Caloundra travel guide
Caloundra Tourism | Caloundra Guide
You're Going to Love Caloundra
With a population of 38,706, Caloundra is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caloundra has to offer.
Where to Eat in Caloundra
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks.
When to visit Caloundra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Caloundra in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Caloundra, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Caloundra
Plane
When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 15h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Caloundra
Where to stay in Caloundra
Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra
Hiring a car in Caloundra
Expect to pay $1.95 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.36 and $31.15. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.