Glass House Mountains
Head inland for dramatic volcanic peaks, scenic lookouts, hinterland drives and walking trails suited to different experience levels.
Southern Sunshine Coast
Caloundra. Coast, calm and everything between.
Find your place between the Pacific Ocean and Pumicestone Passage—with beautiful beaches, memorable dining and easy adventures for every kind of holiday.
Pumicestone Passage · Queensland, Australia
Why Caloundra
Where beach town ease meets a remarkable waterway.
Caloundra sits at the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast, wrapping surf beaches, sheltered passage waters and walkable seaside precincts into one easy holiday base.
Start with sunrise at Kings Beach, follow the coastal path towards Moffat Beach, browse Bulcock Street and watch the tide reshape Pumicestone Passage. The pace is relaxed, but the choice is generous.
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Choose your Caloundra
One destination. Many ways to slow down.
Surf, sheltered water, village dining and a lively town centre are all close enough to combine in one unhurried day.
Close by
Make Caloundra your launch point.
Stay by the sea and put some of the southern Sunshine Coast's best-known experiences within easy reach.
Australia Zoo & Beerwah
Turn a beach holiday into a classic Sunshine Coast family day out, with Beerwah and Australia Zoo an easy drive inland.
Aussie World & the coast
Add rides and family entertainment, or follow the coastal route north towards Currimundi, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.
Easy to reach
A coastal break without the long detour.
Approximate driving times vary with traffic and your exact starting point.
30 minto Sunshine Coast Airport
30 minto the Glass House Mountains
1 hr 10to Brisbane in typical conditions
Plan with confidence
Tell us how you want Caloundra to feel.
Beachfront and lively, calm and family-friendly, or close to a village dining scene—we'll help point your enquiry in the right direction.