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Arrival at Altitude Nine

Parking at Altitude Nine includes 2-hour on-street parking around Maroochydore City Centre, (free from 9am-5pm weekdays). Sunshine Coast Parade Car Park offers free parking after 5pm on weekdays, with an hourly rate capped at $6 during business hours. ParknGo Multistorey Car Park is free for the first hour, with an hourly rate thereafter.

Entry to these car parks is via Sunshine Coast Parade and 4 Lightning Lane, respectively. For entry after 5pm to Altitude Nine, use the Lightning Lane entrance; a team member will greet and direct you to the lifts to Level 9. During business hours (8.30am-5pm), access is via sliding doors on Lightning Lane or First Avenue, with staff available in the lobby to assist.

A modern multi-storey building with curved balconies covered in greenery is on the left. On the right, there are smaller buildings and trees lining the street. In the middle, a road intersection with pedestrian crossings and traffic signs. The foreground features a paved road with marked lanes and a few parked cars. The background includes more buildings and trees.
On the left, there is the entrance to Sunshine Coast City Hall with large glass doors and a sign above. The interior is brightly lit with yellow lighting. On the right, there is a walkway with grey tiles, some plants, and modern metal structures providing partial cover. In the middle, a mix of greenery and urban elements. The floor is a combination of light-coloured tiles near the entrance and darker tiles on the walkway.
On the left, there is a large glass door with a black frame and a sign reading "Sunshine Coast City Hall." On the right, another glass door with a sign indicating "54 First Avenue." In the middle, the entrance leads to a spacious interior with wooden flooring and modern furnishings. The background features a reception area with a sign for Sunshine Coast Council. The floor outside is light-coloured tiles, and the ceiling inside is curved with recessed lighting.
On the left, there is a staircase with wooden handrails leading to an upper level, flanked by a white curved wall with potted plants. On the right, there are circular seating areas with orange cushions and a few blue chairs. In the middle, a large open space with light-coloured tiled flooring and several wooden columns. The background features large windows and more seating areas. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and curved architectural elements.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle & traffic
  2. Footsteps on concrete
  3. Tyres on concrete driveway
  4. Distant conversation
  5. Elevator dings
Smell

Smells

  1. Vehicle exhaust
  2. Car freshener
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Concrete
  5. External weather conditions
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Changing floor surfaces
  3. Parking anxiety
  4. Changing temperature
  5. Soft chairs
Sight

Sight

  1. Vehicles parked & moving
  2. Large digital screen
  3. Tiled floor (lobby)
  4. Lifts & stairs
  5. Multi story building

Entry into Altitude Nine

To access Altitude Nine from the parking area, follow the smooth, step-free pathways leading to the ground reception area accessible through an automatic glass sliding door. Proceed to the gated entrance located to the left of the reception desk and take one of three lifts to Level 9. Upon reaching Level 9, turn right and enter through an automatic glass sliding door.

Directly ahead is the bar set up with drinks and food during events. Further in, there is an outward-opening glass door leading to the balcony. On the right, there are tables and seating area, with more seating arranged in front of a large TV. Back to the bar area, there is a corridor on the right leading to the bathrooms and a glass door leading to a balcony.

On the left, there are two lifts with wooden panelling and blue indicators above them, surrounded by potted plants. On the right, there is a staircase with a wooden handrail leading to an upper level, also surrounded by potted plants. In the middle, there is a gated entrance with glass barriers and green indicator lights. The background features plants and a white wall. The floor is light-coloured marble tiles, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting and curved architectural elements.
On the left, there are three lifts with wooden panelling and blue indicators above them. On the right, there is a staircase with a wooden handrail leading to an upper level, with potted plants along the side. In the middle, there is a light-coloured tiled floor. The background features a white wall with a sign indicating "Up to Council Chamber." The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and curved architectural elements.
On the left, there is a lift with a blue indicator above it, set within a wooden panelled wall. On the right, there is another lift with a blue indicator above it, also within the same wooden panelled wall. In the middle, there is a third lift with a blue indicator above it, and a sign displaying floor information. The floor is light-coloured marble tiles, and the ceiling is white with a curved edge where it meets the wooden panelling.
A hallway with three sets of elevator doors on the right. The doors are made of stainless steel and have a black frame. There is a wood panelled wall behind the doors. The ceiling has light wood panels and two large, light-coloured, organic shaped lights hanging from it. The floor is a light brown wood laminate. On the left there is a glass door leading into a room. The floor is light wood laminate.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Clinking of glasses
  2. Whirr of fridges
  3. Footsteps on vinyl flooring
  4. Soft background music
  5. Elevator dings
Smell

