Golden Beach Holiday Park, Golden Beach QLD
Perfectly positioned on the tranquil shores of the Pumicestone Passage, Golden Beach Holiday Park offers a serene and picturesque escape for families, couples, and avid anglers. This beautifully maintained park is renowned for its calm, protected waters, making it an ideal destination for those with young children, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. With many sites boasting direct water views across to the northern tip of Bribie Island, guests are treated to a constantly changing panorama of passing boats and abundant birdlife. The gentle sea breezes and peaceful atmosphere create a truly relaxing environment, allowing you to unwind the moment you arrive. It’s the perfect spot to launch a paddle craft, cast a line from the shore, or simply sit back and watch the world float by.
The park provides a superb range of facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Accommodation options cater to everyone, from spacious powered slab and grass sites for caravans and motorhomes to unpowered sites perfect for tent camping. The park features clean and modern amenity blocks, a well-equipped camp kitchen for preparing meals, and free barbecue areas that are perfect for a classic Aussie cook-up. A highlight for many families is the heated swimming pool, offering a great alternative to the saltwater of the passage. The park’s layout is spacious and welcoming, with manicured lawns and gardens adding to the pleasant and family-friendly vibe.
While the park itself is a haven of tranquillity, its location provides incredibly convenient access to the best of Caloundra. A fantastic coastal pathway runs directly past the park, inviting you for a morning stroll or a bike ride along the waterfront to the vibrant heart of Caloundra, with its array of cafes, restaurants, and shops. The patrolled surf at Bulcock Beach is just a short drive or a pleasant walk away for those seeking some waves. This combination of peaceful waterfront living and easy access to urban conveniences makes Golden Beach Holiday Park a premier choice for a memorable Sunshine Coast holiday.
- Phone Number: (07) 5492 4811
- Website: Golden Beach Holiday Park
- GPS Coordinates: -26.82481, 153.12022
Site Information
- Location: Absolute waterfront on the Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Motorhomes, Big Rigs.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Grass and concrete slab sites available.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Please check with management.
- Number of Powered Sites: Available.
- Number of Un-powered Sites: Available.
Facilities
- Facilities: Heated swimming pool, modern amenities, camp kitchen, free BBQs, laundry, dump point, free Wi-Fi.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent.
- TV Reception: Excellent.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, for guests.
- Ullage: A dump point is available onsite.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Strictly not permitted.
- Generator Use: Strictly not permitted.
Essentials & Activities
- Essentials to Bring: Kayak/SUP, fishing gear, bicycles, walking shoes.
- Pet Friendly: No, pets are not permitted in this park.
- Fishing: Excellent fishing for Flathead, Bream, and Whiting in the Pumicestone Passage.
- Short Walks: Fantastic coastal pathway runs right past the park, leading to Caloundra.
Local Amenities
- Local Pubs:
- Golden Beach Tavern (approx. 1 km)
- Caloundra Power Boat Club (approx. 1.5 km)
- CBX Caloundra (Hotel) (approx. 3 km)
- Places to Eat: A wide variety of cafes and takeaways along the Esplanade at Golden Beach and in central Caloundra.
- Local Attractions:
- Pumicestone Passage Marine Park (at your doorstep)
- Bulcock Beach & Caloundra CBD (approx. 3 km)
- Queensland Air Museum (approx. 4 km)
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Military Jetty Caravan Park (approx. 1 km)
- Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park (approx. 5 km)
- Next Free Camps: Rotary Park, Kilcoy (approx. 70 km).
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several options within a 1 km radius.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Numerous public facilities along the Esplanade at Golden Beach.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec – Feb): Hot and humid. The calm passage waters are perfect for cooling off. This is peak holiday season. Average temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C.
- Autumn (Mar – May): Typically glorious weather with warm, sunny days and reduced humidity, making it ideal for walking and paddling. Temperatures average 17°C to 26°C.
- Winter (Jun – Aug): Known for clear skies, mild sunny days, and cool nights. Perfect weather for exploring the coastal paths. Temperatures range from 10°C to 21°C.
- Spring (Sep – Nov): A beautiful time of year as temperatures warm up. Perfect for fishing and enjoying the outdoors before the summer crowds. Temperatures average 15°C to 25°C.