Beauty

The Luxe Effect

A visit to The Luxe Effect is more than just a booking…it’s an experience. They take their time before your appointment to discuss the look you want and how to best achieve it. They are committed to sculpting beautiful brows that frame each individual face. They even throw in a lil’ tutorial on how to maintain those bad boys post-consult to ensure your brows stay on point long after you leave! If that’s not stellar service, we don’t know what is. 

World Record Holder And Paralympian, Michael Roeger On The Joy Of Running

As part of The Run Up, we chatted to Michael about his journey—what keeps him coming back to running time and again despite the challenges, what it’s like to represent your country on the global stage, and what it is that makes him run happy. 

Gold-Medalist Ellia Green On The Value Of Sharing And His Journey To Running Happy

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Green about why he values running so highly and the role it has played in his past as well as shaping his future. 

Wellness

Ultra Marathon Champion Jacqui Bell On Conquering Challenges One Step At A Time

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Bell about what sparked a passion for this extreme sport, what motivated her to tackle a world-first challenge, and how the physical act of running ties in crucial to her mental and overall wellbeing.   

Fashion

Hello Trader

Hello Trader is a stunning concept store in Maroochydore industrial area. Found in a converted warehouse, this light and bright space is home to Hello Trader’s own hero collection, as well as a handpicked selection of goods from local and international brands and makers. Decked out with stunning textiles (think: antique Moroccan rugs), furniture and homewares, you’d best be putting a max spending limit on your card before stepping inside, or risk going a little cray-cray buying up everything. #noregrets

Beauty

Haras & Co

Haras & Co is a dynamic and creative hair salon located in the prime bustling hub of Peregian Beach Village. The experienced team strive to achieve the wow-factor for every client, so you can expect not only extensive expertise but a dedication to excellent customer service. Plus, who could resist a visit to the salon when it looks as good as Haras & Co. Not us!

Cafes

Raw + Rice

Raw + Rice is the Sunshine Coast's first dedicated poke bar, serving deliciously fresh bowls of goodness just a stone's throw from Mooloolaba Beach. 

Fitness

How One Run Turned Into A Life-Changing Passion With Attica Sous Chef, George Wintle

From community and structure, to how life has changed in the whirlwind eighteen months since that first run, we chat with Wintle about his run up into a new passion. 

5 Ways I Invested In My Health, Wealth And Happiness In One Week

I decided to spend a week investing in my own health, wealth and happiness to set me up for long-term success. 

Features

I Spent A Week Embracing A More Sustainable Morning Routine, Here’s What I Learned

Producer Caitlin Booth takes spent a week embracing more sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from 7-Eleven’s recent sustainable glow-up.

Beauty

General Officer

Get the shear of your holiday at Peregian Beach’s General Officer, where you can browse through the tees, caps, shorts, and artworks in store while you wait.

Beauty

The Privateer Barber

The new kids on the barber block, Privateer in Marcoola have gained quite the following since opening earlier this year. Our eyes went all love-hearty over the all black shopfront and from there, well, we were already hooked. Tucked around the corner from some of our foodie faves like Little Boat Espresso and Bulli, if you’re on the hunt for one of the best barbers on the Sunshine Coast and you live around the middle of the Coast, you should be counting your lucky stars, right about now. 

Fitness

CGM Pilates

CGM Pilates offers the ultimate toning Pilates classes on the Sunshine Coast, with a schedule jam-packed with mat, reformer and barre sessions at their gorgeous Maroochydore studio. Whether you consider yourself a Pilates pro, or you're just looking to try something new, CGM will help you on your way to achieving your fitness goals (#beachbod anyone?).

Fitness

Feel The Burn At 15 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Pilates Studios

Addicted to improving your strength? You're going to love our roundup of the best pilates studios on the Sunshine Coast.

Wellness

10 Of The Most Relaxing Massage Spots On The Sunshine Coast

From remedial massages to hot stone massage to foot massages, scroll on for ten of the Sunshine Coast’s best massages, which are sure to rub you up the right way. Let bliss ensue. 

