Palmwoods
Luxury on the road – couple set off for a quick getaway
FOR JILL AND GARY TAYLOR OF GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, CHRISTMAS 2025 WAS THE PERFECT TIME FOR A SPONTANEOUS ESCAPE – AND THE EXPLORE BY GEMLIF...
A community complete – GemLife Palmwoods marks its final sale
WHEN THE FINAL HOME AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS WAS SOLD, IT MARKED MORE THAN THE CLOSE OF A CHAPTER – IT SIGNALLED THE COMPLETION OF A COMMUN...
A sweet Italian Christmas tradition
FOR GEMLIFE PALMWOODS RESIDENT ANGELA MARTIN, CHRISTMAS SIMPLY WOULDN’T BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT HER TRADITIONAL SAVOIARDI DESSERT – A DELI...
Happily ever active – couple finds festive joy and new beginnings at Palmwoods
FOR STEVEN AND NINA BUTLER, LIFE AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS FEELS LIKE A HAPPY ACCIDENT THAT TURNED INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL.
Since mo...
Trading hedges for hilltop views
FOR MICHELLE AND MICHAEL LOCKE, MOVING TO GEMLIFE PALMWOODS IS ABOUT SIMPLIFYING LIFE AND EMBRACING FREEDOM.
“We’ve loved our home at...
The clock is ticking at GemLife Palmwoods
ONLY THREE BRAND-NEW HOMES REMAIN AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS BEFORE THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND RESORT IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.
Set in the ...
Mateship on tap – friday drinks lead to firm friendships
THIS INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY, WE’RE CELEBRATING THE QUIET, MEANINGFUL WAYS MEN SHOW UP FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES – THROUGH FRIENDSHIP, PURP...
Palmwoods Ukulele Gems strike up the perfect mix
WHAT BEGAN AS A CASUAL JAM SESSION IN THE SUMMER HOUSE AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HAS EVOLVED INTO ONE OF THE RESORT’S MOST POPULAR RESIDENT ...
Downsizing proved a dream come true
WHEN SHANE AND JO TAYLOR MOVED INTO THEIR BRAND-NEW HOME AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS IN SEPTEMBER, THE COMMUNITY WAS BUZZING WITH EXCITEMENT W...
A whole new life just around the corner
AFTER YEARS OF WATCHING GEMLIFE PALMWOODS TAKE SHAPE, CHRIS AND DAWN CUNNINGHAM ARE EXCITED TO HAVE SECURED A PREMIUM SPLIT-LEVEL RANGE...
GemLife Palmwoods wins prestigious Master Builders Association award
GEMLIFE’S REPUTATION FOR DELIVERING AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY CLUBS CONTINUED AT THE MASTER BUILDERS QUEENSLAND REGIONAL AWARDS ON THE SUNS...
Life is cruisy – The Naylors love a ship-shaped adventure
FROM THE MOMENT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS COUPLE ROGER AND KATHLYN NAYLOR BOARDED THEIR FIRST OCEAN CRUISE IN 2006, THEY WERE HOOKED.
What s...
Last chance to call GemLife Palmwoods home
ONLY A FEW HOMES REMAIN AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, ONE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER OVER-50S COMMUNITIES.
For those looking ...
Ian’s game for anything – Raffle host by night, swim star by day
WITH HIS QUICK WIT, SCOTTISH CHARM, AND A SPARKLE IN HIS EYE, GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOMEOWNER IAN MACKENZIE HAS BECOME SOMETHING OF A LOCAL...
Premium split-level homes released at GemLife Palmwoods
A LIMITED RELEASE OF PREMIUM SPLIT-LEVEL HOMES – THE RANGE VIEW – HAS BEEN UNVEILED, MARKING THE FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A BRAND-NE...
Playing with heart – Finding friendship and fun in sport
USCHI LEIBER HAS JUST RETURNED FROM A LIVELY GAME OF TABLE TENNIS, ONE OF THE MANY SPORTS SHE ENJOYS AS PART OF HER ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AT...
Soil, seeds and sunshine – Sally grows wherever life takes her
FROM BALCONY HERBS IN TURKEY TO A THRIVING BACKYARD AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS IN THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND, SALLY PETERSON’S PASSION FOR...
