Best Beaches near Dicky Beach
About the Suburb
Discover 7 beaches near Dicky Beach, a charming Sunshine Coast neighbourhood between Caloundra and Moffat Beach. Once home to a rusting shipwreck on the sand, Dicky Beach retains its village character with a shaded park and local surf club.
What Makes It Special
- •The SS Dicky shipwreck heritage - the wreck was removed in 2015 but the story lives on
- •Shaded Norfolk pine park with BBQs right on the beachfront
- •Local surf club with affordable meals and ocean views
Getting There
80 minutes from Brisbane. Free parking along Beerburrum Street. Dicky Beach surf club carpark. Walking distance from Caloundra via the coastal path.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round for beach walks. Autumn and spring for cleaner surf without the school holiday crowds. The shaded park is great in summer when you need a break from the sun.
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