This is an easy 6.6km out and back trail along a beautiful stretch of coastline from Kawana surf club to Point Cartwright. La Balsa Park, at the end of Harbour Drive and on the edge of the Mooloolah River is the perfect spot for kids to play and explore around the reserve. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, family friendly There…
This is an easy 8km out and back trail along the Maroochy river pathway from Picnic point Esplanade to Fisherman’s rd Bushland Conservation Reserve in Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, cycling & dog walking, water activities, picnic tables. Parking: Anywhere along Bradman Ave, Maroochydore. Maroochy River This is a popular pathway for walkers, joggers, families and fishing. The road noise does…
This is an easy 2km walk through some beautiful forest in Buderim. This sanctuary was a gift to the local community from the Foote family. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables, dog walking. Parking: Carpark at end of Park Lane, Buderim. The Trail There is a maze of tracks and hard to find your way, but it doesn’t matter because it’s…
This is an easy 4.3km out and back trail along the beach at Coolum to Stumer’s creek and back. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: You can park at Tickle park or I like to park on David Low Way near Lions & Norrie Jobs park, Coolum beach as per map below. Coolum beach The area on Coolum’s main beach here is…
This is an easy 5.9km circuit from Mudjimba beach through Maroochy river conservation park near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, swim, picnic tables. Parking: Park along Mudjimba Esplanade near park. The Trail This trail can get wet and boggy after heavy rain. I started from Mudjimba beach and walked along esplanade to Cottonwood street, past the caravan park and the…
This is an easy 2.1km out and back trail in Bli Bli, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, nature, prams, families. Parking: Carpark off Sports Rd, Bli Bli. Boardwalk This is a boardwalk through the mangroves so has LOTS of mosquitoes. Don’t forget to use mozzie spray or you’ll get eaten alive! Wetlands Sanctuary Educational walk and the boardwalk allows you to…
This is an easy 6.4km out and back trail along foreshore pathway and beach, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, swim, dog walking, playground. Parking: You can start from either The Esplanade, Cotton Tree park or near Alex Heads surf club. Cotton Tree Starting from Cotton Tree, enjoy the pathway and then along the river. The Pathway It isn’t as scenic…
This is an easy 4.9km loop trail through Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens in Tanawha, near Maroochydore. There is shorter walks you can do through this area as well as longer if you cover the whole area. Activities: Walking, nature. Parking: Carpark at 51 Palm Creek rd, Tanawha. The Trail There are walks through rainforest as well as through native…
This is an easy 8km circuit trail from Mudjimba along the beach at North Shore to Pincushion Island and loops around the Maroochy river at low tide and back along coastal pathway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at end of North Shore road (Southern end) or along esplanade at Mudjimba (Northern end). Directions below are starting from…
This is an easy 4.3km out and back trail starting from Cotton tree park along Maroochy river to Picnic Point in Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Street parking along The Esplanade, Cotton Tree. Maroochy River The Pathway The majority of this walk is along Duporth Ave and is best avoided if you don’t like walking along roads. Cotton…
Below are some of the photo’s I’ve taken while walking my way around the Sunshine Coast.