QTopo 9544 — Caloundra

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Caloundra region—one of the Sunshine Coast’s most vibrant coastal and hinterland landscapes. From dynamic shorelines and tidal estuaries to rolling hinterland hills, protected forests, wetlands, and expanding residential areas, the region blends natural beauty with significant urban growth and environmental importance.

The QTopo 9544 (Caloundra) sheet provides comprehensive, large-area mapping essential for coastal management, environmental assessment, urban development, emergency response, land surveying, recreation planning, and marine–terrestrial integration. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it offers precise contouring, hydrological detail, vegetation mapping, access routes, and land-tenure boundaries across an area where land, sea, and community developments intersect.

Whether you're working on coastal hazard planning, studying estuarine systems, designing infrastructure, or exploring beaches, forests, and hinterland tracks, this map provides the clarity needed for confident interpretation and navigation.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:100,000 scale — where 1 cm = 1 km — the map includes:

• Contour lines depicting coastal plains, dunes, low hills, hinterland ridges, and estuarine landforms

• Hydrology features: Pumicestone Passage, Currimundi Lake, Mooloolah River system, creeks, wetlands, tidal flats, and drainage networks

• Roads & access routes: Bruce Highway, Caloundra Road, Sunshine Motorway, hinterland connectors, coastal routes, and forest tracks

• Infrastructure: Caloundra city, surrounding suburbs, marinas, industrial areas, schools, hospitals, airports, and communication sites

• Vegetation mapping: coastal heath, mangroves, wetlands, national parks, state forests, plantations, and green corridors

• Land tenure boundaries: conservation parks, forestry land, marine precincts, urban parcels, and freehold rural land

• Named features: Pumicestone Passage, Caloundra Headland, Mooloolah River basin, Glass House foothills, coastal dunes

• Points of interest: highly relevant for planners, surveyors, ecologists, emergency services, and coastal explorers

All mapping data is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial systems.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Caloundra 9544 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Urban & coastal planners – development control, hazard mapping, infrastructure design

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – coastal ecosystems, wetland studies, habitat assessment

• Emergency services & SES – storm surge and flood modelling, response planning, access mapping

• Surveyors & engineers – site planning, drainage and terrain evaluation

• Marine and recreation managers – boating, coastal access, beach management

• Hikers, cyclists & outdoor enthusiasts – exploring national parks, forest tracks, and coastal pathways

• Educators & students – geography, hydrology, environmental science

A versatile and indispensable resource for both professional and recreational use.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish best suited to coastal, wetland, and hinterland environments:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof and tear-resistant

• Ideal for coastal fieldwork, wet-season conditions, and marine environments

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Durable, waterproof, and suitable for repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Excellent for office planning, teaching, and documentation

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9544 — Caloundra
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:100,000
Scale: 1:100,000 (1 cm = 1 km)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Caloundra, Pumicestone Passage, Mooloolah River, coastal suburbs, hinterland ridges, wetlands, and regional transport corridors
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — lightweight and convenient

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition — rugged and ideal for marine, coastal, and field environments

• Laminated edition — reusable and perfect for planning boards and field stations

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9544 — Caloundra Topographic Map delivers authoritative mapping across one of Queensland’s most ecologically significant and rapidly developing coastal regions. With precise contouring, hydrology detail, and durable printing options, it is indispensable for planners, emergency services, surveyors, ecologists, and outdoor explorers.

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