Explore the Pincushion Island Trail: A Coastal Walk Looking for an easy-going, scenic walk? The Pincushion Island Trail, a 2.8-kilometer loop near Twin Waters and Mudjimba, is perfect for a leisurely outing. This trail offers a delightful mix of beach, river, and mangrove scenery—just make sure to check the tide times before you go! Bring your dog and enjoy a…
Scenic Stroll from Dicky Beach to Moffat Heads Looking for an easy, enjoyable walk with beautiful coastal views? The Dicky Beach to Moffat Heads Trail is a perfect choice. This 4-kilometer out-and-back route along the Coastal Pathway offers a relaxing experience near Caloundra. Parking: There’s ample parking available at the Dicky Beach Park car park. The Trail This scenic walk…
This is an easy 1.6km out & back trail from Coolum beach along the very scenic boardwalk to Pt Perry. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Carpark at Tickle Park on David Low Way, Coolum beach. Boardwalk From the carpark walk past Coolum Surf Club to the boardwalk. The boardwalk takes you up to Pt Perry which has beautiful views…
This is an easy 4.5km – 6km out and back trail in Mooloolaba. Starting from Mooloolaba’s main beach follow the foreshore pathway south and continue to the end of the rockwall and then head back along the beach or back along pathway. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking (if you stay on pathway, not along the beach). Parking: Mooloolaba beach carpark…
This is an easy 10km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway in Caloundra. Starting from Bells Creek, Pelican Waters to Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Bells Creek boat ramp near corner of June Street and the Esplanade. This is a lovely easy walk along the coastal pathway which follows alongside Pumicestone Passage. There are a couple…
This is a moderate 5km loop trail around the quiet countryside roads in Witta, near Maleny. Activities: Walking, running, cycling, dog walking. Parking: Obi lookout, 84 Shultz road, Curramore. Scenic Views Enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside through this scenic area. Starting from Obi lookout walk down Curramore road, then take left into Cooke Road, left into Teutoberg Ave,…
This is an easy 4.7km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway from Noosa National Park and down to Alexandria Bay beach. You can extend this walk by walking along this beautiful stretch of beach but it was peaking on high tide and there wasn’t much beach to walk along on the day I did this walk. Activities: Walking,…
This is an easy 7.5km loop trail along the Coastal pathway between Marcoola and Mudjimba near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Along Mudjimba esplanade at Mudjimba beach or start from near Marcoola Surf club. Trail starts from either Marcoola or Mudjimba surf clubs and you can walk one way along beach or out and back along coastal…
This is an easy 3.7km out and back trail along the Coastal pathway in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Kings Beach carpark, Caloundra. This is a beautiful and very busy coastal pathway which is popular with locals and visitors. There are quite a few cafe’s and restaurants scattered along the pathway as well as parks, playground, patrolled surf…
This is an easy 4.7km out and back pathway along the coastal trail in Caloundra. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Kings Beach carpark, Caloundra. This section of the coastal pathway is very scenic and can get quite busy. It is very popular any day of the week. You can continue this walk all the way to Currimundi if preferred…
This is an easy 1km circuit trail through beautiful rainforest near Kenilworth. Activities: Walking. Parking: Carpark at Little Yabba Creek park on Maleny Kenilworth Road just outside of Kenilworth on Maleny side, near Sunday Creek road. This is a beautiful short, easy walk that has a paved pathway and boardwalk through a section of Imbil State forest. Fig Trees There…
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 an easy and beautiful 2.5km out and back walk through Buderim Forest park and then a loop around Buderim falls. Definitely a favorite place and is very busy on weekends and school holidays but lovely and quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, swim. Parking: Carpark off Harry’s lane, Buderim. You can also park near the falls at Buderim Forest Park…
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 4.7km loop between Castaways and Sunrise beach near Noosa. The trail follows the coastal pathway in one direction and along the beach. Activities: Walking, swim, dog walking & running. Parking: You can start from either Castaways or Sunrise. I park at carpark on David Low way at Castaways beach access 40 + 41. If starting from…