This is a moderate 7.7km loop in Kureelpa in Mapleton National Park. The trail is mostly along a nice forest trail but depending on the time of year may require some rock hopping over the creek. We managed this easily but may be difficult after a lot of rain. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: Park at end of Kureelpa Falls…
This is a 6.3km moderate loop in Eumundi Conservation Park near Doonan & Verrierdale. This is a lovely forest walk that isn’t too difficult with only a couple of hills. Activities: Walking, running, birdwatching. Parking: 1263 Noosa-Eumundi Road, Verrierdale. The Trail Start from Eumundi-Noosa road entrance to the forest and follow centre track, then loop off for Geebung circuit and…
This is an easy 3km out and back loop trail around Cooloolabin dam near Yandina. The trail starts from the day use area and is suitable for all fitness levels. Activities: Walking, picnic tables. Parking: Carpark at the dam day use area off Cooloolabin Road. Dam The Trail The trail starts from the day use area carpark and you can…
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 trail is a moderate 7.7km out and back trail in Kondalilla National Park, near Mapleton. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Corner of Old mill Lane and Flaxton Mill road, Mapleton. This walk is a section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. The trail is downhill all the way to the falls and rockpools and a steady uphill on the way…
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 a moderate 5.6km out and back circuit trail in Mapleton. It includes a loop through Mapleton Falls National Park and then a loop through the nearby Delicia Conservation park. Activities: Walking, hiking, nature, picnic tables. Parking: Carpark at end of Mapleton Falls road, Mapleton. Or you can access from Daymar road, Mapleton which is the short road joining…
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 is an easy 6.9km circuit from lake Weyba with a loop around the quiet streets and nearby bush trail. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: End of Charlotte drive, Weyba Downs on lakefront. The Trail This trail includes a mix of lakefront, quiet suburban streets and nearby forest. Scenery The quiet serenity of the lake at the start and…
This trail is a moderate 5km loop in Parklands forest near Nambour. Activities: Walking, mountain biking, running Parking: Carpark off Bruce Hwy on Radar Hill Road This is a good track with some rainforest and a couple of good hills to get the heart rate up. It is mostly shady and popular with mountain bikes, so keep a lookout if…
This is a moderate 5.6km loop trail in Parklands Conservation park, near Nambour. This forest is popular with mountain bikers but I haven’t come across any on this particular trail midweek mornings. Activities: Walking, running, birdwatching & mountain bikes. Parking: Parking is available at forest entrance off Radar Hill Road, on Rocky creek forest road. Access this off the Parklands…
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.