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.
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Moffat Beach
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.
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India Today
91 Aerodrome RdIf you are up for Indian then our preferred local choice is India Today.
Greenhouse Cafe
8 Ormuz AveModern 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.
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Bulcock Beach
Esplanade Bulcock BeachPlenty 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 AveFor 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.
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Gelateria Milano
82 Bulcock StLocally 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.
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Dicky Beach Surf Club
1A Coochin StBusy surf club scene during the holiday period.
Sunday kids eat free.
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.
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Tuk Tuk Thai on Dicky Beach
12 Beerburrum StCasual 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.
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Spicers Tamarind Retreat
88 Obi Ln SHigh dining experience. For a special occasion combined with a hinterland drive.
Caloundra Power Boat Club
2 Lamerough ParadeGreat views. Relaxed setting. Decent food.
The new hot place for breakfast. Creative menu. Now offering evening cocktails.
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White Picket Fence
140 Bulcock StThe 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!
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One Block Back
106 Nothling StGreat 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!
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Moffat Beach Takeaway
8 Seaview TerraceDecent 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.
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Sunnys @ Moffat
10 Seaview TerraceOwned and run by Moffats local Sunny. Part of the Moffat Beach cafe scene. An easy stroll.
TASTY THAI
50 Bulcock StOur preferred Thai take away at the moment.
Ranked on Trip Advisor best Italian in Caloundra, but pricey. Use their website to located daily specials.
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Amici Restaurant & Pizzeria
16 Bulcock StRanked on Trip Advisor best Italian in Caloundra, but pricey. Use their website to located daily specials.
On a Roll Sushi
8 The AvenueAn affordable family friendly sushi train.
Cafe Nurcha
32 Wises RdQuality and delicious vegan food and store.
Organic whole foods shopping and pricey mouth watering cafe treats.
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Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons RdOrganic whole foods shopping and pricey mouth watering cafe treats.
Packed with locals this unpretentious breakfast hotspot offers value for money.
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The Giggling Goat Emporium
14 Beerburrum StPacked 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.
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The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview TerraceBest 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.
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Ours Cafe & Goods
3 Roderick StLocal 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 WayIf 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 StBecoming 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.
Gelateria Milano
82 Bulcock StAward winning gelato!
Consistently good food, drinks and vibe. We like the small beer garden area out the back.
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The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview TerraceConsistently good food, drinks and vibe. We like the small beer garden area out the back.
ZeeCaf. Nosh Co.
63 William StThe 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 ParadeStacked 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 AvenueIf 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.
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Happy Valley
Esplanade Bulcock BeachGreat 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.
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Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls RoadGreat 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.
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Golden Beach
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.
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Currimundi lake
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.
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Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdThe bird sanctuary is great entertainment for children.
Great patrolled family beach.
Go here when you have S to SE winds.
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Dicky Beach
Great patrolled family beach.
Go here when you have S to SE winds.
Essentials
Woolworths Caloundra
20 Bowman RdColes Caloundra
47 Bowman RdDan Murphy's Caloundra
32 Bowman RdThe Source Bulk Foods, Caloundra
22A Bulcock StOur favourite place to stock up on whole food supplies.
B Fresh.
239 Nicklin WayQuality fruit and vegetables and a great fresh food cafe.
ALDI Caloundra
2 Baldwin StIGA SUPA Caloundra
1 Bingera TerraceThe go to hospitalwhen you have an emergency.
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Sunshine Coast University Hospital
6 Doherty StThe 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!
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Foodworks Moffat Beach
5 Buccleugh StA 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!
Moffat Beach Family Medical Practice
1 Buccleugh StLocal doctor practice within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Newly renovated with a nice outdoor deck for summer days and northerly winds.
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Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club
1 Spender LnNewly renovated with a nice outdoor deck for summer days and northerly winds.
Drift Bar
30 Esplanade Bulcock BeachLocally owned bar with a modern feel. Some local beers on tap.
The Mooloolaba Esplanade strip is suggested if you are after some nightlife.
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Mooloolaba
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.
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The Pocket Espresso Bar.
6 Seaview TerraceMoffats 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.
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Moffat Beach Brewing Co.
12 Seaview TerraceLocal 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.
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Your Mates Brewing Co.
41 Technology DrOur 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.
Ocean Street
Ocean StreetGreat nightlife and food scene.
Entertainment & Activities
Caloundra Bigscreen Cinema
11 Bulcock StUnderwater World
125 Parkyn ParadeAustralia Zoo
The home of the Irwins.
Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveThe Big Boing
24C Innovation PkwyWhen you need to wear out the kids.
Rollerdrome
19 Caloundra RdRainy day filler.
Arts & Culture
Caloundra Library - Sunshine Coast Libraries
8 Omrah AvenueCaloundra Regional Art Gallery
22 Omrah AveShopping
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.
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Caloundra Street Fair
Bulcock StreetEvery 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.
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Kawana Waters Farmers Markets
119 Sportsmans ParadeGreat fresh produce markets every Saturday morning.
Currimundi Markets
Bellara DriveFresh produce market every Sunday morning.