Angella And Liam’s guidebook
Places we love to swim at
Our favourite place to swim is at Happy Valley. It's the closest beach to us, and we often snag a spot under the boardwalk for shade. The latest weather conditions have created a lagoon-like area at the southern end of Happy Valley which is great for younger kiddos or the stand up paddle board.
Our children also like to wait for low tide and play beach cricket down there, it's a great spot.
Walk towards the road, turn left before you cross the road and follow the path down to the park - you can't miss the beach.
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Happy Valley
Esplanade Bulcock BeachOur favourite place to swim is at Happy Valley. It's the closest beach to us, and we often snag a spot under the boardwalk for shade. The latest weather conditions have created a lagoon-like area at the southern end of Happy Valley which is great for younger kiddos or the stand up paddle board.
Our children also like to wait for low tide and play beach cricket down there, it's a great spot.
Walk towards the road, turn left before you cross the road and follow the path down to the park - you can't miss the beach.
This is one of two patrolled beaches on either side of Happy Valley - Kings Beach is to the left as you face the ocean, just walk along the grass in front of the apartment.
This is a very popular beach, and has small park next to it. There are a number of cafes and ice cream shops, as well as the surf club to eat at.
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Kings Beach Bar
8 Levuka AveThis is one of two patrolled beaches on either side of Happy Valley - Kings Beach is to the left as you face the ocean, just walk along the grass in front of the apartment.
This is a very popular beach, and has small park next to it. There are a number of cafes and ice cream shops, as well as the surf club to eat at.
This is one of two patrolled beaches on either side of Happy Valley. Bulcock Beach is past Happy Valley, walk along the Boardwalk near Happy Valley and you'll find Bulcock Beach along with cafes, bars and restuarants.
This is a really nice sheltered spot, with lots of options for food to takeaway and eat at the beach. There's a really nice gelato shop at Rumba, one of our favourites is the cherry ripe ice cream!
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Bulcock Beach
Esplanade Bulcock BeachThis is one of two patrolled beaches on either side of Happy Valley. Bulcock Beach is past Happy Valley, walk along the Boardwalk near Happy Valley and you'll find Bulcock Beach along with cafes, bars and restuarants.
This is a really nice sheltered spot, with lots of options for food to takeaway and eat at the beach. There's a really nice gelato shop at Rumba, one of our favourites is the cherry ripe ice cream!
This free ocean front pool has a 25 metre sea water lap pool, children's pool and wading area. It has disabled access and shade sails. It's a really beautiful place to visit!
The Pavilion beach cafe is a good place to get something to eat, and the changing rooms and bathrooms next door are very clean and nice to use.
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Kings Beach - Beachfront Salt Water Pool
36 EsplanadeThis free ocean front pool has a 25 metre sea water lap pool, children's pool and wading area. It has disabled access and shade sails. It's a really beautiful place to visit!
The Pavilion beach cafe is a good place to get something to eat, and the changing rooms and bathrooms next door are very clean and nice to use.
Places we love to eat at
This is a great place, any time of the day! This beachfront cafe is open early for brekky through to late for drink and dinner. The staff are always friendly, and the coffee is good!
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Kings Beach Bar
8 Levuka AveThis is a great place, any time of the day! This beachfront cafe is open early for brekky through to late for drink and dinner. The staff are always friendly, and the coffee is good!
We love having sunset drinks on the deck - it's a beautiful view over the ocean and ocean pool!
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Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club
1 Spender LnWe love having sunset drinks on the deck - it's a beautiful view over the ocean and ocean pool!
Good fish and chips, we often get them and eat them at the beach. And they also have Maleny Ice Cream!
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De Lish Fish @ Kings
8 Levuka AveGood fish and chips, we often get them and eat them at the beach. And they also have Maleny Ice Cream!
These markets have lots of good food - they are held every Sunday morning from 8am - 12 noon. A nice easy walk from the apartment.
There are similar markets on the last Friday evening of every month (except July and August) along Bulcock Beach at The Esplanade.
Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets are also held on the third last Friday of every month - these are set in a beautiful location, but seem to get quite busy, so get there early. They start at 4pm.
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Caloundra Street Fair
Bulcock StreetThese markets have lots of good food - they are held every Sunday morning from 8am - 12 noon. A nice easy walk from the apartment.
There are similar markets on the last Friday evening of every month (except July and August) along Bulcock Beach at The Esplanade.
Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets are also held on the third last Friday of every month - these are set in a beautiful location, but seem to get quite busy, so get there early. They start at 4pm.
This is a great place for breakfast - amazing pastries! My family always seem to enjoy the croissants, although my favourite is the quiche. We often take them down to eat at the park next to the beach!
The Pastry Lab is a five minute walk from the apartment, and well worth it!
The Pastry Lab
Knox AvenueThis is a great place for breakfast - amazing pastries! My family always seem to enjoy the croissants, although my favourite is the quiche. We often take them down to eat at the park next to the beach!
The Pastry Lab is a five minute walk from the apartment, and well worth it!
Relaxation
We always enjoy our massages here - I've gone with friends as well who've said they will definitely come back!
Orchid Massage on Caloundra
18 Bulcock StreetWe always enjoy our massages here - I've gone with friends as well who've said they will definitely come back!
I had an amazing visit here - the infra red sauna was gorgeous, the float pool was amazing and the massage so relaxing - I highly recommend it!
Again, it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment
City Cave Caloundra
30 Minchinton StreetI had an amazing visit here - the infra red sauna was gorgeous, the float pool was amazing and the massage so relaxing - I highly recommend it!
Again, it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment
Local Activities
Activities you can walk to
You can have a lot of fun and see lots of the local area from a different perspective - so much fun! My son enjoyed the Glass House Twister!
You can book this online, and it is 5-10 minutes walk away.
Caloundra Florist
57 Bulcock StYou can have a lot of fun and see lots of the local area from a different perspective - so much fun! My son enjoyed the Glass House Twister!
You can book this online, and it is 5-10 minutes walk away.
The boat hire is great - no boat licence needed to go over to Bribie Island which is a National Park - a wonderful experience.
You can book this online.
This is probably a 20 minute walk, but there is a path the whole way. You can drive there in 5 minutes.
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Bill’s Boat & Bike Hire
1 EsplanadeThe boat hire is great - no boat licence needed to go over to Bribie Island which is a National Park - a wonderful experience.
You can book this online.
This is probably a 20 minute walk, but there is a path the whole way. You can drive there in 5 minutes.
Activities within 30 minutes drive
We've had some great trail rides here - it's less than 30 minutes drive away, and a really fun experience. You don't need to have ridden before to enjoy this activity!
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Mooloolah Valley Riding Centre
103 King RdWe've had some great trail rides here - it's less than 30 minutes drive away, and a really fun experience. You don't need to have ridden before to enjoy this activity!
Plan to spend a whole day here - our kids love to visit, and it's good to allow plenty of time to enjoy it!
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Australia Zoo
Plan to spend a whole day here - our kids love to visit, and it's good to allow plenty of time to enjoy it!