Rooftop bar with Mount Coolum backdrop

A world-class destination for all

On the 29 June 2018 the Sunshine Coast Council approved the Yaroomba Beach development, which aligns with Council’s key strategic policies of investment in new tourism accommodation, creating local jobs, and achieving world class sustainable outcomes.

On the 2 November 2018 an appeal against the development approval was lodged by two activist groups. This was successfully defended, with the appeal dismissed on the 25 May 2020 by the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.

On 24 July 2020 an appeal against the 15 June 2020 judgement of the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland was lodged by a local activist group Development Watch.

Whilst the appeal is being processed through the Supreme Court of Queensland, planning for the first stage of Yaroomba Beach will be delayed.

Yaroomba Beach will provide significant public benefits:

Yaroomba Beach - Coastal Village icon

Coastal Village

Relax in the landscaped coastal village with a park,
playground, shops, restaurants and cafes
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - 5 star hotel icon

The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

The first 5 star hotel on the coast in over 30 years which includes integrated conference and event facilities
Learn more
5 star eco-tourism icon - shell

5 Star ecotourism

Set to achieve the highest standard of Advanced Ecotourism Certification,
Climate Action Leader Certification and the Respecting Our Culture Certification
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - Economy boost icon

Sunshine Coast economy boost

$108 million boost to the local
economy every year^
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - New Jobs icon

New ongoing jobs for locals

Live and work locally with 360 new jobs onsite and training partnership with TAFE^
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - Patrolled Beach icon

Patrolled beach

Swim and unwind at the new patrolled beach just a stroll
from car parking, bike paths, showers and toilets
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - Community Support Icon

New homes that meet community needs

Providing a diversity of new housing in a premium location for
people of all stages of life
Learn more
Arts and culture icon - frame

Arts and culture

Enjoy a diverse program of arts and cultural
events for the whole family
Learn more
Yaroomba Beach - Eco Star icon

Preserving the environment

Targeting 5 Star Green Star as built for The Westin Resort, plus
targeting a 6 Star Green Star community rating
Learn more
Actively supporting our community icon - hands

Community infrastructure

Providing the infrastructure and funding needed to support the Sunshine Coast’s new coastal village
Learn more
Public park looking back to the 7 storey 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Yaroomba Beach will be a place
for everyone to enjoy

The new coastal village will be a place for locals and visitors to meet, relax, and enjoy great food and boutique shopping.

The 220 room 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa, and adjacent 132 serviced apartments draw inspiration from nature, to provide a unique Sunshine Coast experience.

The layout and orientation of the buildings and landscape combine to form a special amenity and connection with the surrounding coastal dunes and vistas of Mt Coolum.

Yaroomba Beach Masterplan

  • 220 room 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa (Stage 1)
  • 132 serviced apartments (Stage 1)
  • 541 apartments
  • 67 dwellings
  • 382 public car parks
  • 4 ha of public open and green space all gifted to the Sunshine Coast Council
  • 2,770m2 village retail (Stage 1)
  • Coastal Discovery Centre and Trail (Stage 1)
  • Lifesaving amenities and services (Stage 1)
  • Public toilets and beach shower (Stage 1)
Alfresco dining area across the 7,000 square metre public park

Yaroomba Beach has a vibrant coastal village at its heart that welcomes the community in.

  • A destination in itself, the village heart will offer boutique shops, cool cafes and exciting restaurants
  • Over 4 ha of public open and green space all gifted to the Sunshine Coast Council – where you can kick the footy with the kids, have a picnic or enjoy regular arts and cultural events
  • A playground and water play space next to the public park will be a place for your kids to enjoy creative art, imaginative plants, water swirls and sprays
  • The Coastal Discovery Centre and Coastal Discovery Trail will help you explore the region’s history and environment through interactive displays and virtual reality
  • And getting there will be easy, with multiple entries to more than three kilometres of dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths and 382 public car parks
The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa lobby and pool area

The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa will deliver for the Sunshine Coast the first 5 star resort in over 30 years

  • 220 rooms with a variety of ocean and Mount Coolum views
  • Two signature restaurants featuring fresh local produce
  • Rooftop restaurant and bar for breakfast, long lunches or sunset cocktails with views to the ocean and majestic Mount Coolum
  • A luxury day spa where you can escape from the everyday
  • Adjoining The Westin Resort will be 132 short-stay serviced apartments designed to The Westin standard
  • More than 1,000m2 of combined conference and meeting space for conferences, events and social gatherings
  •  A 500m2 main function hall that is expandable to 800m2
  • Four generously sized breakout meeting rooms
  • Open lawned exhibition area with views across the lake to Mount Coolum
  • A modern gym, kids club and 50m guest resort pool

Yaroomba Beach will add $108 million to the Sunshine Coast regional economy – annually

  • $800 million investment for a much needed tourism and residential development that will contribute significantly to the Sunshine Coast economy
  • It aligns with Sunshine Coast Council’s vision, boosting tourism, sport and leisure, agribusiness and aerospace industries – including the expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport
  • It will create 85,000 new visitor nights on the Sunshine Coast every year
  • The latest technology and flexible event spaces at The Westin Resort will help to bring international standard events and conferences back to the Sunshine Coast
  • As part of The Westin’s parent company, Marriott International, the resort will market the region as a destination to its 110 million loyalty members globally
  • The integrated residential community will increase turnover at local shopping centres and tourism operations
Public access to new patrolled beach just a stroll from parking, bike paths, showers and toilets

