Mapleton Falls & Delicia Conservation Park

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…

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Currimundi Lake loop

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…

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Cotton Tree to Alex Headland

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…

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Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens

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…

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Cotton Tree to Picnic Point

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…

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Pilularis Walk Mapleton

This is a short, easy 1.9km out and back trail loop in Mapleton Forest Reserve. Activities: Walking. Parking: Mapleton Day use area, on Mapleton Forest road, Mapleton. The Trail This is an easy quick trail with a narrow loop through thick forest. It is very shady and suitable for all fitness levels. If you start from the Day use area…

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