Ladies Talk Money Answer Your Tax-Time Questions

Co-founder of Ladies Talk Money, Jess Brady, answers your burning health insurance questions, so you can feel a little more equipped—and relaxed—come tax time. 

Cafes

Greenhouse Cafe

If you prefer to stick to meals made from organic ingredients, make a beeline for Greenhouse Cafe in Caloundra.

Restaurants

Elixiba

Elixiba is where you take your mates, if you’re trying to convince them there’s more to a vegetarian diet than eating lettuce. Seriously!

Food & Drink

Belmondos Organic Market

This might just be the MECCA of all deli-goers. Not just a corner store, but an organic haven open six days a week, Belmondos Organic Market has earned its reputation as one of THE baddest (that means good) boys in town where a fine feed is concerned.

Things To Do

6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

Why Diversity Is More Than Size Fluidity, According To Modelling Agent Nikki Mann

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Things To Do

Your Ultimate Day Trip Guide To The Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Whether you’re planning a cheeky weekend getaway or an adventure-packed day trip, consider this list of the best things to do in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland your bible. 

Beauty

House Of George

Ruling the Sunshine Coast hair scene for over 17 years, House of George is a vintage-inspired salon set in a quaint Queenslander-style building in the Maroochydore CBD.

Beauty

Spa Anise

Hinterland heaven does exist at Spicers Tamarind Retreat’s Spa Anise.

Wellness

Noosa Flow

Tucked upstairs along Gympie Terrace, Noosa Flow’s louvered windows and sliding doors look out over Noosa River.

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9 Of The Most Hyped Activewear Pieces To Add To Your Workout Rotation

To help you get moving this autumn—and ensure you’re looking your finest when you reach peak perspiration—we’ve rounded up the best new gear from Hype DC. 

Health + Wellness

5 Surprising Ways To Sleep Better And Feel Great

We've teamed up with one of the best in the biz—Sheridan—to bring you five practical ways to slip straight into dreamland. Cosy sheets are mandatory, of course

Fitness

STRONG Pilates Is A Game-Changing New Gym Combining Rowing And Pilates

STRONG Pilates is slowly making waves across Australia thanks to its innovative Rowformer machines that are part reformer beds and part rowing machine. 

Beauty

Noosa Brow Co.

Located just off Noosa River, Noosa Brow Co. is an interior addict’s heaven.

Food & Drink

Kunara

The size of your local Woolies, this superfood supermarket has everything you could possibly need with over 18,000 natural and organic products.

Fitness

Kinected Pilates Studio

Here at The OBÕæÈËÊÓѶ, we know a good thing when we see, eat, drink, try it. And Kinected Pilates Studio in Peregian Beach is no exception.

Things To Do

This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

Food & Drink

Make These 5 Easy Swaps To Get More Good On Your Plate

Rather than wait for the New Year's resolution we know won't stick, we're all about habits to get more good on your plate.

Things To Do

10 Sunshine Coast Events You Don’t Want To Miss This August

We’ve put together the ultimate hit list of the events happening on the Sunshine Coast in August.

Wellness

The Float Space

Bringing one of the best-kept wellness secrets to our sandy Queensland shores, The Float Space was the first of its kind to open on the Sunshine Coast.Not sure what “floating” is? You’re not alone. Developed in the 1950s by a neuroscientist, floating was originally revered by psychologists for its ability to implement a kind of sensory deprivation that gave the mind and body the chance to solely focus on healing itself. Pretty amazing, no?

Beauty

Captain Sip Sops

So much more than just a barbershop, Captain Sip Sops helped to propel the resurgence of barbers on the Sunshine Coast.

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Places You Can Learn To Surf On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve found the best places you can learn to surf on the Sunshine Coast, so you’ll be upright and coasting along the waves in no time.

Health + Wellness

See Your Skin Like Never Before With The Latest Innovation In Beauty Tech

Introducing the Lancôme Skin Screen — a revolutionary piece of technology catapulting us into the future of skincare.

