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.

Where to Eat in Caloundra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and The Events Centre - Stage Door Cafe (20 Minchinton St) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 4h.

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 Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (3,726 reviews)
KLM
Good (699 reviews)
SWISS
Good (819 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (840 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,222 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,824 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,414 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,077 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (734 reviews)
Finnair
Good (948 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (623 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,329 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (366 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (611 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.21 and $32.27. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.