Guidebook for Caloundra

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Guidebook for Caloundra

Food Scene

Great cafe scene and surrounding beach parks. Perfect for breakfast or leisurely lunch/dinner. Take out fish and chips and sit in the park and enjoy. Our prefered fish and chips is the Moffat Beach Take Away which is located between Sunny's and the hipster Pocket.
82 locals recommend
Moffat Beach
82 locals recommend
Great cafe scene and surrounding beach parks. Perfect for breakfast or leisurely lunch/dinner. Take out fish and chips and sit in the park and enjoy. Our prefered fish and chips is the Moffat Beach Take Away which is located between Sunny's and the hipster Pocket.
If you are up for Indian then our preferred local choice is India Today.
11 locals recommend
India Today
91 Aerodrome Rd
11 locals recommend
If you are up for Indian then our preferred local choice is India Today.
Modern vegetarian. Nestled in a fun little laneway.
12 locals recommend
Greenhouse Cafe
8 Ormuz Ave
12 locals recommend
Modern vegetarian. Nestled in a fun little laneway.
Plenty of restaurants, cafes and take-outs located along The Esplanade with great views out to Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island and the Pacific Ocean.
42 locals recommend
Bulcock Beach
Esplanade Bulcock Beach
42 locals recommend
Plenty of restaurants, cafes and take-outs located along The Esplanade with great views out to Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island and the Pacific Ocean.
For the best view and a nice place to sit that is often a bit quieter and unassuming than surrounding cafe/restaurants. Skip the food and enjoy a sunset beer/drink at this place.
La Promenade Cafe
4 Tay Ave
For the best view and a nice place to sit that is often a bit quieter and unassuming than surrounding cafe/restaurants. Skip the food and enjoy a sunset beer/drink at this place.
Locally made gelati that is tops. The Japanese next door is recommended for take-out lunch.
11 locals recommend
Gelateria Milano
82 Bulcock St
11 locals recommend
Locally made gelati that is tops. The Japanese next door is recommended for take-out lunch.
Busy surf club scene during the holiday period. Sunday kids eat free.
25 locals recommend
Dicky Beach Surf Club
1A Coochin St
25 locals recommend
Busy surf club scene during the holiday period. Sunday kids eat free.
Burgers.
Hello Harry The Burger Joint (Caloundra)
Burgers.
Casual sidewalk dining or take away. Walking distance or a few minutes drive. Recently a hit and miss experience.
18 locals recommend
Tuk Tuk Thai on Dicky Beach
12 Beerburrum St
18 locals recommend
Casual sidewalk dining or take away. Walking distance or a few minutes drive. Recently a hit and miss experience.
High dining experience. For a special occasion combined with a hinterland drive.
48 locals recommend
Spicers Tamarind Retreat
88 Obi Ln S
48 locals recommend
High dining experience. For a special occasion combined with a hinterland drive.
Great views. Relaxed setting. Decent food.
24 locals recommend
Caloundra Power Boat Club
2 Lamerough Parade
24 locals recommend
Great views. Relaxed setting. Decent food.
The new hot place for breakfast. Creative menu. Now offering evening cocktails.
12 locals recommend
White Picket Fence
140 Bulcock St
12 locals recommend
The new hot place for breakfast. Creative menu. Now offering evening cocktails.
Great food and hip yet local relaxed scene. A weekend breakfast locals favourite. Easy to ride or walk. Try the baked pancake!
26 locals recommend
One Block Back
106 Nothling St
26 locals recommend
Great food and hip yet local relaxed scene. A weekend breakfast locals favourite. Easy to ride or walk. Try the baked pancake!
Decent fish and chips and burgers. Take a rug and sit in the park with a beer and enjoy watching the world slide by on a malibu!
14 locals recommend
Moffat Beach Takeaway
8 Seaview Terrace
14 locals recommend
Decent fish and chips and burgers. Take a rug and sit in the park with a beer and enjoy watching the world slide by on a malibu!
Owned and run by Moffats local Sunny. Part of the Moffat Beach cafe scene. An easy stroll.
11 locals recommend
Sunnys @ Moffat
10 Seaview Terrace
11 locals recommend
Owned and run by Moffats local Sunny. Part of the Moffat Beach cafe scene. An easy stroll.
Our preferred Thai take away at the moment.
TASTY THAI
50 Bulcock St
Our preferred Thai take away at the moment.
Ranked on Trip Advisor best Italian in Caloundra, but pricey. Use their website to located daily specials.
34 locals recommend
Amici Restaurant & Pizzeria
16 Bulcock St
34 locals recommend
Ranked on Trip Advisor best Italian in Caloundra, but pricey. Use their website to located daily specials.
An affordable family friendly sushi train.
On a Roll Sushi
8 The Avenue
An affordable family friendly sushi train.
Quality and delicious vegan food and store.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Nurcha
32 Wises Rd
14 locals recommend
Quality and delicious vegan food and store.
Organic whole foods shopping and pricey mouth watering cafe treats.
47 locals recommend
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons Rd
47 locals recommend
Organic whole foods shopping and pricey mouth watering cafe treats.
Packed with locals this unpretentious breakfast hotspot offers value for money.
19 locals recommend
The Giggling Goat Emporium
14 Beerburrum St
19 locals recommend
Packed with locals this unpretentious breakfast hotspot offers value for money.
Best coffee around. Very popular. Grab one of their breakfast muffins to share or a breakfast pie and walk down to Moffats and sit on a park bench and enjoy the fresh air and views. The pocket food is very good as well. Thursday night is locals $15 curry and Sunday arvo there are usually some drink specials.
58 locals recommend
The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview Terrace
58 locals recommend
Best coffee around. Very popular. Grab one of their breakfast muffins to share or a breakfast pie and walk down to Moffats and sit on a park bench and enjoy the fresh air and views. The pocket food is very good as well. Thursday night is locals $15 curry and Sunday arvo there are usually some drink specials.
Local Moffat Beach vegetarian cafe owned by the Pocket. Great coffee without the Pocket lines. Also has a few corner store essentials like milk - just ask at the counter. Just a 2 minute walk from Elsley house.
9 locals recommend
Ours Cafe & Goods
3 Roderick St
9 locals recommend
Local Moffat Beach vegetarian cafe owned by the Pocket. Great coffee without the Pocket lines. Also has a few corner store essentials like milk - just ask at the counter. Just a 2 minute walk from Elsley house.
If you prefer traditional thin crust Italian pizza then this place is the pick. 5-10 minute drive. Good for take aways.
Italia Pizza & Pasta
740 Nicklin Way
If you prefer traditional thin crust Italian pizza then this place is the pick. 5-10 minute drive. Good for take aways.
Becoming a popular favourite with consistently good food. The pizzas are stacked heavy with toppings. The top of Bullcock st take away venue is a 2 minute drive from Elsley House.
Venice Gourmet Pizza, Pasta and Ribs
43 Bulcock St
Becoming a popular favourite with consistently good food. The pizzas are stacked heavy with toppings. The top of Bullcock st take away venue is a 2 minute drive from Elsley House.
Award winning gelato!
11 locals recommend
Gelateria Milano
82 Bulcock St
11 locals recommend
Award winning gelato!
Consistently good food, drinks and vibe. We like the small beer garden area out the back.
58 locals recommend
The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview Terrace
58 locals recommend
Consistently good food, drinks and vibe. We like the small beer garden area out the back.
The secret is out. Best food in the hood. But only open Wed to Sat.
ZeeCaf. Nosh Co.
63 William St
The secret is out. Best food in the hood. But only open Wed to Sat.
Stacked pizzas. Good crispy bases and stacked toppings. Our favourite is the Beachside pizza. 2 minute drive for the take-away on Moreton Parade.
Venice
43 Moreton Parade
Stacked pizzas. Good crispy bases and stacked toppings. Our favourite is the Beachside pizza. 2 minute drive for the take-away on Moreton Parade.
If you need that American BBQ hit or some serious burger action then Smoke Ds is where it is at. Only 2 minutes down the road at Kings Beach. Mostly open only in the evenings.
Smokey D’s
De Vene Avenue
If you need that American BBQ hit or some serious burger action then Smoke Ds is where it is at. Only 2 minutes down the road at Kings Beach. Mostly open only in the evenings.

