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Caloundra West

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Caloundra West

Caloundra West is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Moffat Beach, 22km from Glass House Mountains Lookout.

Caloundra West is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 6,190, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Caloundra West sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Caloundra West to your route.

About Caloundra West

Caloundra Airport (IATA: CUD, ICAO: YCDR) is a public general aviation airport located in Caloundra West serving the Sunshine Coast in the Australian state of Queensland. The airport is located on a 130 ha (320 acres) site, of which 74 ha (180 acres) is occupied by the current facilities. Further growth and expansion

Read more of the airport is limited by urban encroachment as much of the surrounding land has been developed into residential estates. The airport has been managed by Sunshine Coast Airports, a business unit of the Sunshine Coast Council which is also responsible for the operations of the Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore since 2008.

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Where is Caloundra West located?

Caloundra West is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -26.8063 latitude, 153.1089 longitude.

What is the population of Caloundra West?

Caloundra West has a population of approximately 6,190 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,190
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-26.8063, 153.1089

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Caloundra West

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Glass House Mountains Lookout

Elevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Caloundra West

  • 22 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.
  • 73 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

Nearby Destinations

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Caloundra

🇦🇺 Australia

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Golden Beach

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2 km awayPop. 6,093

Aroona

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3 km awayPop. 3,282

Little Mountain

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3 km awayPop. 9,967

Pelican Waters

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 6,213

Kings Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 3,265

Moffat Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,575

Battery Hill

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,546

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