Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Caloundra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Acqua Restaurant & Bar (Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 445
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 445
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.

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,747 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (949 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around AED 434 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 560 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 AED 47.61 and AED 63.47. 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 (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 AED 47.61 and AED 63.47. 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 (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.