Travel Reference
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Blue Water Kayak Tours
( 07-5494 7789;
www.bluewaterkayaktours.com
; half-/full-day tours min 4 people $90/150, twillight tour $55)
En-
ergetic kayak tours across the channel to the northern tip of Bribie Island National Park.
KAYAKING
Caloundra Cruise
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CRUISE
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( 07-5492 8280;
www.caloundracruise.com
; Maloja Jetty; adult/child/family $20/10/52)
Cruises (90 minutes)
on a 1930s-style boat into Pumicestone Passage.
Sunshine Coast Skydivers
( 07-5437 0211;
www.sunshinecoastskydivers.com.au
;
Caloundra Airport; tandem jumps from $249)
Let your
eyelids flap over stunning views of Caloundra from a brain-squeezing 15,000ft.
SKYDIVING
Sleeping
There's often a minimum three- to five-night stay in high season.
Caloundra Backpackers
( 07-5499 7655;
www.caloundrabackpackers.com.au
;
84 Omrah Ave; dm/d $28/70; )
Caloundra's only
hostel, this is a no-nonsense budget option with a sociable courtyard, book exchange, and
BBQ and pizza nights. Dorms aren't thrilling, but they're clean and peaceful.
HOSTEL
$
Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park
( 07-5491 3342;
www.sunshinecoastholidayparks.com.au
; 4 Beerburrum St; unpowered/powered site $37/41, cabin
from $105; )
You can't get any closer to Dicky, one of Caloundra's most popular
beaches. The brick cabins are as ordered and tidy as the grounds and there's a small swim-
ming pool for the kids.
CARAVAN PARK
$
City Centre Motel
( 07-5491 3301;
www.caloundracitycentremotel.com.au
; 20 Orsova Tce; s/d/f $85/120/145; )
The
closest motel to the city centre holds no surprises. It's a small complex and the rooms, al-
though basic, are comfortable.
MOTEL
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Rumba Resort
RESORT
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