Following the highway north from Brisbane for approximately one hour (depending on traffic) will get you to Caloundra. Be aware that the Sunshine Coast is a popular weekend getaway for Brisbanites, so expect a slightly longer drive on a Friday afternoon. You will also have to pay the toll on the Gateway Bridge as you leave south Brisbane.
Roads within Caloundra and on the Sunshine Coast are easy to navigate with good signage. A range of rental car options is available in Caloundra or from the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airport. Contact the Visitor Information Centre for maps and car rental options.
Regular bus services run from [wiki=759302fb84c5f72078746e7358ba44a0]Brisbane[/wiki] to Caloundra. The bus terminal is located near King's Beach [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caloundra_Bus_Station,_Queensland]
Sunbus provides frequent services throughout the Caloundra coastal area and the Sunshine Coast.
For timetable information:
Transinfo
131230
Sunbus
(07) 5450 7888
The nearest train station is located at [wiki=e5d0ec731847ec6d056558d6f1716f64]Landsborough[/wiki] in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, from there a connecting Sunbus service operates into Caloundra.
QLD rail operates a regular service to and from Brisbane, which stops at the hinterland townships of Beerburrum, Glass House Mountains, Beerwah, Landsborough and Mooloolah.
Sunbus operates connections to coastal areas. Glass House Country Coaches provide connections from Landsborough station to Maleny on weekdays.
For timetable information:
Transinfo
131230
Sunbus
(07) 5450 7888
There is a local airport (CUD).
The major attraction of Caloundra is the beaches, some of the state's best. These include:
* Kings Beach, the main patrolled surf beach, even has a webcam.
* Bulcock Beach, popular with families and is also patrolled by [[[wiki=f12e875830edbde5e97615bc7d4b51d3]Ithaca%E2%80%93Caloundra City Life Saving Club[/wiki]],|but beware of the strong current along Pumistone passage. Bulcock beach also features a lovely boardwalk with bars and restaurants and also some very popular fishing spots.
* Moffatt beach.
* Golden Beach, popular with windsurfers. You will find a number of hire places offering kayaks, surf-ski's sail-boards, Hobie-cats, fishing dinghy's and pontoons.
* Dickie Beach, popular with families and adjoins a caravan park.
* Shelly Beach, popular for picnics and exploring the rock pools.
*Horse Racing, 170 Pierce Avenue, (07) 5491 6788, [http://www.sctc.com.au]]. Racing every Sunday.
Parkside Eatery Golden Beach, Shop 3, 54 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, (07) 5492 3737 serving delicious home cooked meals, snacks, fine coffee and take away treats. Visit today for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or anytime in between.
Caloundra City Backpackers, 84 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra (07) 5499 7655, [http://www.caloundracitybackpackers.com.au] dorm $18.00, twin (2 persons, 2 single beds) $42.00/room, double (double bed + ensuite) $52.00/room
Watermark Resort at Caloundra on Queenslands Sunshine coast occupies a prime location right on the waterfront. The Resort is a perfect holiday destination for the whole family. With its own private fishing jetty at your back door, the Watermark resort is the envy of many other local Caloundra hotels and resorts.
*Ocean Views Resort can boast one of the best holiday resort locations the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Situated right on Bulcock Street Caloundra, Ocean Views Resort is only metres from the waterfront boardwalk and just a stones throw from beautiful Bulcock Beach.
* Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra, Landsborough Parade Golden Beach, ph 1300 857 922, [url=http://rydges.com/hotel/0/RQOASI/Rydges-Oasis-Resort-Caloundra.htm].]Provides guests with a variety of accommodation ranging from Hotel Spa Rooms to Self Contained Apartments and Villas. Rydges Oasis Resort is located on the southern tip of Queensland Sunshine Coast at Caloundra. Rydges Hotels and Resorts is an Austrailian owned and operated company.
* Aspect Caloundra, 80 Lower Gay Terrace, ph 1800 337 200, [http://www.aspectcaloundra.com.au/[/url]. Relax in peaceful surrounds. From your large balconies take in the stunning views across the Ocean to Moreton and Bribie Islands, Pumicestone Passage and The Glasshouse Mountains. Stroll along Bulcock and Kings Beach, explore the Shops and Cafes or simply stay at Aspect Caloundra and enjoy the facilities.