This is an easy 5.5km out and back trail in Noosa National park that has amazing views along the coastline to Double island point and Alexandria bay. It is popular with walkers and joggers. Activities: Walking, running, turtle, dolphin & whale spotting. Parking: Carpark at end of Park Rd, Noosa Heads This is one of the most beautiful walks you…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along the beach one way and coastal trail the other. The coastal trail on this section does include some pathways along streets but it’s still a lovely walk if you include the beach one way. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Point Arkwright headlands park on Jubilee Esplanade (between Andrew St and Arthur St),…
This is an easy 1.8km loop around Noosa Botanic Gardens, in Lake MacDonald, near Cooroy. Activities: Walking, nature, dog walking, non-motorised water activities. Parking: Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald drive, Lake MacDonald. Botanic Gardens Pathway This is basically a stroll around the Noosa botanic gardens pathways. It is a lovely, shady and beautiful place to visit and especially love…
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…
This is a moderately easy 3.6km out and back trail from Sunshine beach, in Noosa National Park. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark at Seaview Trc, Sunshine beach. This trail is very scenic and starts from Sunshine beach and heads up some steps (215 to be exact) into the Noosa National Park. The Trail Follow the foreshore trail to the start…
This is an easy 4.4km out and back trail along a beautiful section of coastline. There are pathways and a new boardwalk along this section so you can walk some of the way along the beach and some along the pathway if preferred. Dog friendly along pathway and some sections of beach only. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: You…
This is an easy 4.2km out and back trail on the pathway along Noosa river in Noosaville. A beautiful walk that is dog friendly and great for all ages. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, water activities, playground & BBQ’s. Parking: End of Mill Street, off Hilton Terrace, Noosaville. The Pathway From the carpark on Mill street, you can cross through…
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 7.2km loop trail through Noosa National Park. Starting from the National Park at Noosa Heads. Activities: Walking, running, swim. Parking: National Park Carpark on Park Rd, Noosa Heads. You can also do a shorter out an back trail just along coastline if preferred – Hells Gate Noosa. Coastal Views Coastal Trail There is a concrete pathway…
This is an easy 6.6km out and back trail with a loop around Noosa Spit along the river, through mangroves and then along the pathway and boardwalk beside Noosa Heads beach up to National Park entrance. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark Noosa heads or any of the parking areas between end of Hastings street and Noosa Spit. This…
This is an easy 5.1km out and back trail along coastal pathway & boardwalk with spectacular views. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Tickle Park carpark on David Low way, Coolum beach. Views This is one of my regular walks, especially if the forests are too wet or I’m short on time. It’s just such a beautiful coastal walk. With…
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 4.2km out and back trail from Sunshine Beach to Alexandria Bay, through Noosa National Park. Activities: Walking, running & swimming Parking: Park on street along Parkedge Road, Sunshine beach This is one of my favorite walks as it is not too long, and is a pleasant walk with a few gentle slopes to powerwalk up. The trail…
This is an easy 1km out and back trail to Mt Tinbeerwah lookout in Tewantin National Park in Tinbeerwah, in Noosa hinterland between Cooroy and Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Tinbeerwah road, Tinbeerwah. Views from First Lookout The trail is only ‘wheel friendly’ for the first 150mtrs which is paved. The views are still beautiful from the ‘wheel-friendly’…
This is an easy 1.6km loop up Emu Mountain between Peregian Beach & Coolum. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Havana Road East, Coolum. If you would like a slightly more challenging loop up this small mountain then try Emu Mountain via Hakea Trail loop. Emu Mountain Emu mountain is more of a hill climb than a mountain…
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 an easy 2.4km out and back trail between Berganns road and Witta road in Witta, near the beautiful hinterland town of Maleny. Activities: Walking, dog walking. Parking: You can start from either end of this trail but there is more parking space available from Witta Road side. Corner of Middleton road and Witta road, Witta. The Trail This…
This is a 8.9km out and back walk along the beach between the two coastal towns of Peregian and Stumer’s Creek in Coolum beach. This is a lovely section of beach which is dog friendly (except for the area around Peregian main beach). Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: You can start from either end. Park at Peregian beach carpark…
This is an easy 4.5km loop along the foreshore pathway and back along beach at Marcoola, near Maroochydore. This can be an out and back trail if taking a pram/stroller or bikes. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Park along Wave Crs, Marcoola. Or start from the Boardwalk at Mt Coolum. Boardwalk The Trail This is a well maintained…