This is an easy 2.7km loop in Eumundi Forest which is mostly shady and has gentle slopes and nice wide forest tracks. Activities: Walking & Horse riding Parking: 1263 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Verrierdale. The Trail The track is a wide dirt trail that is a pleasant easy walk that takes you past old cattle yards and a dam. The trail is…
This is an easy 4km out and back trail located in Boreen Point. It is suitable for walking and is dog friendly. Lake Cootharaba is a shallow salt water lake on the northern end of the Sunshine coast. It is a quiet small township that comes alive during sailing regattas. There are picnic tables and toilets along the foreshore along…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along Lake foreshore and then through forest and along a gravel road back to start. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Lakewood Drive, Peregian Beach. The Trail I like to start this loop by walking back up Lakewood drive to the forest entrance on right on the corner of Monak road. This gets the…
This is not a trail, however I have included it here because it has a few tracks and is a beautiful spot to go and explore. I did a 2.7km walk around this area between the dam and Wappa Falls which are located in Kiamba, west of Yandina. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at Wappa Dam off Wappa Park Road,…
This is an easy 3.8km out and back forest trail between in Mons, between Buderim and Palmwoods. Situated only 2kms from the town of Buderim it’s worth checking this one out if you’re in the area. It’s just down the road from Kunara Organic Marketplace so worth stopping in here also. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Small carpark at…
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 5.7km loop from Noosa Botanic Gardens through Tewantin National park forestry trails to extend the walk. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables. Parking: Noosa Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake MacDonald. I started this walk from the Noosa botanic gardens which you can also include as a separate trail while you are here – Lake…
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 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 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 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, Tewantin. The Trail This is a nice forest trail with…
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 an easy 5.3km loop trail through Noosa National Park. The track loops along the coastal pathway and inland forest trails. Activities: Walking, nature. Parking: Carpark at Noosa National park on park road, Noosa Heads. Coastal Trail Coastal views There isn’t any view from the top of Noosa Hill due to the trees. It’s more of a track just…
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 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 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…