Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast

Caloundra, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, epitomises the dream of Australia's tropical north. Its name is said to be derived from an Aboriginal word, Callandra, meaning beautiful. This description is no overstatement, and this is where AISA is situated. From the gleaming white sand of the Caloundra foreshore, washed by the impossibly blue Pacific to the volcanic cores of the Glasshouse Mountains, nature paints a brilliant picture of beauty. Rolling green hills, breathtaking waterfalls, lush rainforest, and the clear Pacific waters... here the beauties of beach and country combine in intriguing symmetry.

The Sunshine Coast is a holiday maker's playground with fabulous golf courses, impressive sports centres, gyms and of course, aquatic activities. The green hinterland nearby offers trail riding, bush walks, and the chance to observe Australia's unique wildlife.

The Sunshine Coast, in the south-east corner of Queensland is arguably the best sports training and sports education precinct in Australia, if not the world. The year round climate, the ambience and the abundance of sporting facilities make it a perfect venue.

The geography with its volcanic mountains, lush rainforest, sandy beaches and the clear pacific ocean make it irresistible. This area has long been recognised by many of the Australia national teams as an ideal venue to train and hone their skills.

In one small area, known as Central Park, there are more than forty different sports played and well over 2000 tourism beds for accommodation.

For more information, visit the Caloundra Tourism Web Site