Goldilocks living: why GemLife Palmwoods is just right for Bob
BOB COOPER IS ONE OF THOSE LARGER-THAN-LIFE PERSONALITIES WHO KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS — AND ISN’T AFRAID TO GO LOOKING FOR IT. SO, ...
Joy of music and movement
MUSIC IS A CONSTANT IN THE LIFE OF GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOMEOWNER PAM ROBINSON. NO MATTER HOW FULL THE CALENDAR GETS, SHE ALWAYS FINDS TIM...
Cards, camaraderie, and community
AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, THE COUNTRY CLUB ISN’T JUST ABOUT RESORT FACILITIES – IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO BRING IT TO LIFE.
From craft g...
Go with the flow – Yoga classes find support at Palmwoods
YOGA HAS BECOME SO POPULAR AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS THAT IT’S EVEN MADE ITS WAY ONTO THE BIG SCREEN.
While the dedicated yoga space in t...
Magnificent magnesium! Dive into the benefits
IF YOU LOVE SWIMMING BUT DON’T LIKE DRY SKIN, ITCHY EYES, OR THE OVERPOWERING SMELL OF CHLORINE, THEN YOU’LL LOVE MAGNESIUM-INFUSED SWI...
Regal remembrances – An Anzac service fit for a queen
PAUL AND HELEN GILMOUR-WALSH MAY BE NEW TO GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO ANZAC DAY, THEY’VE HIT THE GROUND RUNNING WITH SERVI...
Game on! Calling on good sports for 2025’s GemLife Games
IT’S OFFICIAL! THE GEMLIFE GAMES RETURN FOR 2025 AND WE’RE EXPECTING MORE COMPETITORS, MORE SPECTATORS, AND MORE FUN!
The dates to m...
Lights, camera, Palmwoods!
IT WAS LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS LAST MONTH, AS CHANNEL NINE’S TODAY EXTRA CREW ROLLED IN, READY TO SHOWCASE THE BEAU...
Thread by thread – Patsy blends creativity with healthy living
PATSY DURACK HAS BEEN A STEADY HAND IN PEOPLE’S TIME OF NEED, AND NEEDLEWORK AND CRAFT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HER THERAPY.
After long days...
Hidden treasures – Discovering gems in Stannifer’s fossicking paradise
FOSSICKING AT STANNIFER, NSW, IS A GEM OF AN ADVENTURE – LITERALLY! WITH ITS SPARKLING DEPOSITS OF SAPPHIRES, ZIRCONS, AND QUARTZ, IT’S...
Kiwi spirit down under – New horizons, familiar traditions
FOR GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOMEOWNER BETH KNOWLES, WAITANGI DAY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SPECIAL OCCASION. HOWEVER, THIS YEAR IT WILL BE A LITTLE D...
Morning tea Mondays
AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, A MONTHLY MONDAY TRADITION IS BRINGING HOMEOWNERS TOGETHER.
Morning teas organised by the resort’s volunteer s...
Scenes of semi-retirement – Lights, camera, action… and golf!
IN SEMI-RETIREMENT, GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOMEOWNER KEVIN LAGDEN IS DISCOVERING EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
After five decades behind th...
Pages and paint – The art of bringing stories to life
EVER SINCE SHE WAS A GIRL, DENISE RYDER HAS HAD EITHER A BOOK IN HER HAND OR A PAINTBRUSH, AND THEY ARE TWO LOVES SHE GENEROUSLY SHARES...
Fit for life – No plans to stop working out
FOR ELLEN MURRAY OF GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, STAYING ACTIVE ISN’T JUST A ROUTINE – IT’S A LIFELONG PASSION. WHETHER SHE’S POWERING THROUGH GY...
A night to remember with tinsel and tunes
HOT ON THE HEELS OF A SUCCESSFUL MELBOURNE CUP EVENT, THE SOCIAL EVENTS TEAM AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS IS PREPARING FOR A VERY FESTIVE CHRIS...
Diane’s savoury relish adds touch of spice
MAKING TASTY RELISH, CHUTNEY AND JAM FOR CHRISTMAS IS A SPECIALITY OF GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOME COOK DIANE ARDEN.
