Get away to Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Caloundra on
Queensland’s
Sunshine Coast is the perfect family getaway, packed full of surprises and the ideal base from which to explore this diverse region of clean, sandy beaches and refreshing hinterland. Caloundra is the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast and is around one hour’s drive away from
Brisbane city or airport or 30 minutes drive from the Sunshine Coast airport.
With its year-round sunny skies, uncrowded beaches that are only a short drive from the cool air of the mountains and a reputation for friendly, welcoming hospitality, Caloundra is
the place to relax and enjoy the best of both coastal and country offerings. Swim year-round from white, sparkling beaches or dive into the warm, sheltered waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. Stretch your legs bushwalking in the magnificent
Glass House Mountains and Blackall Range.
Take the family surfing, fishing, kayaking or horse riding. Wind down mucking about in boats, or have a family day out at the nearby attractions. There’s the world famous
Australia Zoo with more than 1000 animals and home of the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s Crocoseum and Tiger Temple. At
Aussie World and The Ettamogah Pub the kids will love playing mini golf, riding the dodgem cars and hurtling about in the Wild Mouse Rollercoaster Ride, before joining
mum and dad on the giant Ferris wheel. Get an adrenalin rush at the
Big Kart Track – the largest go-kart track in Australia.
Visit the
Queensland Air Museum and sense the adventure of flight in the early days of commercial aviation. The museum houses displays from around the world including bombers, helicopters and passenger aircraft. Relive Australia’s music history and the big names that kept the nation entertained with a stroll along the Walk of Stars. For the more adventurous,
Sunshine Coast Skydivers specialises in group tandem skydives that land on soft, sandy beaches.
Caloundra has a range of
accommodation matching the diversity of what to see and do. It includes resorts, boutique bed and breakfasts, cute cottages, budget backpackers, well positioned caravan parks, holiday homes, serviced resorts, self-contained apartments with ocean views and units within walking distance of the beach. Fido is not forgotten with some great pet-friendly accommodation also available.
Take a guided tour or self-drive - the options are endless with only 15 minutes separating golden beaches from the rolling green hills of the countryside.
For more information visit
www.caloundratourism.com.au or phone 1800 700 899 (within Australia) for a free copy of the Caloundra Holiday Guide.
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