The Twin Peaks Trail: A Hidden Gem in Glasshouse National Park If you’re up for a moderate adventure with breathtaking views, the Twin Peaks Trail in Glasshouse National Park near Beerwah is a must-try! This 2-kilometer loop is one of my all-time favorites and offers a rewarding hike with spectacular scenery. Parking: There’s a small carpark right next to some…
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…
Discover Baxter Falls: A Scenic 4km Adventure If you’re in the mood for a moderate hike with rewarding views, the Baxter Falls Trail is a fantastic option. This 4-kilometer out-and-back trek is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, taking you through lush forest to the stunning Baxter Falls. Parking: You’ll need to park along Obi Obi Road near…
Scenic Stroll from Dicky Beach to Moffat Heads Looking for an easy, enjoyable walk with beautiful coastal views? The Dicky Beach to Moffat Heads Trail is a perfect choice. This 4-kilometer out-and-back route along the Coastal Pathway offers a relaxing experience near Caloundra. Parking: There’s ample parking available at the Dicky Beach Park car park. The Trail This scenic walk…
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 a moderate 5km trail in Kondalilla National Park near Montville. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Carpark at end of Kondalilla Falls road, Montville. The Falls & Rockpool This is a very popular walk so can get busy on weekends and school holidays. Beautiful scenery and well worth visiting. This is definitely one of my favorite walks and the photo’s…
This is an easy 1km loop trail in Amamoor State Forest, Amamoor. This trail includes a creek crossings, so care should be taken after rain to avoid slippery rocks. Activities: Walking. Parking: There is parking at Cedar Grove Camping area off Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor. The Trail The rainforest circuit follows the creek around the camping area and is ….
This is an moderate 2.2km loop trail in Amamoor State Forest, Amamoor. This trail includes creek crossings, so care should be taken after rain to avoid slippery rocks. Activities: Walking. Parking: There is parking at Amama Day use area carpark 5km west of Amamoor township on Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor. The trail entrance is across the road from the Day use…
This is a moderately easy 2.6km out and back trail on one of the busiest Glasshouse mountain climbs. It is definitely one of the most popular mountains and can get very busy on weekends and school holidays. But it is a must do for the spectacular views and it will still get your heart rate up without the rock scrambling…
This is an easy 2.4km out and back trail in Mapleton forest. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Trail entrance is on the right along gravel section of Delicia Road, Mapleton (approx 5.5km along Delicia road). This is a fairly easy walk to a very pretty waterfall with a swimming hole. The track is mostly downhill on the way to the falls,…
This is an easy 3km out and back track up to Shepperson’s hill lookout in Cootharaba. With beautiful views over Noosa hinterland. Activities: Walking. Parking: Silver Ash Lane, off Kinmond Creek Road, Cootharaba. Silver Ash lane is a gravel road. Stop at the end of the gravel where there is limited parking. Then continue up the track on foot. The…
This is a moderate 3km out and back mountain climb in Ninderry with great views from different lookouts to the east & west. Ninderry is a small town between Coolum beach and Yandina on the Sunshine coast. Activities: Walking, jogging, families, dog walking Parking: Carpark at the end of Ninderry road. This trail includes a steady gradual hill climb to…
This is an easy 4.3km circuit around the base of Mt Tibrogargan in the Glasshouse Mountains. This is a popular walk as its mostly flat unlike many of the Glasshouse mountain trails and is suitable for most fitness levels. Activities: Walking, running & hiking. Parking: Carpark at Mt Tibrogargan off Marshs rd or Barrs rd, Beerburrum. The Trail The trail…
This is an easy 3.2km loop in Tewantin National Park, near Noosa. Activities: Walking & Mountain biking. Parking: Carpark at Wooroi Day use area on Noosa cooroy Road. This trail is popular with mountain bikers but on weekday mornings its pretty quiet if walking. Mostly shady tracks through lovely forest with native palms and tall trees. Anti-clockwise is best. This…
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 a moderate 5km loop trail around the quiet countryside roads in Witta, near Maleny. Activities: Walking, running, cycling, dog walking. Parking: Obi lookout, 84 Shultz road, Curramore. Scenic Views Enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside through this scenic area. Starting from Obi lookout walk down Curramore road, then take left into Cooke Road, left into Teutoberg Ave,…
This is an easy 4.7km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway from Noosa National Park and down to Alexandria Bay beach. You can extend this walk by walking along this beautiful stretch of beach but it was peaking on high tide and there wasn’t much beach to walk along on the day I did this walk. Activities: Walking,…
This is an easy 3.7km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Kings Beach carpark, Caloundra. This is a beautiful and very busy coastal pathway which is popular with locals and visitors. There are quite a few cafe’s and restaurants scattered along the pathway as well as parks, playground, patrolled surf…
This is an easy 4.7km out and back pathway along the coastal trail in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Kings Beach carpark, Caloundra. This section of the coastal pathway is very scenic and can get quite busy. It is very popular any day of the week. You can continue this walk all the way to Currimundi if preferred…