Come on Sunshine Coast, vote to get a piece of Monopoly action

The Australian edition of the world’s most popular board game, Monopoly, is about to undergo a facelift and the Sunshine Coast has been given the chance to vote to be on the board.

The 2017 edition will showcase Australia’s favourite locations from each state or territory – as voted by the public.

Mayor Mark Jamieson said an Australian Monopoly board wouldn't be complete without the Sunshine Coast.

"With our beautiful hinterland, highlighted by the world-famous, heritage-listed Glass House Mountains, our wonderful coastline and beaches, picturesque towns and villages and friendly residents, it's no wonder we have more people than ever coming here to live and visit," Mayor Jamieson said.

"It's the most spectacular destination in the country.

“And what a great way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast, then with our own our Monopoly piece.”

Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Simon Latchford encouraged the Sunshine Coast community to get involved and vote with their hearts.

“I invite the Sunshine Coast to show Australia why we love where we live,” Mr Latchford said.

“I believe we are the best destination in the country and deserve to be on the revamped Australian edition of the Monopoly board game.

“Forty destinations from each state and territory have been shortlisted and we want to ensure the Sunshine Coast is one of the 22 locations that will make it onto the board.”

Hasbro Australia, has invited each state and territory’s tourism office to nominate five key locations and attractions people know and love.

Only two or three destinations in each state or territory will make it onto the board and the final selection is being left entirely up to the Australian public.

To vote for the Sunshine Coast, go to www. monopolyaustralia.com.au. Voting closes on November 22.

The full list of nominations is:

Queensland

Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast,  Brisbane,   Whitsunday Islands and Tropical North Queensland.

New South Wales

Sydney Harbour, Byron Bay, Orange, Coffs Harbour and Lord Howe Island.

Victoria

Melbourne, The Great Ocean Road, The Yarra Valley, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula.

ACT

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, Australian War Memorial, Floriade and Questacon.

South Australia

Hahndorf, Flinders Ranges, Port Lincoln, Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island.

Western Australia

Perth, Margaret River, Broome, Exmouth and Esperance.

Tasmania

Evandale, Freycinet, Hobart, Stanley and Strahan.

Northern Territory

Darwin, Alice Springs, Nitmiluk National Park, Watarrka National Park and Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park