Food & Drink

Get Around This Nutritious Meal Delivery Service And Smash Your Health Goals

Between snap lockdowns, working from home and weekends spent in iso bingeing Real Housewives, you can absolutely be forgiven for pushing pause on your health journey or throwing in the towel altogether (especially for those in NSW and VIC right now). 

Features

Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

Health + Wellness

Glow Up Your Routine With Our Favourite 2021 Wellness Products

So, to help you wade through the clutter, we’ve teamed up with Vital to bring you the latest and greatest products that will help you thrive. 

Features

Culture Curve | Orgasms Go Green, Self-Care’s Radical New Self-Love And The End Of Hustle Culture

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture right now. 

Things To Do

12 Unmissable Events To Check Out On The Sunshine Coast In June

To bring in winter and keep those cold day blues at bay, here are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this June.

Things To Do

10 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This May

Check out our picks of the best events on the Sunshine Coast in May.

Beauty

Give Someone A Little Self-Care With This Gift Guide For All Things Beauty And Wellness

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

Health + Wellness

5 Emerging Wellness Trends We Tried So You Don’t Have To

Following recent events, if you have found yourself re-prioritising your self-care and wellness, we feel you. To ensure the opportunity to pause, reflect and re-assess isn’t put to waste, we’ve teamed up with Vital to try five emerging wellness trends, so you can leverage our newfound motivation. 

Features

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Data Bias’ And How It Affects Women

Implementing positive action to help make the world a better place takes courage, strength and tenacity. But to encourage and help others to do the same, well... that’s worth celebrating. 

What's On

12 Epic Sunshine Coast Events To Check Out This April

Grab your diary ‘cause we’ve got a busy month planned for you with all of the best things to check out on the Sunshine Coast in April.

Features

Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Wellness

Cover Your Face, Here’s Where To Buy Reusable Face Masks On The Sunshine Coast

If you are looking for a re-usable face mask to wear when one is needed, or just to have on hand in case, here’s where to buy them on the Sunshine Coast right now. 

Health + Wellness

6 Mindfulness Activities To Try If You Struggle To Meditate

​If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 12 months, it’s that prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is paramount. While many people claim meditation as the holy grail of mindfulness, it begs the question—what if you struggle to meditate or don’t enjoy it?

Things To Do

Forget Colouring Books, This Is The New Mindfulness Hobby To Get Around In 2021

​If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we think we may have just found your favourite new mindfulness hobby.

Homewares

Here’s Where To Find The Sunshine Coast’s Best Tattoo Studios

We’ve compiled a list of the best tattooists on the Sunshine Coast, so you can finally tick ‘Get Inked’ off your bucket list.

Features

6 Of The Biggest Trends Born In 2020 That Will Continue To Burn Bright This Year

2020 was, without a doubt, a turbulent year. Both bizarre and devastating, it was one of the most memorable in recent history, with every corner of culture—from music to work-life, fashion, sex, travel, and politics—getting shaken to the core. The New York Times called it “The Year of Blur”, paradoxically packed with significant events, but also a year in which time seemed strung out in the void, slowed down, and stretched out indefinitely. 

Activities & Itineraries

Catch The Sunrise On The Sunshine Coast At These 7 Picture-Perfect Spots

There's no better time to appreciate the paradise we live in than first light at one of the best sunrise spots on the Sunshine Coast.

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Work Up A Salty Sweat In The Newest Sustainable Swimwear Collab Made For The Surf

Get around H&M's latest collab dedicated to days spent at the beach and in the surf. 

Features

Chart The Rise And Rise Of Sexual Wellness, Genre-Less Hyper Pop Music And Mezcal

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in December 2020.

Health + Wellness

5 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Most Sustainable Salons For Beautiful Hair

We all love a good pamper at the salon, it’s the ideal opportunity to sit back and let the worries of the world wash over you. But you don’t want your hair regime to come at the expense of the environment, which is why we've rounded up the best sustainable salons on the Sunshine Coast, to make sure you're in the right hands. 

