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 2km walk around Mary Cairncross scenic reserve with abundant wildlife and beautiful rainforest in Maleny. With amazing views across the Glasshouse mountains from this vantage point out the front makes this a very worthwhile visit. Activities: Walking, nature, families. Parking: Carpark off Mountain view road, Maleny. The Pathway The Reserve The rainforest discovery centre has a…
This is an easy 1km out and back stroll. Not really a walk but I’ve included it here because its such a beautiful spot to visit. It’s close to the Maleny trail so worth doing both when you’re in the area. Activities: Nature. Parking: Carpark at end of Obi Lane S, Maleny. Gardners falls Gardeners falls has a couple of…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along Lake foreshore and then through forest and along a gravel road back to start. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Lakewood Drive, Peregian Beach. The Trail I like to start this loop by walking back up Lakewood drive to the forest entrance on right on the corner of Monak road. This gets the…
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 not a trail, however I have included it here because it has a few tracks and is a beautiful spot to go and explore. I did a 2.7km walk around this area between the dam and Wappa Falls which are located in Kiamba, west of Yandina. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at Wappa Dam off Wappa Park Road,…
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 6.6km loop trail in Eumundi Conservation forest through native bush with outlook over nearby country properties. Activities: Walking, running, horse riding. Parking: End of Verrierdale Forest rd, off Seib road, Eumundi. The trail starts off along Ironbark trail, then follow forest boundary trail on right. When you get the the crossover, stay on Eumundi side and…
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 5.7km loop from Noosa Botanic Gardens through Tewantin National park forestry trails to extend the walk. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables. Parking: Noosa Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake MacDonald. I started this walk from the Noosa botanic gardens which you can also include as a separate trail while you are here – Lake…
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 3km out and back loop trail around Cooloolabin dam near Yandina. The trail starts from the day use area and is suitable for all fitness levels. Activities: Walking, picnic tables. Parking: Carpark at the dam day use area off Cooloolabin Road. Dam The Trail The trail starts from the day use area carpark and you can…
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 an easy 4.3km out and back trail along the beach at Coolum to Stumer’s creek and back. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: You can park at Tickle park or I like to park on David Low Way near Lions & Norrie Jobs park, Coolum beach as per map below. Coolum beach The area on Coolum’s main beach here is…
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 8km loop through Noosa National park along coastal and inland trails. This is one of my favorite walks as it is long enough to feel like a workout and very scenic. Activities: Walking, running, hiking, swim. Parking: Along Esplanade, Sunshine beach. I started from beach access 28. Coastal views This is a beautiful walk with great…