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Caloundra to Kawana
Sand, sea and surf - Whether you want to ride waves, go for an ocean dip or build sandcastles with the kids, there are some great beaches to choose from in and around Caloundra. Kids will love the time-delay fountain and saltwater pool at Kings Beach, while Bulcock Beach and Happy Valley are popular picnic spots for all ages; there is no better place to watch the sun set over the jagged Glass House Mountains. For surfers, Moffat Beach offers a perfect point break, it also happens to be the home of Australia’s longest running surf competition; The Ma and Pa Bendall Classic. The Bendalls were true surfing pioneers and called Caloundra home. For adrenalin junkies there are plenty of activities to choose from, including jet skiing, skydiving and kite surfing.
Caloundra Coastal Pathway - Take in the unique scenery of the Caloundra to Kawana stretch by walking or riding along this 25 kilometre path featuring headland cliffs, historic sites, nature reserves and an esplanade of shopping and dining. The continuous pathway connects Golden Beach in the south to Kawana in the north, passing by the calm waters of the Pumicestone Passage, the heritage-listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion and remnant coastal rainforest at Dicky Beach.
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Pristine playground - Recognised as one of the most important bird and marine habitats on the east coast of Australia, the Pumicestone Passage stretches for 35 kilometres from Caloundra in the north, to Deception Bay in the south. It’s an environmentally diverse area where you’ll discover crabs burrowing in mud flats and sea eagles nesting in mangroves. Every summer thousands of shorebirds travel from the northern hemisphere to seek food and shelter in the Passage… making it a popular destination for bird lovers.
Culture - There aren’t many music festivals in Australia where you can enjoy your favourite band as well as an ocean dip, but that’s exactly what’s on offer at the Caloundra Music Festival. Held each year in October, this beachside event attracts big-name acts as well as local artists who add their blues, rock and jazz to the ocean breeze. Another hub of cultural activity is the Sunshine Coast Events Centre, hosting all sorts of performances each month, from international ballet concerts to comedy shows.
You will also find funky cafés, seaside restaurants and some great night spots along this stretch of the Coast. Twilight markets are held on the Esplanade most Fridays during holiday periods.
