Caloundra Accommodation & Holiday Rentals

Driving north from Brisbane, Caloundra is the first town you hit on the Sunshine Coast. So it's only 94km away, and it should take about one hour and 15min by car from the Queensland capital. Simply follow the Brice Highway and Sunshine Motorway until you see signs to Caloundra.

A Caloundra holiday rental is also handily located for flying in. Sunshine Coast Airport is just 30min north of Caloundra, and if you don't have your own car there are regular buses from the airport to Caloundra. There are regular flights to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney (90min) and Melbourne (two hours and 30min). Alternatively, there are plenty of bus and train services along the coast that go through Nambour, where you can get a 20 to 30min bus to Caloundra.

Eating out in Caloundra is a multicultural affair with an abundance of fresh seafood, tropical fruits, boutique beers and excellent wines. Enjoy delicious seafood and great wine with 270-degree panoramic views at Tides Waterfront Dining, one of Caloundra's premier restaurants.

The Golden Beach Tavern in Bowman Road is the perfect spot for a delicious meal and relaxing drink with family and friends. The elaborate menu features chicken schnitzel, beer battered snapper, BBQ pork ribs, lamb and rosemary pie and more. Nestled in the heart of Caloundra, the award-winning Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant provides authentic Thai cuisine and elegant decor ideal for a night out with friends. The menu features spicy crunchy pork, duck, massaman beef, steamed seafood curry and a lot more!

Domenico's on Kings a great place for a casual dinner with the family. The restaurant serves traditional Italian delicacies using fresh locally sourced produce. The menu is a combination of both traditional and modern Italian dishes such as homemade pastas, Italian pizzas, chicken and seafood.

Caloundra Regional Gallery offers exhibition programmes featuring talented local and national artists. These public programmes give visitors an insightful view of the contemporary visual art scene and celebrate the unique culture of the Sunshine Coast. Holloway Gallery at Moffat Beach has a great collection of artworks by a selection of international and national artists. The venue also hosts special exhibitions by leading guest artists.

The Queensland Air Museum is the largest aviation museum in Australia. Its mission is to preserve all aspects of Australian aviation history. The museum has the most extensive collection of restored historical aircraft in Queensland. It also displays a huge range of aircraft engines, artefacts, equipment, photographs and books.

You're spoilt for choice by Caloundra's many fantastic beaches, so you might have to make a few decisions about which spot is best for you and your family. King's Beach is the most central, situated just a short walk from Caloundra's CBD with great swimming, reliable surf, and a great public park with a playground and gym. For something a touch more secluded but hardly less central, Bulcock Beach is a great option for safe swimming. It has the clearest water in town, low-tide splash pools, and a lovely boardwalk lined with cafes.

Associated with its adjacent eponymous suburb, Dicky Beach is often overlooked as a Caloundra beach destination. As a result it can have much smaller crowds than other Sunshine Coast beaches, and you'll often get entire stretches of sand to yourself. If you're keen on doing some fishing on your Caloundra beach holiday, head south to Golden Beach, tucked behind the sand bar near Pelican Waters Golf Course.

Caloundra is an aquatic paradise where you can enjoy a variety of water activities such as fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and jet skiing. Major attractions in the area include Aussie World, Australia Zoo, the Queensland Air Museum and Big Kart Track.

Enjoy best of the sun, surf and music at Kings Beach during the annual Caloundra Music Festival. Kings Beach and its immediate neighbourhood come alive with a diverse range of entertainment featuring some of the best talents from the Australian and international music scene.

The Ignite Chilli Festival is one of the most popular events in the town and is hosted by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. The event features cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, street food, merchandise tents and various stalls offering products made with chilli.

Discover the creative talents of the Sunshine Coast at the Horizon Festival, a signature multi-arts event in the region. The festival celebrates both local and international artists and features musical performance, visual art, street art, theatre, comedy, dance and new media.