Maleny Trail Loop

This is a 6.1km circuit trail along Obi Obi creek and through Maleny hinterland.

Activities: Walking, dog walking, running.

Parking: Parking is limited however there are parking areas nearby.
The trail starts on a walkway through parkland near Maleny Library off Coral Street, Maleny.

The Trail

Follow the signage for the Maleny Trail which crosses over Landsborough-Maleny road and take the boardwalk alongside Obi Obi creek which joins the pathway.

The trail follows alongside Obi Obi creek before it loops around past the golf course and back to start. There is a platypus viewing spot not too far in, where you may spot some platypus early or late afternoon.

There are some shady sections but some of the trail is open along the golf course side so take a hat if sunny.

You can also take a detour off the trail to Gardners Falls and Obi Obi creek picnic area which are both sign posted.

Scenery

There are sculptures along the trail as well as the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Poetry Trail. The trail includes some history of the area also. Track varies from open sections alongside the golf course, to rainforest and shady forest as well as farmland. Obi Obi creek is nearby for much of the trail.

“He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature”

– Socrates