Golden Beach Guidebook
Sightseeing
Taking a walk or riding a push bike along the beach path is one of my favourite things to do at any time of the day around Golden Beach area. With the shady trees, sea breeze and beautiful scenery - it's just so calming to all the senses.
39 locals recommend
Golden Beach
Taking a walk or riding a push bike along the beach path is one of my favourite things to do at any time of the day around Golden Beach area. With the shady trees, sea breeze and beautiful scenery - it's just so calming to all the senses.
Heading north of Golden beach you come to Kings Beach. Between the enchanting rockpools, the child-friendly water fountain with its time-delayed surprise spurts of water, the oceanfront saltwater swimming pool, and the gentle beach break with protected swimming areas, a day at Kings Beach is totally exhilarating. Everything you need is just a few minutes’ walk away. Kings Beach was named by Surf Life Saving Queensland as the top beach in Queensland for 2015! Kids will love the time-delay fountain and saltwater pool at Kings Beach.
93 locals recommend
Kings Beach
Heading north of Golden beach you come to Kings Beach. Between the enchanting rockpools, the child-friendly water fountain with its time-delayed surprise spurts of water, the oceanfront saltwater swimming pool, and the gentle beach break with protected swimming areas, a day at Kings Beach is totally exhilarating. Everything you need is just a few minutes’ walk away. Kings Beach was named by Surf Life Saving Queensland as the top beach in Queensland for 2015! Kids will love the time-delay fountain and saltwater pool at Kings Beach.
The excusivity of now being able to land your vessel on the Northern Tip of Bribie Island, with calm, blue lagoon waters and an expanse of isolated beach to explore. Or drive over to get a closer look at the new Bribie Island Breakthrough and enjoy the native bush setting on the Western side of the Island. You have a choice of BBQ Pontoon Boats with luxury seating and clear drops blinds, Half Cabin, Tinnie Fishing Boats, Double and Single Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards or the novelty 4 Wheeler Family Bike, ready for hire. Bills Boat Hire was established in 1956 and still operating from the same location – we are here to stay!! The new split in the Island has opened a new area of operation for you to appreciate.
14 locals recommend
Bill’s Boat & Bike Hire
1 EsplanadeThe excusivity of now being able to land your vessel on the Northern Tip of Bribie Island, with calm, blue lagoon waters and an expanse of isolated beach to explore. Or drive over to get a closer look at the new Bribie Island Breakthrough and enjoy the native bush setting on the Western side of the Island. You have a choice of BBQ Pontoon Boats with luxury seating and clear drops blinds, Half Cabin, Tinnie Fishing Boats, Double and Single Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards or the novelty 4 Wheeler Family Bike, ready for hire. Bills Boat Hire was established in 1956 and still operating from the same location – we are here to stay!! The new split in the Island has opened a new area of operation for you to appreciate.
Heading just 10 minutes north of Golden Beach, between Caloundra and Maroochydore, are the calm waters and golden sands of Currimundi Lake which connect to the ocean at Currimundi surf beach. This spot has it all for families – shady trees which hang over the beach (it doesn’t matter if you forget the beach umbrella!), calm and mostly shallow water for paddling in, and a vast expanse of sand for digging in.
As you gaze out over the lake, you’ll see families rowing boats, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. If you don’t have your own equipment, you can hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards from a surf shop situated right on the beach front.
The lake is also a popular fishing spot, and you may be lucky enough to snag a whiting or bream. Bring a yabby pump to catch fresh bait. The kids will enjoy catching sand, mud and hermit crabs and small fish in nets and buckets. When the tide is going out, a sandy island forms in the middle of the lake. It’s a great spot for a game of beach cricket or to throw a Frisbee around with friends. Please be aware that dogs and motorised water craft are not permitted on the lake.
75 locals recommend
Currimundi lake
Heading just 10 minutes north of Golden Beach, between Caloundra and Maroochydore, are the calm waters and golden sands of Currimundi Lake which connect to the ocean at Currimundi surf beach. This spot has it all for families – shady trees which hang over the beach (it doesn’t matter if you forget the beach umbrella!), calm and mostly shallow water for paddling in, and a vast expanse of sand for digging in.
