This is a 3km loop around the lake at Brightwater, in Mountain Creek. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Brightwater blvd, near Garnet Street, Mountain Creek. You can also start from Brightwater hotel. The Pathway This is a concrete pathway the whole way around the lake and is flat and easy. Suitable for bikes, scooters or wheelchairs. Lake The pathway…
This is an easy 6.3km out and back trail along a closed off road in Tewantin National Park. Activities: Walking, mountain biking, running & dog walking Parking: Gyndier Drive / Cooroy Noosa Road, Tewantin This trail is along a quiet bitumen road and is popular with bike riders and dog walkers. It is also suitable for prams or jogging. Gyndier…
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 short 2.4km out and back along the foreshore at Lake Weyba in Weyba Downs. 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 locals. Parking: Park at the end of…
This is an easy 4km circuit along forestry trail between Peregian Springs and Verrierdale. There is also a small park nearby if you start from Peregian Springs side with a picnic table. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: You can park on Doonan Bridge road east, opposite the Power station or end of Thomson Place, Peregian springs. You can start…
This is an easy 7.7km loop along the coastal trail and beach from Mt Coolum beach to Marcoola. You can do this trail as an out and back along pathway but I like to go one way along the coastal pathway and the other along the beach. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Breezeway Street,…
This is an easy 10km out and back trail from Kawana Surf club to Bokarina beach access 245. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes, swim. Parking: Carpark at Kawana Surf club or start from Bokarina near Blue heaven Ct, Bokarina. The Trail There is a well maintained paved pathway with a couple of sections they are currently working on finishing….
This isn’t an actual trail but it does have a pathway and I managed a 2.9km walk exploring each path. I have included it here mostly because it has an off leash dog area and a small boardwalk in Noosa Parklands estate, Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes. Parking: You can access the trail from either the end of…
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 an easy 6.1km loop through Mountain creek, near Maroochydore. It is dog friendly and well maintained. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: End of Glenfields boulevard, Mountain Creek. The Trail Lagoon At the end of the Mountain creek trail there is access point to this lovely lagoon which has a pathway all the way around. Mountain Creek “Into…
This is an easy 6.6km out and back trail along a beautiful stretch of coastline from Kawana surf club to Point Cartwright. La Balsa Park, at the end of Harbour Drive and on the edge of the Mooloolah River is the perfect spot for kids to play and explore around the reserve. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, family friendly There…
This is an easy 5.3km loop trail in Cudgerie Estate, near Black Mountain & Cooroy. Activities: Walking, dogs walking & running. Parking: Parking area on Blueberry drive, Black Mountain. The Trail This trail is part of Noosa trail network and takes you through open countryside, forests, along quiet suburban streets and past wetlands. Follow trail 6. Scenery Spotted a local…
This is an easy 8km out and back trail along the Maroochy river pathway from Picnic point Esplanade to Fisherman’s rd Bushland Conservation Reserve in Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, cycling & dog walking, water activities, picnic tables. Parking: Anywhere along Bradman Ave, Maroochydore. Maroochy River This is a popular pathway for walkers, joggers, families and fishing. The road noise does…
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 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 walk from Kings beach if preferred – Kings Beach to…
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 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 an easy 5.2km out and back trail along the beach between Sunrise beach and Sunshine beach, near Noosa. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Tingira Cr, Sunrise beach. Beach This is an out and back beach walk because there is no coastal pathway along this section. I started from Sunrise carpark at beach access 36 and walked…
This is an easy 7.4km loop around pathways in Noosaville & Noosa heads. Activities: Walking, running, bikes. Parking: Along Noosa parade, Noosa heads. Pathway This trail starts off heading south, following the pathway around the creek and Keyser Island conservation park. Just past the AFL ground there is a mangrove boardwalk then continue along the path over the bridge and…
This is an easy 6.4km out and back trail along foreshore pathway and beach, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, swim, dog walking, playground. Parking: You can start from either The Esplanade, Cotton Tree park or near Alex Heads surf club. Cotton Tree Starting from Cotton Tree, enjoy the pathway and then along the river. The Pathway It isn’t as scenic…