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But as much as the sun is celebrated, it’s also a good day on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. It puts the juice in our pineapples, the magic in our waterfalls, and gives you plenty of things to do besides just basking on the beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo pour yourself a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/29/best-coffee-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecuppa\u003C/a\u003E and let us do the leg work for you with this roundup of what to do on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E when it rains.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFood, glorious food\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_403122\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-403122\" class=\"wp-image-403122 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"Rice Boi | Restaurants Sunshine Coast\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-691x691.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-768x768.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-335x335.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi-1050x1050.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rice-boi.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-403122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/riceboi_mba/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@riceboi_mba\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERainy days are a great excuse to sample the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/22/best-restaurants-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Elocal fare.\u003C/a\u003E When it comes to one place that has it all, it’s riverside at the Wharf \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/mooloolaba-to-coolum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMooloolaba\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E15 eateries will tempt even the fussiest taste buds, and here you’ll eat from all over the world. Italian, Columbian, Latin, Asian and Australian flavours duel – but try \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/riceboi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERiceboi\u003C/a\u003E for hawker style Asian, or \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/02/07/best-fish-and-chips-sunshine-coast/\"\u003ESaltwater Fish & Chippery\u003C/a\u003E for some good old-fashioned favourites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have the kids in tow, try iconic Hogs Breath or Chances family-friendly restaurant with a dedicated kids play zone; guaranteed to be a Sunshine Coast rainy day tribe-pleaser.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ERoll, bounce and putt\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-56505 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holey-moley-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Holey Moley Golf Club\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holey-moley-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holey-moley-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor some good old-fashioned fun, get your skates on at Caloundra Rollerdome and sign up for a session that’s sure to stoke your inner nostalgia. Rollerskating turns into ice-skating from October, and returns to roller again come January.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re re-visiting the 80s (or proving to the kids you’ve still got it), why not add some extra bounce by hitting the 50+ trampolines at Big Boing Trampoline Park?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EComplete the trifecta by challenging your gang to a few rounds of mini golf at Holey Moley. But don’t expect ordinary mini golf here; putt your way through shark infested waters or take a shot at the Nine Iron Throne. There’s food, cocktails and even a karaoke lounge to ensure the good times keep rolling, even if it decides to rain all night.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFishing, family-style\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-37259 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sea-life-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Sea Life Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast when it rains\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sea-life.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sea-life-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sea-life-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA short walk away you’ll meet some fishy little characters who don’t mind the rain at all at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/sea-life-sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESea Life Sunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin one of the tours to go behind the scenes to see the turtle hospital, learn from the experts who champion ocean conservation or sign your kids up to be a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/01/best-things-to-do-with-kids-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emarine biologist for a day\u003C/a\u003E (half day available for kids aged 5 and up).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor an extra fun exhibit, your kids can find Dory via an interactive trail created with Disney•Pixar. If you’re not a kid, no problem; release your inner child to connect with all the wonders found under the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETreat yourself\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_409408\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409408\" class=\"wp-image-409408 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ikatanspanoosa-instagram-61-ig-1440871428018617082_474370245-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Ikatan Spa, Noosa | Sunshine Coast when it rains\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ikatanspanoosa-instagram-61-ig-1440871428018617082_474370245-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ikatanspanoosa-instagram-61-ig-1440871428018617082_474370245-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-409408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ikatanspanoosa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@ikatanspanoosa\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESee the rain as a sign to slow down, and check yourself in for an indulgent pamper session at the Sunshine Coast’s premier spa – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/ikatan-day-spa-noosa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIkatan\u003C/a\u003E Balinese Day Spa.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERelax in a tranquil garden setting and let the raindrops provide the soothing sound track for your massage, facial or blissful body treatment. Enjoy this one solo, or book as a couple – and while not suitable for younger children, there are teen treatments that can be booked alongside a parent for the perfect bonding day out.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor something a little more spirited, enlist your inner master chef at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/spirit-house-restaurant-and-cooking-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESpirit House Cooking School\u003C/a\u003E. Here you’ll garner culinary insights that’ll have you cooking up storm while meeting new friends. Feast on what you cook and toast to your skills with a glass of wine or beer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGet crafty\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_396768\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396768\" class=\"wp-image-396768 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/craft-beer-tours-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Beer tours\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-396768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESunshine Coast’s famous produce just loves the rain. To get your pick of the crop, join \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/sunshine-coast-craft-beer-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Craft Beer Tours\u003C/a\u003E for a tasty trip to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/the-hinterland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast’s Hinterland\u003C/a\u003E region.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKnown as the Sunshine Coast’s food bowl, you’ll meet the locals growing, brewing, distilling and producing some of the regions very best food, wine and beer. Did someone just say beer? Join the brewery tour to meet the master brewer and talk and taste all things ale, beer and cider. A range of half and full day tours are available. The best bit? You have your own designated driver on board. Cheers to that.