Summary

Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in Sunshine Coast

Hard

1.6 km return

90 mins

Mount Coolum Powerline Track

An alternative, more challenging route to the summit, located on the north-western ridge, accessible from the northern end of South Coolum Road.

Hard

3 km return

2 hrs

Mount Cooroy

Mount Cooroy is 438m high and provides great views around the Sunshine Coast. Access to the mountain is through private property and public access is only available once a year at the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival. The festival was held in August.

Please respect the private property and do not access without permission.

Two great lookouts at the top.

Hard

1.3 km return

1 hr

Mt Cooran

A lesser known peak, just north of Mt Cooroora, Mt Cooran hosts exceptional 360° views; Sunshine Coast, Blackall Range, Gympie and Woondum National Park to the north and east to the coast.

Hard

2.6 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Cooroora

Become your own 'King of the Mountain'.
Mt Cooroora at 446m (Tuchekoi National Park), is probably the most famous of the Sunshine Coast climbs, due to the King of the Mountain race held annually in July since 1979. The fact that it is a race from the pub in town, and the best time is 22:43, gives you the false impression that this might be quite an easy climb, but you would be wrong!
Take time out as you climb to enjoy the stunning views south across the Sunshine Coast and the 360° vista from the top.

Hard

2.8 km return

3 hrs

Mt Eerwah

This is a seldom but fun mountain to climb and in places only has a faint trail to the top. Views from there are in a westerly direction and whilst spectacular, the views to the east across the coastal plain, would have been even better, but for the scrub and trees.

It's a steep and loose track, definitely not suited for those with balance issues, smaller children, etc. A section near the top has eroded/wasted away, leaving a significant drop off - be careful!
The track is very clear. At one point the description on this site indicates to turn right upon reaching a ridge. I think that’s a typo as the track continues up to the left.

Medium

3.3 km return

90 mins

Mt Ninderry

A pleasant walk following a stepped track to a large plateau with two viewing platforms. One covers the west, overlooking Yandina and the Blackall Range, the other is to the east overlooking Mt Coolum.

Easy

1 km return

45 mins

Mt Tinbeerwah

An easy walk to the fire tower, which provides wonderful 360° views from the north of the Sunshine Coast.

Medium

7.7 km return

2 hrs

Noosa Coastal Track

From Sunshine Beach Surf Club to Alexandria Bay and back through the bush track at the first emergency phone beacon.

Easy

7.3 km return

2.5 hrs

Noosa Headland Circuit

This walk follows several shorter tracks to explore the diverse terrain and vegetation surrounding the headland. The walk visits Hells Gates spectacular coastal lookout.

Easy

2.8 km return

90 mins

Noosa Hill Walk

Branch off the Coastal Walk 50m from the day-use area, and climb to the crest of Noosa Hill on the Noosa Hill Walk (limited views). Pass through shrublands dominated in places by she-oaks and grasstrees, and delicately-patterned scribbly gum forest.