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Caloundra is located at the southern entrance to the Sunshine Coast,
a region stretching from the cool, green of the hinterland mountains to
the blue and white of the ocean and beaches. Caloundra City is only 90
kilometers north of Brisbane.
- Images of Caloundra and the nearby Glasshouse Mountains
Caloundra is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia with an annual growth rate of 4%. Current population is about 90,000.
It is the second largest municipality by area (1107-square-kilometres) on the Sunshine Coast.
Caloundra City lays claim to some of Queensland’s most popular
patrolled beaches as well as beautiful rainforests and numerous botanical,
environmental and national parks. It also boasts attractions including
Australia Zoo, Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub.
Caloundra Beaches
Caloundra's famous beaches include Golden Beach, Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, Dicky Beach and Currimundi Beach.
Golden Beach is known for safe water swimming, windsurfing, boating and water skiing. There are fishing jetties, boat hire, BBQ / picnic facilities and children's playgrounds.
Kings Beach offers swimming, surfing, snorkelling. BBQ and picnic facilities. It is patrolled by Council Lifeguards weekdays, and volunteers from Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club weekends and public holidays during summer.
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About Caloundra
- Caloundra Weather
Winters are calm, dry, and suited to short-sleeves. Summers are semi-tropical,
with frequent night showers.
- Attractions
Australia Zoo which is one of Australia's most famous tourist attractions
is located at Beerwah, about 20 minutes drive north of Caloundra.
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There is no other zoo like Australia Zoo! Your day will be packed with wildlife action, there are always plenty of exciting wildlife shows to see, Australia Zoo's Wildlife Warrior shows are held in the Animal Planet Crocoseum. There is a running space for kangaroos that you can feed, and there is often an opportunity to pet a koala. |
Read everything you ned to know about Australia Zoo at www.australiazoo.com
- Glasshouse Mountains
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- Fishing and Boating
Caloundra has direct access to Pumicestone Passage - the stretch of water separating Bribie from the mainland - which is a haven for anglers, boaties, water-skiers and sail-boarders. Caloundra also has its share of man-made attractions.
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