EJ Foote Sanctuary Walk

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

Coolum Beach to Stumer’s Creek

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.

Currimundi Lake to Kings beach

This is a 7km one way or 14km return trail along coastal pathway from the lake at Currimundi to Kings beach in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, bikes, picnic tables, swim. Parking: You can start from either end. I parked along Watson Street, Currimundi. You can do shorter versions of this

Baxter Falls via Flaxton Walkers camp

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

Sunshine Beach to Hells Gate

This is an easy 8km loop through Noosa National park along coastal and inland trails. This is one of my favorite walks as it is long enough to feel like a workout and very scenic. Activities: Walking, running, hiking, swim. Parking: Along Esplanade, Sunshine beach. I started from beach access

Maroochy River Conservation Park

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

Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary

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!

Komine & Double Break loop

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

Dunethin Rock Loop

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

Wooroi to Glossy loop Tewantin

This is a moderate 6.7km trail in Tewantin National park, near Noosa. This forest is popular with mountain bikers so best to do this midweek mornings when its not as busy with bikes. Activities: Walking, running, mountain bikes. Parking: Wooroi Day use area carpark in Tewantin Forest along Cooroy-Noosa road,