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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caloundra has to offer.
Where to Eat in Caloundra
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) and The Events Centre - Stage Door Cafe (20 Minchinton St) are great picks.
When to visit Caloundra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Caloundra in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Caloundra, with an average rainfall of 2″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Caloundra from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 27h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of East Coast 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 $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra
Most booked hotels in Caloundra
Renting a car in Caloundra
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Caloundra, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.