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THE LOCATION

Feel like you're on holiday all year round

Blessed with some of the most pristine beaches in the world, some with rolling waves, some with calm waters and all with open spaces, mother nature provides many opportunities for you to enjoy life here.  Boating, fishing, water sports, walking the beautiful boardwalk – living a great outdoor life with friends and family is what living at ‘The Passage’ is all about. 

Local beaches

Pumicestone Passage

Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach, Caloundra

Famous for its sparkling warm turquoise waters, this calm tidal estuary is part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, and one of Australia’s most important bird and marine habitats on the east coast. Home to a plethora of birdlife, as well as populations of dugongs, dolphins, turtles and more species, this is one of the most iconic spots in Caloundra, and perfect place to unwind. On your doorstep.

Bribie Island breakthrough

Uninhabited Island off Bulcock Beach, Caloundra

Imagine an unspoiled uninhabited tranquility, just a short walk, boat ride or paddle away.  Or take a 5 minute boat ride to Bribie Island itself, a 37 km  sanctuary to nature with sand dunes, heaths, paperbark wetlands, open forests, woodlands, freshwater creeks and lagoons. With a long stretch of surf shoreline and a calm protected coastline, Bribie offers the best of both worlds. A restorative haven awaits. Could be a daily visit.

Bulcock Beach

South Facing calm water Beach, Caloundra

Loved for its pure white sand, this lifesaver patrolled beach is the closest beach to the town centre.  Child friendly with low tide splash pools, plus easy access to a strip of cool cafes, restaurants & shopping just across the road. Bulcock Beach is ideal for family fun,  where everything is available: swimming, fishing, boating, windsurfing and eating. A short 5 minutes stroll away.

Dicky Beach

North-East Facing beach, Caloundra

 

This unspoiled stretch of surf beach is named after the skeleton wreck of the SS Dicky steamship, washed ashore in 1893 during a cyclone, and now found in the adjoining park. There’s so much to love about this beach. Between surfing or swimming in the waves, beach fishing or hours in the skatepark at the playground, the kids will have plenty to do while you relax in the endless sunshine.

Moffat Beach

North Facing beach, Caloundra

 

This spectacular section of coastline with its high headland and protected bay, makes Moffat Beach a go to for both surfers and coffee lovers. It’s natural atmosphere, sheltered from south east winter winds, boast excellent cafes and bustling activity year round.  It’s adjoining area with tall Norfolk pines and well maintained grassed shaded areas are great if you don’t want to sit on the sand in full sun.

Shelley Beach

east Facing Beach, Caloundra

 

A small secluded picturesque beach, great for walking, and an ideal spot for a quiet moment of solitude to enjoy a tranquil sunrise or reconnect with nature on a solitary beach stroll.  It’s renowned for its ankle deep rock pools that abound with marine life: discover Black Sea Cucumbers, Blue Periwinkles and Rose Barnacles at home in the waters of the rocky shoreline. Unpatrolled so less people more peace. 

The Coastal Walking path

Coastal Path, Happy Valley

Adjacent to ocean front, Caloundra

 

The Caloundra Coastal Walk stretches 25 kilometres along some of the most scenic shorelines you will ever see. For walking, jogging, biking and scooters, there are lots of paths to choose from, and the long wooden boardwalks make it easy and safe for every fitness level to explore the breathtaking views all the way.

Coastal Path, Golden Beach

Adjacent to Pumistone Passage

 

The Coastal Walk beachfront trail starts from Bells Creek at Golden Beach in the South. Sheltered by the top end of Bribie Island all the way, this area of the Coastal Path is beside calm coastal passage waters. Keep your eyes open for the local wildlife, there are 1500 varieties of sea birds and the pelicans are quite prolific.

Coastal Path, Buddina Beach

Adjacent to ocean front, Buddina

 

The Coastal Walk is probably one of the best there is, stretching all the way to Point Cartwright Drive in the North. Taking you along direct ocean front beyond Dickey Beach, to Currimundi, to Bokarina and Warana eventually leading you all the way to the base of Point Cartwright.

Local Nature

Ben Bennet Bushland Park

In the heart of Caloundra, this remnant of natural bushland is now a reserve with many habitat types and ecosystems including rainforest, eucalyptus, woodland and a dry heath land, to be explored at your leisure. Providing a home for many animals, one we love is the Glossy Black Cockatoo spotted in their favourite tree the Black She-Oak, feasting on the fruits/cones. A short distance from home this may become a favourite.

The Glasshouse Mountains

This beautiful area is a culturally significant landscape for indigenous groups, who have long connections to this region. In the language of the Gubbi Gubbi people, the Mountain’s name means ‘faces’ and is pronounced as ‘noo noo’.  An enriching experience awaits.  As you walk the land you’ll see many rocks that remind you of faces. We honour the Australian First Nation People’s as custodians of this land. 

Noosa National Park

A spectacular protected wildlife sanctuary teeming with native Australian plants and wildlife, within an easy 30 minute walking distance from Hastings Street in Noosa’s town centre, full of upmarket restaurants, Noosa is a place you’ll never forget.  The flora & fauna is as jaw dropping as the clear blue ocean – you’ll see banksias, she-oaks and giant kauri pines, and koala can be spotted in the eucalyptus trees.