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1 LifebeginsatHalcyon.com.au
A publication by HalcyonKingfisherHalcyon LandingKingfisherMay 2013
Open Day 25 May
In spite of poor weather, over 500 people
turned up to take a leisurely wander around
the community at a recent Open Day. Some
however, did not want to brave the rain so
Halcyon is conducting another Open Day on
Saturday 25 May from 10:00am – 1:00pm for
those who missed out, or anyone who simply
wants another look at the Sunshine Coast’s
best over 50’s lifestyle community!
Take a sneak preview of the 5-Star Recreation
Club as it nears completion and the finishing
touches are made on what will soon be
the heart of Halcyon Landing. What was
once a dream is fast becoming reality with
bookshelves in the library, the projector set
up and ready to roll in the cinema and the
tennis court grassed… No longer is your
imagination required. You’ll also be amongst
the first to preview the exquisite first release of
Stage 2, ‘The Entrance’. So come along, meet
some of the home owners already living
the dream and expect a taste of Halcyon’s
traditional hospitality with light entertainment
and refreshments served on the day.
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Halcyon Landing
RSVP Contact the Sales Centre on 1800 050 050.
Stage 2now selling See page 3 for more information.
Hidden delights
page 7
Leap of a lifetime
page 8
A close shave
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Rec Club opening soon
Open DaySaturday 25 May10:00am – 1:00pm
• 25 metre lap pool with spa • Fully equipped gymnasium • Full size bowling green • Floodlit tennis court (which can be converted for croquet)• Putting green• Craft room• Library• Separate games room and dance floor• Seated lounge• Private cinema / meditation room
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Following an unprecedented sales run that has
seen 82 of the first 84 home sites released in
Stage 1 sold in record time and almost 100
people now living in the community, Halcyon
has had to fast forward plans for the second
stage of Halcyon Landing.
Grand Osprey
Grand Hayman
THE ENTRANCE
Stage 2now selling
Boasting some of the largest home sites ever,
the first release of ‘The Entrance’ includes
the Grand Series of homes, eight single level
homes each with special treatments to give
the feeling of extra space. Also part of the new
release are seven new Boat Houses, dubbed
‘The Wow Factor’ homes. Each contemporary
high-set Boat House features a huge three-car
garage, not available anywhere else… even
at any other Halcyon community. So there’s
plenty of room for toys or a hobby space.
Located close to the Recreation Precinct and
with average land sizes 20% larger than those
in Stage 1, the design team has responded
with some of the grandest home designs
Halcyon has ever delivered. More space has
been created both inside and outside every
home, making the most of views towards
the north east. Construction is due to begin
in July on the homes that include upgraded
and expanded landscaping as part of the total
package.
The Entrance will also showcase a new floor
plan featuring a choice of two stunning façade
options. Displaying a spectacular butler’s
pantry and media room, the Grand Hayman
and Grand Osprey are sure to create quite
a stir.
Early interest in The Entrance has been very
strong so come and check out the plans
before they are released to the wider public.
For more information, come to the Open
Day on Saturday 25 May, or phone the
Sales Team on 1800 050 050.
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Maroochy River with Mt Coolum in the backgroundLiving in the centre of the Sunshine Coast means living close to nature with Mudjimba Beach,
the river, and the hinterland all within easy reach. Looking to head out shopping, dining or
simply out and about? Drive north along the coast road or take the Sunshine Motorway to
Noosa. To the south, Sunshine Plaza is just ten minutes away within easy reach across the
Maroochy River Bridge. Closer to home, the new redeveloped River Markets Shopping Centre
has got you covered for all of your daily needs. Bli Bli‘s central location also serves as the perfect
launch pad for jaunts west to discover the delights hidden deep within the hinterland.
Bli Bli... Centre of the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Plaza is the largest shopping
centre on the Sunshine Coast with over 220
specialty stores and Coles, Kmart, Myer
and Target. The Riverwalk offers an array of
restaurants and the 12 screen Birch
Carroll and Coyle Cinema.
Mudjimba Beach looking towards Old Woman Island
Halcyon Landing
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The Hinterland The picturesque Sunshine Coast
Hinterland is only 20 minutes drive from Bli Bli. The
charming, historic towns and villages of Maleny,
Montville and Mapleton are rich with galleries,
restaurants, curio’s and breath taking scenery.
