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…
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 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 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 6.1km circuit trail along Obi Obi creek and through Maleny hinterland. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: Parking is limited however there are parking areas nearby. The trail starts on a walkway through parkland near Maleny Library off Coral Street, Maleny. The Trail Follow the signage for the Maleny Trail which crosses over Landsborough-Maleny road and take…
This is an easy 10km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway in Caloundra. Starting from Bells Creek, Pelican Waters to Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Bells Creek boat ramp near corner of June Street and the Esplanade. This is a lovely easy walk along the coastal pathway which follows alongside Pumicestone Passage. There are a couple…
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 7.5km loop trail along the Coastal pathway between Marcoola and Mudjimba near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Along Mudjimba esplanade at Mudjimba beach or start from near Marcoola Surf club. Trail starts from either Marcoola or Mudjimba surf clubs and you can walk one way along beach or out and back along coastal…
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 1km circuit trail through beautiful rainforest near Kenilworth. Activities: Walking. Parking: Carpark at Little Yabba Creek park on Maleny Kenilworth Road just outside of Kenilworth on Maleny side, near Sunday Creek road. This is a beautiful short, easy walk that has a paved pathway and boardwalk through a section of Imbil State forest. Fig Trees There…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along the beach one way and coastal trail the other. The coastal trail on this section does include some pathways along streets but it’s still a lovely walk if you include the beach one way. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Point Arkwright headlands park on Jubilee Esplanade (between Andrew St and Arthur St),…
This is an easy 1.8km loop around Noosa Botanic Gardens, in Lake MacDonald, near Cooroy. Activities: Walking, nature, dog walking, non-motorised water activities. Parking: Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald drive, Lake MacDonald. Botanic Gardens Pathway This is basically a stroll around the Noosa botanic gardens pathways. It is a lovely, shady and beautiful place to visit and especially love…
This is an easy 7.3km trail in Tewantin National Park, between Lake Cooroibah and Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: There is a small area to park on the corner of Golf course drive & Homestead drive, Tewantin. The Trail This is a nice forest trail along mostly wide trails with a section along a quaint winding, narrow trail…
This is an easy 7.4km out and back trail from Currimundi to Bokarina. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking is permitted along pathway & beach but not through Conservation park at the end. Parking: You can start from Bokarina or Currimundi side and park at multiple dead end streets that join the foreshore. There is parking along Longboard Parade, Bokarina. I…
This is an easy 4.4km out and back trail along a beautiful section of coastline. There are pathways and a new boardwalk along this section so you can walk some of the way along the beach and some along the pathway if preferred. Dog friendly along pathway and some sections of beach only. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: You…
This is an easy 4.2km out and back trail on the pathway along Noosa river in Noosaville. A beautiful walk that is dog friendly and great for all ages. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, water activities, playground & BBQ’s. Parking: End of Mill Street, off Hilton Terrace, Noosaville. The Pathway From the carpark on Mill street, you can cross through…
This is an easy 4.7km loop between Castaways and Sunrise beach near Noosa. The trail follows the coastal pathway in one direction and along the beach. Activities: Walking, swim, dog walking & running. Parking: You can start from either Castaways or Sunrise. I park at carpark on David Low way at Castaways beach access 40 + 41. If starting from…
This is an easy 3.8km loop trail along the Coastal pathway one way and along beach the other. This section of the coastal pathway and beach is popular and can get very busy on weekends and during school holidays. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Along Watson Street Currimundi or any of the side streets near Currimundi beach. The Beach…