Caloundra

Caloundra...
meaning Place of the Beech Trees, is the gateway to the Sunshine Coast, only a one hour drive from Brisbane. Boasting 10 beautiful beaches, starting at Bribie Island in the South and ending at Kawanna in the north as well as several National Parks, Caloundra is a must see for all Sunshine Coast visitors. Not only is it the nearest Sunshine Coast resort to Brisbane, Caloundra is also within easy reach of inland attractions such as Australia Zoo, Aussie World and Ettamogah Pub.
Caloundra’s main beach is King's Beach...
A fantastic spot for children so be sure to pack your buckets and spades. The family friendly surroundings have a play area, lap pool, barbeque facilities and an amphitheatre hosting a wide variety of events throughout the year.

 

If golf is your thing...
Swing into the Greg Norman designed Club Pelican Golf Club in the beautiful Golden Beach area for a quick round of golf or the full 18 holes. Club Pelican Golf Club has been ranked 44/50 of the best golf courses in Australia and a round of golf here will be a highlight of any golfer's holiday. As if having one of the best golf courses in Australia wasn't enough, Caloundra is also home to top racecourse, Carbould Park Racecourse, so if you fancy a flutter be sure to visit.
Other places to visit from Caloundra include...
 
Currimundi Lakes - With excellent fishing and a patrolled swimming area that's perfect for the kids. 
Dicky Beach - Another great beach for families. The beach is named after SS Dicky which ran aground here in 1883. It's the only leisure beach to be named after a shipwreck and the skeletal iron frame can still be seen.
Pumice Stone Passage -  Calmer waters make it popular for water skiing and kayaking.
Moffat Beach - Great waves make Moffat Beach a favourite for long board surfers. Please remember that this beach is unpatrolled and for experienced surfers only.
The Glass House Mountains - Only 30 minutes from Caloundra lie the stunning Glass House Mountains, a enjoyable scenic drive inland. Steeped in Aboriginal History the Glass House Mountains are surrounded by lush vegetation and protected flora and fauna. All 13 mountains rise majestically  out of the landscape, keeping an ever watchful eye on their homeland, and four of the mountains - Connorwin, Beerwah, Tibrogaran and Ngungun - are in separate National Parks. The Glass House Mountains are fantastic for bush walking and climbing or even abseiling if you want to get your adrenalin pumping.