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 1km out and back trail to Mt Tinbeerwah lookout in Tewantin National Park in Tinbeerwah, in Noosa hinterland between Cooroy and Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Tinbeerwah road, Tinbeerwah. Views from First Lookout The trail is only ‘wheel friendly’ for the first 150mtrs which is paved. The views are still beautiful from the ‘wheel-friendly’…
This is an easy 6.8km circuit at Elanda Point, Lake Cootharaba. If you just do the Elanda circuit to Mill point the trail is 5.1km but I walked down to the lake from the carpark also. This is a dry weather track only as it isn’t enjoyable when wet due to swampy areas and mosquitoes. I went after a good…
This is an easy 1.6km loop up Emu Mountain between Peregian Beach & Coolum. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Havana Road East, Coolum. If you would like a slightly more challenging loop up this small mountain then try Emu Mountain via Hakea Trail loop. Emu Mountain Emu mountain is more of a hill climb than a mountain…
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 7.1km out and back circuit in Mooloolah river national park near Sippy Downs. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Claymore Road, Sippy Downs. The Trail This is a dry weather trail as it gets very wet after rain and the trails don’t drain well so can be very soggy. But after a good dry spell, it…
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 a 8.9km out and back walk along the beach between the two coastal towns of Peregian and Stumer’s Creek in Coolum beach. This is a lovely section of beach which is dog friendly (except for the area around Peregian main beach). Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: You can start from either end. Park at Peregian beach carpark…
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 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…
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…