This is an easy short 2.5km circuit along the foreshore at Lake Weyba in Peregian beach. Lake Weyba is a shallow salt water lake and is home to a lot of stingrays. Activities: Walking, swimming & dog walking. The area is popular for water activities such as kayaking, kite surfing and the trails are regularly used by local horse riders. …
This is an easy 6.6km out and back trail with a loop around Noosa Spit along the river, through mangroves and then along the pathway and boardwalk beside Noosa Heads beach up to National Park entrance. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark Noosa heads or any of the parking areas between end of Hastings street and Noosa Spit. This…
This is an easy 5.1km out and back trail along coastal pathway & boardwalk with spectacular views. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Tickle Park carpark on David Low way, Coolum beach. Views This is one of my regular walks, especially if the forests are too wet or I’m short on time. It’s just such a beautiful coastal walk. With…
This is an easy and very scenic 4.7km out and back walk in Coolum beach from Stumers creek to Pt Perry. Activities: Walking, running, swim & some sections dog walking. Parking: Carpark on Stumers creek road, Coolum Beach. This walk is an out and back trail and includes a beautiful stretch of beach and boardwalk. Stumers Creek Start from Stumers…
This is an easy 3.6km loop around Wyuna Canal in Warana, near Maroochydore. The canal flows from the nearby Mooloolah river and this walk is along a pathway which loops around the canal. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking & BBQ’s. Parking: Bonaire Ct, or Sanibel Ct, off Maui Ct, Parrearra or from various points along Technology drive, Warana. Parrearra Canal…
This is an easy 1.6km out and back trail through Coolum Creek Conservation Park at Maroochy river, between Yandina and Coolum. There is a section of gravel road to get here. Activities: Walking, running, bird watching, dog walking & bikes. Parking: Carpark off River road, Maroochy River. Creek & Wetlands The trail follows along the creek and you can see…
This is an easy 4.2km loop in Mapleton Forest at Bridges, which is near Yandina. The trail includes forest tracks, a section along a gravel road and a picturesque creek with rockpools. Activities: Walking, hiking, running & dog walking. Parking: Browns creek road, after the Mapleton Forest Reserve sign, there is an entry into the forest on right hand side…
This is an easy 1.8km loop trail in the heart of Mooloolaba. This lovely park is tucked in between suburban streets and the Sunshine Motorway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes. Parking: Parking at end of Amarina Ave, Mooloolaba. The Trail The path follows Tuckers creek and follows a nice concrete pathway but to make this a loop it does…
This is an easy 2.1km loop in Maroochydore. The pathway follows alongside Sunshine Cove environmental reserve and around the canal. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, prams. Parking: Park along Sarina Place, Maroochydore. Opposite the Home Maker centre. Pathway The pathway is dog friendly and good for bikes, jogging or prams. This is a nice short walk and a nice change…
This is an easy 7.2km loop pathway around the lake at Kawana Waters, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, bikes, dog walking. Parking: There are various parking areas around this trail, but I parked on Reflection Crs, near Sunshine Coast university hospital. Pathway There isn’t much shade on this walk. There are seats, picnic tables scattered along the pathway. There is…
This is an easy 1.2km all weather loop in the heart of suburban Yaroomba near Coolum Beach. Activities: Walking & dog walking. Parking: Park at Yaroomba Bushland park on Neurum Road, Yaroomba. The Trail This is a lovely thick forest with abundant birdlife. It is only a small short loop but a beautiful walking track through lush forest. Boardwalk A…
This is an easy 5.5km circuit in Noosa Outlook estate. The pathway follows along cranks creek and doonella lake, around Alec Loveday Park before looping around St Teresa’s school and back to start. Activities: Walking, running, bikes, dog walking, prams. Parking: You can access the trail from various points but I park on Outlook drive, between Freeman and Richardson Ct,…
This is an easy 3.5km out and back circuit trail with a short loop through nature reserve in Verrierdale, near Doonan. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Park at corner of Dean rd, and Butler rd, Verrierdale or you can access the Nature Reserve and avoid the gravel road for a shorter walk from the end of Parkdale Rd, or…
This is an easy 2.5km circuit around Alex heads conservation Park with a loop around Nelson Park. A great walk or bike ride to take the kids or an enjoyable walk in the heart of Alex heads. This is just down the road from Alex heads beach so a nice stop on a family day out. Activities: Walking, dog walking….
This pathway is an easy 6.5km circuit (or 4.5km loop) in Noosaville through Weyba Creek conservation Park. Activities: Walking, bike riding, running & dog walking. Parking: Carpark at Giraween Sports complex, on the corner of Langura Street and Eenie Creek Rd, Noosa Heads. Or for shorter route park on Weyba road near AFL ground or you can park down Lake…
This is an easy 2.4km out and back trail between Berganns road and Witta road in Witta, near the beautiful hinterland town of Maleny. Activities: Walking, dog walking. Parking: You can start from either end of this trail but there is more parking space available from Witta Road side. Corner of Middleton road and Witta road, Witta. The Trail This…
This is an easy 9.5km out and back trail along the Rail trail between Imbil and Brooloo, near Gympie. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, cycling, horse riding. Parking: Carpark off Williams Street, Imbil. This is an abandoned railway corridor that is a gravel pathway between these two towns. The trail is mostly flat and an easy walk in either direction….
This is an easy 4.5km loop along the foreshore pathway and back along beach at Marcoola, near Maroochydore. This can be an out and back trail if taking a pram/stroller or bikes. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Park along Wave Crs, Marcoola. Or start from the Boardwalk at Mt Coolum. Boardwalk The Trail This is a well maintained…
This is a moderately easy 8.6km out and back trail along Ewen Maddock Dam between Mooloolah and Landsborough. Activities: Walking, running, horse riding & mountain biking, fishing, BBQ’s and playground. Parking: Carpark at 221 Connection Road, Mooloolah Valley. The Trail The trail is popular on weekends, but fairly quiet midweek. The trail follows along the edge of the dam. Some…
This is an easy 8.3km out and back trail at Golden beach, near Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, picinc tables, swim, bikes. Parking: Along esplanade, I started near Joan street, Golden beach. Golden Beach The Pathway Well maintained pathway all the way along this beautiful stretch of beach. I walked to Tripcony Lane at end of the pathway at…