Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Club (Mets) is dedicated to keeping the community safe at Caloundra’s Kings Beach, located at the southern end of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Kings Beach, voted one of Australia’s top beaches by Trip Adviser and Australia’s Number One beach by Surf Lifesaving Queensland, is both a family-friendly surf beach and a popular break for surfers with public realm incorporating the Coastal Pathway, BBQ’s, children’s playground, interactive water play area, and the iconic ocean pool.
The Mets Clubhouse, from where we run lifesaving operations, is located at the northern end of Kings Beach. The upper floor of the Clubhouse accommodates our Supporters Club, the Kings Beach Surf Club, where the public is welcomed to enjoy drinks, dining, gaming, and entertainment, served by our friendly staff, whilst overlooking one of the best views on the Sunshine Coast.
The heritage-listed Pavilion Cafe, located just steps away from the beach adjacent to the ocean pool and Clubhouse, is operated by our Supporters Club, serving fabulous coffee, refreshments, and food.
The public’s support of the Kings Beach Surf Club and the Pavilion Cafe is critical to the sustainability of Mets and our volunteer lifesaving service at Kings Beach.
Our volunteer lifesavers patrol Kings Beach on weekends and public holidays from the start of the September school holidays until the May Day long weekend each season.
At Mets our people are our most valuable asset. The whole family is welcome to join – there is a place in our Club for everyone!
Should you require further information on membership and how to join, please contact our Lifesaving Office on admin@caloundrasurfclub.com.au
The Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Club’s (Mets) governance is defined by the Club Constitution, By-Laws, and Policies. Mets is affiliated with Sunshine Coast Branch, Surf Lifesaving Queensland, and Surf Lifesaving Australia.
The Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Supporters Club, branded as the Kings Beach Surf Club, is an auxiliary body of Mets, governed by its own Board of Directors and Constitution.
Mets’ strategic and operational management is governed by the Board of Directors and Operations’ Group respectively.
KINGS BEACH, SINCE 1933
Mets is committed to SLSQ’s vision of Zero preventable deaths in Queensland public waters.
Our Life Members, past and present, are those who have made and continue to make a significant contribution to our Club and the safety of the public at Kings Beach.
Mets is fortunate to have so many Life Members active in the Club passing on their knowledge to the next generation of surf lifesavers.
*Deceased
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91st Annual Report and Financial Statements (2023-24)
Caloundra’s council at the time, Landsborough Shire Council, asked the Royal Life Saving Society for life saving patrols on Caloundra’s beaches. The Council agreed to provide assistance with transport, accommodation and a surf reel. Frank Venning’s Brisbane club, Metropolitan Life Saving Club, that had been providing weekend summer patrols at Ocean Beach, Bribie Island, responded to the call. The club sent a few of its members from Bribie to patrol Kings Beach during Christmas and New Year of 1929, 1930, 1931 and 1932. Prior to this, there has been local and hinterland volunteers who had carried out lifesaving duties at the beach.
