DESTINATION: Caloundra

Caloundra is 95km north of Brisbane, it is one of the Sunshine Coast's most urbanised centres with a busy shopping district and a wealth of beautiful beaches.

Main Attractions

The many beaches include: Golden Beach and Bulcock Beach, for boating, fishing and safe swimming; Kings Beach is a patrolled surfing beach with a fenced saltwater pool; Shelley Beach is a fishing beach with rock-pools, but not safe for swimming; Moffat Beach is good for fishing and walking along; and Dicky Beach is a patrolled surfing beach with BBQ facilities and playground. Queensland Air Museum is at the airport and open daily. Scenic flights of the surrounding area are also available from the airport.

Nearby attractions

There are many scenic drives to explore, including the coastal strip, Blackall Range and Glass House Mountains NP. Currimundi Lake CP lies 4km north and is a popular fishing and picnic spot. Aussie World and the famous Ettamogah Pub are 16km NW. The Australia Zoo, home of TV's Crocodile Hunter, is located 25km west of Caloundra.

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Region: Sunshine Coast

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North of Brisbane, the 48km coastal stretch bound by Caloundra to the south and Noosa Heads to the north is called the Sunshine Coast. The name conjures vivid images of the region's many surf beaches stretching to the horizon; its pictur-esque lakes; unspoilt rainforests; and cliffs of rainbow coloured sand. more

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7 Caloundra Rd, (07) 5491 0202

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