The New Year - So much to do

February Kellogg ’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series See some of Australia’s best Ironman and Ironwoman competitors in action as Coolum Beach and Noosa’s Main Beach host two rounds of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series, recognisedas one of the most grueling ocean based competitions in the world. www.surfironmanseries. March Noosa Festival of Surfing See the cream of Australian and international long boarders compete at one of the best surfing locations in the world. www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com May fiesta BY NOOSA Warm weather, sensational events and great accommodation deals. Don’t miss Noosa Fiesta! Major events in May include: Noosa INTERNATIONAL Food and Wine Festival Australia’s Premier Food & Wine Festival 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th May, 2012. An influential line-up of leading chefs, iconic winemakers, food and wine media. Restaurateurs and serious foodies travel to Noosa to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge over 4 days in May. Cooking classes, degustation dinners, food trail tours and more are on the menu, along with evening concerts featuring Australia’s hottest talent. www.noosafoodandwine.com.au Australian Body Art Carnivale Cutting-edge artists from around the globe create masterpieces before your eyes at the Australian Body Art Carnivale in Eumundi, using the human body as their inspiration – and canvas! www.australianbodyart.com.au Noosa Winter Festival - The Noosa Winter Festival brings together eight popular sporting events on one weekend. The Noosa Blue Water Swim, Century Bike Ride and Noosa Running Festival and their associated events merge into an ultimate weekend of swimming, biking and running in Noosa’s picturesque setting and idyllic weather conditions before we head into winter. The Noosa Enduro is new to the festival in 2012. www.usmevents.com.au June Riverfest Regatta Join this celebration along the Noosa River, which includes fishing competitions, local music, culinary delights, boat shows and a ferry race. www.nyrc.com.au Noosa Longweekend - The Noosa Longweekend celebrates 10 days of drama, literature, film, music, visual arts, food and wine and the environment. The program traditionally includes the premiere of a play by founder David Williamson. www.noosalongweekend.com A Taste of Coolum - A Taste of Coolum is three action packed days of food, wine, golf and fun at Hyatt Regency Coolum. On the last weekend in June, the event is for lovers of good food and wine, and is guaranteed to whet the appetite of everyone who loves a true gourmet experience. www.coolumevents.com July Pomona King of the Mountain Festival Athletes from around the globe take on the country’s most grueling and historic mountain race at the annual Pomona King of the Mountain Festival on the fourth Sunday in July. It’s Noosa hinterland’s annual day of fun and races for the family, finishing with a run up the steep rise of Mt Cooroora, overlooking the town of Pomona. www.kingofthemountain.com.au September Noosa Jazz Festival - Join the four-day jazz party at the Noosa Jazz Festival where more than 100 artists perform all styles of jazz, from traditional to modern, swing, contemporary, dixie, funk and blues. Join them for free and ticketed events at open-air concerts, exclusive performances, in restaurants, bars, on boats and in the park. www.noosajazz.com.au October Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival Take in five days of sport and entertainment, including beach volleyball, golf and cycling, all culminating in the Noosa Tri, one of the largest triathalon events in the world. www.usmevents.com.au November Australian PGA Championship Hyatt Regency Coolum hosts the annual Australian PGA Championship, featuring Australian and international golfing greats who are challenged by the 72 par course. For golf fanatics, there’s also a chance to tee-off behind the greats. www.coolum.regency.hyatt.com Golden Days Festival Coolum’s Golden Days Festival is set to become one of the hottest coastal festivals in Australia, with its idyllic coastal location and topline entertainment over two days. The Chill-out Day features fun and entertainment for all ages and the world’s first “green” surf competition. www.goldendaysfestival.com