Taste all the tipples this weekend.
Taste all the tipples this weekend.
Festivals dedicated to wine are our new favourite thing. They bring us joy like nothing else does and so, it is with great pleasure we bring you news of the very good time that is sure to be the Sanctuary Cove Winter Wine Festival.
What could be more delightful than spending a chilly winter weekend sipping tipples from across the world? Seriously though, what? We’ll wait.
Nothing, we agree. So here’s what’s going to happen on the 28th and 29th of July (this weekend) – you will wander through the festival tasting some of the best wines in the world while attending food and wine matching events (if that tickles your fancy) and generally living your best life.
White wine, Shiraz and Pinot Noir masterclasses will run throughout the weekend and for just $15 per person you can learn from actual wine masters (goals) about their particular drop and how it came about.
Excitingly, a fun adventure called The Wine Trail exists and basically involves you doing the aforementioned wandering through 10 wine tasting spots and exchanging coupons for wine tastings. It’s a choose your own adventure style scenario of the highest order and we highly recommend you get on board.
Some of the stops include the Black Angus Bar & Grill, The Bimbadgen Van and Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove’s Verandah Bar (which is next level).
The Winemakers Dinner is something you should absolutely attend if a six-course wine degustation is up your alley (and trust us, it is). It’s set to be a culinary journey led by The Grange’s Executive Chef Matt Hart along with some of Australia’s most notable wine makers. With a focus on enjoying seasonal produce and the very best harvests, Chef Hart will employ his bold yet simple food philosophy and that is something you don’t want to miss. You’ll feast, you’ll learn and you might even make a new friend or two. What a time. Better nab your spot for that one quick smart though.
Of course, there are also various restaurants in the Marine Village to try while you’re on a feasting roll. From Black Angus Steak to Black Ink Spaghetti with wood-fired salmon, each restaurant is bringing their A game to offer a signature dish to the good folk of the Gold Coast.
Seems like Sanctuary Cove is the place to be this weekend doesn’t it.
Click here to grab your tickets and be quick, wine festivals are life and now everybody knows it.
See you there.
LOCATION: Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove
DATES: Saturday July 28th to Sunday July 29th
STORY SPONSORED BY SANCTUARY COVE.
Words by Kirra Smith.
Newflash, it’s Christmas. Yes it’s also November but as you’ve no doubt seen (or participated in), there are Christmas trees twinkling everywhere, people are shopping up a storm, things are getting REAL.
Of course, with the merriest of seasons also come the festivities in the form of parties, gatherings with friends and Christmas carols in parks complete with picnics and bulk festive-wear.
One spot the Christmas cheer has well and truly spread to is The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove where you may eat, drink, shop and be merry while joining in the frivolity at a host of celebratory events.
The waterfront-dining precinct will see a host of Christmas-themed events bringing together the Sanctuary Cove community and visitors alike to spread Christmas cheer across The Village.
Shopping within the stunning precinct is a gift in itself with an abundance of local and international labels and designer brands across 30 retailers, ensuring you’re spoilt for choice and your family will absolutely love you the most come Christmas Day.
The Marine Village is the perfect place for gatherings with your favourites boasting several acclaimed dining venues; indulge in breakfast or brunch, a long lazy lunch, or afternoon drinks that lead into dinner. The charming Village offers a magical setting for festive celebrations.
Here are a few of the good times on offer.
Santa photos
Santa will be at Sanctuary Cove every weekend in December so the kiddies can chat about their wish lists and have their photo taken with the big guy.
Location: The Breezeway – located between The Cove Tavern and Anchor Buoy
When: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd December from 11am until 1pm.
Cost: Free
Carols On The Green
The Village Green will again come alive as the Sanctuary Cove community gathers for a night under the stars for the annual Carols on the Green. Held on Thursday the 5th of December, the event will include the much-loved and celebrated Rotary Buggy Parade. The family-friendly event will feature plenty of sing-along worthy carols, a special appearance by Santa and a spectacular fireworks display.
Where: Village Green
When: Thursday 5th December, 4.15pm until 8.15pm
Cost: Free
Christmas Competition
The Marine Village in association with Mercedes Benz are offering shoppers the opportunity to WIN the use of an all new Mercedes Benz for day. The perfect blend of power, performance and extraordinary design, the Mercedes Benz delivers a thrilling overall performance. The prize also includes a gourmet hamper from Lee’s IGA, selection of wines from Bimbadgen and a four-course degustation for two people including bottle of wine from Artichoke. All you need to do is visit the giant Christmas gift located outside near the Mercedes Benz on the Village Green, fill out an entry form and place in the box.
What a time.
Get on up to Sanctuary Cove and get in the spirit of Christmas. You know you love it.
STORY SPONSORED BY SANCTUARY COVE
The way we relax, spend our leisure time and holiday has changed a lot over the recent years. Attitudes have shifted from leaving our great country in search of a tropical oasis to rejuvenate, to instead exploring our backyard!
The staycation has become a staple form of escaping the stresses of modern life whilst not wasting any of your precious time hanging around airports or hours driving somewhere. And at the same time, you’ll experience something quite familiar — but with those elevated levels of luxury that you so need and crave.
Because let’s face it, folks: we live in a pretty impressive part of the world. So why would you go to great lengths to escape this paradise when you can stay here? One luxe location that has been captivating and helping Gold Coasters maximise their downtime is Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the northern end of our great city.
There’s no better time to treat yourself to a staycation on our glorious golden Coast than right now, but what might you find at this leading world-class resort you may ask?
First off is the stunning and secluded location at Sanctuary Cove. Fringed by the Coomera River and with manicured lawns, blooming tropical gardens, abundance of grazing kangaroos and pristine water features at every turn; if this doesn’t set the scene for tranquillity, then we don’t know what will! For the budding golfer, there are not one but three immaculately presented golf courses to which guests will have exclusive access to if they wish to hit a few balls.
And for the ardent beach lover (let’s face it – that’s all of us), the 1-acre beach lagoon area will be the ultimate place for you to relax with a good book and wholly unwind with nearby sounds of native birds. No wayward frisbees or blasting bluetooth speakers here! The resort features over 250 recently refurbished rooms and suites, offering guests a selection of packages with every taste and budget in mind. You don’t have to wander far to start your day off with breakfast at the much-loved Cove Cafe, before taking in lunch at the Pool House, and then make grand plans for an evening of divine food and drinks at the resort’s signature dining destination, The Fireplace.
Explore a little further and you’ll find yourself aptly positioned within walking distance to Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village. A brimming retail precinct with a superb selection of specialty shops of beautiful homewares and clothing boutiques, as well as some of the Gold Coast’s best places to enjoy brilliant food with amazing marina views. If you’re looking for cocktails and lighter bites in-between mealtimes, you’ll also discover a plethora of exciting venues to indulge yourself in. Because why not? You’re on holiday, right?!
Returning to the resort, the hallmark has to be the Great House, a colonial-style Queenslander that exudes the kind of charm you’ll be hard pushed to find elsewhere. Sign up for Club Intercontinental and savour the delights of their lauded High Coffee experience, the perfect way to round off an afternoon of taking things at a much-reduced pace.
Whether you’re a family with an inkling for a weekend away or a couple who simply wants to reconnect after a busy work period, leave the long airport queues and endless hours behind your driving wheel behind. Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is prime staycation material in our books!
Book your staycation now via: intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com
Where: Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Manor Circuit, Hope Island
Words by Alex Mitcheson.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE MARINE VILLAGE SANCTUARY COVE
