This is an easy 5.9km circuit from Mudjimba beach through Maroochy river conservation park near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, swim, picnic tables. Parking: Park along Mudjimba Esplanade near park. The Trail This trail can get wet and boggy after heavy rain. I started from Mudjimba beach and walked along esplanade to Cottonwood street, past the caravan park and the…
This is an easy 2.1km out and back trail in Bli Bli, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, nature, prams, families. Parking: Carpark off Sports Rd, Bli Bli. Boardwalk This is a boardwalk through the mangroves so has LOTS of mosquitoes. Don’t forget to use mozzie spray or you’ll get eaten alive! Wetlands Sanctuary Educational walk and the boardwalk allows you 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 0.8km walk through a park then through a lovely forest to a small waterfall in the heart of Nambour. A hidden gem which is fairly quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, running, playground, swim. Parking: Park at the end of Waterfall rd, Nambour. The Trail The trail loops through lovely forest to a quaint waterfall. It is a…
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 a moderate 5.6km out and back circuit trail in Mapleton. It includes a loop through Mapleton Falls National Park and then a loop through the nearby Delicia Conservation park. Activities: Walking, hiking, nature, picnic tables. Parking: Carpark at end of Mapleton Falls road, Mapleton. Or you can access from Daymar road, Mapleton which is the short road joining…
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 3.7km loop around Currimundi creek and lake. This walk needs to be done at low tide so you can cross over where the creek meets the beach and join the trail back along the creek. Dogs are only allowed on the main pathway and sections of the beach and lake. So if taking your dog, you…
This is an easy 5.3km loop trail through Noosa National Park. The track loops along the coastal pathway and inland forest trails. Activities: Walking, nature. Parking: Carpark at Noosa National park on park road, Noosa Heads. Coastal Trail Coastal views There isn’t any view from the top of Noosa Hill due to the trees. It’s more of a track just…
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…
This is an easy 4.8km out and back trail along Stumers creek in Coolum beach. The trail starts from behind the Coolum Sports complex and ends just near Coolum State School. Activities: Walking, dog walking, bikes. Parking: Carpark near Coolum cricket club. 1946 -1974 David Low way, Coolum beach. The Trail Trail entrance is from back carpark between cricket field…
This is an easy 5.6km loop trail if you take the foreshore pathway one way and the beach the other. You can go out & back along pathway if preferred. This is one of my favorite easy walks with a great pathway and beautiful stretch of beach. Activities: Walking & running, dog walking. Parking: Parking along Tasman Trespasser park, Marcus…
This is an easy 9.4km mostly inland loop trail through Noosa National Park from Sunshine Beach side. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark on Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach or street parking. This walk starts from Sunshine beach via inland tracks. Head back up Seaview Terrace from the carpark to find the entrance into the forest near the corner of Dolphin Bay…
This trail is an easy 5.3km out and back trail in Peregian beach with views of Mt Peregian (Emu Mountain) and includes a bush trail from Peregian breeze estate to the beach. Activities: Walking, jogging, swim & dog walking Parking: Carpark at Peregian Breeze shops on Emu Mountain Road The trail takes you through the Emu Swamp Section of Noosa National…
This is an easy 4.9km loop trail through Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens in Tanawha, near Maroochydore. There is shorter walks you can do through this area as well as longer if you cover the whole area. Activities: Walking, nature. Parking: Carpark at 51 Palm Creek rd, Tanawha. The Trail There are walks through rainforest as well as through native…
This is an easy 6.9km circuit from lake Weyba with a loop around the quiet streets and nearby bush trail. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: End of Charlotte drive, Weyba Downs on lakefront. The Trail This trail includes a mix of lakefront, quiet suburban streets and nearby forest. Scenery The quiet serenity of the lake at the start and…
This is an easy 8km circuit trail from Mudjimba along the beach at North Shore to Pincushion Island and loops around the Maroochy river at low tide and back along coastal pathway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at end of North Shore road (Southern end) or along esplanade at Mudjimba (Northern end). Directions below are starting from…
This is an easy 6.1km out and back trail along the beach between Peregian and Marcus beach near Noosa. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark on Kingfisher Drive, Peregian beach or carpark on Tristania Drive, Marcus beach. There is no coastal pathway along this section so it is an out and back beach walk. Peregian Beach Peregian beach…
This is an easy 4.3km out and back trail starting from Cotton tree park along Maroochy river to Picnic Point in Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Street parking along The Esplanade, Cotton Tree. Maroochy River The Pathway The majority of this walk is along Duporth Ave and is best avoided if you don’t like walking along roads. Cotton…