Best Beaches near Caloundra
About the Suburb
Discover 8 beaches near Caloundra, the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast. Choose between the calm waters of Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach on the Pumicestone Passage, or the open ocean surf at Kings Beach and Dicky Beach.
What Makes It Special
- •Caloundra Street Art Trail - murals throughout the town centre
- •Kings Beach ocean pool and saltwater swimming - heated by the sun, refilled by the tide
- •Pumicestone Passage kayaking, SUP, and glass-bottom boat tours to Bribie Island
Getting There
75 minutes from Brisbane via the Bruce Highway. Closest Sunshine Coast beach to Brisbane. Train to Landsborough then bus (30 min). Paid parking at Kings Beach and Bulcock Beach. Free street parking on side streets.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round - the sheltered passage beaches suit any conditions. Kings Beach is best on a north-east swell in autumn. Avoid Christmas–New Year when the town is at capacity and parking is a nightmare.
Along the Coast
What's On
Downunder Beachfest
Wednesday 27 — Sunday 31 May 2026
A multi-day celebration of classic cars, rock 'n' roll and community on the Caloundra beachfront, including a Beachfest Street Party (Wed 27 May, 5-8pm), a Super Cruise (Fri 29 May, 5-8pm) and a Car Show n Shine (Sun 31 May, 8am-12pm).
caloundra.com.auDownunder Beachfest Street Party
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The opening evening of Beachfest week, a classic car and rock and roll street party in the Caloundra beachfront precinct.
caloundra.com.au