Blogs from Caloundra, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 3

Hello all, Hope you are all fine and dandy etc. An update, partly to tell you about probably our greatest experienced yet. On Thursday we went whale watching in Hervey Bay. We were told it is one of the best spots in the world as the whales are 'funnelled' into the Bay as they migrate south - and they did not disappoint. It was amazing! We must have seen about 20 of them. Not really much else to say - words can't describe etc. Except... Bella spotted a few tiny jelly fish and although clearly as mesmerised at seeing humpbacks in the wild as we were, when asked - the tiny sea cretins came out on top. Worth the money then. We’ll try and post a video at some point. When we do, you may hear ... read more

There is a hidden beauty to Caloundra, it's the kind of place you want want to live in when you retire. The area itself elevated and the scenery at the waterfront is fantastic. An interesting point is that there are no tall buildings here, with hotels being around 6 to 8 floors. I was only able to spend a day here, a few days is recommended to relax. There is no abundance of nightlife in Caloundra, to find that, head 20/30 minutes north to Malooloobah / Maroochydore. Our hotel was situated on Kings Beach, opposite the playground. The playground was popular due to the water feature and the trampolines available for use. On a clear day, the Glasshouse Mountains are in full view. Multiple beaches make up Caloundra and they all present different scenic options and ... read more