Noosa Heads combines all the finer things
in life including trendy Hastings Street with its
designer boutiques, cafes, bustling bars and
alfresco restaurants. Stunning beaches offset
by the beauty of Noosa National Park are all
in one compact area you can explore by foot.
Tee Tree Bay
Hastings Street
Glasshouse MountainsEumundi Markets
Noosa National Park
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Martins see the value of the downsizeMany Halcyon home owners spent countless
hours of research online and on foot inspecting
all options before choosing to live in a Halcyon
community. Not John and Dianne Martin who
discovered Halcyon quite by coincidence.
At the time, the couple were both loving
life in their Chapel Hill home of 11 years
in Brisbane’s Western Suburbs. Although
John was semi-retired, they had talked about
downsizing before however over 50’s lifestyle
communities weren’t something they had ever
discussed or even considered.
An invitation to visit their daughter’s in-laws
at Halcyon Waters at Hope Island started a
chain of events that would prove life changing
for the sociable couple.
“When we got there we didn’t really know
what to expect, we hadn’t come across
anything like the Halcyon concept before,”
said John. One look through the award
winning community and it didn’t take long for
the Martins to be impressed. “We liked the
quality of the houses, the clubhouse and all
the facilities and thought that could work for
us,” he said.
The ball really started rolling when they
discovered Halcyon was building a new
community at Bli Bli. They liked the Sunshine
Coast and had always enjoyed holidaying
there in the past. By now John was leading
the charge, Dianne however was a little more
reluctant, but they made the trip up to check
out the location of the site that was little more
than dirt at the time.
John, a veteran 40-year Property Valuer who
ran his own practice, immediately realised the
potential. Things like proximity and ease of
access to the beach, the Sunshine Motorway,
the new golf course, the upgrading of the
River Markets Shopping Centre and residential
developments like Cutters Ridge made it
more attractive. “I think that Bli Bli has been a
bit of an ‘affordable sleeper’, that will maintain
it’s charm going forward,” said John.
Reset the calendar to May 2013 and the
Martins have been living at Halcyon Landing
for nine weeks and to put it mildly, they love
their new lifestyle. “We are both delighted
with the decision to make the move, it
has exceeded our expectations,” said John.
“It’s hard to imagine this style of living until
you have actually experienced it and we love
it,” he added.
Dianne says she has no regrets. “Once we
moved in we got to know people here
straight away which was fantastic.” Nowadays
with less household chores to worry about
there’s more time for themselves and the
Martins social calendar is always full. “There’s
walking group three days a week, an arts
group gathering on Tuesday’s, social group
think tanks and once a month the ladies
commandeer the community bus and head
Things like proximity and ease of access to the beach, the Sunshine Motorway, the new golf course, the upgrading of the River Markets Shopping Centre and residential developments like Cutters Ridge made it more attractive.
out to lunch,” she laughed.
When the new Recreation Club is completed
in just a matter of months, both Dianne and
John look forward to using the gym, trying out
bowls for the first time, yoga and anything else
that sparks their interest. Dianne, who’s great-
great-grandparents settled in Bli Bli many years
ago, also intends to do some research tracing
her ancestry.
John, who is a former president and 39-year
member of the Brisbane Golf Club, is already
a member of the future Maroochy River Golf
Club and keenly awaits teeing off for his first
round of 18-holes.
Until then John plays at the current Horton
Park Golf Club and still maintains a country
membership at his former club in Brisbane.
No doubt John, who plays off a six handicap
will prove useful when Halcyon Landing takes
on one of its sister communities in friendly golf
games in the future.
John and Dianne Martin
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Knowing that like most grandparents, she
would do anything for her grandchildren,
Paul volunteered Sue to assist the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in their
recent fundraising endeavour.
It was quite simple. All Sue had to do was raise
$1,000 and then jump out of an aeroplane
at 14,000ft! The Murdoch’s daughter-in-law
and her 17 year-old daughter also agreed
to participate resulting in three generations
of girls in the one family all simultaneously
‘Jumping For A Cure.’ The Murdoch’s son Tim
would also loved to have participated but he
is on active deployment with the Australian
Defence Force in Afghanistan.
