This is an easy 2km walk through some beautiful forest in Buderim. This sanctuary was a gift to the local community from the Foote family. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables, dog walking. Parking: Carpark at end of Park Lane, Buderim. The Trail There is a maze of tracks and hard to find your way, but it doesn’t matter because it’s…
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 trail is a moderate 7.7km out and back trail in Kondalilla National Park, near Mapleton. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Corner of Old mill Lane and Flaxton Mill road, Mapleton. This walk is a section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. The trail is downhill all the way to the falls and rockpools and a steady uphill on the way…
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 5.9km circuit from Mudjimba beach through Maroochy river conservation park near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, swim, picnic tables. Parking: Park along Mudjimba Esplanade near park. The Trail This trail can get wet and boggy after heavy rain. I started from Mudjimba beach and walked along esplanade to Cottonwood street, past the caravan park and the…
This is an easy 2.1km out and back trail in Bli Bli, near Maroochydore. Activities: Walking, nature, prams, families. Parking: Carpark off Sports Rd, Bli Bli. Boardwalk This is a boardwalk through the mangroves so has LOTS of mosquitoes. Don’t forget to use mozzie spray or you’ll get eaten alive! Wetlands Sanctuary Educational walk and the boardwalk allows you to…
This is a moderate 5km loop trail in Parklands Conservation park in Parklands, near Nambour. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Forest access on Atkinson Road W, Bli Bli. The Trail The start of trail has a very steep section so if you prefer to avoid this, you can take the narrow bike path on right of trail entrance. The trail has…
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 a moderate 6.7km trail in Tewantin National park, near Noosa. This forest is popular with mountain bikers so best to do this midweek mornings when its not as busy with bikes. Activities: Walking, running, mountain bikes. Parking: Wooroi Day use area carpark in Tewantin Forest along Cooroy-Noosa road, Tewantin. The Trail This is a nice forest trail with…
This is an easy 0.8km walk through a park then through a lovely forest to a small waterfall in the heart of Nambour. A hidden gem which is fairly quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, running, playground, swim. Parking: Park at the end of Waterfall rd, Nambour. The Trail The trail loops through lovely forest to a quaint waterfall. It is a…
This is an easy 2.6km out and back trail in Nambour. The pathway runs along Petrie Creek and is popular with families and locals. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: Corner of Petrie Park road and Price street. The Trail The trail is mostly shady and walking along the edge of Petrie creek which is surrounded by lovely vegetation in…
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 an easy 7.4km loop around pathways in Noosaville & Noosa heads. Activities: Walking, running, bikes. Parking: Along Noosa parade, Noosa heads. Pathway This trail starts off heading south, following the pathway around the creek and Keyser Island conservation park. Just past the AFL ground there is a mangrove boardwalk then continue along the path over the bridge and…
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…
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 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…
This is an easy 4.8km out and back trail along Stumers creek in Coolum beach. The trail starts from behind the Coolum Sports complex and ends just near Coolum State School. Activities: Walking, dog walking, bikes. Parking: Carpark near Coolum cricket club. 1946 -1974 David Low way, Coolum beach. The Trail Trail entrance is from back carpark between cricket field…