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

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.

Easy

5.4 km one-way

2 hrs

Noosa to Sunshine Beach - Coastal Track

A beautiful coastal track from Noosa National Park H.Q. to Sunshine Beach Surf Club. Via Hells Gates and Alexandria Bay nudie beach!
It was very windy but the view was just so beautiful !

Very Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Obi Boardwalk

A short boardwalk beside Obi Obi Creek, that connects the town with the showground.

Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Ocean Beach Walk (Peregian Beach)

From boardwalk to beach, this short walk leads through forest to a peaceful stretch of beach away from the nearby towns.

Easy

1.1 km return

15 mins

Palm Grove Walk

On a hot day, escape the sun for the densely-shaded rainforest on the Palm Grove Walk. Stroll along this short walk beneath the shade of elegant hoop pines and piccabeen palms. This circuit starts from the day-use area, near the toilet block.

Medium

3 km return

2 hrs

Paradise Cave

Fantastic little adventure to this secluded beach cave, only accessible at low tide