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Who’s who in the Caloundra Zoo (without the fences)

02/02/2026

Caloundra isn’t just home to surfers and baristas; we’ve got a massive cast of locals with feathers, scales, and shells. Here’s how to play it cool when you meet them:The Brush Turkey (The Raked-Leaf Architect): You’ll see these guys everywhere, from the Coastal Path to your holiday rental’s backyard. They look like mini-dinosaurs and spend […]

Best Sunset Spots-That Tourists Miss

02/02/2026

Beyond the boardwalk. Here’s where photographers actually go. The Bulcock Beach boardwalk is great, don’t get me wrong, but if you want that “National Geographic” shot, you need to move. Head to the Military Jetty at Golden Beach. It’s an old relic from WWII, and when the sun drops behind the Glass House Mountains, the […]

5 Hidden Beach Access Points

02/02/2026

Secret paths to quiet stretches of sand that even some locals don’t know. Everyone knows the main stairs at Kings, but if you want to avoid tripping over someone’s beach umbrella, you need to find the “goat tracks.”

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