Caloundra travel guide
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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. For delicious green meals, The Events Centre Cafe (20 Minchinton St) and Oak & Vine Sunshine Coast (2 Landsborough Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Caloundra.
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Caloundra. From Sydney, the bus ride to Caloundra takes 1020 miles and will cost you around $390. From Canberra, the ticket costs about $598 for a journey of 1770 miles.
Airlines serving Caloundra
Where to stay in Caloundra
Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra
Hiring a car in Caloundra
Expect to pay $1.83 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 $21.90 and $29.20. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Subaru Forester or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.