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 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 trail is an easy 7km circuit from Mt Peregian around to Coolum beach. Activities: Walking, running & swimming Parking: Beach access 68 carpark between Coolum & Peregian beach on David Low Way. This walk is varied and includes an easy mountain climb, a beautiful stretch of beach, creek side track and a boardwalk through mangroves. *Note: this trail includes…
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 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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 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 a moderately easy 8.6km out and back trail along Ewen Maddock Dam between Mooloolah and Landsborough. Activities: Walking, running, horse riding & mountain biking, fishing, BBQ’s and playground. Parking: Carpark at 221 Connection Road, Mooloolah Valley. The Trail The trail is popular on weekends, but fairly quiet midweek. The trail follows along the edge of the dam. Some…
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…
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 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…