Amazing renovations, modern designs and heritage treasures… here’s your chance to look, learn and be inspired by the Sunshine Coast’s most captivating properties.
Sunshine Coast Open House, supported by Sunshine Coast Council, returns across September and October with a program packed with unique experiences, free workshops and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes tours.
Patron and Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, yesterday launched the 2024 program for the region’s largest public architecture and design festival, with the main Open House weekend to be held on October 19 and 20.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the intriguing residences of Moon Mountain Sanctuary, Russell Hall House and Wallumburn House and Garden as well as the impressive Sunshine Coast City Hall and the historic Bankfoot House.
There is a rare opportunity to pick up tips from experts and gain valuable insights into renovations and design projects.
Engaging activities such as walking tours, library talks sharing fascinating stories about the region’s stunning architecture and two heritage town appreciation ‘paint and sip’ events are part of the program. Plus, you can pick up a map of our region’s heritage pubs.
Tim Ross is also coming back for four live shows at buildings included in the program.
Secure your spot for behind-the-scenes building and house tours which can be booked from Wednesday October 2 at 11am.
Properties throwing open their doors include historic pub-turned-popular boutique brewery Matso’s in Eumundi, Russell Hall House in Mons, known for its quirky, experimental and sustainable features, a recently restored 100-year-old charming farmhouse, The Barn at Eerwah Vale and the quaint river icon, the Wheel House boathouse on the Maroochy River.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the free community event celebrated the region’s historic, contemporary and sustainable buildings and provided a special opportunity to view our diverse architecture.
“Sunshine Coast Open House is more than just a peek into incredibly designed buildings, it is an opportunity to connect and engage our community through an appreciation of quality design and architecture,” Mayor Natoli said.
“From the coast to the hinterland, our growing region embodies a history of great design that is acknowledged nationally and internationally.
“Well designed Sunshine Coast homes and buildings respect our history, consider the local climate, prioritise indoor-outdoor living and maximise living within the landscape.
“The Sunshine Coast Open House festival offers rare, behind-the-scenes access to the Sunshine Coast’s best buildings, including private homes, corporate buildings, heritage treasures and sustainable spaces.”
2024 Sunshine Coast Open House Building List:
Hinterland
- Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct
- Landsborough Museum
- Fairview (Pattemore House)
- Mapleton House
Caloundra
5. Caloundra Regional Gallery
6. Caloundra Lighthouses
7. Wilson Beach House
Palmwoods/Nambour/Yandina
- Koongalba
- Kulangoor Cemetery
Maroochydore/Buderim
- The Wheel House Boatshed
- Pioneer Cottage Buderim
- Studio – Aspect Architecture
- City Hall
- ABC Studios
- Unitywater Control Centre
- Russel Hall House
Eumundi
- Moon Mountain Sanctuary
- Matsos Pub
- The Barn
Noosa Heads and Noosa Hinterland
- Kijiji
- Cooroy House
- Wallumburn House and Garden
- Pan Pottery Studio
- Noosa Blue Apartment
- The Majestic Theatre
- Alfredson’s Joinery
- Bark Art Room
Coolum
- Saltair Modular Homes
- Pandanus House renovation
- Tristania House
