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 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 a moderate 5km loop trail in Parklands Conservation park in Parklands, near Nambour. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Forest access on Atkinson Road W, Bli Bli. The Trail The start of trail has a very steep section so if you prefer to avoid this, you can take the narrow bike path on right of trail entrance. The trail has…
This is an easy 2.1km loop near Dunethin lake and Maroochy river between Yandina & Bli Bli. Lake Dunethin is popular for canoeing/kayaks. Activities: Walking, dog walking, fishing, canoeing. Parking: Along Lake Dunethin road near scout camp off Pearce rd and Yandina Bli Bli road. The trail starts near the pier where you can walk out to get good views…
This is an easy 0.8km walk through a park then through a lovely forest to a small waterfall in the heart of Nambour. A hidden gem which is fairly quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, running, playground, swim. Parking: Park at the end of Waterfall rd, Nambour. The Trail The trail loops through lovely forest to a quaint waterfall. It is a…
This is an easy 2.6km out and back trail in Nambour. The pathway runs along Petrie Creek and is popular with families and locals. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: Corner of Petrie Park road and Price street. The Trail The trail is mostly shady and walking along the edge of Petrie creek which is surrounded by lovely vegetation in…
This is an easy 3.7km loop around Currimundi creek and lake. This walk needs to be done at low tide so you can cross over where the creek meets the beach and join the trail back along the creek. Dogs are only allowed on the main pathway and sections of the beach and lake. So if taking your dog, you…
This is an easy 4.8km out and back trail along Stumers creek in Coolum beach. The trail starts from behind the Coolum Sports complex and ends just near Coolum State School. Activities: Walking, dog walking, bikes. Parking: Carpark near Coolum cricket club. 1946 -1974 David Low way, Coolum beach. The Trail Trail entrance is from back carpark between cricket field…
This is a moderate 1.6km out and back trail up a steep incline to a lookout in Beerburrum State Forest between Caboolture and Caloundra. Activities: Walking. Parking: Carpark at Wild horse mountain lookout, off Bruce hwy take Johnston Road and then take the first road to your right to Wild Horse Mountain. Views There are 360 degree views from the…
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 a moderate 1.6km out and back trail in Mount Coolum. The well worn trail is a gradual-steep climb in sections up to the peak which is 208 meters and has views over the coast from Noosa to Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, hiking, running. Parking: Carpark on Jamahill Drive Mt Coolum. The Trail The trail is rocky and narrow in places….
This is a moderate 4.5km out & back loop in Tewantin Forestry Reserve in Tewantin. This is a popular mountain bike trail so if doing this one on foot, best to avoid busy times and go midweek mornings when there aren’t many bikes. The trail is mostly shady and has a mix of rocky, narrow, wide, hilly and overgrown trails…
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…
This is a moderate 3.2km loop trail in Tewantin National Park, in Tinbeerwah between Cooroy and Noosa. This forest trail is very popular with mountain bikers so best to do this midweek mornings if doing on foot. Activities: Walking, running, birdwatching & mountain bikes. Parking: Trail entrance is on Sunrise road, opposite Kingsgate Drive, Tinbeerwah, near Orange on Sunrise cafe….
This is a moderately easy 2.4km loop trail around Emu Mountain and then up the small goat track at the back, off Hakea trail. The back trail isn’t the easiest option to climb up this small mountain but I do enjoy this loop. Activities: Walking, hiking, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Havana Road East, Coolum. If you would prefer…
This is a short, easy 1.9km out and back trail loop in Mapleton Forest Reserve. Activities: Walking. Parking: Mapleton Day use area, on Mapleton Forest road, Mapleton. The Trail This is an easy quick trail with a narrow loop through thick forest. It is very shady and suitable for all fitness levels. If you start from the Day use area…
Below are some of the photo’s I’ve taken while walking my way around the Sunshine Coast.