As you gaze out over the lake, you’ll see families rowing boats, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. If you don’t have your own equipment, you can hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards from a surf shop situated right on the beach front.
The lake is also a popular fishing spot, and you may be lucky enough to snag a whiting or bream. Bring a yabby pump to catch fresh bait. The kids will enjoy catching sand, mud and hermit crabs and small fish in nets and buckets. When the tide is going out, a sandy island forms in the middle of the lake. It’s a great spot for a game of beach cricket or to throw a Frisbee around with friends. Please be aware that dogs and motorised water craft are not permitted on the lake.
Food scene
This is a great spot for a casual drink and an easy meal with family. The kids can beachcomb whilst parents can have a drink. There is an outside area to sit aswell as the main indoor space.
24 locals recommend
Caloundra Power Boat Club
2 Lamerough ParadeThis is a great spot for a casual drink and an easy meal with family. The kids can beachcomb whilst parents can have a drink. There is an outside area to sit aswell as the main indoor space.
Cafe Sisily dishes up authentic Italian sweets on a daily basis including some of the best cannoli on the Sunshine Coast. It's a must try when you're in Golden Beach.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Sisily
40 Landsborough ParadeCafe Sisily dishes up authentic Italian sweets on a daily basis including some of the best cannoli on the Sunshine Coast. It's a must try when you're in Golden Beach.
CHILL 89 brings classic waterfront inspired dining to the Sunshine Coast with absolute beachfront & views of kings beach, bribie Island & the pumicestone passage. With excellent local produce and efficient and friendly service it's a great spot for breakfast over looking the ocean.
18 locals recommend
Chill Cafe 89
89 EsplanadeCHILL 89 brings classic waterfront inspired dining to the Sunshine Coast with absolute beachfront & views of kings beach, bribie Island & the pumicestone passage. With excellent local produce and efficient and friendly service it's a great spot for breakfast over looking the ocean.
Gelato Rumba is a fun and exciting Gelato shop at Bulcock Beach (opposite the Surf Life Saving Club). At Gelato Rumba they make their gelato on site daily and are always creating new, delicious flavours, regularly changing the offering to ensure you always have tonnes of choice.
Gelato Rumba
30 Esplanade Bulcock BeachGelato Rumba is a fun and exciting Gelato shop at Bulcock Beach (opposite the Surf Life Saving Club). At Gelato Rumba they make their gelato on site daily and are always creating new, delicious flavours, regularly changing the offering to ensure you always have tonnes of choice.
Possibly the best beer on the coast?
Your Mates Brewing Co. is beer made by mates, for their mates, to meet new mates... you could be the next mate.
Great beer, great food, great music and a great place to while away the afternoon or evening with all the family.
22 locals recommend
Your Mates Brewing Co.
41 Technology DrPossibly the best beer on the coast?
Your Mates Brewing Co. is beer made by mates, for their mates, to meet new mates... you could be the next mate.
Great beer, great food, great music and a great place to while away the afternoon or evening with all the family.
Arthur Street Country Markets
125 Arthur StreetLive like a local and enjoy specialist coffee and food with a view. Sunny days guarantee that Cali Breeze’s deck will be full of guests enjoying the view and listening to good music. On not-so-sunny days, there is comfortable seating inside the cafe. Always with friendly service.
Cali Breeze
127 EsplanadeLive like a local and enjoy specialist coffee and food with a view. Sunny days guarantee that Cali Breeze’s deck will be full of guests enjoying the view and listening to good music. On not-so-sunny days, there is comfortable seating inside the cafe. Always with friendly service.
Other Attractions Nearby
Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!
EXPERIENCE THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
Whether you’re looking for nature, attractions, animal encounters, art, food, shopping and more, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland has it all.
Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast
EXPERIENCE THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
Whether you’re looking for nature, attractions, animal encounters, art, food, shopping and more, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland has it all.
Located in the stunning surrounds of Golden Beach, Pelican Waters Golf Club is the first ever Greg Norman-designed course on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. This spectacular 18-hole, 6,359-metre championship course provides thrilling challenges and well-deserved rewards throughout the undulating fairways that weave in and around wetlands.
