Kings, Shelly & Moffat
Kings Beach brings surf and an ocean pool; Shelly Beach is known for rock platforms; Moffat Beach pairs a scenic bay with a relaxed village.
Explore Caloundra
Sea days, slow walks and easy adventures.
Follow the shoreline from sheltered passage water to surf beaches, rock pools and village cafés.
Caloundra beaches
Find the water that suits your day.
Conditions change. Swim between the red and yellow flags where patrols are operating and follow local safety advice.
Bulcock & Golden Beach
Sheltered by Bribie Island, these passage-side beaches are popular for calm-water views, paddling and family foreshore time.
Dicky Beach & Currimundi
Head north for an open surf beach, then continue to Currimundi Lake for another family-friendly waterside option.
Caloundra Coastal Walk
See the coast at walking pace.
The coastal pathway connects changing beach landscapes, headland views, parks and places to stop for a swim or coffee.
A favourite section links Bulcock Beach and Happy Valley with Kings Beach, Shelly Beach and Moffat Beach. Choose a short return walk or keep exploring further along the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway.
- Carry water, sun protection and suitable footwear
- Use shared paths considerately around walkers and cyclists
- Check tides and conditions before exploring rocks or shoreline areas
Things to see & do
Fill a day—or leave it beautifully empty.
Pumicestone Passage
Kayak, paddleboard, fish, cruise or simply watch the tide move around its sandbanks and Bribie Island shoreline.
Queensland Air Museum
Explore an extensive aviation collection and heritage displays at Caloundra West. Check current opening details before visiting.
Caloundra Regional Gallery
Add local and touring exhibitions to a day around Bulcock Street. Confirm the current program and opening hours directly.
Family holidays
Simple wins for every age.
Mix beach time with playgrounds, pools, picnic areas, indoor attractions and easy meals close to your accommodation.
Kings Beach
Swim where patrolled, enjoy the ocean pool and settle into the foreshore.
Passage paddle
Choose a calm-water activity suited to the tide and conditions, or picnic beside Golden Beach.
Aviation & art
Check the Queensland Air Museum and regional gallery programs for an indoor change of pace.
Nearby day trips
More of the Sunshine Coast, close at hand.
Driving times vary with traffic. Check official attraction, park and road information before setting out.
Glass House Mountains
Scenic drives, lookouts and a network of walking opportunities roughly half an hour inland from Caloundra.
Australia Zoo
A major family attraction near Beerwah and an easy addition to a longer Caloundra stay.
Aussie World
Rides and family entertainment at Palmview, conveniently positioned between Caloundra and the central coast.
Mooloolaba
Continue north for The Wharf precinct, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and a different coastal atmosphere.
Bribie Island region
Experience the passage from the Caloundra side or plan a longer road trip to explore Bribie Island independently.
Sunshine Coast hinterland
Pair mountain scenery with villages, galleries, produce stops and cooler-country drives.