Parks & Nature

Great relaxed family atmosphere next to the beach between Bulcock and Kings Beaches. Perfect for when the summer northerly breezes are blowing. Large kids playground.
22 locals recommend
Happy Valley
Esplanade Bulcock Beach
22 locals recommend
Great relaxed family atmosphere next to the beach between Bulcock and Kings Beaches. Perfect for when the summer northerly breezes are blowing. Large kids playground.
Great waterfall, picnic area and nature walking. Getting a little busy during peak tourist season these days.
174 locals recommend
Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls Road
174 locals recommend
Great waterfall, picnic area and nature walking. Getting a little busy during peak tourist season these days.
Often uncrowded and calm waters for swimming. Watch out for the current. Hire a boat and explore Bribie Island.
39 locals recommend
Golden Beach
39 locals recommend
Often uncrowded and calm waters for swimming. Watch out for the current. Hire a boat and explore Bribie Island.
Great family location. Finding a park can be difficult in peak season. Enjoy the lake, shady trees and local cafes.
75 locals recommend
Currimundi lake
75 locals recommend
Great family location. Finding a park can be difficult in peak season. Enjoy the lake, shady trees and local cafes.
The bird sanctuary is great entertainment for children.
184 locals recommend
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River Rd
184 locals recommend
The bird sanctuary is great entertainment for children.
Great patrolled family beach. Go here when you have S to SE winds.
34 locals recommend
Dicky Beach
34 locals recommend
Great patrolled family beach. Go here when you have S to SE winds.

