Welcome to Golden Beach!
Local things to do
Take a 10 minute drive down to Bills Boat Hire and hire out a boat for the day! No boat license needed.
Open Wed-Sundays 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Book online: https://billsboathire.com.au/
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Bill’s Boat & Bike Hire
1 EsplanadeTake a 10 minute drive down to Bills Boat Hire and hire out a boat for the day! No boat license needed.
Open Wed-Sundays 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Book online: https://billsboathire.com.au/
Tour the Queensland Air Museum, Australia's largest Heritage Air Museum located in Caloundra. Established in 1974 and operated entirely by volunteers, boasts a display of more than 65 restored aircraft from many decades including an F-111 C A8-129 and many other aviation related displays. Open from 10am to 4pm.
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Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast
7 Pathfinder DrTour the Queensland Air Museum, Australia's largest Heritage Air Museum located in Caloundra. Established in 1974 and operated entirely by volunteers, boasts a display of more than 65 restored aircraft from many decades including an F-111 C A8-129 and many other aviation related displays. Open from 10am to 4pm.
Cruise along the Pumicestone Passage and take in the magnificent views and wildlife at sunrise or sunset. Operates Tuesday-Sunday. Find out more and book online here: https://caloundracruise.com/index
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Caloundra Cruise
38 Pelican Waters BlvdCruise along the Pumicestone Passage and take in the magnificent views and wildlife at sunrise or sunset. Operates Tuesday-Sunday. Find out more and book online here: https://caloundracruise.com/index
Great local cinema located in Bulcock street with cheap prices! However If you are looking for the more luxurious cinema experience I'd drive a little further to Kawana Event Cinemas! Caloundra cinemas are a short 6 minute drive away and 20 minutes to Kawana Event Cinemas.
Strand Cinema Caloundra
11 Bulcock StreetGreat local cinema located in Bulcock street with cheap prices! However If you are looking for the more luxurious cinema experience I'd drive a little further to Kawana Event Cinemas! Caloundra cinemas are a short 6 minute drive away and 20 minutes to Kawana Event Cinemas.
Food scene
Take a short 4 minute drive or 15 minute walk to Chill Cafe 89 where you can dine and take in the amazing views of the Pumicestone Passage.
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Chill Cafe 89
89 EsplanadeTake a short 4 minute drive or 15 minute walk to Chill Cafe 89 where you can dine and take in the amazing views of the Pumicestone Passage.
Amazing organic grocer with fresh produce and many other organic food items. They also do juices, smoothies, salads and a few other yummy options for take-away! Just under a 15 minute walk or a few minutes drive away. Located right next to other great local eateries and a few seconds from the beach.
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The Real Grocer
42 Landsborough ParadeAmazing organic grocer with fresh produce and many other organic food items. They also do juices, smoothies, salads and a few other yummy options for take-away! Just under a 15 minute walk or a few minutes drive away. Located right next to other great local eateries and a few seconds from the beach.
Amazing, friendly Thai restaurant with great food and views. Under a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive.
Open hours:
Sunday - Tuesday 11:30am-10pm
Wednesday 5:30pm-10:30pm
Thursday- Saturday 12:30-11pm
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Copper Spoon Thai Restaurant & Bar
EsplanadeAmazing, friendly Thai restaurant with great food and views. Under a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive.
Open hours:
Sunday - Tuesday 11:30am-10pm
Wednesday 5:30pm-10:30pm
Thursday- Saturday 12:30-11pm
Local fish, chips, burgers etc.., only seconds from the beach! Grab a bite to eat and head down to the water for a fresh local lunch! Under a 15 minute walk and 3 minute drive.
Golden Seafood Take Away
62 Landsborough ParadeLocal fish, chips, burgers etc.., only seconds from the beach! Grab a bite to eat and head down to the water for a fresh local lunch! Under a 15 minute walk and 3 minute drive.
Italian Restaurant that serves beautiful fresh cooked pizzas, pasta and more! Open 4:30-8:30pm everyday.
Under a 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away.
Panovino
Italian Restaurant that serves beautiful fresh cooked pizzas, pasta and more! Open 4:30-8:30pm everyday.
Under a 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away.
If you love Chinese cuisine be sure to check out this place on Landsborough parade only a few minutes drive from the house. Open 5pm-9pm Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Golden Beach Chinese Restaurant
60 Landsborough ParadeIf you love Chinese cuisine be sure to check out this place on Landsborough parade only a few minutes drive from the house. Open 5pm-9pm Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays.
If you are looking for a friendly local place to eat right on the water that doesn't hurt your pocket, the Caloundra Power Boat club is one to check out. Pub style food, pokies and views!
Open 5:30pm-8pm
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Caloundra Power Boat Club
2 Lamerough ParadeIf you are looking for a friendly local place to eat right on the water that doesn't hurt your pocket, the Caloundra Power Boat club is one to check out. Pub style food, pokies and views!
Open 5:30pm-8pm
Golden Beach Tavern is another great local place serving awesome pub food. Located just 3 minutes drive away or just under a 15 minute walk.
Golden Beach Tavern
32 Bowman RdGolden Beach Tavern is another great local place serving awesome pub food. Located just 3 minutes drive away or just under a 15 minute walk.
The gelati is homemade on the premise and tastes fabulous.
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Gelateria Milano
82 Bulcock StThe gelati is homemade on the premise and tastes fabulous.
Sightseeing
Just a few seconds away from your front door you can step onto the sand of Golden Beach. Spend the day by the water soaking up the beautiful coastline while you enjoy a picnic or BBQ amongst the trees with views of the beach. You cant beat it! Ps. This beach is so shallow in most places so it is great for smaller children!
