{"id":20426,"date":"2013-12-17T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-17T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/sunshine-coast-unveils-new-cycle-path-with-spectacular-coastal-views-and-rich-naval-history-2\/"},"modified":"2013-12-17T20:59:00","modified_gmt":"2013-12-17T20:59:00","slug":"sunshine-coast-unveils-new-cycle-path-with-spectacular-coastal-views-and-rich-naval-history-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/12\/sunshine-coast-unveils-new-cycle-path-with-spectacular-coastal-views-and-rich-naval-history-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunshine Coast unveils new cycle path with spectacular coastal views and rich naval history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGeDZtluSTM\/UrC7TJ1CdDI\/AAAAAAAAj_w\/m38-Xjv-s-Y\/s1600\/Couple_CaloundraBoardwalk1-794686.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGeDZtluSTM\/UrC7TJ1CdDI\/AAAAAAAAj_w\/m38-Xjv-s-Y\/s320\/Couple_CaloundraBoardwalk1-794686.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5958468244741452850\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">The missing link in the Caloundra Coastal Path is now complete allowing visitors a continuous journey that takes in some of the Sunshine Coast&#8217;s most spectacular foreshore scenery.<\/p>\n<p>Recent work has connected Kathleen McCarthur Park at Currimundi Lake to Oceanic Drive South in Wurtulla. This completes a shared pathway that starts from Golden Beach and finishes at Tewantin.<\/p>\n<p>The Caloundra Coastal Path hugs the shores of the Pumicestone Passage before arriving at the Bulcock Beach boardwalk on the way to Happy Valley, Kings Beach and around Moffat headland.<\/p>\n<p>Many sights of historical interest lie in wait including Military Jetty, used during World War II, and the heritage listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavillion constructed in 1937.<\/p>\n<p>The Caloundra headland section follows a trail of plaques honouring the lives of those lost in war, and passes a memorial that points towards the final resting place of the Centaur, a hospital ship torpedoed during World War 2.<\/p>\n<p>Queen of the Colonies Monument was erected in 1933 and commemorates the rescue of a group of 14 sailors from the immigrant ship the Queen of the Colonies in 1863.<\/p>\n<p>The sailors were separated from their ship during a severe storm, and were eventually washed ashore at Moffat Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Coast Destination Limited, Simon Ambrose, said the Caloundra Coastal Path was a great launching pad to explore the entire Sunshine Coast coastline all the way to Tewantin.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a world class system of pathways that connects visitors of all ages and abilities with the natural scenic beauty of the region,&#8221; Mr Ambrose said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Visitors can explore on their own terms and stop off as often as you like with coffee shops, eateries and great picnic and swimming spots to enjoy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For great value accommodation deals with no booking fees go to: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au\/caloundra\">www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au\/caloundra<\/a><br \/>  \u00a0<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scdl.com.au\/\">www.scdl.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The missing link in the Caloundra Coastal Path is now complete allowing visitors a continuous journey that takes in some of the Sunshine Coast&#8217;s most spectacular foreshore scenery. Recent work has connected Kathleen McCarthur Park at Currimundi Lake to Oceanic Drive South in Wurtulla. 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