Features

Clear Your Cabinet And Get Glowing With This Earth-Friendly Botanicals Skincare

Gone are the days that we would have to choose between our skin and the planet. The future is here people, and our skin is looking oh, so bright. 

Food & Drink

From Seltzer To SPF, Here Are 7 Homegrown Summer Essentials You Need This Season

From arvo beach dips to picnic hangs and backyard pool sessions, this truly will be our endless summer, and here's every homegrown summer essential you need to embrace this season. 

Features

Meet The 6 Aussie Artists Adding Colour To Donating Blood This Year

2020 has been a wild ride for everyone, but if the year has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lifts your spirits quite like giving back to those who need it most. And what better way to give back than by showing your ‘True Colours’ and donating blood.

Beauty

Meet The Australian Made Sea Cucumber Serum That Makes Your Skin Glow Like Nothing Else

Baché De Mar’s sea cucumber collagen serums are a hit—here’s why.

Health + Wellness

Everything You Need To Know About Hemp Products, According To An Expert

If you’ve never heard of hemp beauty products before, prepare for your life to change. Or if you have but you’ve mistakenly thought they were taboo, then prepare to get schooled on this powerful and perfectly-innocent plant.

Health + Wellness

Indulge In A Little Self-Care At Noosa’s New Natural Skincare Emporium

The Orangerie is the Sunshine Coast’s brand new natural skincare emporium and it’s captivating us for all the right reasons. 

Things To Do

Get Your Heart Pumping Thanks To This 80s Australiana-Inspired Home Workout Series

If your time in iso has been jam-packed with takeaway eats, cocktails and endless Netflix binges—us too—then we have just the thing to get you moving and ready for Euro summer 2021.  

Wellness

Do These 4 Things To Get A Better Night’s Sleep Tonight

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep Specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four easy ways to ditch the insomnia and train our bodies to consistently get a good night's sleep.

Beauty

Up Your Eyebrow Game With 9 Of The Best Brow Studios On The Sunshine Coast

We’ve scouted the best brow studios on the Sunshine Coast to ensure your brows never take a nod to the 90s again.

Beauty

Tame Your Locks At The Best Hairdressers On The Sunshine Coast

Tame your tresses with our list of foolproof Sunshine Coast hair salons to hit up for a new look.

Health + Wellness

This Portable Blender Just Went On Sale So You Can Up Your Smoothie Game And Step Out Of Iso Glowing

With restrictions easing there’s finally a light at the end of the iso tunnel, so if you’re like us and you’ve been planning your iso glow-up, now’s the time to kick-start that health and wellness journey. 

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Ease Your Workout Anxiety Thanks To This Leak-Proof Activewear Label Changing The Game For Women

For many women, workout anxiety is a very real thing. Whether you have your period or you’re one of 37 per cent of Australian women who deal with bladder leakage, working up a sweat can be a stressful time when it should be the very opposite. 

Health + Wellness

RIP Period Pain, This Innovative Australian Startup Is A Game-Changer For Women Everywhere

If you’ve ever been stuck in bed with period paid and FOMO—like me and the other 88% of Australian women who have to deal with it every month—listen up because we’ve found a simple, safe, and scientifically-backed solution called Ovira, and it’s an absolute game-changer. 

Features

Urban Culture Curve | Pave A Way Forward With New Wave Positive Publishing

This month, we look at the power of positive headlines in a crisis, the industry emerging to serve our newly-formed at-home dining habits, 5G's unlikely place in pop culture, the dismantling of high maintenance beauty and international shopping, and our new-found enthusiasm for a ballet class. 

Features

Shop Smart At 5 Of Our Favourite Sustainable Sunshine Coast Businesses

To help you out and bring on those feel-good vibes you’ll be basking in when you shop smart, we’re sharing five of our favourite sustainable Sunshine Coast businesses. 

Activities & Itineraries

Explore The Great Outdoors With The Best Bushwalks On The Sunshine Coast

Here’s a few things to add to your adventure bucket list—eight of the most beautiful bushwalks on and around the Sunshine Coast.