Essentials

24 locals recommend
Woolworths Caloundra
20 Bowman Rd
24 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Coles Caloundra
47 Bowman Rd
19 locals recommend
Dan Murphy's Caloundra
32 Bowman Rd
Our favourite place to stock up on whole food supplies.
The Source Bulk Foods, Caloundra
22A Bulcock St
Our favourite place to stock up on whole food supplies.
Quality fruit and vegetables and a great fresh food cafe.
41 locals recommend
B Fresh.
239 Nicklin Way
41 locals recommend
Quality fruit and vegetables and a great fresh food cafe.
ALDI Caloundra
2 Baldwin St
25 locals recommend
IGA SUPA Caloundra
1 Bingera Terrace
25 locals recommend
The go to hospitalwhen you have an emergency.
29 locals recommend
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
6 Doherty St
29 locals recommend
The go to hospitalwhen you have an emergency.
A cross between a local convenience store and a full sized supermarket, Foodworks provides a great selection of produce, food, essentials, newspapers/lotto and more.... and only a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk via the scenic lake. Has a great selection of ready made meals. Really punches above its weight!
9 locals recommend
Foodworks Moffat Beach
5 Buccleugh St
9 locals recommend
A cross between a local convenience store and a full sized supermarket, Foodworks provides a great selection of produce, food, essentials, newspapers/lotto and more.... and only a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk via the scenic lake. Has a great selection of ready made meals. Really punches above its weight!
Local doctor practice within walking distance.
Moffat Beach Family Medical Practice
1 Buccleugh St
Local doctor practice within walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Newly renovated with a nice outdoor deck for summer days and northerly winds.
20 locals recommend
Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club
1 Spender Ln
20 locals recommend
Newly renovated with a nice outdoor deck for summer days and northerly winds.
Locally owned bar with a modern feel. Some local beers on tap.
52 locals recommend
Drift Bar
30 Esplanade Bulcock Beach
52 locals recommend
Locally owned bar with a modern feel. Some local beers on tap.
The Mooloolaba Esplanade strip is suggested if you are after some nightlife.
157 locals recommend
Mooloolaba
157 locals recommend
The Mooloolaba Esplanade strip is suggested if you are after some nightlife.
Moffats place to be seen. Great coffee and cool hipster vibe for top nosh food and drinks. A favourite locals hangout and popular tourist hot spot. Thursday $15 locals meal night.
58 locals recommend
The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview Terrace
58 locals recommend
Moffats place to be seen. Great coffee and cool hipster vibe for top nosh food and drinks. A favourite locals hangout and popular tourist hot spot. Thursday $15 locals meal night.
Local craft brewery. Try a few local beers on a lazy afternoon.
44 locals recommend
Moffat Beach Brewing Co.
12 Seaview Terrace
44 locals recommend
Local craft brewery. Try a few local beers on a lazy afternoon.
Our favourite local craft brewhouse founded by a couple of Moffat Beach lads. A fun no frills vibe and the Larry Beer is one of the too voted brews in the country.
22 locals recommend
Your Mates Brewing Co.
41 Technology Dr
22 locals recommend
Our favourite local craft brewhouse founded by a couple of Moffat Beach lads. A fun no frills vibe and the Larry Beer is one of the too voted brews in the country.
Great nightlife and food scene.
230 locals recommend
Ocean Street
Ocean Street
230 locals recommend
Great nightlife and food scene.

Entertainment & Activities

35 locals recommend
Caloundra Bigscreen Cinema
11 Bulcock St
35 locals recommend
65 locals recommend
Underwater World
125 Parkyn Parade
65 locals recommend
The home of the Irwins.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
867 locals recommend
The home of the Irwins.
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder Drive
266 locals recommend
When you need to wear out the kids.
27 locals recommend
The Big Boing
24C Innovation Pkwy
27 locals recommend
When you need to wear out the kids.
Rainy day filler.
17 locals recommend
Rollerdrome
19 Caloundra Rd
17 locals recommend
Rainy day filler.

Arts & Culture

Caloundra Library - Sunshine Coast Libraries
8 Omrah Avenue
21 locals recommend
Caloundra Regional Art Gallery
22 Omrah Ave
21 locals recommend

Shopping

Every Sunday 8am to 1pm. This large market takes up the main street of Caloundra. An easy walk from our house. There are also Twilight Markets along Bulcock Beach Esplanade during December and January.
60 locals recommend
Caloundra Street Fair
Bulcock Street
60 locals recommend
Every Sunday 8am to 1pm. This large market takes up the main street of Caloundra. An easy walk from our house. There are also Twilight Markets along Bulcock Beach Esplanade during December and January.
Great fresh produce markets every Saturday morning.
33 locals recommend
Kawana Waters Farmers Markets
119 Sportsmans Parade
33 locals recommend
Great fresh produce markets every Saturday morning.
Fresh produce market every Sunday morning.
27 locals recommend
Currimundi Markets
Bellara Drive
27 locals recommend
Fresh produce market every Sunday morning.