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 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 8.3km out and back trail at Golden beach, near Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, picinc tables, swim, bikes. Parking: Along esplanade, I started near Joan street, Golden beach. Golden Beach The Pathway Well maintained pathway all the way along this beautiful stretch of beach. I walked to Tripcony Lane at end of the pathway at…
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 2km walk around Mary Cairncross scenic reserve with abundant wildlife and beautiful rainforest in Maleny. With amazing views across the Glasshouse mountains from this vantage point out the front makes this a very worthwhile visit. Activities: Walking, nature, families. Parking: Carpark off Mountain view road, Maleny. The Pathway The Reserve The rainforest discovery centre has a…
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 not a trail, however I have included it here because it has a few tracks and is a beautiful spot to go and explore. I did a 2.7km walk around this area between the dam and Wappa Falls which are located in Kiamba, west of Yandina. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at Wappa Dam off Wappa Park Road,…
This is an easy 7.7km loop along the coastal trail and beach from Mt Coolum beach to Marcoola. You can do this trail as an out and back along pathway but I like to go one way along the coastal pathway and the other along the beach. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim, running. Parking: Carpark at end of Breezeway Street,…
This is an easy 3km out and back loop trail around Cooloolabin dam near Yandina. The trail starts from the day use area and is suitable for all fitness levels. Activities: Walking, picnic tables. Parking: Carpark at the dam day use area off Cooloolabin Road. Dam The Trail The trail starts from the day use area carpark and you can…
This is an easy 4.3km out and back trail along the beach at Coolum to Stumer’s creek and back. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: You can park at Tickle park or I like to park on David Low Way near Lions & Norrie Jobs park, Coolum beach as per map below. Coolum beach The area on Coolum’s main beach here is…
This is a 7km one way or 14km return trail along coastal pathway from the lake at Currimundi to Kings beach in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, bikes, picnic tables, swim. Parking: You can start from either end. I parked along Watson Street, Currimundi. You can do shorter versions of this walk from Kings beach if preferred – Kings Beach to…
This is an easy 8km loop through Noosa National park along coastal and inland trails. This is one of my favorite walks as it is long enough to feel like a workout and very scenic. Activities: Walking, running, hiking, swim. Parking: Along Esplanade, Sunshine beach. I started from beach access 28. Coastal views This is a beautiful walk with great…
This is an easy 2.1km loop near Dunethin lake and Maroochy river between Yandina & Bli Bli. Lake Dunethin is popular for canoeing/kayaks. Activities: Walking, dog walking, fishing, canoeing. Parking: Along Lake Dunethin road near scout camp off Pearce rd and Yandina Bli Bli road. The trail starts near the pier where you can walk out to get good views…
This is an easy 5.2km out and back trail along the beach between Sunrise beach and Sunshine beach, near Noosa. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Tingira Cr, Sunrise beach. Beach This is an out and back beach walk because there is no coastal pathway along this section. I started from Sunrise carpark at beach access 36 and walked…
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…
This is a moderate 6.4km loop trail from Marcus beach to Lake Weyba along fire trails and bush tracks through East Weyba Section of Noosa National Park. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Trail entrance is on Hawthorn grove, near Peppertree close, Marcus beach. The Trail This is a mostly sandy trail and is a bit boring at the start but further…
This is an easy 5.3km loop trail through Noosa National Park. The track loops along the coastal pathway and inland forest trails. Activities: Walking, nature. Parking: Carpark at Noosa National park on park road, Noosa Heads. Coastal Trail Coastal views There isn’t any view from the top of Noosa Hill due to the trees. It’s more of a track just…
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 is an easy 9.4km mostly inland loop trail through Noosa National Park from Sunshine Beach side. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Carpark on Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach or street parking. This walk starts from Sunshine beach via inland tracks. Head back up Seaview Terrace from the carpark to find the entrance into the forest near the corner of Dolphin Bay…
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….