Keen for a weekend getaway but unsure about how to manage your dietary restrictions? We have you covered! Anytime we are headed away for the weekend we make sure we have a space to cook and have done ample research about where we’ll be dining out. With preparation, dietary needs no longer have to put boundaries on your life. Let’s chat about how to find the best place to stay, managing meals for the weekend and where to eat on the Sunny Coast!

The yum. Gluten Free team ventured up the coast to Noosa in July 2018. We were in need of a getaway and the ocean was calling to us. It’s always a priority to stay in a serviced apartment so we have the flexibility to have meals in, versus dining out three meals per day. This also allows us the control of a safe environment when we’re not feeling confident or just want to relax. We had the pleasure of staying at AccomNoosa at Fairshore apartments on Hastings Street. With its beachfront access and proximity to cafes and restaurants, it was the perfect location. Not to mention the heated pool and hot tub… come on!

In a serviced apartment you generally have access to a cooktop, basic appliances and crockery. As someone with coeliac disease, we are always sure to double wash appliances and crockery before using. This may not always be necessary but provides peace of mind. Don’t forget your toaster bags! We spent years burning toast under the grill before finally investing in a set of toaster bags! We say “invested” in jest as they are only $2.00 from the Reject Shop in the Utensils section. You can also buy them online from Coeliac Australia. You simply slide your bread into the bag and pop the whole bag in the toaster – perfect every time!

*Coeliac note: Please remember that the outside of the bag is no longer gluten free! Do not accidentally cross contaminate yourself by putting this bag on your plate. The bags can be washed so they’re ready for their next use.

To maximise beach and adventure time and save money, we generally have at least one meal in our accommodation per day. We absolutely loved staying at AccomNoosa’s Fairshore Apartments and will certainly be back!

For the meals you’re not preparing at your accommodation, check out our Gluten Free Sunshine Coast list below.