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…
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 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 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 a moderate 5.9km out and back trail from Cooroibah up to Mt Tinbeerwah lookout through Tewantin National Park near Noosa. Activities: Walking. Parking: Old Tewantin Road, off McKinnon Drive Cooroibah. The entrance to forest trail is on left along Old Tewantin road. It is steep in places and quite narrow and rocky. There is a waterfall apparently somewhere…
This is a hard 2.9km out and back trail up Mt Cooroora, the home of King of the Mountain race in Tuchekoi National park, Pomona. Activities: Walking, running, hiking, mountain climb. Parking: Parking along Jampot creek Road, Pomona. Pomona mountain is a must do at least once as it does feel great to get to the top and is worth…
This is a moderate 3.5km out and back trail in Beerburrum forest reserve, near Glasshouse mountains. Beautiful views from the top. A good workout for the legs but worth it for the views. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: There is a carpark at Beerburrum State School, off Beerburrum road, Beerburrum. The Views From the lookout tower there are views over…
This is a moderate 1.6km out and back trail up a steep incline to a lookout in Beerburrum State Forest between Caboolture and Caloundra. Activities: Walking. Parking: Carpark at Wild horse mountain lookout, off Bruce hwy take Johnston Road and then take the first road to your right to Wild Horse Mountain. Views There are 360 degree views from the…
This a moderate 1.6km out and back trail in Mount Coolum. The well worn trail is a gradual-steep climb in sections up to the peak which is 208 meters and has views over the coast from Noosa to Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, hiking, running. Parking: Carpark on Jamahill Drive Mt Coolum. The Trail The trail is rocky and narrow in places….