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 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 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…
This is an easy 4km circuit along forestry trail between Peregian Springs and Verrierdale. There is also a small park nearby if you start from Peregian Springs side with a picnic table. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: You can park on Doonan Bridge road east, opposite the Power station or end of Thomson Place, Peregian springs. You can start…
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 6.6km loop trail in Eumundi Conservation forest through native bush with outlook over nearby country properties. Activities: Walking, running, horse riding. Parking: End of Verrierdale Forest rd, off Seib road, Eumundi. The trail starts off along Ironbark trail, then follow forest boundary trail on right. When you get the the crossover, stay on Eumundi side and…
This is an easy 10km out and back trail from Kawana Surf club to Bokarina beach access 245. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes, swim. Parking: Carpark at Kawana Surf club or start from Bokarina near Blue heaven Ct, Bokarina. The Trail There is a well maintained paved pathway with a couple of sections they are currently working on finishing….
This isn’t an actual trail but it does have a pathway and I managed a 2.9km walk exploring each path. I have included it here mostly because it has an off leash dog area and a small boardwalk in Noosa Parklands estate, Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes. Parking: You can access the trail from either the end of…
This is an easy 3.8km out and back forest trail between in Mons, between Buderim and Palmwoods. Situated only 2kms from the town of Buderim it’s worth checking this one out if you’re in the area. It’s just down the road from Kunara Organic Marketplace so worth stopping in here also. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Small carpark at…
This is a moderate 7.7km loop in Kureelpa in Mapleton National Park. The trail is mostly along a nice forest trail but depending on the time of year may require some rock hopping over the creek. We managed this easily but may be difficult after a lot of rain. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: Park at end of Kureelpa Falls…
This is a 6.3km moderate loop in Eumundi Conservation Park near Doonan & Verrierdale. This is a lovely forest walk that isn’t too difficult with only a couple of hills. Activities: Walking, running, birdwatching. Parking: 1263 Noosa-Eumundi Road, Verrierdale. The Trail Start from Eumundi-Noosa road entrance to the forest and follow centre track, then loop off for Geebung circuit and…
This is an easy 6.1km loop through Mountain creek, near Maroochydore. It is dog friendly and well maintained. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: End of Glenfields boulevard, Mountain Creek. The Trail Lagoon At the end of the Mountain creek trail there is access point to this lovely lagoon which has a pathway all the way around. Mountain Creek “Into…
This is an easy 6.6km out and back trail along a beautiful stretch of coastline from Kawana surf club to Point Cartwright. La Balsa Park, at the end of Harbour Drive and on the edge of the Mooloolah River is the perfect spot for kids to play and explore around the reserve. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, family friendly There…
This is an easy 5.7km loop from Noosa Botanic Gardens through Tewantin National park forestry trails to extend the walk. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables. Parking: Noosa Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake MacDonald. I started this walk from the Noosa botanic gardens which you can also include as a separate trail while you are here – Lake…
This is an easy 5.3km loop trail in Cudgerie Estate, near Black Mountain & Cooroy. Activities: Walking, dogs walking & running. Parking: Parking area on Blueberry drive, Black Mountain. The Trail This trail is part of Noosa trail network and takes you through open countryside, forests, along quiet suburban streets and past wetlands. Follow trail 6. Scenery Spotted a local…
This is an easy 8km out and back trail along the Maroochy river pathway from Picnic point Esplanade to Fisherman’s rd Bushland Conservation Reserve in Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, running, cycling & dog walking, water activities, picnic tables. Parking: Anywhere along Bradman Ave, Maroochydore. Maroochy River This is a popular pathway for walkers, joggers, families and fishing. The road noise does…
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…