Located in Australia, in South East Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast is the scenic beachside city of Caloundra. Only about an hour away from Brisbane, Caloundra is located at the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast. It is also known as Australia’s...more
Located in Australia, in South East Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast is the scenic beachside city of Caloundra. Only about an hour away from Brisbane, Caloundra is located at the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast. It is also known as Australia’s Tidiest Town. This laid-back city is home to numerous attractions that will keep tourists occupied for days, no matter what their age. The pristine beaches, heritage listed sites, galleries, shopping venues and markets found here, make it a great destination for a family getaway. Muslim visitors must be aware that they will not be able to find many Muslim-friendly facilities in Caloundra.
Those looking to relax and unwind, or to partake in water related activities will be spoilt for choice while in Caloundra. The city is home to 6 completely different beaches, offering a variety of unique holiday experiences. Tourists have the opportunity to choose to visit one of the beaches or even all of them while here. They can dive, swim, surf, kayak, jet ski and explore Golden Beach, Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, Shelly Beach, Moffat Beach and Dicky Beach.
Also a must-visit is the Pumicestone Passage which is a protected marine park and safe haven for wildlife. It is formed by a 35 kilometer channel, which runs between Bribie Island and the Caboolture coastline. The northern extent of the passage is located at Caloundra. It is a nature lover’s paradise and a great place for bird watching. To learn more about and explore the beautiful and fascinating Pumicestone Passage, visitors can take a guided tour or hire a small boat from Bribie Island.
When in Caloundra with kids, Steve Irwin’s world-acclaimed tourist attraction - Australia Zoo is a must visit. Located on Steve Irwin Way, near the Beerwah/Glass House Mountains, this 100 acre zoo should be on every tourist’s itinerary. While here, visitors get the opportunity to see a large variety of beautiful birds, mammals and reptiles. They also get the chance to view crocodile feedings, get up close and personal with some animals and even hand-feed elephants. Surrounded by lush greenery and home to numerous exhibits and enclosures, a visit to the Australia Zoo will be a fun day out for the whole family. Tourists can also find out more about the famous Irwin family, who own the zoo, while here.
If in Caloundra on a Sunday, visiting the Caloundra Markets is a must. Said to be the best street market on the Sunshine Coast, visitors will find over 200 unique stalls to explore. With live entertainment, locally made products, art and handicrafts and more, this street fair has something for the whole family. Located in a beautiful area; surrounded by numerous attractions, the Caloundra Markets attract Sunshine Coast locals and visitors alike.
The closest airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport, which has domestic flights and is approximately 29 kilometers from the center of Caloundra. For international flights, visitors will have to travel to Brisbane Airport, which is about 92 kilometres away.
There are a few Halal restaurants in Caloundra. Kebab Heaven and Nando's are two restaurants which are said to serve Halal food in Caloundra. It is best for Muslims to double-check that the food served here is Halal before dining. Muslim visitors could also dine on seafood or vegetarian dishes in non-halal restaurants. They will however have to ensure that the ordered item does not contain any non-halal ingredients. Muslim tourists should be aware that some of these restaurants are also known to serve alcohol.
There are no known mosques in Caloundra. Muslim tourists are therefore advised to offer their prayer in the hotel room, when necessary, since other prayer areas in Caloundra are hard to find.
5/8 Ormuz Avenue, Caloundra, Queensland 4551, Australia
Shop 14, The Sebel, 20 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558
Sunshine Plaza – Food Court T281, Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore, QLD 4558
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