Happy Valley, Caloundra
October 27th 2006 06:23
Today the wind is whipping wildly at the sea, creating white caps on all the waves as they thunder on to the beach. It`s definately not one of the days that give the Sunshine Coast it`s name. However, its the perfect day to be down at Happy Valley (or Bulcock Beach) and watch the windsurfers and kiteboarders. These two sports have become more and more popluar over the past couple of years. The Pumistone Passage, which feeds from the sea into a channel along which is Bulcock Beach, is the perfect place to strut your stuff. If you fancy yourself as a pro you can tackle the open water that lies along the channel mouth or if you prefer to make a fool of yourself out of the prying eyes of every passer-by you can travel a little further along the Passage to the back channel of water.
This spot along the Promenade of Caloundra is perfect for people watching in one of the many water front cafe`s and restaurants or perhaps you would like to lick your cares away with one of the mouth watering ice creams on offer and watch the fishermen try their luck from the broadwalk.
If you are more adventurous why not don your goggles and flippers and take a jump into the clear channel waters and be carried along by the swift current and chance your luck at spotting some of the local underwater wildlife. Start at the top of the beach, nearest the lifeguard house, step into the water and the current carries you all the way down to the channel mouth - it`s great!
If you are more adventurous why not don your goggles and flippers and take a jump into the clear channel waters and be carried along by the swift current and chance your luck at spotting some of the local underwater wildlife. Start at the top of the beach, nearest the lifeguard house, step into the water and the current carries you all the way down to the channel mouth - it`s great!
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