Caloundra, Coastal town in Sunshine Coast Region, Australia
Caloundra spreads across multiple beaches including Kings Beach, Bulcock Beach, and Shelly Beach, with the Pumicestone Channel creating a natural water barrier to Bribie Island. Each beach offers different conditions and appeals to various visitors and water activities.
The area was home to the Gubbi Gubbi people, whose language provided the name Caloundra meaning place of beech trees. European settlement during the 19th century transformed the landscape and brought new patterns of use and population growth.
The Walk of Stars along Bulcock Street features bronze stars honoring contributors to the Australian and New Zealand music industries through permanent public installations.
Public transport links the town to Sunshine Coast Airport in Marcoola, while Landsborough railway station offers direct connections to Brisbane. The coastal setting means water and beaches are accessible year-round, though conditions vary with the season.
The Queensland Air Museum holds around 89 aircraft and aviation artifacts, operated entirely by volunteers who maintain and display the collection. The museum preserves examples of planes ranging from common to rare, telling stories of Australian aviation development.
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