Features

Fill Your Pantry At 7 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Bulk Food Stores

Next time you run out of pasta, cereal, spices or just about anything, head to one of these awesome bulk foods stores on the Sunshine Coast and stock up.

Health + Wellness

How To Boost Your Health In Iso And Glow From The Inside Out

Stress and anxiety can really start to take a toll on our bodies during a time when our physical and mental health has never been more important.

Wellness

Get These Super-Cute Seed Packs Delivered And Grow Your Own Food At Home

Making it super easy to start your own food garden at home, Salisbury Grange is delivering hand-picked seeds straight to doorsteps, all across Australia, so you can get planting stat.  

Fitness

Get Sweaty With The Sunshine Coast’s Best Online Fitness Classes

Check out our selection of the Sunshine Coast’s best online fitness classes, and prepare to get your sweat on.  

Fitness

Dig Out Your Leotard, A Jane Fonda-Inspired Online Sweat Session Is Happening This Weekend

Get physical without the seriousness, thanks to a new online retro dance series being rolled out by one of the Sunshine Coast’s best wellness studios. 

Features

Put Away Your Hiking Boots, These Queensland National Parks Are Now Closed

Some of Queensland’s major national parks will officially close on Friday 3 April, due to coronavirus. 

Health + Wellness

Slide On These Blue Light-Blocking Glasses To Boost Productivity While Working From Home

In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we’re stationed at our laptops while working from home and scrolling our phones to feel connected more than ever before.

Local Escapes

Dig Out Your Sneakers, Tiny Off-The-Grid Homes Will Soon Dot This Sunshine Coast Ecotourism Trail

In very exciting news, the Sunshine Coast is getting a new world class ecotourism trail dotted with super cute, off-the-grid tiny homes that you can totally stay at.

Things To Do

All The Things To Eat, Do And See On The Sunshine Coast When It Rains

Grab an umbrella and keep yourself busy with all the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. 

Activities & Itineraries

Grab Your Board, Here Are The Best Stand Up Paddle Spots On The Sunshine Coast

Beginners can stick to flat waters, the adventure hungry can catch a wave or two—both are covered in our list of the best SUP spots on the Sunshine Coast.

Health + Wellness

Treat Yourself At These Beautiful Byron Bay Day Spas

This is the year to plan a wellness holiday at home, so book a trip and chill out in one of these holistic beauties—the best day spas in Byron Bay. 

Features

Wave Goodbye To Excessive Packaging With These 6 Eco-Friendly Brands

These six standout brands with innovative packaging ideas are here to help save the planet. 

Fitness

9 Of The Sunshine Coast’s Best Running Tracks To Get Your Heart Pumping

Here are our picks of the best running tracks on the Sunshine Coast, all of which are so scenic, you’ll forget you’re even running. Maybe.

Fitness

Get Ducking And Weaving At The Sunshine Coast’s Best Boxing Classes

Here's a blow-by-blow of the best boxing classes on the Sunshine Coast. 

Activities & Itineraries

11 Of The Most Beautiful Spots To Go Kayaking Around The Sunshine Coast

Crystal clear waterways, lush coves and subtropical sand islands, these are the best spots to go kayaking on and around the Sunshine Coast.

Health + Wellness

8 Beauty Secrets Your Skin Will Thank You For This Christmas

From vitamin C to shea butter, we’ve got you covered, and hydrated, all season long. 

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On The Rise | 7 Scandi Trends You Need To Get Behind

There’s no denying Aussies are downright obsessed with Scandi culture—and rightly so. 

Wellness

6 Feel-Good Ways To Champion The Women In Your Life

Ladies assemble because it’s time to treat yourselves and the women around you with some TLC. 

Activities & Itineraries

Your Sunshine Coast Adventure Guide To The Best Summer Ever

If you’re trying to find a great way to spend your summer that doesn’t involve Netflix and ice cream, we’ve unearthed some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that come with a side of adventure. So, get out there and start exploring.

Wellness

Your Sunshine Coast Wellness Guide To The Best Summer Ever

If the year has left you feeling a little burnt out, stressed and in need of a break, it’s time to blow out those cobwebs and adjust your gaze to these Sunshine Coast events that are good for the mind, body and soul. 

