Caloundra is the place to be these June and July School Holidays. Gemini Resort offers absolute beachfront accommodation at affordable prices. If you are thinking of coming up to the Sunshine Coast these Winter holidays, be sure to check out our website for the best offers and deals available.
As the weather cools down our pool heater is turned up to a warm 29 degrees. Bring the kids to the Resort with the waterslide! Relax by the pool as your little ones splash in the kids pool and enjoy the Golden Beach which is directly out your door. With no roads to cross, Gemini Resort is sure favourite for families with young children.
Things to do in Caloundra June & July School holidays.
Open Cockpit weekend at the
Queensland Air museum
29-30 June 2013
Sit in the pilot’s seat this
June. Several of the 40+ aircraft will be opened for a rare public inspecition.
You are invited to take a seat in the aircrafts’ cockpit and explore the planes
and see what air travel used to be like! Get your picture taken in a jet
fighter and take a seat in a 1937 airliner.
Opening at 9am and closing at
4pm, this fantastic experienced falls perfectly in time for the Queensland School
holidays.
Admission Charges:
Adult $13.00
Concession $10.00
Child $8.00
Family $30.00
For more info and directions you
can visit the Queensland Air Museum here
Maleny Cheese
Fancy a drive into the hills?
Stop by at Maleny Cheese and
see how it’s all done. A short 30 minute drive and you have arrived at 1 Clifford
Street, Maleny QLD. Taste the pure beauty of cheese made from local whole milk.
Local farmers grazing their herds provide Maleny Cheese with fresh, creamy
milk. Stop by for a cuppa at the café to taste these delicious delights and
help support Queensland farmers. As they say ‘Slow down – eat & live local’.
For more info and directions
you can visit Maleny Cheese here
Caloundra Country Markets
Want some tasty fresh fruit and
veg?
Caloundra Country Markets are
just 5 minutes away from Gemini Resort! Open every Sunday from 7am - 12pm. Markets take place on Arthur Street,
Central park, Caloundra.
Bulcock Street Markets
While you are out and about
swing by the famous Bulcock markets on every Sunday on Bulcock street in
Caloundra. Grab some potatoes on a stick while strolling through the colourful stalls.
The Original Eumundi markets
If you are in a ‘Market Mood’
head on over to the famous Eumundi Markets. On every Wednesday and Saturday
from 8am til 1:30pm. A colorful place to pick up something handmade, a gift
for someone special or simply a delicious slide of macadamia pie! Original art,
sculptures, furniture, skincare, jewellery and more.
Only 36 minutes away, a great
morning activity before heading off to the beach.
Caloundra Cruise
Discover the beauty of Caloundra
and take a tour on the trusty Caloundra Cruises. Go for an afternoon, or sunset
cruise around the beautiful Pumicestone Passage. Take their popular 90 minute
tour from Pelican waters, just down the road from Gemini Resort. Disability
access as well as toilets on board.
Adult fare $20
Child fare $10
For more information you can
visit Caloundra cruise here
Caloundra Rollerdome
What to do in Caloundra for the
holidays? Bring the kids to the Rollerdome! Get your skates on for the best
roller skating rink around. Fully supervised and air conditioned a perfect
afternoon pastime for the kids. Just 5 minutes down the road from Gemini
Resort, treat the kids to a session of roller skating and or ice skating
(certain times of year). Great place for birthday parties.
Find out more about pricing and
directions here
The Ginger Factory
Haven’t been to the Ginger
Factory? A fun day out for all the family and only 30 minute drive away. Have a
look at how Ginger is harvested and wonder at all the products that can be made
with Ginger. The Address is 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina, so type it into your GPS and
you’re all set for a taste of discovery.
There is plenty to taste,
discover see and do. Drop in and check out their educational tours, rides, shopping
facilities and the Ginger Café.
For more info check out their
website
Sunshine Castle
Visit the Sunshine Castle, a
stand out landmark on the Sunshine Coast. It is 90% under cover so a great
place to head when the clouds gather. Lots of medieval displays to explore, treasure
hunts and circus school during the holidays! Enjoy a local re-enactment group with
sword fighting training and display on the lawn of the Sunshine Castle. This
takes place every first and third Saturday from 10am til noon. Enjoy a hearty
meal at the Castle Café while your little ones run through the ancient walls.
For more information you can
follow the link here
