QTopo 9544-3 — Caloundra

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Caloundra region—one of the Sunshine Coast’s key coastal centres, defined by beaches, tidal waterways, wetlands, rapidly expanding suburbs, and hinterland foothills. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides the essential spatial clarity needed for coastal planning, environmental assessment, emergency management, infrastructure development, and recreational navigation across a dynamic and varied landscape.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9544-3 (Caloundra) map includes precise elevation contours, coastal and inland hydrology, vegetation mapping, access routes, built infrastructure, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution is ideal for understanding both the developed coastline and the adjoining rural hinterland.

Whether you’re planning infrastructure, conducting field surveys, assessing flood or erosion risk, or exploring the Sunshine Coast’s beaches and waterways, this map delivers dependable and accurate geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines showing coastal flats, dunes, wetland margins, and low hinterland hills

• Hydrology features: Pumicestone Passage, Currimundi Lake, canals, creeks, tidal flats, drainage lines, and floodplain detail

• Roads & access routes: major highways, arterial roads, suburban streets, beach access routes, pathways, and hinterland connectors

• Infrastructure: residential and commercial precincts, schools, powerlines, communication sites, marinas, bridges, and transport corridors

• Vegetation mapping: coastal heath, mangroves, forest reserves, parklands, woodland, and greenspaces

• Land tenure boundaries: reserves, conservation zones, marine park areas, council-managed land, and freehold properties

• Named features: Caloundra, Golden Beach, Pelican Waters, Little Mountain, Aroona, nearby waterways, and locality markers

• Points of interest: essential for planners, ecologists, emergency service teams, and recreational users

Derived from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for accuracy and consistency.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Caloundra 9544-3 Topographic Map is indispensable for:

• Coastal planners & surveyors – erosion studies, zoning, terrain modelling

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – wetland mapping, coastal habitat assessments, biodiversity monitoring

• Emergency services & SES – storm surge modelling, flood planning, evacuation coordination

• Local government & utilities – infrastructure development, maintenance planning, land-use management

• Outdoor users & recreationists – beach access, paddling routes, walking trails, and coastal exploration

• Educators & students – geography, environmental science, and cartographic studies

A versatile resource for professional, operational, and recreational needs.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish best suited to your environment:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Completely waterproof and tear-resistant

• Ideal for marine, coastal, and humid conditions

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface suitable for whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, sand, salt spray, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution printing

• Perfect for office planning, education, and reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9544-3 — Caloundra
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Caloundra coastline, Pumicestone Passage, suburban areas, wetlands, and hinterland margins
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – lightweight and portable

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and ideal for coastal fieldwork

• Laminated edition – reusable and perfect for planning environments

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9544-3 — Caloundra Topographic Map provides authoritative mid-scale mapping across one of the Sunshine Coast’s most important coastal regions. With detailed contouring, hydrology features, and robust print formats, it is essential for planners, ecologists, emergency crews, land managers, and recreational users.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.