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Golden Beach
Just a few seconds away from your front door you can step onto the sand of Golden Beach. Spend the day by the water soaking up the beautiful coastline while you enjoy a picnic or BBQ amongst the trees with views of the beach. You cant beat it! Ps. This beach is so shallow in most places so it is great for smaller children!
Just up the road a little is Dicky Beach, another beautiful part of the Caloundra coastline.
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Dicky Beach
Just up the road a little is Dicky Beach, another beautiful part of the Caloundra coastline.
Caloundra Lighthouses are a heritage-listed pair of lighthouses at 3 Canberra Terrace, near Arthur Street, Kings Beach.
Just a short 6 minute drive away.
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Caloundra Lighthouses
3 Canberra TerraceCaloundra Lighthouses are a heritage-listed pair of lighthouses at 3 Canberra Terrace, near Arthur Street, Kings Beach.
Just a short 6 minute drive away.
This coastal pathway is perfect for morning walkers! It runs along Golden Beach and continues both directions, either past down after the Power boat Club and over the bridge past the boat jetty all the way to Bells Creek or go the other way and end up at Caloundra Stocklands.. walk even further all the way to Bulcock Beach - you can start any place and enjoy a walk or ride, while taking in the salty air and admiring the local wildlife, pelicans galore!
Fraser Park
EsplanadeThis coastal pathway is perfect for morning walkers! It runs along Golden Beach and continues both directions, either past down after the Power boat Club and over the bridge past the boat jetty all the way to Bells Creek or go the other way and end up at Caloundra Stocklands.. walk even further all the way to Bulcock Beach - you can start any place and enjoy a walk or ride, while taking in the salty air and admiring the local wildlife, pelicans galore!
A little further away..
Take a 20 minute drive to the popular attraction Aussie world and spend the day having fun with family or friends! Great range of rides and experiences for kids of all ages as well as adults, plenty of food choices and shopping! Banana Bender Pub is also another favourite located next to Aussie World.
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Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveTake a 20 minute drive to the popular attraction Aussie world and spend the day having fun with family or friends! Great range of rides and experiences for kids of all ages as well as adults, plenty of food choices and shopping! Banana Bender Pub is also another favourite located next to Aussie World.
Experience the magic of sea life, the best place on the Sunshine Coast to get an up close look of marine animals without having to be in the water! Sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, coral fish, little blue penguins.. immerse yourself in the underground tunnel where you can watch the animals swim right over you! Plenty to see and do for everyone.
Just under a 30 minute drive away depending on traffic.
Open 9am-3pm. Closed Tues & Wed.
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Parkyn ParadeExperience the magic of sea life, the best place on the Sunshine Coast to get an up close look of marine animals without having to be in the water! Sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, coral fish, little blue penguins.. immerse yourself in the underground tunnel where you can watch the animals swim right over you! Plenty to see and do for everyone.
Just under a 30 minute drive away depending on traffic.
Open 9am-3pm. Closed Tues & Wed.
Take a 35 min drive to The Ginger Factory and spend the day taking a tour and checking out all they have to offer. Train rides, live bee shows and tastings, plenty of entertainment for the kids, beautiful food choices with lush scenery amongst you... and so much more!
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La Fábrica de Jengibre
50 Pioneer RdTake a 35 min drive to The Ginger Factory and spend the day taking a tour and checking out all they have to offer. Train rides, live bee shows and tastings, plenty of entertainment for the kids, beautiful food choices with lush scenery amongst you... and so much more!
Maleny Botanical Gardens & Bird World is a great way to spend the day if you love nature and hanging with feathered friends! Hire a golf buggy and cruise around the gardens with style. Open from 9am-4:30pm everyday.
Approximately a 43 minute drive away.
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Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River RdMaleny Botanical Gardens & Bird World is a great way to spend the day if you love nature and hanging with feathered friends! Hire a golf buggy and cruise around the gardens with style. Open from 9am-4:30pm everyday.
Approximately a 43 minute drive away.
Take a dip in the Noosa fairy pools! See how many sea creatures you can find through the crystal clear water!
Just over an hour away.
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Fairy Pools
Take a dip in the Noosa fairy pools! See how many sea creatures you can find through the crystal clear water!
Just over an hour away.
Enjoy a family day out at the well known Australia Zoo, just under a 30 minute drive away! Tour the zoo and experience an encounter of a lifetime with hundreds of different animals up close, conservation shows - croc encounters and tigers, water park for the kids and so much more.
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Australia Zoo
Enjoy a family day out at the well known Australia Zoo, just under a 30 minute drive away! Tour the zoo and experience an encounter of a lifetime with hundreds of different animals up close, conservation shows - croc encounters and tigers, water park for the kids and so much more.
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Some things to bring for the season!
In the warmer months you will need:
- Comfortable shoes (the sand & roads can get very hot!) also a pair of river shoes if you will be swimming amongst coral or walking along rocks. Be careful of stonefish!
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses etc.
- Loose clothing - shorts & t-shirts
- Mosquito repellant
For the colder months:
- Closed in shoes
- Warmer long sleeved clothes, jeans, jumpers (but don't leave all your shorts and summer clothes at home as we get some beautiful warm days in winter!)
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Caloundra Markets on a Sunday!
A hidden treasure on the Sunshine Coast, featuring over 120 unique stalls with fantastic food & coffee vans , local art & hand made gifts, plants, clothes, live music! The Caloundra Street Fair has something for everyone. Open from 8am-1pm every Sunday. Located in Bulcock street just under a 5 minute drive from the house!