Health + Wellness

8 Of The Best Beauty Buys So You Can Save Your Skin And The Planet

Gone are the days of choosing between your skin or the planet. There’s a slew of standout brands setting the beauty standard by ditching plastic packaging and nasty chemicals in favour of natural alternatives.

Fitness

9 Awesome Sunshine Coast Workouts You Really Should Try

Here's our round up of the best workouts on the Sunshine Coast right now. Get your playlist ready and make your way down this list.

Activities & Itineraries

5 Workshops And Classes Where You Can Learn A New Skill

Life is busy. And sometimes we get caught up in the monotony of everyday routine and functions. Coffee, work, gym, sleep. Repeat. But we think it’s time you look at giving that left side of your brain a bit of a workout.

Fitness

Get Your Skates On, Rollerfit Has Hit The Coast

New to the Sunshine Coast, Rollerfit is a skating class and will actually help you get super fit (while laughing yourself silly at just how uncoordinated you actually are). 

Wellness

Hit Pause At The Sunshine Coast’s Top Health And Wellness Retreats

Bringing you back to a place of balanced, optimal living with the Sunshine Coast's best health and wellness retreats.

Features

A Sleep Festival Is Taking Over IKEA North Lakes And We’re Here For It

Round up your mates and jump on the Bruce Highway, because the IKEA Festival of Sleep is popping up for the first time ever and it starts this week. 

Things To Do

5 Of The Best Next-Level Hikes On The Sunshine Coast

So, you want an action-packed story for the office that rivals a weekend spent watching Netflix? Lace up and hit the best hikes on the Sunshine Coast.

Wellness

8 Sunshine Coast Wellness Studios You Need To Know About

We’ve rounded up the best Sunshine Coast wellness studios, each a little different in approach and offering, but all with the intention to make you feel nothing less than fantastic, so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed about.  

Things To Do

15 Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast If You’re Flying Solo

Solo time; you either love it or hate it. But in this world of burnout and constant busy-ness, it’s sometimes necessary for keeping a level head. Here are 15 things to do on the Sunshine Coast the next time you’re flying solo. 

What's On

Get Ready, Village Vibes Festival Is Coming To Peregian Beach This Weekend

The perfect chance to support Peregian Beach businesses post-bushfires, Village Vibes Festival spans over Friday and Saturday, bringing together a culmination of events that celebrate the local community.

Cafes

Hunt Down The Sunshine Coast’s Healthiest Cafes

After a weekend of tacos and margaritas (and hangovers), or a few too many nights in the grips of pillowy baos, this is the list you need to call on.

Things To Do

This Hair Salon Is Serving Up Two-For-One Luxury Blowouts This Month

If you’re due for a little self care and indulgence, we’ve found just the thing.

Things To Do

6 Awesome Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast Before Winter Is Over

Just because it’s the chilly season, doesn’t mean you need to be holed up for three months straight. Here are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in winter.

Food & Drink

Trash Is For Tossers | A Simple Guide To Going Plastic-Free

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up. 

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Nike’s Jarrett Reynolds On Authenticity, Performance Gear And Working With Virgil Abloh

The Nike c/o Virgil Abloh running collab Athlete In Progress is set to drop next month. We caught up with Nike designer Jarrett Reynolds to unpack the story behind the collection.

Health + Wellness

Here’s Why You Need To Try The Sunshine Coast’s First Nightclub Spin Class

Forget everything you thought you knew about spin, there’s a new, super slick cycle class on the Sunshine Coast and you’re going to want to get involved. We’re talking the chance to burn up to 500 calories in a single session. 

Fashion

Stay Cosy With These Activewear Winter Collections

​Working out in winter comes with pros and cons. Con: when the mercury dips, resisting the siren song of your duvet in favour of a sweaty sesh ain’t easy. Pro: if you put in the hard yards now you’ll be in peak form for summer and all of its skin-baring shenanigans. Decisions, decisions.