Place to visit
Old Caloundra Light, Australia: what it is and when to go
Old Caloundra Light is a lighthouse in Queensland, Australia (Caloundra). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Queensland, Australia · Architecture
- Where
- Australia
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- BNE Brisbane, 65 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -26.80165, 153.13745
What it is and where
Old Caloundra Light is a lighthouse in Queensland, Australia (Caloundra). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Caloundra, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 451 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are -26.80165, 153.13745; the nearest main airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE, Brisbane), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Old Caloundra Light is March to November.
- JanPossible13:31
- FebPossible12:55
- MarBest time12:11
- AprBest time11:22
- MayBest time10:41
- JunBest time10:19
- JulBest time10:28
- AugBest time11:03
- SepBest time11:51
- OctBest time12:39
- NovBest time13:21
- DecPossible13:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kings BeachBeach496 m
- Bulcock BeachBeach829 m
- Oasis Water ParkWith kids1.6 km
- Golden BeachBeach2.1 km
- Queensland Air MuseumAerospace museum in Sunshine Coast, Queensland2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Architecture
- Sydney Harbour Bridge: bridge crossing Sydney Harbour in Australia
- Sydney Tower: tall architectural structure in Sydney, Australia
- Parkes Observatory: radio telescope observatory, located 20 kilometres north of the town of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
- Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex: deep space radio communications facility in Tidbinbilla, Australia
- Anzac Bridge: cable-stayed bridge in Sydney, Australia
- Richmond Bridge: 1820s stone bridge in Richmond, Tasmania, Australia
Every Australia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Caloundra Light?
It is a lighthouse in Queensland, Australia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Old Caloundra Light?
March to November. In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19.
How do you get to Old Caloundra Light?
The nearest main airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kings Beach, Bulcock Beach, Oasis Water Park. The rest is in the Australia guide.
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