Caloundra (QLD Australia)

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Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Caloundra, QLD
Caloundra in Queensland, Australia has been renowned as a fabulous place for windsurfing & kitesurfing.
Caloundra is approx 94 km (1:15 drive) north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast and consists of beautiful golden sandy surf beaches and a spectacular broadwater river with crystal clear blue water and white sandy bottom.
The area caters for most disciplines of sailing apart from big wave riding including flat water blasting, bump & jump, freestyle, freeride and small wave riding.
Upstream in the broadwater at Golden Beach there is an excellent area for beginner windsurfers & kitesurfers.
For Non-Sailors
Whilst Caloundra is a great place for Windsurfing and Kitesurfing, thousands of holiday makers visit Caloundra each year for many other reasons. Swimming, surfing, bike riding, tourist attractions are just a few of the other things to do in Caloundra.
Here is a good overview of what Caloundra has to offer as a package…
Caloundra Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Spots
There are pretty much 3 main sailing zones in Caloundra:
1. Golden Beach - ideal for beginners & flat water blasting
2. Happy Valley - at the river mouth for bump & jump
3. Front Beaches - for some small waves & bump & jump
Here is the detail on each of the sailing spots in Caloundra...
Golden Beach, Caloundra (QLD Australia)

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Suited to: Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Best wind direction:
NE
SE
Sailing type:
Flat Water Blasting
Freeride
Ability:
Beginner
Intermediate
Best months:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Golden Beach, Caloundra Golden Beach in Coloundra on the Sunshine Coast is a fabulous spot for people to learn windsurfing and kitesurfing due to the large shallow areas and lots of sand bars to retreat to and take a break. This spot works on either a NE or SE breeze depending on which way the tide Read more...
Happy Valley, Caloundra (QLD Australia)

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Suited to: Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Best wind direction:
S
SE
Sailing type:
Flat Water Blasting
Bump and Jump
Freeride
Ability:
Intermediate
Advanced
Best months:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Nov
Dec
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Happy Valley, Caloundra Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Happy Valley works best in a S or SE breeze as the headland blocks the northerly winds. Due to the strong current it is best on an outgoing tide as it gets very choppy on the inbound tide. Golden beach is a better option on the rising tide and Read more...
Caloundra Beaches (QLD Australia)

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Suited to: Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Best wind direction:
NE
SE
Sailing type:
Bump and Jump
Freeride
Freestyle
Entry-Level Wave Sailing
Ability:
Intermediate
Advanced
Best months:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Caloundra Beaches Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Caloundra beaches is best from September to April and the best wind directions from SE & NE. Between Point Cartwright (The Caloundra Bar) and north to Dicky Beach there is approximately 10 km of beaches to explore. Launching from Anne Street & Neil Street is ideal for downwinders, bump-and jump Read more...
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Services in Caloundra
Caloundra is one of the few places in Queensland that offers lessons for windsurfers and kitesurfing.
Water Sports Centres
Sunshine Coast Boardsports (Caloundra)

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Services Overview:
Adults Lessons
Kids Lessons
Location of centre:
Downtown
Facilites:
Retail Shop
Sunshine Coast Boardsports Sunshine Coast Boardsports Australia (or SC Boardsports) have been supporting the board sailing industry since 1983! They offer both kite boarding lessons as well as windsurfing lessons for first-timers through to advanced riders. In addition they also offer SUP lessons and electronic foiling board lessons. Read more...
Golden Beach Hire

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Services Overview:
Beginners Gear Rentals
Kids Gear Rentals
Walk-Up Rentals
Hourly Rentals
Advanced Booking Rentals
Adults Lessons
Kids Lessons
Parking
Location of centre:
Beachfront
Other equipment for rent:
SUPs
Catamarans
Surf Kayaks
Golden Beach Hire, Caloundra Golden Beach Hire offers kitesurfing & windsurfing lessons in Caloundra, Australia. Windsurfing lessons are for beginners and are conducted in front of their base location at Golden Point where the water is shallow and protected. Kitesurfing lessons are available for first-timers to advanced kiters looking to learn how to jump and do tricks. Kitesurfing lessons and Read more...
KiteThrills, Caloundra

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Services Overview:
Premium Gear Rentals
Hourly Rentals
Advanced Booking Rentals
Adults Lessons
Kids Lessons
Location of centre:
Beachfront
Kite Thrills, Golden Beach, Caloundra Kite Thrills offer kite boarding rentals & lessons at Golden Beach and Happy Valley in Caloundra, Australia. Lessons are by the hour or multi-day up to 5-days and are for first-timers up to experts. Expert coaching includes foiling and wave riding/jumping. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Caloundra Accommodation
Caloundra is a popular seaside holiday destination so there is plenty of accommodation to choose from including camping/holiday parks, holiday apartments & homes and more.
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach, Caloundra

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Star Rating:
4-star
Price Range:
$$-$$$
Beach Access:
Beach-front
Room Types:
Single
Twin
Double
Triple
Quad
Family
Room Facilities:
Kitchen or kitchenette
Private Bathroom
Bath or Spa Bath
Balcony or Terrace
Views
Property Facilities:
Child Friendly
Restaurant(s)
Bar(s)
Outdoor Pool
Day Spa
Fitness Centre
Car Parking
Activities:
Tennis
Bikes
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach The Ramada Resort is ideally located directly across the road from Golden Beach which is one of the best sailing spots in Caloundra. There are a variety of self-cater apartments on offer including studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments catering for up to 6 guests in an apartment. All rooms have city/sea/pool views Read more...
Belaire Place, Caloundra

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Star Rating:
3-star
Price Range:
$$$
Beach Access:
0-5 mins walk
Room Types:
Single
Twin
Double
Triple
Quad
Room Facilities:
Kitchen or kitchenette
Private Bathroom
Bath or Spa Bath
Balcony or Terrace
Views
Non-Smoking
Property Facilities:
Child Friendly
Outdoor Pool
Car Parking
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Belaire Place, Caloundra Belaire Place is located in the heart of Caloundra, 50 m from the beach and overlooking Pumicestone Passage and the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains Belaire Place offers spacious studio and 1 bedroom self-cater apartments catering for up to 4 guests per apartment. Each apartment at Belaire Place has a private bathroom and a living area with seating and Read more...
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Videos of the Caloundra Area
This video shows aerial shots of the Caloundra waterways (particularly good footage of the broad-water at around 3 mins)...
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