11 locals recommend
Pelican Waters Golf Club
40 Mahogany DrLocated in the stunning surrounds of Golden Beach, Pelican Waters Golf Club is the first ever Greg Norman-designed course on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. This spectacular 18-hole, 6,359-metre championship course provides thrilling challenges and well-deserved rewards throughout the undulating fairways that weave in and around wetlands.
Caloundra Aerodrome is just around the corner and ready to welcome your arrival as an interstate explorer, or a Queensland based local General Aviator.
Touch down at this picturesque aerodrome and you could be dipping your toes in the water 15 minutes later.
Looking for a new, exciting hobby? Caloundra Aerodrome is home to a number of world class flying schools to help you get your wings and reach for the skies!
Caloundra Aerodrome
14 Pathfinder DrCaloundra Aerodrome is just around the corner and ready to welcome your arrival as an interstate explorer, or a Queensland based local General Aviator.
Touch down at this picturesque aerodrome and you could be dipping your toes in the water 15 minutes later.
Looking for a new, exciting hobby? Caloundra Aerodrome is home to a number of world class flying schools to help you get your wings and reach for the skies!
Rather jump out of a plane than learn to fly one? This is the place to do it.
Only 5 minutes from our property, Skydive Sunshine Coast will take you 14,000 feet high for the best view of the coast... before hurling you out of their plane for the most exhilarating ride of your life!
Skydive in Caloundra with Sunshine Coast Skydivers, the closest skydiving option to Brisbane. All skydives include a landing on Currimundi Beach at no extra cost.
Sunshine Coast Skydivers - Skydive Caloundra
1 Pathfinder DrRather jump out of a plane than learn to fly one? This is the place to do it.
Only 5 minutes from our property, Skydive Sunshine Coast will take you 14,000 feet high for the best view of the coast... before hurling you out of their plane for the most exhilarating ride of your life!
Skydive in Caloundra with Sunshine Coast Skydivers, the closest skydiving option to Brisbane. All skydives include a landing on Currimundi Beach at no extra cost.
Caloundra Golf Club is a warm and friendly local club, that can still boast being one of the premier 18 hole golf course facilities on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Caloundra Golf Club is an ideal choice for visitors to our wonderful region.
Visitor tee times are available throughout the week through their online website booking portal.
8 locals recommend
Caloundra Golf Club
1 Charles Woodward DrCaloundra Golf Club is a warm and friendly local club, that can still boast being one of the premier 18 hole golf course facilities on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Caloundra Golf Club is an ideal choice for visitors to our wonderful region.
Visitor tee times are available throughout the week through their online website booking portal.
The Bli Bli Watersports Complex sits on 50 acres of land bordering the Maroochy River and is 5 minutes from a range of world class surf beaches.
Originally built solely as a Waterski Cable Park in 1990, the business has grown and evolved over its many years of operation to make the park an attractive and enjoyable place to relax, to exercise and even to compete, for people of ALL ages and ALL ability levels.
The Watersports Complex currently houses the Wake Park, Aqua Park and the Barra Fishing Park, as well as a pro shop, kiosk, full service Cafe and licensed bar.
71 locals recommend
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low WayThe Bli Bli Watersports Complex sits on 50 acres of land bordering the Maroochy River and is 5 minutes from a range of world class surf beaches.
Originally built solely as a Waterski Cable Park in 1990, the business has grown and evolved over its many years of operation to make the park an attractive and enjoyable place to relax, to exercise and even to compete, for people of ALL ages and ALL ability levels.
The Watersports Complex currently houses the Wake Park, Aqua Park and the Barra Fishing Park, as well as a pro shop, kiosk, full service Cafe and licensed bar.
Last night we went to Strand Cinema. For ONLY $10 a ticket we saw the new Jurassic film. The atmosphere was just like no other cinema can give you. It was the best experience, we loved it. So if you have never been or don’t even know it exists. You should definitely take the family during the holidays.
Strand Cinema Caloundra
11 Bulcock StreetLast night we went to Strand Cinema. For ONLY $10 a ticket we saw the new Jurassic film. The atmosphere was just like no other cinema can give you. It was the best experience, we loved it. So if you have never been or don’t even know it exists. You should definitely take the family during the holidays.