Explore the Pincushion Island Trail: A Coastal Walk Looking for an easy-going, scenic walk? The Pincushion Island Trail, a 2.8-kilometer loop near Twin Waters and Mudjimba, is perfect for a leisurely outing. This trail offers a delightful mix of beach, river, and mangrove scenery—just make sure to check the tide times before you go! Bring your dog and enjoy a…
This is an easy 1.6km out & back trail from Coolum beach along the very scenic boardwalk to Pt Perry. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Carpark at Tickle Park on David Low Way, Coolum beach. Boardwalk From the carpark walk past Coolum Surf Club to the boardwalk. The boardwalk takes you up to Pt Perry which has beautiful views…
This is an easy 3.5km out and back loop around Point Cartwright reserve and headland on the mouth of the Mooloolah river in Buddina, near Kawana. Activities: Walking, dog walking. Parking: Parking is available at La Balsa Park along Harbour Parade Buddina. There is a longer version of this walk starting from Kawana which includes this loop – Kawana to…
This is an easy 4.5km – 6km out and back trail in Mooloolaba. Starting from Mooloolaba’s main beach follow the foreshore pathway south and continue to the end of the rockwall and then head back along the beach or back along pathway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking (if you stay on pathway, not along the beach). Parking: Mooloolaba beach carpark…
This is an easy 7.5km loop trail along the Coastal pathway between Marcoola and Mudjimba near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Along Mudjimba esplanade at Mudjimba beach or start from near Marcoola Surf club. Trail starts from either Marcoola or Mudjimba surf clubs and you can walk one way along beach or out and back along coastal…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along the beach one way and coastal trail the other. The coastal trail on this section does include some pathways along streets but it’s still a lovely walk if you include the beach one way. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Point Arkwright headlands park on Jubilee Esplanade (between Andrew St and Arthur St),…
This is an easy 7.4km out and back trail from Currimundi to Bokarina. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking is permitted along pathway & beach but not through Conservation park at the end. Parking: You can start from Bokarina or Currimundi side and park at multiple dead end streets that join the foreshore. There is parking along Longboard Parade, Bokarina. I…
This is an easy 4.4km out and back trail along a beautiful section of coastline. There are pathways and a new boardwalk along this section so you can walk some of the way along the beach and some along the pathway if preferred. Dog friendly along pathway and some sections of beach only. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: You…
This is an easy 3.6km loop around Wyuna Canal in Warana, near Maroochydore. The canal flows from the nearby Mooloolah river and this walk is along a pathway which loops around the canal. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking & BBQ’s. Parking: Bonaire Ct, or Sanibel Ct, off Maui Ct, Parrearra or from various points along Technology drive, Warana. Parrearra Canal…
This is an easy 1.8km loop trail in the heart of Mooloolaba. This lovely park is tucked in between suburban streets and the Sunshine Motorway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes. Parking: Parking at end of Amarina Ave, Mooloolaba. The Trail The path follows Tuckers creek and follows a nice concrete pathway but to make this a loop it does…
This is an easy 2.1km loop in Maroochydore. The pathway follows alongside Sunshine Cove environmental reserve and around the canal. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, prams. Parking: Park along Sarina Place, Maroochydore. Opposite the Home Maker centre. Pathway The pathway is dog friendly and good for bikes, jogging or prams. This is a nice short walk and a nice change…
This is an easy 7.2km loop pathway around the lake at Kawana Waters, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, bikes, dog walking. Parking: There are various parking areas around this trail, but I parked on Reflection Crs, near Sunshine Coast university hospital. Pathway There isn’t much shade on this walk. There are seats, picnic tables scattered along the pathway. There is…
This is an easy 1.2km all weather loop in the heart of suburban Yaroomba near Coolum Beach. Activities: Walking & dog walking. Parking: Park at Yaroomba Bushland park on Neurum Road, Yaroomba. The Trail This is a lovely thick forest with abundant birdlife. It is only a small short loop but a beautiful walking track through lush forest. Boardwalk A…
This is an easy 2.5km circuit around Alex heads conservation Park with a loop around Nelson Park. A great walk or bike ride to take the kids or an enjoyable walk in the heart of Alex heads. This is just down the road from Alex heads beach so a nice stop on a family day out. Activities: Walking, dog walking….
This is a 8.9km out and back walk along the beach between the two coastal towns of Peregian and Stumer’s Creek in Coolum beach. This is a lovely section of beach which is dog friendly (except for the area around Peregian main beach). Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: You can start from either end. Park at Peregian beach carpark…
This is an easy 4.5km loop along the foreshore pathway and back along beach at Marcoola, near Maroochydore. This can be an out and back trail if taking a pram/stroller or bikes. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Park along Wave Crs, Marcoola. Or start from the Boardwalk at Mt Coolum. Boardwalk The Trail This is a well maintained…
This is a 3km loop around the lake at Brightwater, in Mountain Creek. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Brightwater blvd, near Garnet Street, Mountain Creek. You can also start from Brightwater hotel. The Pathway This is a concrete pathway the whole way around the lake and is flat and easy. Suitable for bikes, scooters or wheelchairs. Lake The pathway…
This is an easy 7.7km loop along the coastal trail and beach from Mt Coolum beach to Marcoola. You can do this trail as an out and back along pathway but I like to go one way along the coastal pathway and the other along the beach. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Breezeway Street,…
This is an easy 10km out and back trail from Kawana Surf club to Bokarina beach access 245. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes, swim. Parking: Carpark at Kawana Surf club or start from Bokarina near Blue heaven Ct, Bokarina. The Trail There is a well maintained paved pathway with a couple of sections they are currently working on finishing….
This is an easy 6.1km loop through Mountain creek, near Maroochydore. It is dog friendly and well maintained. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: End of Glenfields boulevard, Mountain Creek. The Trail Lagoon At the end of the Mountain creek trail there is access point to this lovely lagoon which has a pathway all the way around. Mountain Creek “Into…