Aerial view of CALI Backpackers with Pumicestone Passage and the ocean behind at golden hour

Caloundra · Sunshine Coast · Australia

Salt air & good company.

An international travellers-only surf hostel in Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast — five minutes from the beach. Wake up, grab a board, make friends by sundown.

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Golden-hour aerial of the CALI Backpackers plunge pool and palms

5 minwalk to the beach

The Hostel

Small hostel, big energy.

CALI Backpackers is a surf hostel in Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast — a home base for travellers from around the world, a lot of them here on a working holiday visa. Surf in the morning, work from the coworking space in the afternoon, and join a free event every single night. No locals, no crowds — just people on the same journey as you.

Backpackers from everywhere welcome — bienvenue · willkommen · benvenuti · bienvenidos · bem-vindos · ようこそ · 환영합니다 · 欢迎 · welkom.

Internationaltravellers only

Dailyfree events

24/7free Wi-Fi

On siteparking available

The Space

Made for slow mornings.

Whitewashed walls, rattan, palms, and a splash of CALI coral — every corner is built to hang out in.

Fully equipped communal kitchen at CALI Backpackers — The kitchen

Shared bathrooms with arched mirrors at CALI Backpackers — Shared bathrooms

Lounge with colourful sofas and coastal artwork — The lounge

Guests hanging out on the deck by the pool at CALI Backpackers — The deck

Sunny outdoor lounge corner with plants — Sunny corners

Guests playing football while others eat on the deck at CALI Backpackers — Footy & feeds

The heated plunge pool with loungers and umbrella — The plunge pool

Amenities

Everything you need.

All included in every rate — no surprises, no add-ons. Just show up with a backpack.

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Free Surfboards

Grab a board and hit the waves — on the house.

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Heated Plunge Pool

Cool off or warm up on the sun deck, any season.

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Full Kitchen

Fully equipped, with indoor & outdoor dining.

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Coworking Space

Fast Wi-Fi and a spot to actually get things done.

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Rec Area

Movies, snooker, and good coffee in the common room.

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Daily Free Events

Something on every day — the easiest way to meet people.

Stay longer

Here for a while?

We do weekly rates for longer stays — message us and we'll sort the details for your dates.

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Explore

Caloundra is your backyard.

Skydives that land on the sand, Noosa, Australia Zoo, Mooloolaba, whale watching and the Glass House Mountains — all within reach of your bunk. See the full Sunshine Coast guide →