Bringing back a patrolled beach at Yaroomba Beach

  • New surf lifesaving tower
  • 2 patrol points over 500m of beautiful beachfront
  • New public toilets and shower facilities
  • Upgraded beach access paths
  • The flora and fauna of the coastal dunes will be protected and untouched
  • Amenities to meet Surf Life Saving Queensland requirements
Evening alfresco dining and entertainment in the new coastal village

Yaroomba Beach offers the opportunity to live locally, train locally and work locally

  • There will be 360 EFT jobs created onsite at Yaroomba Beach
  • Of this total, 260 EFT jobs will be at The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa in hospitality, landscaping, guest services and maintenance to management and administration
  • Employees of the resort will have access to career progression and structured training with Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel group with operations in 124 countries
  • There will be another 100 EFT onsite jobs in the cafes and shops of the village heart, and in the maintenance of the grounds
  • Yaroomba Beach will support a total 1250 EFT jobs across the community – from tourism operators, retailers and eateries on the coast, to local produce suppliers in the hinterland
  • Yaroomba Beach will also create an average of 350 EFT construction jobs a year for the duration of the build. A Local Industry Participation Plan will ensure local trades and suppliers can maximise their participation
  • We have a training partnership with TAFE QLD East Coast to ensure our local young people are job ready and can work locally
The view across the lake to the Westin Coolum Resort & Spa and public park, retail, dining and playground

Yaroomba Beach will create a diversity of housing in the local area

  • Yaroomba Beach is the last master-planned beachside estate on the Sunshine Coast
  • Providing a diversity of homes and apartments in a premium location for people of all stages of life
  • Yaroomba Beach will be a master-planned designed community in a unique beachside location among the parks, shops and café of the village heart and The Westin Resort
  • Located near existing amenities and services of the north shore area with easy access to the Sunshine Coast motorway
  • The South East Queensland Regional Plan forecasts a 39% increase in the Sunshine Coast population in the 25 years to 2041, requiring 87,000 new dwellings
  • Yaroomba Beach will deliver 608 of these new homes that are needed
Public park looking back to the 7 storey 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa

Yaroomba Beach will provide genuine ecotourism experiences

  • Set to achieve the highest standard of Advanced Ecotourism Certification, Climate Action Leader Certification and the Respecting Our Culture Certification for the Coastal Discovery Trail
  • The Coastal Discovery Centre and Coastal Discovery Trail will allow you to explore the region’s history and environment through interactive displays and virtual reality
  • The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa is set to achieve an Advanced Ecotourism Certification
  • Ecotourism activities will showcase natural and cultural assets –  native flora and fauna, and tours from the site to local places of cultural and ecological importance
Seashells
Preserving the natural beauty of the site
Jazz concert on the lake stage with views back to Mount Coolum

Yaroomba Beach will be home to a vibrant offering of local and international arts and culture

  • The parklands will be activated with an annual program of arts and cultural events from markets, kids craft and art classes during the day and open air concerts and movies at night
  • Engaging play activities and inspiring artworks along the Coastal Discovery Trail
  • Yaroomba Beach will also provide $500,000 funding over 10 years for an indigenous arts program
  • The Westin’s conference and event facilities will also host a range of exhibitions
  • Public artworks will feature strong representation of beach ecology and local heritage
Yaroomba Beach - The beach and digital dunes
Yaroomba Beach - Native cuisine garden and dune garden
Yaroomba Beach - The lookout
Yaroomba Beach - Exchange space
Yaroomba Beach - Cultural art walk
Yaroomba Beach - Entertainment
Yaroomba Beach - Village Park
Yaroomba Beach - Playground and water play
Yaroomba Beach - Outdoor room
Yaroomba Beach - Coastal Discovery Centre
Yaroomba Beach - Coastal Discovery Trail

World leadership in sustainability initiatives -
a landscape that embraces the local ecology

  • On target to achieve a world-class standard of 5 Star Green Star resort and 6 Star Green Star community rating in accordance with the Green Building Council of Australia
  • Designed with the world’s best lighting and site management practices
  • A lush landscaped village with a focus on native coastal vegetation
  • The masterplan retains 10% of the existing mature vegetation
  • Implementing best practice design to suit the local environment and world class construction methodologies by applying innovation in waste management, low energy consumption and water sensitive urban design
  • Committed to a long term sponsorship of the University of the Sunshine Coast’s world-leading marine and coastal research team to research the biodiversity and ecological function of coastal dunes and beaches of the Sunshine Coast region
Art class in the park, with views back to the 5 star The Westin Coolum Resort & Spa and Mount Coolum

Providing the infrastructure and funding needed to support the Sunshine Coast’s new coastal village

  • $1.2m contribution for local council road upgrades
  • $500,000 in funding for public toilets and car parks at Mount Coolum National Park
  • $500,000 funding over 10 years for an indigenous arts program
  • Contributions to upgrade local State road intersections along David Low Way at Beach Road, Warran Road and Lorraine Avenue.
© Copyright Sekisui House Australia Holdings Pty Limited 2021. ABN: 71 134 688 510.

Design by Map Creative.
Website by Thirteen Digital.