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 1.6km loop trail in Mapleton Falls National Park. The trail is suitable for all fitness levels and is shady and full of birdlife. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Carpark at end of Mapleton Falls road, Mapleton. You can do an extended version of this walk with a loop here – Mapleton falls & Delicia Conservation park. The…
This is an easy and beautiful 2.5km out and back walk through Buderim Forest park and then a loop around Buderim falls. Definitely a favorite place and is very busy on weekends and school holidays but lovely and quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: Carpark off Harry’s lane, Buderim. You can also park near the falls at Buderim Forest Park…
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 a moderately easy 3.6km out and back trail from Sunshine beach, in Noosa National Park. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark at Seaview Trc, Sunshine beach. This trail is very scenic and starts from Sunshine beach and heads up some steps (215 to be exact) into the Noosa National Park. The Trail Follow the foreshore trail to the start…
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…
This is an easy 7.2km loop trail through Noosa National Park. Starting from the National Park at Noosa Heads. Activities: Walking, running, swim. Parking: National Park Carpark on Park Rd, Noosa Heads. You can also do a shorter out an back trail just along coastline if preferred – Hells Gate Noosa. Coastal Views Coastal Trail There is a concrete pathway…
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 4.2km out and back trail from Sunshine Beach to Alexandria Bay, through Noosa National Park. Activities: Walking, running & swimming Parking: Park on street along Parkedge Road, Sunshine beach This is one of my favorite walks as it is not too long, and is a pleasant walk with a few gentle slopes to powerwalk up. The trail…
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…