“I’ve been making the...
GemLife Palmwoods finalist in prestigious UDIA Excellence Awards
SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND RESORT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS WAS SHORTLISTED AS A FINALIST IN THE PRESTIGIOUS URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUST...
Friends renowned for their festive fare
BAKING AND CHRISTMAS GO HAND IN HAND FOR GEMLIFE PALMWOODS’ CHERYL BLAKE AND SUE WOLFF, WHO SAY THEY LOVE TO COOK UP FESTIVE MEALS.
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All fired up – Luxury living includes a sizzle and splash
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR AS SUMMER APPROACHES AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS, WITH SWIMMING AND POOLSIDE BARBECUES HIGH ON THE AGENDA, SAY H...
Strong sales expected for Palmwoods’ Final Stage
STRONG SALES ARE EXPECTED FOR GEMLIFE PALMWOODS' FINAL STAGE FOLLOWING ITS RELEASE LAST MONTH.
GemLife Palmwoods Sales Coordinator L...
No grander joy – Happiness is a splash with the grandkids
ACTIVE COUPLE, BOB AND LIBBY TAYLOR, MOVED TO GEMLIFE PALMWOODS A YEAR AGO AND SAY THEY ARE LOVING THE FIRST-CLASS COMMUNITY FACILITIES...
Choose macrame for mindfulness
GEMLIFE PALMWOODS HOMEOWNER PETER ROBINSON FINDS THE CRAFT OF MACRAME GREAT FOR RELAXATION – NOT THAT HE’S BEEN GETTING MUCH OF THAT LA...
Ready, set, go! – Palmwoods pickleball prowess on show
WITH ABOUT 50 PICKLEBALL PLAYERS AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS AT THIS YEAR’S GEMLIFE GAMES, IT IS A FAIR ASSUMPTION THEIR F...
Games are an arty party too
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SPORTY TO ENJOY THE GEMLIFE GAMES – THERE’S ARTS, CRAFTS AND SOCIALISING OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER FOR PARTICIPANTS A...
Luxury treetop living – A tranquil retreat to call home
WITH NO REAR NEIGHBOURS, EXCEPT FOR BIRDS, GUY AND CHRISTINE YELDHAM KNEW INSTANTLY A BUSH OUTLOOK HOME AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS ON THE SUN...
Keep your eye on the green – Palmy Army has surprises in store!
THEY ARE GREEN, SHINY AND OUTRAGEOUS. INTRODUCING THE GEMLIFE PALMWOODS ‘PALMY ARMY’ CHEER SQUAD WHO WILL BE PROUDLY LOUD AT THE 2024 G...
On the right track – Training led to an adventure of a lifetime
MICHAEL FIDLER FROM GEMLIFE PALMWOODS WALKED FROM ONE SIDE OF ENGLAND TO THE OTHER BUT THAT WASN’T ENOUGH TO PREPARE HIM FOR THE CHALLE...
Game on! The GemLife Games 2024
THE SECOND GEMLIFE GAMES IS SET TO KICK OFF ON 5 AND 6 SEPTEMBER AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST. FEATURING COMPETITORS FROM...
GemLife Palmwoods Final Stage to be released next month
THE FINAL STAGE AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS IS SET TO BE RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER, WITH 25 HOME SITES ON OFFER.
GemLife Palmwoods Sales Coordi...
Great expectations – Set to ace it on the tennis court
TERRY O’DAY IS CHAMPING AT THE BIT TO TRY HIS HAND AT TENNIS OR TABLE TENNIS AGAINST POTENTIALLY FIERCE RIVALS AT THIS YEAR’S UPCOMING ...
Hinterland haven – Picture perfect in Palmwoods
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF A SUBTROPICAL RAINFOREST AS YOU RELAX, COFFEE IN HAND, ON THE ELEVATED BACK DECK OF YOUR S...
‘Cueing’ up for the GemLife Games
EIGHT-BALL POOL HAS BEEN A BELOVED BAR GAME FOR GENERATIONS AND IS SET TO BE A HOTLY CONTESTED SPORT AT THIS YEAR’S GEMLIFE GAMES WITH ...