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 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 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 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 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 5.6km loop trail if you take the foreshore pathway one way and the beach the other. You can go out & back along pathway if preferred. This is one of my favorite easy walks with a great pathway and beautiful stretch of beach. Activities: Walking & running, dog walking. Parking: Parking along Tasman Trespasser park, Marcus…
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 is an easy 8km circuit trail from Mudjimba along the beach at North Shore to Pincushion Island and loops around the Maroochy river at low tide and back along coastal pathway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at end of North Shore road (Southern end) or along esplanade at Mudjimba (Northern end). Directions below are starting from…
This is an easy 6.1km out and back trail along the beach between Peregian and Marcus beach near Noosa. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark on Kingfisher Drive, Peregian beach or carpark on Tristania Drive, Marcus beach. There is no coastal pathway along this section so it is an out and back beach walk. Peregian Beach Peregian beach…
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…
This is an easy 13km out and back trail from the Noosa Marina in Tewantin to Noosa heads. The pathway follows along the Noosa river and then along footpath for a section before reaching Noosa heads. Enjoy a relaxing lunch, swim or drink on Hastings street before returning the same way. Activities: Walking, dog walking, swim. Parking: Carpark at Noosa…