Smells

  1. Food aroma
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Wooden scent
  5. Fresh air from the balcony
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool temperature
  2. Changing floor surfaces
  3. In awe of view
  4. Changing temperature
  5. Hard & soft surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Modern, intricate design
  2. Wooden elements
  3. Tables & chairs
  4. Bright, natural lights
  5. Timber elements

Event & Function Space

Moving through the glass sliding door from the lifts and facing the bar, turn left. Based on the event, the furniture layout may vary. Inside, venue features a modern design with round white ceiling panels, timber flooring, and large glass windows offering views of the ocean and surrounding buildings.

Moving directly ahead past the tables and chairs are manual outward-opening doors leading to another balcony that wraps around the southern side of this floor, with tables and chairs outside. Moving around to the left, there are couches and coffee tables arranged against the glass windows and walls. Directly ahead is a large TV enclosed in a cabinet.

A hallway with a wood-panelled wall on the left, and a glass door on the right leading into a room. The ceiling has wood panels and a large, organic-shaped, light fixture. Through the glass door you can see a large screen, a counter and an elevator. The floor is wood laminate.
A curved bar with a white tiled front. The bar is lit by a row of round, white pendant lights. There is a wood-panelled wall behind the bar. The floor is wood laminate. There is a large window on the left with a view of trees and buildings. The ceiling is made of wood panels with curved, white, ceiling panels.
A curved bar with a white tiled front and a grey marble countertop. The bar is lit by a row of round, white pendant lights. The ceiling has wood panels and is lined with rows of spotlights. The floor is wood laminate. On the left is a large window and a small plant in a pot. On the right are two glass doors leading to a room with another counter and a few tables and chairs.
A curved bar with a white tiled front and a grey marble countertop. Behind the bar, there is a wood-panelled wall with a sink and a tap. The ceiling has wood panels and is lined with rows of spotlights. There are also large white, organic shaped lights. The floor is wood laminate. On the left is a doorway, and on the right are glass doors leading to a balcony with a view of trees and buildings.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Beeping & buzzing
  2. Construction works (distant)
  3. Whirring of ceiling fan
  4. Soft music
  5. Muffled conversation
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Wood
  4. Ocean breeze
  5. Air conditioning
Touch

Feel

  1. In awe of view
  2. Breeze from balcony
  3. Changing floor surfaces
  4. Warm sunlight
  5. Firm table surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Ocean view
  2. White circular ceiling panels
  3. Large flatscreen TV
  4. Potted plants
  5. Curved bar counter

Green Room

The green room offers a quiet oasis amidst the buzz of events. From the Altitude Nine entrance, head toward the bar area and veer left, passing the small tables and poufs on the left. Continue through a corridor adorned with timber and wooden panels, and enter through an inward-opening door. Inside, the room features an arrangement of tables and chairs, with a curtain dividing the space and a glass wall decorated with a tropical design.

To the left, large windows offer a view of the balcony. Exiting back into the corridor, a right turn leads to the bathrooms, while continuing straight ahead leads to an outward-opening glass door leading to the balcony. A large indoor plant and a concierge lectern are positioned in the corner.

A large, open room with large windows on the left looking out onto a balcony. In the centre of the room are some small, grey pouffes and a glass wall with a botanical design. To the right is a hallway with a door labelled '09'. The ceiling has many large, white, circular panels. The floor is wood laminate.
A large, open room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto a balcony and a cityscape. In the foreground, there are a few round, grey beanbags and small tables. On the left of the room is a wooden wall. The ceiling has many large, white, circular panels. The floor is light brown wood laminate.
A meeting room with two white tables and chairs in the centre. On the left are large windows with a view of a balcony and a city. To the right of the room is a grey curtain and a wooden door. There is a large plant in a white pot next to the door. The ceiling has white rectangular light panels. The floor is wood laminate.
A meeting room with two white tables and chairs in the centre. On the left is a wall with a frosted glass panel featuring a floral design and a green plant in a pot. On the right, large windows offer a view of a balcony and a cityscape beyond. Grey curtains hang to the right of the windows. The ceiling has white rectangular light panels. The floor is wood laminate.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Soft background music
  2. Air conditioning hum
  3. Distant traffic
  4. Rustling leaves
  5. Soft chatter
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Wooden furniture
  4. Potted plants
  5. Linen scent
Touch

Feel

  1. Gentle breeze
  2. Soft poufs
  3. Smooth table surfaces
  4. Changing floor surfaces
  5. Calm & relaxed
Sight

Sight

  1. Glass windows
  2. Tall tables
  3. Poufs
  4. Potted plants
  5. Tropical inspired wall

Amenities

From the entrance, move right and to the end of the bar, then turn left down a corridor. On the right is an all-gender accessible bathroom with an inward-opening door, accessed by pressing a large green button. It has a toilet with a grab rail and a baby change station. The hand basin is adjacent, and pressing the tap top turns it on, the black button locks the door, and the green button opens it.