The Murdoch family girls raised over $4,000
for Juvenile Diabetes Research that went
toward the total of $83,700 raised by 55
intrepid Queensland Participants.
It’s official! What was once labelled to be
the new Horton Park Golf Club, is now to
be known as the Maroochy River Golf Club.
Club Manager Mr Charlie McGill said that the
existing Horton Park membership was asking
for naming suggestions, which then narrowed
down to two clear choices. A final vote
ultimately determined the winning name that
pays homage to the role that the river played
in the history of the region.
Mr McGill went on to say that the $40 million
development was on track for completion
around July 2014, despite some delays due
to recent weather conditions. “We are also
on track for the clubhouse with architects’
Martins see the value of the downsizeRecent news of a Graham Marsh designed golf course being built nearby was given the big thumbs up by many home owners who plan to join the new club. We caught up with Club Manager, Charlie McGill for latest news.
Get into the swing
Sue jumps for charity
submissions due in matter of weeks and
finalised plans for release to follow shortly
after that,” said Mr McGill.
As for the status on the number of holes at
the new club, Charlie told us that the aim was
to get the very best possible 18-hole course
for members to play on before embarking on
the final nine holes that will ultimately make up
the 27-hole course.
News of the development is just another
boost for Bli Bli and its surrounding areas
and particularly for future Halcyon Landing
home owners, who will soon be living literally
minutes from the Sunshine Coast’s newest
golf course.
Just like Halcyon’s new TV commercial,
Halcyon Parks homeowner Sue Murdoch
had a real-life first time experience, skydiving
from 14,000 feet above the Sunshine Coast
freefalling 9000 feet in 65 seconds at 240kph,
before landing gracefully on Coolum Beach.
The heart-warming story of how someone
who normally won’t go on rides at amusement
parks ever came to take such a giant leap
involves three generations of the one family,
love and a worthy, charitable cause.
At 18 months of age, Sue’s 4 year-old
granddaughter Summer was diagnosed with
Type 1 Diabetes. The Murdoch family, and
in particular her parents, have coped with
the disease, but as with many other medical
conditions the hope is that one day a cure
will be found. This is where Sue’s husband
and family patriarch Paul joins the story.
As for Paul, well in his own words…
“Somebody had to look after Summer, take
photos and move the mattresses around at
the landing site.”
The Murdoch’s would like to thank those in
the Halcyon community for their generous
donations and would like to point out that
what Sue did is proof that Life really does
begin at Halcyon.
Photographs and illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Halcyon gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy or sufficiency of any description, illustration, photograph or statement contained in this publication and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice.
Halcyon Landing27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli Qld 4560Freecall 1800 050 050
Halcyon Parks42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280
Halcyon Waters1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488
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Pedal power
Halcyon shaves for a cure Just like its sister communities at Caloundra
and Hope Island, the most popular form of
transport at Halcyon Landing is the humble yet
practical bicycle. Whether it’s for fun, fitness,
reliving youthful memories or simply picking up
the mail, there’s always someone cycling past,
giving you a wave as they go about their daily
business.
Take a stroll around the Halcyon Landing
community and you can’t help but notice
that some of the home owners are sporting
some rather short hairstyles at the moment.
Inspired by bubbly Community Manager
Donna Osborne, 22 brave home owners took
part in ‘The World’s Greatest Shave’ recently,
raising $14,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
...and after the big shave!
Community Manager Donna Osborne before...
No stone was left unturned as home owners
rallied friends and family from around Australia
and even overseas to sponsor them. For
Donna and many others involved, this was
both a first time experience and a personal
challenge that had proved extremely gratifying.
“I first got the idea after seeing a TV commercial
and thought what a challenging thing to do
and what a great challenge for our growing
community,” said Donna. “Part of my role
here is to bring people together for a
common cause and build community spirit, so
I was delighted when so many of the home
owners joined in.”
As a reward, Halcyon presented each of
the participants with a special ‘Life begins
at Halcyon’ cruiser bike for their gallant
fund raising efforts. Donna meanwhile is
awaiting her special trike which has all the
boot space required for an always-on-the-go
Community Manager, cycling the streets of
Halcyon Landing!
Open DaySaturday 25 May10:00am – 1:00pm