The Twin Peaks Trail: A Hidden Gem in Glasshouse National Park If you’re up for a moderate adventure with breathtaking views, the Twin Peaks Trail in Glasshouse National Park near Beerwah is a must-try! This 2-kilometer loop is one of my all-time favorites and offers a rewarding hike with spectacular scenery. Parking: There’s a small carpark right next to some…
Discover Baxter Falls: A Scenic 4km Adventure If you’re in the mood for a moderate hike with rewarding views, the Baxter Falls Trail is a fantastic option. This 4-kilometer out-and-back trek is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, taking you through lush forest to the stunning Baxter Falls. Parking: You’ll need to park along Obi Obi Road near…
This is a moderately challenging 9.5km out and back trail along a section of the Sunshine Coast Great Walk in Mapleton Falls national park, Gheerulla between Belli Park and Kenilworth. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: End of Sam Kelly Road, Gheerulla. This is a gravel road off Eumundi-Kenilworth road. The trail starts from the forest entrance next to the Gheerulla Trail…
This is a moderate 5km trail in Kondalilla National Park near Montville. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Carpark at end of Kondalilla Falls road, Montville. The Falls & Rockpool This is a very popular walk so can get busy on weekends and school holidays. Beautiful scenery and well worth visiting. This is definitely one of my favorite walks and the photo’s…
This is an easy 1km loop trail in Amamoor State Forest, Amamoor. This trail includes a creek crossings, so care should be taken after rain to avoid slippery rocks. Activities: Walking. Parking: There is parking at Cedar Grove Camping area off Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor. The Trail The rainforest circuit follows the creek around the camping area and is ….
This is an moderate 2.2km loop trail in Amamoor State Forest, Amamoor. This trail includes creek crossings, so care should be taken after rain to avoid slippery rocks. Activities: Walking. Parking: There is parking at Amama Day use area carpark 5km west of Amamoor township on Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor. The trail entrance is across the road from the Day use…
This is an easy 6km out and back trail through Dularcha National Park between Landsborough and Mooloolah. Activities: Walking, running, cycling, horse riding. Parking: Trail entrance from either corner of Cunningam Ave & Beech Road, or from end of Paget Street, Mooloolah. This is an easy mostly flat trail that is popular with walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Dularcha National…
This is a moderately easy 2.6km out and back trail on one of the busiest Glasshouse mountain climbs. It is definitely one of the most popular mountains and can get very busy on weekends and school holidays. But it is a must do for the spectacular views and it will still get your heart rate up without the rock scrambling…
This is an easy 2.4km out and back trail in Mapleton forest. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Trail entrance is on the right along gravel section of Delicia Road, Mapleton (approx 5.5km along Delicia road). This is a fairly easy walk to a very pretty waterfall with a swimming hole. The track is mostly downhill on the way to the falls,…
This is an easy 3km out and back track up to Shepperson’s hill lookout in Cootharaba. With beautiful views over Noosa hinterland. Activities: Walking. Parking: Silver Ash Lane, off Kinmond Creek Road, Cootharaba. Silver Ash lane is a gravel road. Stop at the end of the gravel where there is limited parking. Then continue up the track on foot. The…
This is a moderate 3km out and back mountain climb in Ninderry with great views from different lookouts to the east & west. Ninderry is a small town between Coolum beach and Yandina on the Sunshine coast. Activities: Walking, jogging, families, dog walking Parking: Carpark at the end of Ninderry road. This trail includes a steady gradual hill climb to…
This is an easy 4.3km circuit around the base of Mt Tibrogargan in the Glasshouse Mountains. This is a popular walk as its mostly flat unlike many of the Glasshouse mountain trails and is suitable for most fitness levels. Activities: Walking, running & hiking. Parking: Carpark at Mt Tibrogargan off Marshs rd or Barrs rd, Beerburrum. The Trail The trail…
This is an easy 3.2km loop in Tewantin National Park, near Noosa. Activities: Walking & Mountain biking. Parking: Carpark at Wooroi Day use area on Noosa cooroy Road. This trail is popular with mountain bikers but on weekday mornings its pretty quiet if walking. Mostly shady tracks through lovely forest with native palms and tall trees. Anti-clockwise is best. This…
This is a very scenic moderate 5.2km out and back trail in Kondalilla National Park near North Maleny. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: Carpark off Narrows rd, North Maleny. The carpark in on the right before the Spillway. This walk is close to Lake Baroon and Spillway so well worth checking these out while here. There are picnic tables at…
This is a 6.1km circuit trail along Obi Obi creek and through Maleny hinterland. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: Parking is limited however there are parking areas nearby. The trail starts on a walkway through parkland near Maleny Library off Coral Street, Maleny. The Trail Follow the signage for the Maleny Trail which crosses over Landsborough-Maleny road and take…
This is an easy / moderate 6km circuit at the base of Mt Tibrogargan in the Glasshouse Mountains. This is a popular walk as its not a difficult climb like many of the Glasshouse mountain trails so is suitable for most fitness levels. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: Carpark at Mt Tibrogargan off Marshs Rd or Barrs Rd, Beerburrum. The…
This is a moderate 7km loop in Mapleton Forest Reserve. This track is popular with hikers & horse riders. There are a few trails to choose from here. This is track 3 and has some hills. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Mapleton Day use area, on Mapleton Forest road, Mapleton. The Trail This is a lovely shady forest with beautiful tall…
This is an easy 1km circuit trail through beautiful rainforest near Kenilworth. Activities: Walking. Parking: Carpark at Little Yabba Creek park on Maleny Kenilworth Road just outside of Kenilworth on Maleny side, near Sunday Creek road. This is a beautiful short, easy walk that has a paved pathway and boardwalk through a section of Imbil State forest. Fig Trees There…
This is an easy 2.3km short loop in Eumundi Conservation Park near Doonan & Verrierdale. This forest is popular with horse riders and is mostly shady. The trails can get a bit slippery on hills after heavy rain. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: 1263 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Verrierdale. The Trail The trail starts from Eumundi-Noosa road entrance into forest, then take the…
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…