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf wine is more your tipple of choice, a visit to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/montville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMontville\u003C/a\u003E will be a rainy day drive you’ll savour. Weave your way up through the Sunshine Coast hinterland to arrive at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/flame-hill-vineyard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFlame Hill vineyard\u003C/a\u003E, one of this region’s best.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is an age-old process, with octogenarian vines producing estate wines that are hand harvested. Sip, dine and even stay; you’ll get lost in the spectacular scenery and be nourished with great wine and home grown food in a true paddock-to-plate experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5 more crowd-pleasers to add to your Sunshine Coast rainy day guide\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_409410\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409410\" class=\"wp-image-409410 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Tome bakery\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125-768x511.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cullen.collection-instagram-61-ig-1892824518142069006_974130125.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-409410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cullen.collection/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@cullen.collection\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpice things up with a visit to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/ginger-factory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGinger Factory.\u003C/a\u003E You’ll take a ride round on the ginger train, sample your way through the \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/28/kid-friendly-cafes-restaurants-sunshine-coast/\"\u003Ecafe\u003C/a\u003E or pop the umbrella and go on a tour to see how ginger is grown and harvested.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHead up the Sunshine Coast Motorway to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/noosa-to-coolum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E and hit the boutiques of Hastings Street for some rainy day retail therapy.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBlame it on the rain and load up big on the sweet stuff at the Sunshine Coast’s minimalist, but sweetest bakery Tome, located in Ocean Street, Maroochydore.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EArt hop through an array of public galleries featuring paintings, sculptures, photography and mixed mediums by following the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/11/art-gallery-trail-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast’s Art Gallery Trail\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet gaming at the Sunshine Coast’s latest addition to the scene timezone Sunshine Plaza. Challenge your family or mates to a ten-pin bowling duel, see how far they can bounce in the drift bumper cars or see who can out tag who at the futuristic themed laser tag arena.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1574715603000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s raining and pouring, so go exploring. \u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"things-to-do-on-the-sunshine-coast-when-it-rains","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sunshine-coast-rain-feature.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sunshine-coast-rain-feature.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Sunshine Coast","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast"},{"active":true,"title":"Things to do Sunshine Coast when it rains","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/things-to-do-sunshine-coast-when-it-rains"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_SC_WhenItRains_Beaches.jpg","alt":"Clouds and overcast weather on beach","title":"Raining on sunshine coast beach","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":"Sunshine Coast Beach","quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Narelle\t Bouveng","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/things-to-do-sunshine-coast-when-it-rains/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:30:54.833Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/B/BOcak_ShlIAOH4GF70iZ/profile.profile.image","alt":"Narelle\t Bouveng"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESunshine by name and sunshine by nature: you’ll find plenty of that golden light around here. But as much as the sun is celebrated, it’s also a good day on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. It puts the juice in our pineapples, the magic in our waterfalls, and gives you plenty of things to do besides just basking on the beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo pour yourself a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/29/best-coffee-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecuppa\u003C/a\u003E and let us do the leg work for you with this roundup of what to do on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E when it rains.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFood, glorious food\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_403122\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image860d8819-143a-438c-9928-2f3b91184ea8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_Riceboi_RestaurantsAndCafes_@riceboi_mba.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_Riceboi_RestaurantsAndCafes_@riceboi_mba.jpg","alt":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/riceboi_mba/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@riceboi_mba\u003C/a\u003E","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/things-to-do-sunshine-coast-when-it-rains/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image860d8819-143a-438c-9928-2f3b91184ea8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681962970200/2020-sc-riceboi-restaurantsandcafes--riceboi-mba.jpeg","uuid":"bcda0014-e1d2-4154-b1d2-0b54f8ece340","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/riceboi_mba/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@riceboi_mba\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text920886ce-5be7-4f34-b4fa-cbf8bc402a33":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERainy days are a great excuse to sample the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/22/best-restaurants-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Elocal fare.\u003C/a\u003E When it comes to one place that has it all, it’s riverside at the Wharf \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast/places-to-visit/mooloolaba-to-coolum\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMooloolaba\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E15 eateries will tempt even the fussiest taste buds, and here you’ll eat from all over the world. Italian, Columbian, Latin, Asian and Australian flavours duel – but try \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/riceboi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERiceboi\u003C/a\u003E for hawker style Asian, or \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/02/07/best-fish-and-chips-sunshine-coast/\"\u003ESaltwater Fish & Chippery\u003C/a\u003E for some good old-fashioned favourites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have the kids in tow, try iconic Hogs Breath or Chances family-friendly restaurant with a dedicated kids play zone; guaranteed to be a Sunshine Coast rainy day tribe-pleaser.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ERoll, bounce and putt\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image42768b48-4ec7-46aa-bbe9-a993281bb435":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_HoleyMoley_EnduranceSport.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_HoleyMoley_EnduranceSport.jpg","alt":"Holey Moley Golf Club","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/things-to-do-sunshine-coast-when-it-rains/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image42768b48-4ec7-46aa-bbe9-a993281bb435.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681963504424/2020-sc-holeymoley-endurancesport.jpeg","uuid":"fcdecbf0-cc07-4317-b238-46777df2a032","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text34314713-a994-4d29-90f1-8367890354af":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EFor some good old-fashioned fun, get your skates on at Caloundra Rollerdome and sign up for a session that’s sure to stoke your inner nostalgia. Rollerskating turns into ice-skating from October, and returns to roller again come January.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re re-visiting the 80s (or proving to the kids you’ve still got it), why not add some extra bounce by hitting the 50+ trampolines at Big Boing Trampoline Park?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EComplete the trifecta by challenging your gang to a few rounds of mini golf at Holey Moley. But don’t expect ordinary mini golf here; putt your way through shark infested waters or take a shot at the Nine Iron Throne. 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