Your Sunshine Coast playground
Caloundra is just the start.
From your bunk you're minutes from world-class surf and a short hop from Noosa, Australia Zoo, Mooloolaba and the Glass House Mountains. Here's the best of the Sunshine Coast — and how to tick it off while you're at CALI.
Noosa
Hastings Street, the national park coastal walk and some of the friendliest surf on the coast. About an hour north — an easy day trip.
~1 hr north
Australia Zoo
The Irwins' legendary wildlife park — crocs, koalas and the Crikey! show. One of the Sunshine Coast's must-dos, 30 minutes away.
30 min drive
Mooloolaba & SEA LIFE
Walk the underwater tunnel, then hit Mooloolaba's buzzing beachfront strip for food and a swim. 20 minutes up the coast.
20 min drive
Whale watching
Every winter and spring (roughly June–November) humpbacks cruise past the coast. Spot them from the headlands or jump on a Mooloolaba tour.
Jun–Nov season
Skydiving
Freefall over the Sunshine Coast and land on the sand — hands down the most unforgettable way to see the coastline.
Beach landing
Glass House Mountains
Dramatic volcanic peaks just inland — sunrise hikes, lookouts and the best photo on the coast. Perfect half-day adventure.
40 min drive
Kings & Moffat Beach
Patrolled swims and a saltwater pool at Kings, mellow point breaks and surf at Moffat. Two of Caloundra's best — right on your doorstep.
Walk / short drive
Caloundra Street Fair
Every Sunday, Bulcock Street fills with 100+ stalls — produce, food trucks, live music and crafts. A proper Caloundra ritual.
Sundays · in town
Rollerdrome
Lace up for skate night at the Caloundra Rollerdrome — one of CALI's favourite outings. Retro tunes, wheels and new mates.
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One hostel, the whole coast.
Book your bed at CALI and the best of the Sunshine Coast is all within reach — surf, wildlife, mountains and beaches.
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