Further along, past the service lifts on the left, the next door on the right leads to the male toilets with three hand basins, three urinals, two regular stalls, and one ambulant toilet with grab rails. Next are the female toilets with three hand basins, a hand dryer, three regular cubicles, and an ambulant toilet with grab rails.

A hallway with a sign on the left that says 'Toilet' with an arrow pointing right and symbols for male, female, and disabled access. There is a door on the left and a doorway leading to another hallway. On the right is a large grey door with a brass strip. A green emergency light is above the doorway to the right. The floor is wood laminate.
A narrow hallway with white walls and a light wood laminate floor. On the left is a door labelled 'Staff Only'. On the right are two doors. The first door has a wheelchair access symbol and is labelled 'All Gender'. The second door has symbols for men, women, and wheelchair access. It is labelled 'Unisex Toilet RH'. The door is currently vacant.
A narrow hallway with white walls and light grey doors. On the left is a door labelled 'SPRINKLER CONTROL VALVE'. The middle door is labelled 'All Gender' and has a wheelchair access symbol. The door on the right is labelled 'Unisex Toilet RH' and has symbols for male, female, and wheelchair access. It also has an indicator showing that it is vacant.
A disabled toilet with white tiled walls and a light grey tiled floor. On the left is a sink with a paper towel dispenser and a hand sanitiser dispenser. On the right is a toilet with grab rails, toilet paper and a control panel to lock and unlock the door. There is also a baby change table on the wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Water running
  2. Hand dryer
  3. Sound of paper towel dispenser
  4. Toilet flushes
  5. Chatter
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products
  2. Soap
  3. Air freshener
  4. Bathroom odours
  5. Closed air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing floor surfaces
  2. Accessibility
  3. Anxiety (when busy)
  4. Automatic door button
  5. Warm air (hand dryer)
Sight

Sight

  1. Accessible buttons
  2. Mirror & reflections
  3. Hand basin
  4. Bathroom stalls
  5. Baby changing station

Balconies

To access the main balcony used during events from the Altitude Nine entrance, turn right towards the bar and proceed through an outward-opening glass door. The main balcony offers a spacious, step-free area with wooden ceiling panels, ceiling fans, and downlights, equipped with high tables and chairs.

The balcony provides a stunning view of the mountains, ocean, and local buildings. Additionally, another balcony wraps around the southern side, furnished with extra tables and chairs, which can be accessed by turning left from the entrance and entering through an outward-opening glass door.

A set of sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor balcony. The balcony has a light coloured tiled floor, a grey railing, a wooden ceiling and a few tables and chairs. In the background, there is a view of a city with buildings and a distant mountain.
A modern office space with a wooden floor and a white tiled counter on the left. There are glass sliding doors leading to a balcony overlooking a city skyline. On the right is a long white table with grey chairs, and a cream sofa. The room has a grey ceiling with wooden beams and white pendant lights.
On the left, there are two white tables with white chairs and potted plants near a wooden ceiling with ceiling fans. On the right, there are two more white tables with white chairs. In the middle, the balcony has a tiled floor and a railing overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a construction crane in the background.
On the left, there are two white tables with white chairs and a ceiling fan attached to a wooden ceiling. On the right, there is a glass wall reflecting the balcony and a black railing. In the middle, the balcony has a tiled floor and potted plants near the railing. In the background, there are buildings and a cloudy sky.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Birds chirping
  2. Doors opening
  3. Footsteps on concrete
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Distant traffic
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Ocean breeze
  3. Subtle floral scent
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Garden
Touch

Feel

  1. Breeze on skin
  2. Warm sunlight
  3. Sense of awe
  4. Rush of excitement/ exhilaration
  5. Heavy doors
Sight

Sight

  1. Views towards mountains
  2. Ocean views
  3. Local buildings
  4. Sunlight
  5. Construction works below
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