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Enjoy high teas and high seas at Sanctuary Cove this May Sanctuary Cove High Tea Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Sanctuary Cove High Tea Enjoy high teas and high seas at Sanctuary Cove this May Enjoy high teas and high seas at Sanctuary Cove this May

Enjoy high teas and high seas at Sanctuary Cove this May

As we edge closer to winter, we tend to head inside for sources of entertainment. Luckily, Sanctuary Cove has a jam-packed line-up of events this May that will get us out of the house and have us all enjoying the colder season.


Catch ups are better when they involve tiny sweets and treats, that’s a fact (according to us, anyway). This Mother’s Day, celebrate the special ladies in your life with an elegant high tea in the sun-filled InterContinental Sanctuary Cove on Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12. Indulge in three elegant tiers of sweet and savoury items alongside house-baked scones and an artisanal brew from luxurious teamakers, Tea Forté. Each adult guest will be treated to a glass of rosé sparkling wine, tea and coffee. Make a reservation here.

Indulge in a luxurious experience at Cabana on May 3 for a special celebration filled with champagne, delectable nibbles, and exciting prizes. Be among the first to explore the latest collection of fashion, accessories, and homewares, curated just in time for Mother’s Day. Treat yourself and your mum to an unforgettable day of elegance and style.

Celebrate the wonderful women in your life with a special Mother’s Day surprise from the Cove Tavern. All mums will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival on Sunday May 12 to kick off the festivities in style. Additionally, each mum will be entered into a draw for the chance to win a fabulous Mother’s Day hamper, filled with delightful surprises to make her day even more memorable.

Transport Mum to the picturesque Italian coast while indulging in a seasonal menu with contemporary interpretations of Napoli cuisine at Ioesco Cucina. Choose from a two or three-course lunch on Sunday May 12 featuring local’s favourite dishes such as the pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad, the gamberi pizza topped with tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes and feta, and an ooey gooey sticky toffee pudding.

Red Steakhouse serves up a carefully crafted four-course menu for Mum to ignite her taste buds and set her heart ablaze on Sunday May 12. Known for its quality cuts of meat and succulent seafood, start your culinary journey with an enticing entree of garlic prawns, expertly prepared with a flavour bomb of buttery parsley and zesty lemon. For the main course, savour the succulent Angus rib eye, expertly grilled to perfection accompanied by homemade slaw, crispy polenta, and a rich red wine jus. Top off your dining experience on a sweet note with our decadent chocolate fondant, featuring luscious dark cherries, velvety mascarpone cream, and a delicate shortbread for the ultimate culinary crescendo. Mum will love you for it.

Want to make Mother’s Day even sweeter? Simply spend $200 in a single transaction at participating stores in the Marine Village between April 15 and May 3 to be in the chance to win one of 100 double tickets to the exclusive high tea buffet at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on Saturday May 11. To find out all the participating stores, head to the Sanctuary Cove website.

After Mother’s Day celebrations have calmed, boat buffs can drop an anchor in the marina for a boat-loving extravaganza! Over four incredible days from May 23 to 26, Sanctuary Cove is reeling in the marine industry movers, shakers and dreamers for the southern hemisphere’s largest celebration of boating and marine innovations – Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Every year, the show attracts close to 40,000 boating enthusiasts to revel in the festival atmosphere and enjoy non-stop entertainment. Guests will be treated to live music, celebrity cooking and fishing demonstrations, sailing workshops, wakeboarding and wakesurfing talks and there will be plenty of activities to keep the little ones amused. As well as the overwhelming array of luxury products on display, this year’s visitors can also expect to be dazzled by the all-new Lagoon Beach Club VIP Experience, a brand-new elevated precinct offering a luxury beach club vibe overlooking the resort’s lagoon pool and award-winning marina.

This article was created in partnership with our friends at Sanctuary Cove.

To find out more about what’s on in the Gold Coast, head to our Event Guide.



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