Caloundra Travel Guide

Sunshine Coast

Kawana Beach showing a beach and landscape views
Caloundra
Bulcock Beach featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour
Bulcock Beach showing a sandy beach
Bulcock Beach featuring a sandy beach

Choose from six different beaches and a range of watersports including surfing, Jet Skiing and kayaking at this friendly coastal city.

Caloundra is a beachside city that caters to every kind of holiday. Its six beaches offer calm, shallow waters perfect for families, to great surf breaks and everything in between. Get active and go Jet Skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing or spend an afternoon quietly fishing off the rocks. There are shops, restaurants, cafés and cinemas and accommodations that range from luxury hotels to modest beach shacks right on the water.

Caloundra runs from Pumicestone Passage in the south to Point Cartwright in the north and west to the Bruce Highway. The city’s Central Business District runs along Bulcock Street just off Bulcock Beach. Walk along the main strip enjoying it’s many cafés, shops and restaurants. From here you can walk or bike ride along the scenic coastal boardwalk that links Bulcock Beach with Kings Beach.

Children can splash in the public saltwater pool and water fountain that looks over Kings Beach. North of here, Moffat Beach is popular with surfers. Hire a board or sign up for lessons.

Golden Beach, Shelly Beach and Dicky Beach all have the beautiful white sand and clear water that the Sunshine Coast is known for. Bring a towel, shade umbrella and sunscreen for a day at the beach. Each area has its own cafés, restaurants and accommodation.

Most of the beaches offer rental facilities for watersports such as surfing, Jet Skiing and kayaking. If you’re unsure, you’ll find everything you need along Bulcock Street.

Take a cruise down the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. The narrow channel between Bribie Island and the mainland is filled with wildlife including dolphins, turtles and sea birds.Away from the water there are golf courses and plenty of coastal and inland paths through stunning natural scenery. Visit the Bulcock Street Markets on Sunday for fresh produce, handmade trinkets and live music.

Caloundra is the southernmost settlement on the Sunshine Coast. It’s located about 90 kilometres (56 miles) north of Brisbane. Hire a car to get around there is free parking along the beach. If you’re not driving, use the Sunbus, which services the Sunshine Coast.


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Top hotels in Caloundra

Motel Sunshine Coast
Motel Sunshine Coast
2.5 out of 5
17 North Street, Caloundra, QLD
Stay at this hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
First timers
"Our first stay at this well located property. The cleaning by staff was excellent. The pool table area made for a very enjoyable social experience with other guests"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Motel Sunshine Coast
Watermark Resort Caloundra
Watermark Resort Caloundra
3.5 out of 5
38 Maloja Avenue, Caloundra, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Watermark Resort Caloundra
Ocean Views Resort
Ocean Views Resort
4.5 out of 5
115 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, QLD
Fully refundable
The price is £99 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£99
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Amazing stay everyone was friendly and it was so clean"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Ocean Views Resort
Motel Caloundra
Motel Caloundra
2 out of 5
20 Orsova Terrace, Caloundra, QLD
Stay at this motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Caloundra Street Fair are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"We arrived at Motel Caloundra for our 2 night stay and immediately felt comfortable .Very clean very comfy bed and soft or firm pillows. Coffee machine (no milk ) but that was ok as the shops are a 4-5 minute walk or less to drive. Multiple eating places coffee shops etc easy walking distance or ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Motel Caloundra
Monaco
Monaco
4.5 out of 5
12 Otranto Avenue, Caloundra, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)
"Nice place to spend the weekend! Every channel of foxtel at your leisure, big rooms, big apartment. Only disappointment was level 5 or below’s are blocked by the restaurant in front. Level 5 was just on roof level of the restaurant…. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Monaco
BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort
BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort
4 out of 5
100 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, QLD
The price is £126 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£126
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a business centre. Popular attractions Bulcock Beach and Tripcony ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (829 reviews)
"The Resort was clean, tidy and well presented, accessibility was great. Rooms were clean. we could not get some to air channels on TV, but that was ok. maybe a tv upgrade so it’s streaming friendly. need more than 4 plates, small plates and cutlery if we have a party of 6 for lunch"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Caloundra

Kings Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach

Kings Beach

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kings Beach. A stop by Kings Beach or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.

Kings Beach
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Moffat Beach

Unique features of Moffat Beach include the beaches and cafes. Make a stop by Moffat Beach or Shelly Beach while you're exploring the area.

Moffat Beach
Golden Beach showing general coastal views and windsurfing

Golden Beach

Golden Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach while you're in town.

Golden Beach
Mooloolaba showing landscape views, views and a beach

Mooloolaba

A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Mooloolaba
Alexandra Headland which includes a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

Alexandra Headland

Travellers to Alexandra Headland praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Alex Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Alexandra Headland
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Buderim

Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.

Buderim


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