Caloundra (/kəˈlaʊndrʌ/ kə-LOWN-druh)[2] is a coastal town in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

[5] Caloundra marks the coastal northern extent of the Moreton Bay Marine Park.

The map states 'the land is of a sandstone nature, undulating and ridgy, heavily timbered with Gum, Bloodwood, Tea-tree and Oak'.

[14] A 1907 map shows several sections from George Street to Ernest St advertised for auction on 7 January 1907 by the Government Land Office.

[15] With its proximity to beaches, the area became popular with tourists and a number of hotels and guest houses were set up to accommodate them.

[24][25] St Andrew's Anglican Church was dedicated on Sunday 22 January 1939 by Archbishop William Wand.

The construction of the church had been strongly encouraged by Wand who holidayed at Caloundra with his friend Queensland Governor Leslie Wilson.

[29] During World War II, the area became key to Australian defence due to defensive positions along the beaches.

Radar stations and machine gun pits were mounted, and Australian and US armed forces came to the area.

[citation needed] This region is bounded roughly by Currimundi Creek, Rainforest Drive and the Mooloolah River to the north, Beerwah State Forest and Bruce Highway to the west, the Pumicestone Passage (separating the area from Bribie Island) and the ocean to the east, and Bells Creek to the south.

[citation needed] The central business district (CBD) for the area is located on Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

[40] The Caloundra branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 17 Kalinga Street.