Sunshine Coast Resorts

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When it comes to holidays and making memories that will last a lifetime, it doesn't get any better than a Sunshine Coast resort, and Catalina Resort is the créme de la créme of them all!

If you are thinking of taking a holiday on the scenic Sunshine Coast but don't really know a lot about it, you might appreciate learning a bit about the history of this famous area, beloved by visitors from around the world. The Sunshine Coast has a long and fascinating history, a rich tapestry of events and places.

The mystical Glass House Mountains, situated very close to the Sunshine Coast and many Sunshine Coast resorts such as Catalina Resorts, have been of spiritual significance to the Aboriginal community for thousands of years. They were first sighted by Europeans when James Cook saw them from the deck of his ship, the HM Endeavor, in 1770.

Three castaways made up the first white inhabitants of the Sunshine Coast in 1820. They lived with the local Aborigines for a period of 8 months. After that, the area became a refuge for many escaped convicts, probably due to its close proximity to the Brisbane penal colony.

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... gold rush in neighboring Gympie brought prospectors to the district during the late 1800s. After that, many commercial farms abounded and crops such as pineapples and sugar cane were lucrative. It wasn't until after the second World War that the breathtaking Sunshine Coast caught on with tourists, surfers and vacationers; and Sunshine Coast resorts began to spring up. The Catalina Resort is one of the most modern, ultra luxurious of any of the Sunshine Coast resorts built during the past few years.

You will find a treasure trove of local attractions to see when you choose the Catalina Resort as your holiday accommodation! There are literally miles of unbroken beaches, including these:

• Noosa Main Beach
• Coolum
• Maroochydore
• Alexandra Headland
• Mooloolaba
• Kawana Waters
• Kings Beach

Maroochydore is one of the favored spots for holiday takers looking for Sunshine Coast resorts. Catalina Resorts is located there, on the banks of the beautiful Maroochy River, conveniently near the trendy Cotton Tree district in Maroochydore. If you love to get in a little shopping or sampling the offerings from local eateries and bistros, you will certainly want to visit the Cotton Tree district.

And you can enjoy sightseeing galore! You might want to visit some of the picturesque mountain villages in the Blackall Ranges where you can shop for art, mementos and souvenirs made by local artists and artisans. The magical Glass House mountains are well worth some of your time, too. Like to get an aerial view of the Sunshine Coast? There are helicopter rides available that will allow you to do just that.

You might also enjoy horseback riding, swimming, sailing, para gliding, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing from the beach or in the Maroochy River, water skiing, surfing, hiking and boat cruises up and down the river.

Alternatively, you might prefer to spend a lot of your holiday time just chilling out....unwinding and relaxing while you soak up some rays on the white sand beach,

Some Sunshine Coast resorts cater to a particular clientele, but the Catalina Resort has accommodations and amenities for every type of holiday party. There are studio apartments for one or two people, as well as one, two and three bedroom fully self contained apartments for larger groups and families. If you really want to bask in total luxury during your stay, check out the sumptuous, mega luxurious Penthouse Suite!

When it comes to Sunshine Coast resorts, the Catalina Resort is a proven winner!